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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 3586 p4p, 399 weight class) and Make You Bleed (ranked 4893 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleed was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Bleed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker swings for the body but Bleed moves out of range.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bleed's waist but Bleed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bleed momentarily.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Bleed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Bleed counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bleed.
A good leg kick by Bleed.
Bleed throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Bleed manages to avoid it.
Bleed lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Bleed takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleed lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Walker crumples to the floor! Bleed milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Make You Bleed!
After winning the bout, Make You Bleed 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Holguin (ranked 4074 p4p, 144 weight class) and Mawi Da Oxlade (ranked 3125 p4p, 121 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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dani Holguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mawi Da Oxlade!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holguin throws a nice looking combination but Da Oxlade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Oxlade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holguin lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Holguin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Oxlade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Oxlade 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.
Holguin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Oxlade moves away.
A big right from Holguin misses.
Da Oxlade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Da Oxlade.
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Da Oxlade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Oxlade ducks under a wild hook from Holguin.
Holguin works the jab nicely.
Holguin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holguin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Oxlade takes a swing at Holguin's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Oxlade scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holguin dives in and scores a takedown into Da Oxlade's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holguin being controlled here momentarily.
Da Oxlade wants to sweep but no luck.
Holguin postures up in Da Oxlade's guard and throws a big left but Da Oxlade blocks it.
Holguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holguin stands up over Da Oxlade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Oxlade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holguin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Oxlade is on top in guard.
Da Oxlade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Oxlade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holguin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Da Oxlade has picked Holguin up and slammed him! Holguin can't keep hold of the triangle and Da Oxlade manages to pass to side control!
Da Oxlade moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Da Oxlade throws a strike aimed at the side of Holguin's head but Holguin avoids it well.
Holguin is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Oxlade is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holguin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Holguin 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.
Holguin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Oxlade content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Holguin tries to buck Da Oxlade off but Da Oxlade is having none of it.
Da Oxlade is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Holguin tries to bench press Da Oxlade off him but Da Oxlade keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holguin is working hard here to advance position.
Holguin sneaks back into half guard.
Da Oxlade is taking a breather. Holguin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holguin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Oxlade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Oxlade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holguin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Holguin dominated 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!
Holguin blocks a head kick by Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holguin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holguin! Da Oxlade lets Holguin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Holguin misses with a right hand
and Da Oxlade counters with a big right hand! Oh Holguin is in trouble here! Da Oxlade follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawi Da Oxlade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 3490 p4p, 355 weight class) and Coyote Starrk (ranked 2928 p4p, 308 weight class). Lee Grimrock had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Grimrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starrk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starrk.
Grimrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Starrk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimrock blocks a leg kick.
Grimrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Starrk - just one landing.
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
Grimrock checks a leg kick.
Starrk throws a leg kick but Grimrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grimrock is looking for a counter combo.
Starrk throws a low kick, looking for Grimrock's leg but Grimrock calmly moves out of range.
Starrk throws a jab when Grimrock was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk moves out of range as Grimrock throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Starrk.
Starrk throws a body punch but Grimrock moves out of range.
Grimrock throws a hook but Starrk avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk throws a head kick but Grimrock moves out of range.
Grimrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Starrk slips a straight right by Grimrock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starrk.
Starrk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grimrock throwing a counter right hand but Starrk manages to avoid it.
Grimrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Starrk.
Starrk throws a body punch but Grimrock moves out of range.
Grimrock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grimrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starrk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Starrk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Starrk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Starrk lands a jab.
Grimrock throws a big shot that misses.
Starrk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starrk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starrk circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimrock tries to keep at a distance but Starrk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starrk works on Grimrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starrk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk misses with some punches.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starrk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starrk misses with a body punch.
Grimrock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grimrock is looking to control Starrk's arms but Starrk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grimrock has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock blocking some punches.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
Starrk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Starrk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimrock.
Starrk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Starrk.
Grimrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimrock throws the kick towards the body but Starrk avoids it.
Starrk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Starrk lands a lovely overhand right.
Starrk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Starrk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Starrk tenderised Grimrock's leg. Grimrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Starrk blocks a jab.
Grimrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Starrk is looking to slow Grimrock down with leg kicks.
Starrk misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Starrk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Starrk lands with a right hand.
