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Skrap Fights 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jure Boban (ranked 22582 p4p, 514 weight class) and Olsen Penn (ranked 5189 p4p, 459 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jure Boban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olsen Penn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Boban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn slips under a jab from Boban.
Boban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Boban counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Boban thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Boban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boban moves away from the strike by Penn.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boban.
Jab by Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban lands with an overhand left.
Boban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Boban counters by moving into the clinch.
Boban lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Boban lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Boban lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boban slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Boban.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Boban tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Boban back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boban lands with a light punch inside.
Boban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Boban's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boban lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Boban misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boban is trying to maintain a safe position but Penn gets an underhook and turns Boban into the ropes.
Boban scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Boban lands with a short shot to the head.
Boban misses with the head strike.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boban cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Boban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Boban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn is rocked!
Boban leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Boban finish him?
Boban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boban working aggressively here.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Boban struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Boban lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boban.
Boban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boban unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Penn! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Boban is unloading with more strikes now! Penn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jure Boban!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 5802 p4p, 450 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 5849 p4p, 454 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trump trying to stall but Kallio improves his position.
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trump takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trump misses with a takedown
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump trying to stall but Kallio improves his position.
Trump tries to stall but Kallio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kallio is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kallio - that landed with a thud.
Trump holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donald Trump.
Trump has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trump there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trump takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trump momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trump seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kallio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the ropes.
A jab from Kallio finds it's way through Trump's defenses.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trump with a body shot.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kallio stuffs the takedown attempt from Trump. Trump gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kallio.
Kallio tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump tries for a takedown but Kallio circles away easily
and Kallio counters with a nice body shot.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trump.
Trump has closed the distance and engaged Kallio in a clinch.
Trump wants to stall.
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kallio leaves Trump with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kallio wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump passes Kallio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kallio is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kallio trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Kallio is trying is best to control the position here.
Kallio pushes Trump off looking to stand but Trump dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kallio lands a jab to the nose.
Kallio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trump backs up against the ropes.
Trump stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trump.
Trump drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump moves forwards but Kallio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump looks to clinch
and Kallio counters with an inside leg kick.
Trump tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kallio swivels and escapes.
Trump misses with a takedown
and Kallio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trump has time to react.
Trump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kallio circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio feints and then cracks Trump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trump down.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Trump wants to clinch.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump shoots in looking for a takedown but Kallio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trump's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kallio scores with a four punch combination!
Trump dives in and grabs Kallio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kallio pushes down on Trump's head and hops out.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Kallio.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kallio throws a series of strikes that have Trump backpedaling.
Trump shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kallio cracks a nice hook into Trump's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trump bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trump taking a break here but Kallio is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kallio wants to get back to full guard.
Kallio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump is keen to just control but Kallio is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kallio is not content to let Trump control the position.
Trump frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kallio working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trump looking to secure an arm triangle but Kallio defends it well.
Kallio tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to control the pace but Kallio is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Trump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trump lands in his opponent's guard.
Kallio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kallio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kallio seems keen to control Trump's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kallio is retaining full guard.
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Kallio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trump tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trump shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallio defends it nicely.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kallio circles away.
Trump moves to clinch but Kallio breaks away
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Trump.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Kallio cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kallio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trump.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trump.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio punishes Trump's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump with a poor takedown
and Kallio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trump is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Kallio.
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Kallio pushes him off.
Trump tries for a takedown but Kallio circles away easily
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
Kallio feints a jab promting Trump to slip. Kallio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trump slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab by Kallio.
Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kallio tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kallio to the ground. Kallio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trump.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio feints a jab promting Trump to slip. Kallio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trump slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trump looks for a takedown but Kallio sprawls well.
Kallio flicks out a counter leg kick but Trump steps away.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kallio as he jumps to the side.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Kallio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donald Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kallio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio wins by unanimous decision!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Morgan (ranked 2143 p4p, 208 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 2933 p4p, 279 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durham doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan catches Durham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durham takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Durham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durham staying out of range there.
Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Durham won't allow it.
Durham wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Durham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durham is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan prevents Durham from improving his position.
Durham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Durham has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Morgan there.
