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CEC 655 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raphaele Heisenberg (ranked 577 p4p, 67 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 596 p4p, 70 weight class). Heisenberg comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Walter White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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148 lbs
21 - 7 - 3 |
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30
141 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphaele Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heisenberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heisenberg blocks a leg kick.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Heisenberg throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Heisenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heisenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White cracks Heisenberg with an open hand slap.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heisenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heisenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Heisenberg tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White wants to land a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range.
Heisenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heisenberg slips under a jab from White.
A jab from White finds it's way through Heisenberg's defenses.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by White!
Heisenberg tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick that misses.
White scores with a jab.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Heisenberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heisenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White wants to stand and escape but Heisenberg is having none of it.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heisenberg postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Heisenberg 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.
White working a defensive guard here.
Heisenberg throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heisenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg trying to control the position.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heisenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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!
Heisenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heisenberg dives on top into guard.
Heisenberg being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Heisenberg looking to pass the guard.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White is trying to maintain the position but Heisenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heisenberg is working away from the top position though.
Heisenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Heisenberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Heisenberg is taking a breather. White 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.
Heisenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Heisenberg avoids the attempt from White to control.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
Heisenberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Heisenberg working for a guillotine from mount but White is in no mood to give up.
White wants to hold on but Heisenberg pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raphaele Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heisenberg is defended easily by White.
Heisenberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from White misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heisenberg cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heisenberg throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heisenberg moves away.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heisenberg manages to avoid it.
Heisenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heisenberg misses with a straight right.
White throws a shot from downtown. Heisenberg moves away and avoids it.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White slips under a jab from Heisenberg.
White thows a body kick. Heisenberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws out a powerful jab.
Heisenberg misses with a wild combination.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Heisenberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heisenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Heisenberg misses with a straight right.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase 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!
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heisenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heisenberg.
White scores with a jab to the head.
Heisenberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Heisenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heisenberg postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heisenberg trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heisenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White controlling the position.
White is trying to control the position but Heisenberg postures up.
Heisenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Heisenberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heisenberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White is looking to improve his position.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heisenberg is working away from the top position though.
Heisenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Heisenberg is stalling here. White is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heisenberg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and White has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
White is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Heisenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
White trying to control the action but Heisenberg is working from the bottom.
Heisenberg is looking for a sweep.
Raphaele Heisenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaele Heisenberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Heisenberg misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heisenberg 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 White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White throws a solid leg kick but Heisenberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
White moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by White.
Heisenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heisenberg can pounce on him.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heisenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from White tenderised Heisenberg's leg. Heisenberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Heisenberg down.
Heisenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Heisenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White cracks Heisenberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a low kick as Heisenberg jumps back.
Heisenberg connects with a jab.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White moves away from the strike by Heisenberg.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range.
White cracks the inside of Heisenberg's front leg.
White gets caught napping as Heisenberg dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.
Heisenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heisenberg keeps working.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White trying to control from half guard but Heisenberg is working away.
Heisenberg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, White has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White working for a submission but Heisenberg is keeping him at bay.
Heisenberg tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg working to try and regain half guard.
White tries to control but Heisenberg wriggling away.
Heisenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White looking to ground and pound but Heisenberg is blocking nicely.
White trying to control but Heisenberg is having none of it.
Heisenberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
White trying to control but Heisenberg is working from the bottom.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heisenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Heisenberg's legs - danger averted.
Heisenberg is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White wants to pass the guard but Heisenberg is keeping the position.
Heisenberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heisenberg looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter White.
I think Heisenberg 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaele Heisenberg!
After the fight, Raphaele Heisenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 627 p4p, 77 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 2204 p4p, 244 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
25 - 18 - 2 |
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29
164 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hageman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamkhalaev will feel that in the morning.
Hageman scores with a nice head shot.
Hageman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hageman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Hageman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Hageman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Hageman throws a low kick, looking for Shamkhalaev's leg but Shamkhalaev calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Hageman misses.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely.
Shamkhalaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hageman cracks Shamkhalaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hageman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamkhalaev is looking to slow Hageman down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Shamkhalaev finds it's target.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Shamkhalaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamkhalaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hageman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hageman scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamkhalaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hageman lands a right hook to the body.
Hageman misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hageman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hageman misses with an uppercut
letting Shamkhalaev counter with a right hand.
A big left from Hageman misses.
A lazy left from Hageman finds it's target.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range.
Shamkhalaev connects with a right hand. Hageman shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Hageman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shamkhalaev blocks it well.
Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Shamkhalaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev fakes the leg kick and cracks Hageman in the body.
Hageman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shamkhalaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hageman eats them both and turns towards Shamkhalaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hageman throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hageman moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Hageman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamkhalaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman.
Hageman looks to throw the jab but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Hageman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamkhalaev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hageman lands with a nice body punch.
Shamkhalaev works Hageman's body with a nice hook.
Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamkhalaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hageman misses.
Shamkhalaev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamkhalaev duly obliges.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Hageman off the cage and back into range.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman.
Hageman looks to land a left hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range nicely.
Hageman lands with a hook. Shamkhalaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamkhalaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Hageman misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target.
Hageman feints a counter leg kick.
Shamkhalaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Shamkhalaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman.
Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hageman is looking to slow Shamkhalaev down with leg kicks.
Hageman misses with a hook
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
Hageman throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Hageman misses with a left hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamkhalaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Shamkhalaev throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot.
Hageman throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight right.
Hageman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Shamkhalaev off balance momentarily.
Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range.
Hageman connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Hageman misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.
Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamkhalaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Shamkhalaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hageman.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight right.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hageman tries to work over Shamkhalaev's front leg with a kick but Shamkhalaev checks it.
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Hageman should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target.
Shamkhalaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hageman in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamkhalaev on the side of the head.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses.
Hageman lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hageman scores with a hook.
Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hageman throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Hageman throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Hageman lands with a nice body kick.
Hageman throws a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head but Shamkhalaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook.
Hageman scores with a shot to the body.
Hageman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Hageman looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hageman, as that shot connected.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target.
Hageman avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman swings for the body but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hageman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot.
Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook
and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Hageman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.
As Shamkhalaev backs off Hageman throws a huge counter combo but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it all.
Hageman throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Hageman.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman tries a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Hageman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamkhalaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Hageman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Shamkhalaev.
Hageman throws a solid leg kick but Shamkhalaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hageman.
Hageman lands with a right hand.
Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy.
Shamkhalaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hageman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hageman misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev is looking to counter punch.
Hageman lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hageman lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamkhalaev off the cage and back into range.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman counters with a body kick that stops Shamkhalaev in his tracks momentarily.
Shamkhalaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hageman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamkhalaev scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range.
Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shamkhalaev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamkhalaev dips to his left and cracks Hageman with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hageman.
Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Hageman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shamkhalaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamkhalaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hageman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamkhalaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamkhalaev swings widly with a right hand
and Hageman counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamkhalaev checks a low kick from Hageman.
Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hageman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Hageman lands a body shot.
Shamkhalaev cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hageman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range.
Hageman throws out a leg kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range and Hageman only half commits.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Hageman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hageman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamkhalaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Shamkhalaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Shamkhalaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamkhalaev defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to Hageman's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hageman.
Hageman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamkhalaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Hageman slips under a jab.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hageman scores with a leg kick.
Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses its target.
Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shamkhalaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamkhalaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Shamkhalaev is predictable there
and Hageman counters with a good low kick that Shamkhalaev was not able to check.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamkhalaev blocks the leg kick.
Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hageman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hageman connects with a leg kick. Shamkhalaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hageman.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Shamkhalaev slips the punch.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamkhalaev.
Hageman connects with the punch.
Hageman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hageman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Hageman throws a shot to the body.
Hageman scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman takes a swing at Shamkhalaev's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Hageman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Hageman misses.
Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.
Hageman thumps Shamkhalaev with a low kick.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Shamkhalaev.
Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamkhalaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamkhalaev slips a jab from Hageman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamkhalaev blocks the leg kick.
Shamkhalaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
Despite the aggression on Hageman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hageman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1518 p4p, 170 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 1185 p4p, 134 weight class). Savitaipale comes to the cage accompanied by Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. 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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160 lbs
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145 lbs
25 - 9 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Savitaipale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Silva blocks a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savitaipale won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing strikes.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savitaipale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savitaipale down.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Savitaipale takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva tries for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savitaipale to escape.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savitaipale stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva pushing down on Savitaipale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savitaipale defending well though.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva passes Savitaipale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Silva is working for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Savitaipale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savitaipale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savitaipale looking to control.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva 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.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Savitaipale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Savitaipale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Savitaipale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savitaipale defends it well.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Savitaipale misses the body punch
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savitaipale's guard.