Starrk misses with a body kick.
Starrk is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starrk was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimrock.
Starrk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Starrk throws a body kick that misses.
Grimrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Starrk misses with a hook to the body
enabling Grimrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Starrk misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coyote Starrk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Grimrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Starrk tries a head kick but it misses.
Starrk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimrock misses with a body kick.
Starrk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Starrk misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Grimrock misses.
Grimrock blocks a head kick by Starrk.
Grimrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grimrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grimrock is rocked!
Starrk steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Grimrock is out on his feet! Starrk sets himself and nearly takes Grimrock's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Coyote Starrk!
A relieved looking Coyote Starrk 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiu BangYou (ranked 2051 p4p, 93 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 3435 p4p, 127 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou throws a right hand that Boson ducks under and follows up with a left that Boson also avoids with ease.
Boson avoids the body shot from BangYou.
Boson lands a lovely overhand right.
BangYou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boson's head.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Boson.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
BangYou throws the left hand but Boson avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as BangYou blocks the leg kick.
Boson tries to clinch up.
BangYou is looking to counter punch.
We've been hearing reports that BangYou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab lands there for Boson.
BangYou throws a jab when Boson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boson! But no joy.
BangYou throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boson throws a low kick, looking for BangYou's leg but BangYou calmly moves out of range.
Boson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boson ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
Boson throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from BangYou misses the target.
Boson flicks out a counter leg kick but BangYou steps away.
BangYou gets caught flat footed, as Boson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
BangYou wriggles free and stands up.
BangYou closes the distance and pushes Boson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BangYou cracks Boson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou throws a hook but Boson avoids it easily.
Boson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BangYou but BangYou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boson with a jab.
BangYou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boson ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
BangYou misses with a hook.
Boson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
BangYou slips under a jab.
Boson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boson throws a poor cross that misses
and BangYou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boson looks to land a combination but BangYou avoids it well.
Boson throws a hook but BangYou avoids it easily.
Higgs Boson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangYou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
BangYou defending well as Boson loads up on a big left hand.
Boson motions for BangYou to come forward. Boson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BangYou lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Higgs Boson's cut even more.
Boson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BangYou gets caught napping as Boson dives in and scores a takedown. BangYou manages to retain guard.
Boson looking to sit in guard and control but BangYou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
BangYou content to stall in guard here.
BangYou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boson on the ground.
Boson has control of BangYou's left arm, preventing BangYou from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boson wants to stand up but BangYou is controlling him.
BangYou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boson is on top in guard.
Boson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
BangYou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boson stays in close to BangYou's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BangYou keeping moving, preventing Boson from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
BangYou wants to sweep here but Boson controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Aiu BangYou will probably get the nod.
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!
BangYou gets caught flat footed, as Boson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boson connects with a couple of short punches.
Boson wants to pass the guard but BangYou is keeping the position.
BangYou trying to keep a closed guard but Boson is proving a slippery customer.
Boson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
BangYou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boson with a flurry of punches that miss.
BangYou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boson is one step ahead there.
BangYou keeping full guard, as Boson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boson wants to control from the top but BangYou keeps moving.
Boson preventing the sweep.
Boson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boson trying to control the position from guard on top but BangYou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BangYou's waist but BangYou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boson off to one side.
Boson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BangYou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BangYou loads up on a big right hand but Boson slips the punch.
BangYou moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like BangYou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boson.
Boson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boson tries to close the distance and clinch but BangYou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangYou instigates a clinch.
BangYou trying to land knees to the body.
BangYou has a couple of punches blocked by Boson.
BangYou pressing his opponent against the cage.
BangYou comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BangYou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
BangYou missing with knees to the body.
Boson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. BangYou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aiu BangYou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higgs Boson.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boson.
Boson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BangYou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BangYou with a knee to the head.
BangYou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BangYou trying to land knees to the body.
Boson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BangYou backwards.
BangYou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boson is defending well for now.
BangYou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boson misses with a short punch on the inside.
BangYou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boson.
BangYou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
BangYou looking to throw knees to the head but Boson is blocking nicely.
Boson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but BangYou regains guard immediately.
BangYou looking for a sweep. Not yet BangYou, not yet.
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!
Boson throws a big elbow that misses.