Durham manages to get to full guard.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durham wants to control the position but Morgan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Durham looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan slips a nice elbow through Durham's hands, connecting with Durham's forehead.
Durham is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Morgan is tapping! Great win for Durham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Durham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Magnier (ranked 3026 p4p, 353 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 2054 p4p, 257 weight class). Rayful Edmond has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christian Magnier's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Magnier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magnier's head backwards.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmond throws the left hand but Magnier avoids the punch easily.
Magnier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edmond pinned against the ropes. Edmond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut there from Edmond.
It looks like Christian Magnier has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magnier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Magnier avoids them all with ease.
Magnier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond drops his hands momentarily and Magnier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnier blocks a jab.
Magnier attempts a counter takedown but Edmond avoids it well and moves away.
Magnier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmond circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Magnier is predictable there
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Edmond and Magnier falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Edmond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between No Way (ranked 1393 p4p, 160 weight class) and Levar Draco (ranked 1995 p4p, 218 weight class). No Way could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Levar Draco's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, No Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levar Draco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way darts in trying to clinch
and Draco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Way definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Levar Draco has been cut.
Draco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Way misses the shot to the body.
Way ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Draco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Way fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draco manages to avoid it.
Draco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Way changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Draco looks winded!
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!
Way sends Draco crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Way is motioning to the referee to let Draco up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Draco is rocked!
Way wants to clinch up but Draco keeps it at a distance.
Draco is still on wobbly legs! Can Way finish him?
Way throws a right and a left that Draco avoids nicely.
Draco seems to have recovered his senses.
Draco drops his hands for a split second and Way immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Draco face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Way follows up with a right hand that knocks Draco into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). No Way!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Presley (ranked 1311 p4p, 170 weight class) and Aku Serronen (ranked 1415 p4p, 187 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvis Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Presley counters with a leg kick.
Presley throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Presley delivers a nice body kick.
Serronen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Presley.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Presley moves away and avoids it.
Presley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Serronen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Presley tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Presley loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Presley avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Presley slips under a jab.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Presley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Presley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Serronen closes the distance and pushes Presley back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley looking to slow down the pace here.
Presley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Presley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Presley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Presley.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Presley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Presley ducks down to avoid it.
Presley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Presley's knee but Presley avoids it well.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Presley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Presley's hands.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Presley.
Presley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen thumps Presley with a low kick.
Serronen lands the left hand.
Presley looks to land a combination but Serronen avoids it well.
Nice cross by Serronen.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Presley looking to stall.
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Presley slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut there from Serronen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Presley throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Presley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Presley is rocked!
Presley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Oh Presley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Presley staying out of range there.
Presley seems to have got his legs back now.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Presley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Presley lands with a kick to the temple. Serronen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Serronen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Presley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Serronen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Presley staying out of range there.
Presley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen scores with a body shot.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley misses with the combination.
Presley throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Presley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Presley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Presley slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Presley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Presley is out of range.
Presley moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Presley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Presley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Presley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Presley misses
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Presley throws a head kick that misses.
Presley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Presley has managed to clinch.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
A nice left hand lands by Serronen.
Serronen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Presley has him pressed against the ropes.
Presley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Presley back against the ropes.
Serronen lands a right hand.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serronen lands an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Serronen.
Presley tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
A short right from Serronen.
The referee calls for Presley to work.
Presley stalling in the clinch but Serronen improves position.
Aku Serronen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Serronen tries to score a body lock takedown but Presley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Serronen avoiding damage as Presley throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Serronen.
Presley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Presley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Presley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Presley defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Presley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Serronen.
Presley has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen is trying to force a seperation but Presley has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike.
Serronen manages to break the clinch.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Presley misses with a double jab.
Serronen slips a straight right by Presley.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Presley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Presley tried to counter with a leg kick but Serronen avoided it.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
A jab from Serronen does it's job there.
Serronen takes a swing at Presley's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Presley.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Presley throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Presley checks a low kick from Serronen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Serronen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Presley - the referee stops the clock and Serronen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Presley. Serronen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Presley.
Serronen throws a combination. Presley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Presley defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
Presley tried to score with a low kick but Serronen checks it.
