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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Malverde (ranked 4507 p4p, 436 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 3483 p4p, 364 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Malverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malverde misses with a looping left.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Malverde had a free shot at his head there.
Harris instigates a clinch.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malverde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Malverde as the two fighters clinch.
Malverde cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Malverde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malverde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malverde fails to land.
Harris tries to work over Malverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malverde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malverde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
Harris prevents a body shot from Malverde.
Malverde tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Malverde back against the cage.
Malverde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malverde blocks an uppercut.
Malverde tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Malverde back against the cage.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Malverde controls his hands.
Malverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Malverde.
Malverde blocks a body shot from Harris.
Malverde lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malverde throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Malverde.
Harris presses Malverde against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malverde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Harris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malverde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Harris.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malverde.
Malverde prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris tries a body shot but Malverde blocks it.
Harris tries to work over Malverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malverde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malverde blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris cracks Malverde with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malverde misses with the head strike.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Malverde avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Malverde misses with some punches.
Malverde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malverde gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malverde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Harris.
Harris misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Malverde.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Malverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malverde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Malverde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Malverde throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Malverde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malverde lands an elbow inside that Harris shrugs off.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Malverde controls the action.
Malverde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris keeps control of Malverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris prevents a body shot from Malverde.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Malverde is working Harris over against the cage.
Malverde misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malverde pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malverde misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malverde works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Malverde lands with a right hand.
A cross from Harris lands.
Malverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malverde throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Malverde misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Malverde lands a head shot.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Malverde misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Malverde dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
Harris avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Malverde sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Malverde avoids it this time.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malverde misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Harris blocks a jab.
Malverde sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Malverde avoids it this time.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malverde, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Malverde to work.
Malverde misses with an elbow strike.
Malverde stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Malverde throws an elbow but it misses.
Malverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde blocks an uppercut.
Jesus Malverde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Malverde controls the action.
Malverde tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Malverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
Malverde struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Malverde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris tries to stall but Malverde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malverde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris avoids the elbow strike from Malverde, against the cage.
Malverde misses with a body punch.
Harris tries to work over Malverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris dodges an elbow strike from Malverde.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Malverde misses with an elbow over the top.
Malverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malverde throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris tries to score a body lock takedown but Malverde shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jesus Malverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anselmo Harris.
A short left from Malverde.
Malverde manages to break the clinch.
Malverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Malverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Malverde slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malverde.
Malverde lands with a cross.
Malverde jabs at Harris's body.
Malverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Malverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malverde looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Malverde shakes him off and moves away.
Harris closes the distance but Malverde moves to the side
and Malverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malverde misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Malverde's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harris won't allow Malverde to sweep him here.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malverde is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris is sitting in close to Malverde's body. Malverde has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Harris is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Harris is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Malverde.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Malverde!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Malverde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Paunovic (ranked 1677 p4p, 216 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 2651 p4p, 310 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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15 - 14 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoran Paunovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarn clinches up against the cage.
Paunovic dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Paunovic.
Paunovic blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Paunovic breaks from the clinch.
Paunovic scores with a nice body kick.
Paunovic misses with a wild combination.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Paunovic counters with a three punch combo that has Scarn backing up. Scarn nods at Paunovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Paunovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Scarn moved away.
Paunovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn needs to keep his hands up - Paunovic had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paunovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Paunovic. Those never looked like landing.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paunovic lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Paunovic.
Paunovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Scarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scarn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Scarn pushes Paunovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Paunovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarn 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.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn moves out of range as Paunovic throws a body kick.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Paunovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paunovic throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn avoids a kick to the body.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Scarn. Beautiful body shot.
Scarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Paunovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paunovic lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Paunovic both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Paunovic.
Scarn misses with a leg kick
and Paunovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Scarn saw that one coming.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. Paunovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paunovic.
Paunovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand.
Paunovic lands a big right hand that sends Scarn crashing to the mat! Paunovic stays standing though and waves Scarn back to his feet!
Scarn is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Paunovic finish him?
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Scarn seems to have recovered his senses.
Look low, kick high! Paunovic uses the oldest trick in the book to send Scarn tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Paunovic is absolutely delighted - when Scarn wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zoran Paunovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 1488 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 680 p4p, 94 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro Jr moves out of range easily.
El Toro Jr misses the jab.
Immanuel lands with an uppercut that bounces El Toro Jr off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Immanuel. El Toro Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Toro Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Toro Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the body
and El Toro Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Immanuel punishes El Toro Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Jr.
Immanuel throws a nice looking combination but El Toro Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from El Toro Jr misses.
Immanuel moves away from the strike by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a looping left.