Boson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! BangYou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! BangYou has escaped and now he's on top!
Boson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BangYou looking to sit in guard and control but Boson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boson wants to control from the top but BangYou keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Higgs Boson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
BangYou takes the fight into the clinch.
BangYou tries to land knees in the clinch but Boson avoids the damage to the body.
Boson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boson managing to block the knees to the body from BangYou.
BangYou is stalling here.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boson avoids it.
BangYou with a knee to the head.
Boson looking for a takedown.
Aiu BangYou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boson swings wildly with an uppercut but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangYou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boson is defending well for now.
BangYou being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the head but Boson blocks with his arms.
Boson misses with an elbow strike.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boson avoids it.
BangYou throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BangYou tries to land knees in the clinch but Boson avoids the damage to the body.
Boson lands with a left to the head.
BangYou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting BangYou here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
BangYou is trying to maintain a safe position but Boson gets an underhook and turns BangYou into the cage.
BangYou tries to land knees in the clinch but Boson avoids the damage to the body.
BangYou prevents the takedown attempt.
Aiu BangYou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higgs Boson.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boson avoids it.
Boson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BangYou.
BangYou lands a good knee to the midsection. Boson won't want to take too many of those.
Boson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangYou scores a nice knee to the body.
BangYou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boson.
Boson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BangYou lands a nice knee to the body.
Boson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boson avoiding damage as BangYou throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boson avoiding damage as BangYou throws knees to the body.
BangYou misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from BangYou.
Boson misses with some punches.
Boson is trying to push BangYou away but BangYou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BangYou avoids it.
Boson is trying to pull guard but BangYou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boson avoids it.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boson avoids it.
BangYou blocks an elbow strike from Boson.
BangYou throws a knee to the head but misses.
BangYou looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boson tries a low kick but BangYou avoids it.
Boson moves into the clinch.
Boson avoiding damage as BangYou throws knees to the body.
Boson avoiding damage as BangYou throws knees to the body.
BangYou trying to land knees to the body.
Boson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boson avoiding damage as BangYou throws knees to the body.
Boson is looking to break free of the clinch but BangYou has double underhooks.
Boson avoiding damage as BangYou throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Boson.
Boson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boson goes for a takedown attempt but BangYou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aiu BangYou is winning the standup battle so far.
BangYou moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Boson scores with a nice short uppercut.
BangYou lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BangYou landing knees to the body.
Boson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BangYou lands a knee to the body.
BangYou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boson backwards.
BangYou scores with a nice hook to the head.
BangYou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiu BangYou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BangYou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiu BangYou!
Higgs Boson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 2091 p4p, 255 weight class) and Tony Bale (ranked 2932 p4p, 343 weight class). Rodney Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
36 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bale!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Bale there.
Bale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bale tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Bale 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.
A jab lands there for Bale.
Bale avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bale to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia slips a jab from Bale.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Bale slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bale.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a jab to Bale's midsection.
Good work by Bale as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia takes a swing at Bale's ribcage but misses.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia tries to sprawl but Bale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bale winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Bale keeps him under control.
Bale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bale content to control rather than advance.
Bale tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bale is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Bale is controlling the pace.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Bale is controlling well.
Bale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bale thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia wants to control but Bale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bale.
Bale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia wants to control but Bale is keeping busy.
Bale slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Bale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia has hold of Bale's hands but Bale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia wants to control the action here but instead Bale manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale landing shots from mount.
Bale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Bale is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Bale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bale works his way into side control.
Bale lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tony Bale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Bale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Bale.
Bale looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bale did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Garcia stops Bale from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bale is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bale is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bale missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Bale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bale looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bale sprawls well. Bale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Bale throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Bale throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Bale throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Bale lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia goes for a double leg but Bale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bale continues to drive forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bale finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Bale lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
A cross from Bale lands.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Bale, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Bale against the cage but Bale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Bale.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Bale throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Bale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Bale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Bale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Bale throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Bale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Bale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bale lands a nice shot to the body.
Bale cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bale throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Bale's body.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia tried to counter with a leg kick but Bale avoided it.
Bale shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bale gets to his feet - Garcia follows without any prompting.