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kron Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Savitaipale's hands, connecting with Savitaipale's forehead.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Silva is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Savitaipale is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva 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.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
Silva wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Savitaipale has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Savitaipale won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silva covers up, he's hurt! Savitaipale keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Savitaipale and the ref steps in to end the fight! Savitaipale can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Randy (ranked 691 p4p, 84 weight class) and Tel Britton (ranked 1580 p4p, 173 weight class). Macho Randy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tel Britton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tel Britton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Britton is just out of range.
Britton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Randy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Britton scrambles back to his feet.
Randy misses with a wild body shot.
Britton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Britton walks into a straight right hand from Randy.
Randy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Randy lands.
Britton cracks Randy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Britton's corner calls for a 1-2. Britton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Britton with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Britton lands.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Britton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randy.
Britton scores with the left hand. Randy knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy looks to land a body kick but Britton moved away.
Randy misses with a low kick.
Britton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Britton's sensitive parts.
Randy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randy walks into a jab.
Britton slips a straight right by Randy.
Randy scores with a sloppy right hand. Britton should have avoided that one.
Randy swings widly with a right hand
and Britton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britton.
Randy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Britton.
A nice inside leg kick there by Randy. That's going to slow Britton down.
Randy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Randy.
Randy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy slips a straight right by Britton.
Macho Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randy.
Randy tries a head kick but it misses.
Randy misses with a body shot.
Britton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randy.
Randy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Britton counters with a stiff right hand.
Britton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randy clinches up with Britton and pushes him back against the cage.
Britton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Britton jumps into guard, dragging Randy to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Britton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randy misses with a hook. Britton ducked under it nicely.
Britton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Randy misses with a looping right.
Randy throws a head kick but Britton moves out of range.
Britton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Britton is just out of range.
Britton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Britton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randy.
Britton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Britton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy tries to land a body kick
and Britton counters with a three punch combo that has Randy backing up. Randy nods at Britton to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body kick from Randy.
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 Macho Randy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Randy darts in and clinches Britton up against the cage.
Randy lands an elbow just above Britton 's eye.
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Randy can't find room to land a body shot as Britton controls the action.
Randy looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Britton.
Britton jumps guard but Randy stands there with Britton around his waist. Britton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Randy lands an uppercut.
Randy misses with some punches.
Britton decides to pull guard.
Randy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton looking to control.
Randy wanted to stand there but Britton had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy 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.
Randy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Britton keeping full guard, as Randy tries to pass.
Randy is pushing down on Britton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Britton is fighting to maintain full guard but Randy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randy is taking a breather. Britton 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.
That's two 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.
Britton wants to improve his position but Randy is controlling well.
Randy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Britton doesn't seem bothered though.
Britton missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Randy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Randy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy misses with a few strikes there.
Britton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randy's corner calls for a 1-2. Randy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randy tries to clinch
and Britton counters with a two punch combo.
Britton throws a body punch but Randy moves out of range.
Randy just misses with a punch to the body.
Britton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randy lands a jab to Britton's midsection.
Britton throws a looping overhand right but Randy ducks down to avoid it.
Britton misses with an uppercut.
Randy scores with a sloppy right hand. Britton should have avoided that one.
Britton avoids the body shot from Randy.
Britton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britton.
Britton scores with a nice head shot.
Randy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Britton can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Britton's head.
Randy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Randy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Randy cracks a nice hook into Britton's ribs.
Randy digs a good hook to Britton's body.
Randy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Britton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Britton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Randy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tel Britton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Randy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Britton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randy misses with a looping left.
Randy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Randy defending well as Britton loads up on a big left hand.
Randy throws a good cross that connects.
Britton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Randy connects with a nice looking jab.
Britton is rocked!
Randy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Britton at a distance.
Randy wants to clinch.
Britton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy wants to clinch.
Britton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Britton throws out a counter right but Randy avoids it with no problem.
Britton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Britton swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Britton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice straight punches there by Randy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Randy.
Britton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Britton lands a jab to Randy's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Randy. Beautiful body shot.
Britton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Randy throws a right and a left that Britton avoids nicely.
It seemed like Britton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy cracks Britton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randy thuds a left hand into Britton's body.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Britton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Randy can pounce on him.
Randy thuds a left hand into Britton's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randy takes a swing at Britton's ribcage but misses.
Randy misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Britton! But no joy.
Randy tries to clinch but Britton moves out of range.
Britton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Britton as he checks the leg kick.
Randy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Randy.
Britton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Randy slips a straight right by Britton.
Randy drives through and clinches with Britton against the cage.
Britton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Randy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Britton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Macho Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tel Britton.
Britton has Randy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Britton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randy lands a shoulder strike.