El Toro Jr clobbers Immanuel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Immanuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Toro Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Immanuel. Immanuel obviously looking to wear him down.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Immanuel.
El Toro Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Immanuel.
Immanuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr cracks Immanuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Immanuel lands a leg kick that knocks El Toro Jr off balance momentarily.
Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Jr.
Immanuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
El Toro Jr lands with a nice body punch.
El Toro Jr staying out of range there.
El Toro Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Immanuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Immanuel throws a jab when El Toro Jr was well out of range.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro Jr connects with a body shot that sends Immanuel's belly button to the back.
Immanuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
El Toro Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
El Toro Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Toro Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr looks to land a right hand but Immanuel moved out of range.
Immanuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses El Toro Jr's sensitive parts.
Immanuel moves away from the strike by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr steps in with a hook that catches Immanuel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! El Toro Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Immanuel looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceaser El Toro Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yeshua Immanuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 416 p4p, 64 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 1365 p4p, 183 weight class). Scaletta comes to the cage accompanied by i kill cause im hungry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usikov wants to clinch but Scaletta slips to the side
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Usikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scaletta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scaletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Scaletta. Beautiful body shot.
Scaletta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Usikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scaletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
A clash of legs there as Scaletta blocks the low kick.
Usikov throws a sloppy head kick and Scaletta moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Usikov 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 Scaletta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scaletta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Scaletta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usikov.
Usikov tries to clinch up
and Scaletta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Usikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usikov lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Usikov tries to clinch up.
Scaletta swats away the attempt to clinch by Usikov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Usikov.
Usikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Scaletta off the cage and back into range.
Usikov misses with an uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Usikov moves away from the strike by Scaletta.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Usikov.
Scaletta lands with a right hand.
Usikov tries to clinch but Scaletta moves away
and Scaletta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Usikov's knee momentarily.
Scaletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scaletta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Usikov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta lands with an uppercut that bounces Usikov off the cage and back into range.
Scaletta throws a hook to the side of Usikov's head but Usikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from Usikov
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Usikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usikov works Scaletta's body with a nice hook.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
Scaletta looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Usikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usikov pushes Scaletta away with a front kick.
Scaletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Usikov throws a leg kick but Scaletta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scaletta lands a nice looking body shot.
Scaletta tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Usikov lands but Scaletta takes it in his stride.
Scaletta throws a low kick but Usikov moves out of range easily.
Usikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta looks to land a combination. Usikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Usikov tries to clinch but Scaletta is having none of it.
Usikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Usikov tries to clinch up
and Scaletta counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Usikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov stuns Scaletta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scaletta scores with a nice right hand.
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Scaletta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scaletta.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scaletta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scaletta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Usikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scaletta looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Scaletta throws a hook but Usikov avoids it easily.
Scaletta defending well as Usikov loads up on a big left hand.
Scaletta misses with a straight left.
Usikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaletta doesn't seem bothered though.
Scaletta staying out of range there.
It looked like Scaletta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Usikov moves in looking to clinch but Scaletta pushes him off.
Scaletta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usikov cracks a nice hook into Scaletta's ribs.
Usikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scaletta throws a combination. Usikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Usikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Scaletta misses the target.
Scaletta 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.
Usikov throws the left hand but Scaletta avoids the punch easily.
Scaletta misses with a hook. Usikov ducked under it nicely.
Usikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Scaletta there.
Scaletta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scaletta avoids a kick to the body.
Usikov throws a series of punches but Scaletta avoids them all with ease.
Scaletta with a hook.
Usikov throws a lazy body kick
and Scaletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usikov misses with a right hand
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Usikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scaletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usikov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scaletta misses with a hook.
Scaletta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Scaletta looks to land a left hand but Usikov moved out of range nicely.
Usikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Scaletta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scaletta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Usikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scaletta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usikov slips under a jab from Scaletta.
Usikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scaletta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Usikov slips a jab from Scaletta.
Scaletta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a looping left.
Usikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov moves out of range as Scaletta throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Usikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov closes the distance and clinches.
Usikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scaletta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usikov prevents Scaletta from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scaletta avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scaletta.
Usikov landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scaletta is defending well for now.
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Usikov slams his shin into Scaletta's torso.
Usikov is looking to clinch.
Usikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scaletta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Usikov throws a big shot that misses.
Scaletta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Usikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scaletta misses with the head strike.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scaletta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Scaletta misses with some punches.
Scaletta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scaletta just leaning against Usikov, taking a breather.
Scaletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Scaletta.
Scaletta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scaletta.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scaletta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usikov keeps control of Scaletta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scaletta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaletta blocks an elbow strike from Usikov.
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scaletta tries to land a leg kick but Usikov saw it coming and moves away.
Usikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a low kick but Usikov moves out of range easily.
Usikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Usikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Usikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Usikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scaletta checks it well.
A big left from Usikov misses.
Usikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Usikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Usikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
Scaletta slips under a jab.
Usikov throws out a leg kick but Scaletta moves out of range and Usikov only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Scaletta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Usikov connects with a high kick.
Usikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scaletta lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Scaletta gets through Usikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usikov stalling in the clinch but Scaletta improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Scaletta is blocking nicely.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scaletta scores with a shot to the side of Usikov's head.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scaletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scaletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Scaletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
Scaletta avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Usikov.
Scaletta tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Usikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Scaletta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usikov misses with a looping left.
Scaletta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usikov tries to clinch
and Scaletta counters with a one-two to the body.
Scaletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaletta misses the jab.
Usikov wants to clinch
and Scaletta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Usikov pushes Scaletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Usikov.
Scaletta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scaletta tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Scaletta.
Scaletta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scaletta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scaletta.
Scaletta is struggling to control the position.
Scaletta has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
A head punch on the inside from Scaletta fails to land.
Scaletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scaletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with a shot to the side of Usikov's head.
Scaletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scaletta is trying to break free.
Usikov landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov landing knees to the head.
Scaletta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Scaletta blocks with his arms.
Scaletta pushes Usikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scaletta lands a nice shot to the body.
Scaletta misses with the head strike.
Usikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usikov.
Usikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Scaletta gets an underhook and turns Usikov into the cage.
Usikov with a knee to the head.
Scaletta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scaletta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Usikov.
I think Usikov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
Alexander Usikov 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.
The defeated Vito Scaletta had this to say: 'You know when we first started out, I thought I was gonna be the biggest, baddest wiseguy in the world'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 422 p4p, 65 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 692 p4p, 96 weight class). Stoker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Edward Stoker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Timmermans scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Timmermans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Timmermans counters with a solid body kick.
We've been informed that Timmermans has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stoker throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Timmermans misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
It seemed like Timmermans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Timmermans.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Timmermans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Timmermans misses with a head kick.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stoker!
Stoker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Timmermans.
Stoker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Timmermans is controlling him well.
Stoker defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Timmermans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to control but Stoker is keeping him busy.
Timmermans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stoker is trying to buck Timmermans off.
Timmermans just content to control the position.
Stoker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans misses with a punch to the head.
Timmermans punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is trying to get back to his feet but Timmermans has full control of the position and if anything, Stoker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Timmermans is punishing Stoker with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stoker trying to get back to his feet but Timmermans is in full control for now.
Timmermans slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Stoker is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Timmermans rushes Stoker and presses him up against the cage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmermans's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmermans.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.
Timmermans looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Timmermans scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans throws a one two combo.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans looks for a takedown but Stoker sprawls well.
Timmermans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Timmermans jumps back.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmermans misses the target.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmermans lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timmermans.
Casper Timmermans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker cracks Timmermans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Good exchange - Timmermans coming out on top.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Timmermans misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Timmermans punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans is looking to clinch.
Stoker moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Stoker sizes up Timmermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Timmermans is looking to land body kicks.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Timmermans finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Timmermans lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Timmermans.
Stoker throws Timmermans to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker digs a good hook to Timmermans's body.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Timmermans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Timmermans.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Timmermans lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmermans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Timmermans swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmermans lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker blocks an elbow strike.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Timmermans or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoker, which made it look bad.
Timmermans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmermans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Timmermans walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Timmermans moves his leg out of the way.
Timmermans throws a big counter head kick but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Timmermans. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker works Timmermans's body with a nice hook.
Timmermans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Stoker sizes up Timmermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmermans throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timmermans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Timmermans jumps back.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker feints and then cracks Timmermans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmermans down.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmermans.
Stoker lands a jab to Timmermans's midsection.
Timmermans throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown but Stoker shows good takedown defense.
Stoker takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Timmermans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Timmermans moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Timmermans. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Timmermans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Timmermans lands with an overhand left.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker gets caught flat footed, as Timmermans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Stoker wants to stand up but Timmermans is controlling him.
Stoker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casper Timmermans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timmermans with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timmermans 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Edward Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Abel (ranked 721 p4p, 102 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 381 p4p, 58 weight class). Abel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Express Yourself. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
28 - 22 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obuhov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abel swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obuhov! But no joy.
Obuhov misses with a right hand
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel throws a good cross that connects.
Obuhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abel.
Abel slaps away a takedown attempt from Obuhov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel misses with a head kick.
Abel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obuhov.
Abel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obuhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Abel finds it's way through Obuhov's defenses.