Presley dodges the punch combination from Serronen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat.
A big right from Serronen misses.
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!
Presley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serronen lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Presley trying to control the position but instead, Serronen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Presley into the ropes.
Presley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Presley just leaning against Serronen, taking a breather.
Serronen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Presley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Presley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen breaks the clinch.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Presley.
Serronen misses with a hook.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Serronen.
Presley wants to land a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen throws a hook but Presley blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Presley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Presley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Presley is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Presley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Presley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Presley back to the ropes. Serronen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Presley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Presley misses its target.
Serronen is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Presley. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
Presley misses with a low kick.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Presley down.
Presley ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Presley.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Presley.
Presley throws a lazy uppercut
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Presley misses with a hook
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Presley looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Presley throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Presley avoids it with no problem.
Elvis Presley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Presley misses.
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.
Presley takes one to the chin there.
Well,Presley is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That kick from Serronen tenderised Presley's leg. Presley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Presley momentarily.
Presley misses with a low kick.
Presley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Presley throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Presley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Presley staying out of range there.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Presley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serronen, as that shot connected.
Serronen checks a leg kick nicely.
Presley misses with the combination.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Donk. Presley catches Serronen right on the button with a cross.
Presley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Presley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Serronen counters with a leg kick.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.
Presley scores with a jab.
Presley throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen lands a two punch combo.
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!
Serronen pounces like a tiger and cracks Presley with a vicious hook! Presley is down but not out! Serronen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aku Serronen!
A relieved looking Aku Serronen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liang Hanying (ranked 987 p4p, 116 weight class) and Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 1476 p4p, 160 weight class). Edson Bidon Barbosa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liang Hanying!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanying ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Hanying is rocked!
Barbosa throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanying throws a quick counter head kick but Barbosa was just out of range.
Oh Hanying is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanying seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Hanying throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanying looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Hanying ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanying also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Hanying counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbosa throws a body punch but Hanying moves out of range.
Hanying is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Hanying counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Hanying does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanying swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Hanying was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Hanying moves out of range.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Hanying seems unphased.
Barbosa sends Hanying crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barbosa is motioning to the referee to let Hanying up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hanying clean off his feet! He's out cold! Barbosa stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Hutchinson (ranked 2621 p4p, 326 weight class) and Young Lad (ranked 564 p4p, 83 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Lad!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hutchinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hutchinson tries for a kimura but Lad is defending well.
Hutchinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lad to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson has his takedown stuffed
and Lad counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lad. No joy for Hutchinson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson with a poor takedown
and Lad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lad scores with a body shot.
Young Lad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown but Lad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Lad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hutchinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lad, which made it look bad.
Reggie Hutchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson shoots and misses
and Lad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lad connects with a looping right hand.
Hutchinson 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!
Lad slaps away a takedown attempt from Hutchinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hutchinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hutchinson somewhat.
Lad misses with a straight right.
Lad jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Hutchinson.
Lad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lad throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hutchinson somewhat.
Lad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Lad.
Nice takedown defense from Lad. No joy for Hutchinson on that attempt.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lad sprawls well. Lad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutchinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lad throws a hook to the side of Hutchinson's head but Hutchinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hutchinson with a poor takedown
and Lad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown but Lad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Lad catches Hutchinson right on the button with a cross.
Hutchinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lad is fending him off so far but Hutchinson persists. Nope, Lad circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hutchinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Lad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hutchinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lad pinned against the ropes. Lad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hutchinson with a poor takedown
and Lad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hutchinson tries to clinch up
and Lad counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Lad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lad tests Hutchinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lad! But no joy.
Hutchinson wants to clinch
letting Lad counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lad.
Hutchinson attempts a counter takedown but Lad avoids it well and moves away.
Hutchinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lad is holding on to half guard well.
Hutchinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lad's head.
Hutchinson is working for a kimura but Lad is defending it quite comfortably.
Lad trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lad gets back to full guard.
Hutchinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lad dives on top into guard.
Hutchinson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutchinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutchinson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutchinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hutchinson keeping moving, preventing Lad from controlling successfully.