Bale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Bale misses.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bale sprawls and moves away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Bale shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bale moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Bale lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bale.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bale stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Bale follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Bale.
Bale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bale.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale's corner calls for a 1-2. Bale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia is rocked!
Bale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a low kick as Bale jumps back.
Garcia slips under a jab from Bale.
Bale lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Bale misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Bale avoids nicely.
Bale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Bale.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Bale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Bale both land. Nice combination.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Bale moves his leg out of the way.
Bale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bale.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Bale tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Bale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Bale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Bale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bale showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Bale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia is not content to let Bale control the position.
Bale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodney Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Bale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Bale is controlling well.
Bale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bale is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bale moves nicely into side control.
Garcia dodges the ground and pound from Bale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bale tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bale working away.
Tony Bale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia stops Bale from passing to mount.
Bale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garcia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - Bale scoring with strikes.
Bale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia is not content to let Bale control the position.
Bale landing a few strikes.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bale.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia regains half guard.
Bale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bale 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bale!
Tony Bale was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1623 p4p, 186 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 1704 p4p, 194 weight class). Fring is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bamboleo by The Gypsy Kings. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with a double jab.
A big left from Fring misses.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fring 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.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Fring is out of range.
Bastard tests Fring's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Bastard finds it's target.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Fring misses.
Fring defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Fring releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bastard sprawling to the canvas! Bastard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fring finish him?!
Bastard is rocked!
Fring misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Fring lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Fring uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard misses with an uppercut
and Fring counters with a nice right hand that sends Bastard toppling to the canvas! Bastard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fring finish him?!
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Fring counters with a big left hand that crumples Bastard! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustavo Fring!
An out of breath Gustavo Fring 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 Gomu Gomu (ranked 1567 p4p, 33 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1343 p4p, 64 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
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson moves forwards but Gomu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Gomu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Gomu avoids it well.
Gomu throws a big counter combination but Ragnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy body kick
and Gomu counters with an inside leg kick.
Gomu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Gomu is wise to it.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Gomu ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Gomu lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gomu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomu is looking to chop away at Ragnarsson's legs.
Ragnarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gomu blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gomu.
A lazy left from Gomu finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson scores with a head kick. Gomu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomu scores with a nice head shot.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gomu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Gomu throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gomu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson lands a big uppercut and Gomu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gomu looks OK. Ragnarsson waves Gomu back to his feet!
Gomu is rocked!
Gomu Gomu's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomu switches off momentarily and Ragnarsson cracks him with a monster right hand! Gomu topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ragnarsson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ram Rocker (ranked 1054 p4p, 134 weight class) and Aoki Aoki (ranked 1928 p4p, 239 weight class). Rocker comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ram Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aoki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.
Rocker moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Rocker defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki scores with a body shot.
Rocker defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Rocker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Rocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocker.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Rocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Rocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Rocker.
Rocker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
A countering left hand to the body from Aoki misses.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocker stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ram Rocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Rocker.
Rocker wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Rocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocker defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Rocker's ribs.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Rocker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Rocker slips a straight right by Aoki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocker.
Aoki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker scores with a leg kick.
Aoki looking to score a takedown here. Rocker is defending well but Aoki drives through and ends up in Rocker's guard.
Rocker wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocker has wrist control.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocker 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 Aoki.
Rocker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to buck Rocker off but Rocker is having none of it.
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but Rocker passes into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Rocker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Aoki misses
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Rocker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Aoki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocker pinned against the cage. Rocker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocker.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocker lands an overhand right.
Jab from Aoki.
It looks like Rocker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker connects with a body shot.
Rocker moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Rocker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Rocker throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Jab by Aoki.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.
A left lands for Rocker.
Ram Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocker.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aoki checks a leg kick.
Rocker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Rocker lands a jab.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rocker.
Rocker wants to clinch.
Rocker is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs.
Rocker throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker.
Rocker throws a big counter combination but Aoki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rocker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocker.
Aoki swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Rocker slips under a jab from Aoki.
Rocker closes the distance and clinches.
Rocker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
Ram Rocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Aoki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocker.
Rocker has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Rocker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rocker pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Rocker.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocker prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Rocker won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki prevents a body shot from Rocker.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Rocker.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocker's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rocker fails to land.