Abel takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel missing with a left hand there. Obuhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obuhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obuhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aristides Abel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Obuhov blocks a leg kick.
Abel misses with a series of wild punches.
Obuhov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Obuhov misses with a body punch
and Abel counters with a good low kick that Obuhov was not able to check.
Abel misses with a body punch
and Obuhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obuhov. Obuhov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obuhov dives in and grabs Abel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abel pushes down on Obuhov's head and hops out.
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!
Abel cracks Obuhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Abel.
Abel throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
Abel throws a leg kick but Obuhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Abel misses.
Obuhov lands a jab to the nose.
Obuhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obuhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov dives in and scores a takedown into Abel's guard.
Obuhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abel wants to stand but Obuhov is controlling the position.
Abel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obuhov.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obuhov won't allow Abel to get back to his feet.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obuhov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obuhov distracts Abel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obuhov is standing up over Abel. Abel looks to escape but Obuhov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov prevents Abel from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov cracks Abel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abel is trying to get back to his feet.
Obuhov tries to score with some ground and pound. Abel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Abel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
It looks like Abel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Abel misses
and Obuhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Abel.
Obuhov looks to land a combination but Abel avoids it well.
Abel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obuhov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abel is fending him off so far but Obuhov persists. Nope, Abel circles away and we're back to standing.
Obuhov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obuhov.
Jab, jab by Obuhov - just one landing.
Abel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obuhov.
Obuhov moves away from the strike by Abel.
Abel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abel works the jab nicely.
Abel takes one on the button.
Obuhov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obuhov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Abel throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov slips a straight right by Abel.
Obuhov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a jab to the head.
Obuhov stuns Abel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Abel misses.
Obuhov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Obuhov finds it's way through Abel's defenses.
Abel throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Obuhov.
Abel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abel throws a sloppy body shot
and Obuhov counters with a nice body shot.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obuhov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abel is fending him off so far but Obuhov persists. Nope, Abel circles away and we're back to standing.
Obuhov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obuhov somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel connects with a leg kick. Obuhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obuhov's sensitive parts.
Obuhov missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Abel coming out on top.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obuhov throws out a loose jab but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel thows a leg kick but Obuhov checks it
and Obuhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abel pushes Obuhov off looking to stand but Obuhov dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Abel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obuhov.
Ground and pound from Obuhov.
Abel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obuhov.
Obuhov is nestled in close to Abel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Abel's temple.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Anton Obuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Obuhov there.
Obuhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abel keeps working.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov stops Abel from getting back to his feet.
Obuhov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Abel is trying to control but can't.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abel's head.
Abel taking some punishment here, with Obuhov in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov 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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abel, as that shot connected.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Obuhov loads up on a big right hand but Abel slips the punch.
Obuhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abel's head backwards.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov lands a nice hook to Abel's body. Abel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obuhov defending well as Abel loads up on a big left hand.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Abel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel lands an overhand right.
Obuhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aristides Abel is winning the standup battle so far.
Abel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abel 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 Obuhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obuhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obuhov scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abel thumps Obuhov with a low kick.
Good shot there by Abel.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Obuhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov slips a jab from Abel.
Abel blocks a jab.
Obuhov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel throws a leg kick
and Obuhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel misses with a low kick.
Obuhov throws a right hand that misses
and Abel counters with a leg kick.
Abel misses with a leg kick
and Obuhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Abel throws a nice head kick!
Abel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obuhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abel throws a series of punches but Obuhov avoids them all with ease.
Obuhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
Abel throws the left hand but Obuhov avoids the punch easily.
Abel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obuhov's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov goes for a double leg but Abel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abel continues to drive forward.
Abel moves away from the strike by Obuhov.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abel. Abel obviously looking to wear him down.
Obuhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abel throws a chopping leg kick but Obuhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obuhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abel sprawls well initially but Obuhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abel's head.
Abel is looking to escape.
Obuhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Abel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Obuhov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abel is looking to escape.
Obuhov wants to pass to mount but Abel is defending the position.
Obuhov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abel is looking to escape.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abel's head.
Obuhov moves nicely into side control.
Obuhov trying to control the action but Abel is working from the bottom.
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 Aristides Abel.
I think Abel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 133 p4p, 22 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 212 p4p, 34 weight class). Runnisto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
28 - 10 - 2 |
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192 lbs
36 - 17 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oswald Cobblepot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblepot lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot sets himself, and Runnisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobblepot avoids it this time.
Cobblepot catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Runnisto throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobblepot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Runnisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Runnisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobblepot throws a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto throws a leg kick which misses Cobblepot's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobblepot tries to avoid it.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Nice body punch from Cobblepot.