Lad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Lad moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hutchinson.
A nice side step and Lad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hutchinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lad, who protects the arm well.
Lad has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hutchinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lad is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Lad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hutchinson closes the distance and clinches up with Lad, looking for a takedown. Hutchinson pushes Lad against the ropes but Lad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lad as he avoids it easily.
Hutchinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hutchinson somewhat.
Lad throws out a counter right but Hutchinson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson darts in looking for a takedown but Lad gets double underhooks and turns Hutchinson into the ropes.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown attempt - Lad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson tries for a takedown but Lad circles away easily
and Lad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hutchinson has his takedown stuffed
and Lad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lad lands a nice hook to Hutchinson's body. Hutchinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hutchinson slips a jab from Lad.
Hutchinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hutchinson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lad.
Hutchinson fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lad! But no joy.
Young Lad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown
and Lad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hutchinson thinking.
Lad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hutchinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hutchinson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lad with a hook.
Hutchinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hutchinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown but Lad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hutchinson has his takedown stuffed
and Lad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hutchinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lad does it's job there.
Hutchinson has his takedown stuffed
and Lad counters with a left to the body.
Hutchinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Hutchinson with a poor takedown
and Lad scores with a counter punch that sends Hutchinson to the canvas! Lad smells blood - he's punishing Hutchinson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hutchinson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Young Lad!
Young Lad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, THE END 32, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 546 p4p, 76 weight class) and Sergei Martynov (ranked 208 p4p, 29 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
It looked like Costa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martynov.
Martynov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Martynov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Martynov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martynov.
Costa slips a straight right by Martynov.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa fails to land the takedown.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Martynov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa is looking to wear down Martynov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martynov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Costa throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costa moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Martynov moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Martynov feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Martynov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martynov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov lands a lovely overhand right.
Martynov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Sergei Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martynov takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa tries to counter with a takedown but Martynov is quick to defend against it.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Martynov avoids it well and moves away.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Costa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martynov doesn't seem phased though.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Martynov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costa, as that shot connected.
Costa throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Martynov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Costa misses.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Costa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martynov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Costa has picked Martynov up and slammed him! Martynov can't keep hold of the triangle and Costa manages to pass to side control!
Martynov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martynov sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Martynov defending well.
Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martynov actively working from the bottom here.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Martynov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martynov trying to control but Costa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is keen to just control but Martynov is a slippery customer.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Martynov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Costa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Costa!
A control attempt from Martynov but he's now mounted!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa looking to control but Martynov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martynov slips under a jab from Costa.
Martynov throws a counter combo.
Martynov lands a right hook to the body.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Costa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Martynov's head.
It looks like Costa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Costa slips a straight right by Martynov.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sergei Martynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Costa slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costa, as that shot connected.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Costa slips a jab from Martynov.
Costa misses with a shot to the body
letting Martynov counter with a right hand.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Martynov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martynov's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa is thwarting Martynov's attempts to control the position.
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martynov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martynov gets back to full guard.
Costa trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom.
Martynov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Costa 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 Martynov.
Martynov is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov is not content to let Costa control the position.
Martynov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Costa easily slips into full mount!
Martynov can't escape the position.
Martynov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Costa.
Martynov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Costa has taken his back.
Martynov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Martynov breaks Costa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Costa working for a triangle but Martynov defends it easily.
Costa has his foot on Martynov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martynov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martynov to score with a decent uppercut.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Costa swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martynov on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Martynov off the ropes and back into range.
Martynov cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa dives in and grabs Martynov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martynov pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Costa misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Nice uppercut there from Martynov.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Costa.
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Martynov avoids it well and moves away.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costa cracks Martynov with a good jab.
Martynov lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the ropes and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Costa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Martynov scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one.
Costa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martynov to the mat! Martynov manages to get full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Martynov keeps moving.
Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa passes Martynov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martynov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Martynov.
Martynov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Costa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Martynov is trying to reverse the position but instead Costa has taken his back - oops!
Martynov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Costa is not going to allow Martynov to sit and survive in this position.
Costa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Martynov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Costa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Martynov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Costa doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Costa!
Santiago Costa is the new middleweight champion!
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