Rocker swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Rocker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aoki throws a body punch but Rocker moves out of range.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Rocker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rocker throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Rocker throws a good cross that connects.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Rocker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki misses with a body punch
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker throws an off balance right hand
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocker throws a front kick aimed at Aoki's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Rocker.
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Rocker's ribs.
Rocker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Rocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Aoki throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocker. Rocker obviously looking to wear him down.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocker's head.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocker finish him?
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Aoki connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Rocker's ribs.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Rocker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rocker.
BOOM! Rocker lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aoki. Aoki tries to recover but Rocker is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aoki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ram Rocker!
Ram Rocker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Aoki Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 1193 p4p, 134 weight class) and Johnny Kilmister (ranked 886 p4p, 106 weight class). Matel Huchkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmister throws a hook but Huchkov blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Huchkov misses the target.
Huchkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmister.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Huchkov misses the jab.
Kilmister is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kilmister moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Kilmister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huchkov's head.
Kilmister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huchkov throws a solid leg kick but Kilmister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Huchkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilmister! But no joy.
Kilmister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Huchkov misses its intended target.
Kilmister on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilmister is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huchkov with a body shot.
Huchkov throws a jab when Kilmister was well out of range.
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilmister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilmister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Huchkov finds it's target.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Kilmister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilmister scores with a nice strike.
Kilmister connects with a body shot.
Kilmister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmister manages to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a jab when Kilmister was well out of range.
Kilmister misses with a body shot.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kilmister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilmister tests Huchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilmister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huchkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
Kilmister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Kilmister.
Huchkov misses with a body shot.
Huchkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmister.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Kilmister avoids the punch easily.
Huchkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Kilmister.
Kilmister lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Huchkov misses.
Kilmister scores with a kick to the body.
Kilmister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huchkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kilmister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huchkov doesn't seem phased though.
Huchkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Huchkov jabs Kilmister right on the nose. Kilmister blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
A little jabbing left from Kilmister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilmister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Kilmister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilmister. That snapped Huchkov's head back.
Kilmister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Kilmister ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Kilmister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov throwing a counter right hand but Kilmister manages to avoid it.
Kilmister lands a nice shot that snaps Huchkov's head back.
Huchkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kilmister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Kilmister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilmister feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huchkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov shows good takedown defense.
Kilmister has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Huchkov misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov connects with a single shot there.
Kilmister throws a front kick aimed at Huchkov's knee but Huchkov avoids it well.
Kilmister defending well as Huchkov loads up on a big left hand.
Huchkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilmister is able to avoid easily.
Huchkov lands a jab to the head.
Huchkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kilmister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huchkov, as that shot connected.
Huchkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilmister is looking to land body kicks.
Huchkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Huchkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Huchkov misses with a hook.
Huchkov blocks the body kick.
Huchkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmister slips a straight right by Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilmister.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Huchkov does it's job there.
A big left from Huchkov misses.
A jab from Kilmister does it's job there.
Huchkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilmister slips a straight right by Huchkov.
Kilmister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huchkov's head.
Kilmister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Kilmister throws out a counter right but Huchkov avoids it with no problem.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Kilmister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Kilmister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Kilmister finds it's target.
Huchkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kilmister's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
That kick from Huchkov tenderised Kilmister's leg. Kilmister is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilmister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Huchkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huchkov scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilmister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Huchkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huchkov avoids the head kick by Kilmister.
Kilmister defending well as Huchkov loads up on a big left hand.
Huchkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kilmister looks to land a right hand but Huchkov moved out of range.
Kilmister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
Huchkov lands an overhand right.
Kilmister blocks a jab.
Kilmister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huchkov at a distance.
Kilmister lands with a right hand.
Huchkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilmister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Kilmister.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmister moves away.
Huchkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilmister lands a really nice looking cross but Huchkov seems unphased.
Kilmister staying out of range there.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
Kilmister tries to keep at a distance but Huchkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huchkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matel Huchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilmister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Kilmister throws a leg kick but Huchkov moved away.
Kilmister ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Kilmister moves away and avoids it.
Kilmister replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Huchkov blocks it well.