Randy lands a nice shot to the body.
Britton takes a shot to the head.
Randy lands a left hand.
Britton is still on wobbly legs! Can Randy finish him?
Randy lands a vicious elbow to the side of Britton's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Randy tries to finish him with strikes but Britton still seems able to defend himself so Randy steps back and lets Britton get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
and Randy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Britton! He's just covering up as Randy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Randy!
A very excited looking Macho Randy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Tel Britton spoke after the fight, saying '...Next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 4906 p4p, 458 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 4933 p4p, 460 weight class). Chara Zaad 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaad on the side of the head.
Zaad throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at EMPIRE K1 Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Zaad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaad has time to react.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Jones lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zaad. Zaad tries to recover but Jones is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zaad lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones!
Tom Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 344 p4p, 45 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 277 p4p, 36 weight class). Runnisto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Shaman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shaman's Dream. Blind Shaman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaman takes one on the button.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Shaman throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Shaman.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Shaman tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto scores with a hook.
Shaman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaman scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Shaman shakes it off.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Shaman avoids nicely.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Shaman's shoulder, as Shaman tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Shaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runnisto tries to buck Shaman off but Shaman is having none of it.
Runnisto wants to control but Shaman postures up.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runnisto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runnisto tries to buck Shaman off but Shaman is having none of it.
Shaman controls the position.
Shaman trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto is looking to reverse the position.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaman tries for a kimura but Runnisto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaman working away.
Shaman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Runnisto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
Shaman tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
Runnisto is not content to let Shaman control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runnisto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shaman wants to take a breather but Runnisto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shaman.
Shaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runnisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaman wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is keeping the position.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
Runnisto controls Shaman momentarily but Shaman frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
Runnisto wants to slow Shaman down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaman as he connects with a hook.
Shaman throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Shaman delivers a nice body kick.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Shaman saw that one coming.
Shaman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runnisto's hands.
Shaman misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Shaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Shaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaman.
Shaman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman checks a leg kick nicely.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaman.
Shaman tries a quick counter leg kick but Runnisto is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shaman tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Shaman tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Shaman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Runnisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Shaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto motions for Shaman to come forward. Runnisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto throws a leg kick
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Shaman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto misses with a low kick.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaman shoots and misses
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Shaman. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman throws a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaman is looking to score with low kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shaman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Shaman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaman scores with a three punch combo!
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Shaman throws a low kick but Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaman doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman scores with a kick to the body.
Shaman throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Shaman misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaman.
Runnisto misses with a low kick as Shaman jumps back.
Shaman is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaman throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Shaman coming out on top.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
Runnisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaman is out of range.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Shaman misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Shaman misses.
Runnisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaman throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Shaman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Runnisto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runnisto in his tracks.
Shaman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Runnisto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaman is in Runnisto's guard.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
Runnisto seems keen to control Shaman's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runnisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaman is one step ahead there.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is keeping the position.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman wants to sweep here but Runnisto controlling him for the moment.
Runnisto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Runnisto stopping the sweep attempt from Shaman.
Shaman trying to keep a closed guard but Runnisto is proving a slippery customer.
Shaman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Runnisto has passed into half guard!
Runnisto stalling.
Shaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaman is looking for a sweep. Runnisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Runnisto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blind Shaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Runnisto controlling the pace.
Shaman manages to get to full guard.
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.
Shaman working a defensive guard here.
Runnisto content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Runnisto misses with a double jab
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runnisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Runnisto is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
A victorious Blind Shaman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 295 p4p, 41 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 669 p4p, 87 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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42
174 lbs
48 - 26 - 1 |
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171 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
48 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini lands with a good body shot.
Orsini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.
Orsini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsini with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason controlling the position.
Orsini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Mason misses with a low kick as Orsini jumps back.
Orsini thumps Mason with a low kick.
Orsini looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason misses the body punch
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orsini clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason slips under a jab.
Orsini motions for Mason to come forward. Orsini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini has a takedown stuffed.
Orsini fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Orsini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orsini lands in his opponent's guard.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsini is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Orsini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.
Orsini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mason wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Orsini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orsini is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orsini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orsini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orsini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orsini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orsini.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orsini flicks out a counter leg kick but Mason steps away.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Orsini misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason misses with a hook.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Orsini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason takes one on the button.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason slips a straight right by Orsini.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Orsini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Orsini.
Mason tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Orsini jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.