Huchkov lands a jab to Kilmister's midsection.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huchkov dodges the punch combination from Kilmister.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.
Huchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilmister lands a nice looking body shot.
Huchkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Kilmister moves away and avoids it.
Matel Huchkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Huchkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmister.
Kilmister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. Kilmister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov misses with a body shot.
Kilmister misses with a straight left.
Kilmister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and Kilmister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kilmister counters with a nice uppercut.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov scores with a jab. Kilmister acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kilmister looks to land a combination. Huchkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilmister scores with a spinning back kick!
Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huchkov.
Kilmister cracks a nice hook into Huchkov's ribs.
Kilmister lands with a cross.
Kilmister with a nice cross.
Kilmister takes one on the button.
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilmister shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huchkov eats them both and turns towards Kilmister to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kilmister throws a wild body kick that Huchkov sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kilmister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilmister.
Kilmister lands with a good body shot.
Huchkov misses with a left hand
and Kilmister counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmister lands a two punch combo.
Huchkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huchkov motions for Kilmister to come forward. Huchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilmister tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Kilmister tenderised Huchkov's leg. Huchkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilmister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huchkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Kilmister - just one landing.
Huchkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov scores with a nice strike.
Kilmister slips under a jab from Huchkov.
Kilmister connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Kilmister moves away and avoids it.
Kilmister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilmister throws out a powerful jab.
Kilmister scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister slips a jab from Huchkov.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilmister misses with a head kick.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilmister lands a nice shot that snaps Huchkov's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilmister as he connects with a hook.
Kilmister throws a sloppy body shot
and Huchkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huchkov lands with a right hand.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Kilmister is having none of it.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huchkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilmister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huchkov takes a swing at Kilmister's ribcage but misses.
Kilmister lands with a straight right. Huchkov didn't see that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huchkov connects with a right hand. Kilmister shakes it off.
Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Kilmister saw that one coming.
Huchkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huchkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kilmister slips under a jab.
Kilmister lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Huchkov has Kilmister up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilmister manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Kilmister moved out of range nicely.
Huchkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huchkov lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Kilmister 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huchkov scores with the left hand. Kilmister knows he should have avoided that one.
Huchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmister throws a leg kick but Huchkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Kilmister coming out on top.
Huchkov with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister staying out of range there.
Kilmister lunges at Huchkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huchkov's hand.
Kilmister staying out of range there.
Kilmister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Huchkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Huchkov misses the shot to the body.
Kilmister misses with a head kick.
Kilmister throws a series of punches but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov throwing a counter right hand but Kilmister manages to avoid it.
Kilmister takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilmister throws the left hand but Huchkov avoids the punch easily.
Huchkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Huchkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huchkov instigates a clinch.
Huchkov wants to break free but Kilmister has control.
Huchkov wants to break free but Kilmister has control.
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilmister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilmister misses with a looping right.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilmister is looking for the big counter here.
Huchkov misses with a straight right.
Huchkov misses the jab.
Kilmister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilmister finds it's way round the side to connect with Huchkov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmister.
Kilmister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Kilmister saw that one coming.
A big left from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov clinches with his opponent.
Kilmister is trying to break free.
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilmister punishes Huchkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilmister scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huchkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kilmister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Kilmister staying out of range there.
Kilmister connects with a crisp jab.
Kilmister looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Kilmister moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kilmister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilmister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov moves into the clinch.
Kilmister breaks the clinch.
Kilmister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilmister scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilmister with a hook.
Huchkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilmister.
Huchkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilmister jabs Huchkov right on the nose. Huchkov blinks but takes it well.
Huchkov slips a straight right by Kilmister.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Huchkov as he checks the leg kick.
Kilmister scores with a three punch combo!
Kilmister throws a nice looking combination but Huchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmister is looking to land body kicks.
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Kilmister moved out of range nicely.
Kilmister throws a sloppy head kick and Huchkov moves out of range easily.
Kilmister ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Kilmister moves away and avoids it.
Huchkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilmister doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilmister's head backwards.
Huchkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilmister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Kilmister's head but Kilmister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huchkov tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister has a takedown stuffed.
Huchkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilmister slips under a jab from Huchkov.
A combination from Kilmister does no damage.