Orsini scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Mason swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Orsini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Orsini moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Orsini blocks the low kick.
Orsini misses the body punch
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
That kick from Orsini tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Orsini feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orsini cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mason throws a low kick but Orsini moves out of range easily.
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orsini.
Mason scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsini momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Mason.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Orsini cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Orsini misses the jab.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini checks the leg kick.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Mason shakes it off.
Mason moves forwards but Orsini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Orsini's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orsini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 169 p4p, 23 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 279 p4p, 41 weight class). Arjuna kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Om. Rama Arjuna had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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217 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaster misses with a low kick.
Blaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blaster misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.
Blaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaster moves away from the strike by Arjuna.
Blaster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arjuna blocks a jab.
A big right from Blaster misses.
Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna blocks the body kick.
Arjuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arjuna rushes Blaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Arjuna controls the action.
Blaster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arjuna throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily.
Blaster moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Arjuna as the two fighters clinch.
Blaster prevents a body shot from Arjuna.
Arjuna trying to stall but Blaster improves his position.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Blaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Arjuna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Blaster.
Arjuna prevents a body shot from Blaster.
Blaster manages to break the clinch.
Blaster catches Arjuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaster misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Blaster.
Blaster 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.
Arjuna takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses.
Blaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that Blaster avoids nicely.
Crunch! Blaster slams his shin into Arjuna's torso.
Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
Blaster scores with a jab to the head.
Arjuna closes the distance but Blaster moves to the side
enabling Blaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Arjuna clinches.
Blaster effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaster.
Arjuna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arjuna blocks an elbow strike from Blaster.
Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna avoids the elbow strike from Blaster, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from Blaster.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land.
Arjuna cracks Blaster with a nice body shot.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses.
Blaster breaks from the clinch.
Blaster misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaster.
Arjuna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head.
Arjuna stuns Blaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Blaster only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blaster lands with a hook. Arjuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arjuna lands a nice shot that snaps Blaster's head back.
Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaster misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming.
It looked like Arjuna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
Arjuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arjuna closes the distance and pushes Blaster back into the cage.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Blaster controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna.
Arjuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna moves out of range as Blaster throws a body kick.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Blaster saw that one coming.
Arjuna gets a clinch.
Blaster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blaster lands a shot to the body.
Blaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Arjuna controls the action.
Arjuna takes a shot to the head.
Arjuna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blaster misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaster throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Blaster 's knee.
A cross from Arjuna lands.
Blaster connects with a single shot there.
Blaster misses with a head kick.
That kick from Arjuna tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaster throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaster misses with a head kick.
Blaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blaster misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna scores with a jab to the body.
Blaster loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Arjuna. That snapped Blaster's head back.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arjuna gets a clinch.
Blaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arjuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaster scores with a shot to the side of Arjuna's head.
A short right from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arjuna lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Nice body punch from Arjuna.
A short left from Arjuna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Arjuna.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
Blaster working aggressively here.
Blaster prevents a body shot from Arjuna.
A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Blaster stalling in the clinch but Arjuna improves position.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaster.
Arjuna moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land.
Arjuna lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Arjuna.
A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Arjuna as the two fighters clinch.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Blaster avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage.
Blaster tries to work over Arjuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Good body shot from Blaster.
Blaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaster throws a leg kick
and Arjuna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arjuna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arjuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from Blaster.
Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Blaster jabs Arjuna right on the nose. Arjuna blinks but takes it well.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Blaster.
Arjuna swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arjuna lands with a nice body kick.
Arjuna cracks Blaster with an open hand slap.
Arjuna misses with a low kick as Blaster jumps back.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna slips a straight right by Blaster.
Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arjuna with a hook.
Blaster tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way.
Blaster connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna tries to land a front kick but Blaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna misses the jab.
Arjuna connects with a solid leg kick.
Arjuna clobbers Blaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Blaster.
Arjuna motions for Blaster to come forward. Arjuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaster throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
Arjuna checks a leg kick nicely.
As Blaster tries to get set, Arjuna tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaster manages to avoid the attempt.
Blaster misses with a looping left.
Master Blaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arjuna moves out of range of the leg kick from Blaster.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Arjuna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Blaster ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Blaster misses.
Blaster checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blaster thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily.
Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Blaster misses.
Arjuna blocks a jab.
Arjuna forces Blaster back against the cage and clinches.
Blaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaster.
Arjuna has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Arjuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaster blocking some punches.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Arjuna trying to stall but Blaster improves his position.
Blaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rama Arjuna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaster lands with a light punch inside.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blaster misses with the head strike.
Blaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaster throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaster! But no joy.
Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna.
Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blaster just manages to avoid it.
Blaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blaster tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it.
Blaster misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster throws a good cross that connects.
Blaster thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it
and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Blaster misses.
Arjuna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Blaster. Those never looked like landing.
Blaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arjuna defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand.
Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaster has time to react.
Arjuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blaster is out of range and Arjuna settles back down.
Blaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arjuna wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjuna keeps Blaster at a distance using the push kick.
Blaster misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Blaster.
Blaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arjuna thumps Blaster with a low kick.
Arjuna will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blaster tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way.
Blaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaster misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo.
Blaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arjuna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arjuna throws a head kick but Blaster moves out of range.
Arjuna blocks a leg kick.
Blaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna misses with a hook
and Blaster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Blaster.
Blaster throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Blaster.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arjuna.
Blaster throws out a powerful jab.
Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Rama Arjuna.
I think Arjuna 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Master Blaster had this to say: 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brak Maugøn (ranked 17 p4p, 3 weight class) and Alistair Spong (ranked 168 p4p, 22 weight class). Maugøn comes into the arena with Save Yourself blaring out of the sound system. Spong has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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237 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brak Maugøn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maugøn moves out of range as Spong throws a body kick.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn closes the distance and clinches.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Maugøn.
Spong landing knees to the head.
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Maugøn lands a body punch.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maugøn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Good body shot from Spong.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maugøn is defending well for now.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Maugøn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maugøn takes one on the button.
Spong scores with a push kick.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong lands a head kick. Maugøn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong lands a head kick. Maugøn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maugøn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maugøn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maugøn pushes him off.
Maugøn moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugøn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn slips a jab from Spong.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong wants to slow Maugøn down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Maugøn misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Spong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maugøn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters with an inside leg kick.
Spong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maugøn blocks a head kick by Spong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong is looking to slow Maugøn down with leg kicks.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maugøn pushes him off.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maugøn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugøn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maugøn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maugøn counters with a solid body kick.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maugøn doesn't seem bothered though.
Spong lands with a straight right. Maugøn didn't see that one coming.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maugøn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maugøn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maugøn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong lands a body punch.
Maugøn pushes Spong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maugøn lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maugøn's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spong.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Maugøn tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Maugøn back against the cage.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong is leaning against Maugøn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Maugøn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong pushes Maugøn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maugøn is defending well for now.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong presses Maugøn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Spong.
Maugøn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Spong tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maugøn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Maugøn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alistair Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong is looking to land body kicks.
Spong drives through and clinches with Maugøn against the cage.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong has Maugøn pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Maugøn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as Maugøn throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maugøn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maugøn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a right hand.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to stall but Maugøn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maugøn's face.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand into Maugøn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maugøn's gas tank.
Spong with a knee to the head.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Maugøn is rocked!
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maugøn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maugøn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maugøn looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maugøn tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maugøn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Spong working Maugøn over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Maugøn blocks with his arms.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugøn is working Spong over against the cage.
Maugøn lands with a right to the head.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maugøn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong stalling.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maugøn working hard to break the clinch.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maugøn's head.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
Spong stalls.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maugøn.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spong clinches.
Maugøn is trying to stall.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Maugøn gets an underhook and turns Spong into the cage.
Maugøn misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a hook to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maugøn's head.
Spong blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Spong.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Maugøn works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
Maugøn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maugøn is defending well for now.
Maugøn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maugøns head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maugøn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maugøn.
Maugøn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maugøn lands with a left to the head.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Maugøn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maugøns head.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong is working Maugøn over against the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maugøn takes a shot to the head.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugøn is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maugøn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Maugøn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugøn avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugøn.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maugøn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Good body shot from Spong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Alistair Spong gave a big smile as he said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 258 p4p, 38 weight class) and Solomon Kahn (ranked 75 p4p, 12 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Kahn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the body
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
Kahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Beznisko checks a leg kick.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Beznisko misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko slips under a jab from Kahn.
Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kahn tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn moves out of range as Beznisko throws a body kick.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko walks into a jab.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beznisko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko shoots in for a double leg but Kahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beznisko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn counters with a nice body shot.
Beznisko is breathing heavily.
Kahn catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Kahn.
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Beznisko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn counters with a huge left! Beznisko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kahn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Beznisko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kahn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Solomon Kahn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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