Kilmister misses with a looping left.
Kilmister moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilmister has time to react.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Kilmister avoids the punch easily.
Kilmister lands a really nice looking cross but Huchkov seems unphased.
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmister.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matel Huchkov.
I think Huchkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 638 p4p, 87 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 1194 p4p, 154 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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197 lbs
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182 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Heikkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heikkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Newton slips a straight right by Heikkinen.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton pushes Heikkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Heikkinen controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Heikkinen to get to half guard.
Newton is looking to control Heikkinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heikkinen is working away from the top position though.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Newton controls Heikkinen momentarily but Heikkinen frees himself.
Heikkinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Heikkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heikkinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton 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.
Newton working for a triangle but Heikkinen defends it easily.
Newton wants to control but Heikkinen passes easily into half guard.
Newton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Doherty's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heikkinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newton!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heikkinen tries to control but Newton wriggling away.
Heikkinen avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Heikkinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen prevents Newton from getting the reversal.
Heikkinen trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to hold on but Heikkinen pushes him away.
Heikkinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heikkinen content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heikkinen missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newton cracks Heikkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton misses with a hook
and Heikkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heikkinen cracks Newton with an open hand slap.
Heikkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heikkinen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heikkinen dives on top into guard.
Heikkinen wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Heikkinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heikkinen won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Heikkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen looking to pass the guard.
Newton is pulling down on Heikkinen's head to control his posture.
Heikkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Heikkinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.
Heikkinen is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Heikkinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Newton is holding on to half guard well.
Heikkinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to improve his position but Heikkinen is controlling well.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heikkinen wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heikkinen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Heikkinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Heikkinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Heikkinen!
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heikkinen working away.
Heikkinen tries to advance to mount but Newton denies him.
Heikkinen is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton tries to buck Heikkinen off but Heikkinen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen working away.
Heikkinen is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton is trying to control Heikkinen's posture but Heikkinen avoids it.
Newton looking for a sweep but Heikkinen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Newton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heikkinen controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Heikkinen's shoulder, as Heikkinen tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses.
Donk. Newton catches Heikkinen right on the button with a cross.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heikkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newton misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Newton as he connects with a hook.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Heikkinen misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heikkinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Heikkinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newton's guard! Nice work there by Heikkinen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen stands up and waves to Newton to follow him.
Newton moves forwards but Heikkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Heikkinen throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Heikkinen's shoulder, as Heikkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heikkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
Newton drives through with a takedown into Heikkinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heikkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heikkinen keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton stands and throws Heikkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Heikkinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Heikkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen works to advance to full mount. Newton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Heikkinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.
Heikkinen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Newton to take his back!
Newton tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen not allowing Newton to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Newton trying to control the position but Heikkinen manages to sink in the hooks.
Heikkinen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Newton.
Newton tries to escape the position.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Heikkinen struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Heikkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Heikkinen defends the submission attempt.
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Heikkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heikkinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Heikkinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is working for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heikkinen is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heikkinen defends it well.
Heikkinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Heikkinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heikkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heikkinen forces his way into half guard.
Newton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Heikkinen jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton tries to buck Heikkinen off but Heikkinen is having none of it.
Heikkinen works to advance to full mount. Newton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Heikkinen get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kaino Heikkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Heikkinen misses with a leg kick
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Heikkinen fights it but they end up in guard.
Heikkinen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heikkinen, right into the meat.
Heikkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newton. Newton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikkinen is just out of range.
Newton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Heikkinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Heikkinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Newton has his foot on Heikkinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heikkinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton is pulling down on Heikkinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Heikkinen, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heikkinen's guard.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Heikkinen is keeping the position.
Heikkinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heikkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Heikkinen in his guard.
Heikkinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton pulls Heikkinen in close to prevent any damage.
Heikkinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heikkinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heikkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton 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.
Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heikkinen controls the pace.
Kaino Heikkinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Heikkinen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heikkinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending well.
Heikkinen is trying is best to control the position here.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Heikkinen defends the submission attempt.
Heikkinen is looking to improve his position.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton throwing shots but Heikkinen is blocking nicely.
Newton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Newton.
I think Heikkinen 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen!
Kaino Heikkinen is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Kaino Heikkinen 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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