Runnisto lands a leg kick that knocks Cobblepot off balance momentarily.
Cobblepot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runnisto wants to land a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a leg kick.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Cobblepot is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking.
Cobblepot cracks Runnisto with a good jab.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and Cobblepot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobblepot thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Cobblepot staying out of range there.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. Runnisto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobblepot lands with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Runnisto.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runnisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto instigates a clinch.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot is trying to maintain a safe position but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns Cobblepot into the cage.
Cobblepot misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Cobblepot avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the head.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto gets through Cobblepot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobblepot digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobblepot controls his hands.
Runnisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Cobblepot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Runnisto.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Cobblepot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot misses with a body kick.
Cobblepot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto counters with a body kick.
Runnisto gets a clinch.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Runnisto.
Runnisto ducks right into an uppercut from Cobblepot.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobblepot punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Runnisto tries to work over Cobblepot's front leg with a kick but Cobblepot checks it.
Runnisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobblepot eats them both and turns towards Runnisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobblepot misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws a counter combo.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobblepot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Runnisto 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 Cobblepot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobblepot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Cobblepot lands with a good body shot.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobblepot throws out a powerful jab.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cobblepot.
Crunch! Runnisto slams his shin into Cobblepot's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Runnisto.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a series of strikes. Runnisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto moves forwards but Cobblepot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Cobblepot with an uppercut!
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobblepot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobblepot cracks Runnisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
Cobblepot moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobblepot misses its target.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runnisto's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobblepot misses the body punch
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobblepot stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Runnisto is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobblepot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobblepot connects with a single shot there.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobblepot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
A little feinted left hand from Cobblepot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto throws a wild body kick that Cobblepot sees coming a mile off.
Cobblepot feints a jab promting Runnisto to slip. Cobblepot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Runnisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Cobblepot avoids it.
Cobblepot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobblepot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cobblepot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Runnisto is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks.
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!
Runnisto misses with a body kick.
Cobblepot tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobblepot backing away here, and Runnisto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Runnisto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobblepot's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto thumps Cobblepot with a low kick.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Runnisto's ribs.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Runnisto ducks right into an uppercut from Cobblepot.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobblepot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Donk. Cobblepot catches Runnisto right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Good exchange - Cobblepot coming out on top.
Runnisto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobblepot's sensitive parts.
Runnisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Cobblepot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobblepot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runnisto's calf.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot lands with a right hand.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobblepot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobblepot. That snapped Runnisto's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobblepot cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Cobblepot.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Cobblepot moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobblepot 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
A very excited looking Oswald Cobblepot 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 516 p4p, 76 weight class) and Hyryx Dall (ranked 204 p4p, 32 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dall's choice of entrance music: Rattlesnake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
25 - 18 - 1 |
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pendragon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pendragon's calf.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall throws a leg kick but Pendragon moved away.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Dall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pendragon!
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Pendragon defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall has a good base and remains in mount.
Dall wants to control the pace but Pendragon is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pendragon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dall off and cradles Pendragon's limp body as Dall celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hyryx Dall!
A victorious Hyryx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Rain (ranked 95 p4p, 11 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 227 p4p, 32 weight class). Rain comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Monte Zuma enters the cage!
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zuma's head backwards.
Zuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Zuma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rain really felt that one!
A jab from Rain finds it's way through Zuma's defenses.
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rain takes a step back to recover.
Zuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zuma. Rain shrugs it off though.
Zuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma lands a right hook to the body.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuma moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Zuma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rain is trying to defend but Zuma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Rain is defending the position.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Rain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rain trying to control but Zuma postures up.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rain's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Zuma seems content to control.
Zuma trying to mount his opponent but Rain defends it.
Zuma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zuma fails to move to back control.
Rain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zuma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rain looking for submissions off his back.
Zuma trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Rain defends it.
Rain trying to control but Zuma postures up.
Zuma is pressing down on Rain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rain is holding on for now.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rain is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain is trying to maintain the position but Zuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuma prevents Rain from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Zuma misses with a kick to the body.
Rain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rain checks a low kick from Zuma.
It looked like Rain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zuma throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zuma under the eye.
Zuma looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuma.
Zuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain trying to control here.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rain keeps working.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma is keen to just control but Rain is a slippery customer.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Rain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Zuma advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Rain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zuma.
Rain keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma keeps trying to improve his position.
Rain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rain can't keep his opponent in guard - Zuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rain trying to keep a closed guard but Zuma is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rain wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rain sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma is thwarting Rain's attempts to control the position.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Rain defending well.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rain is looking to escape.
Zuma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rain to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rain shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control but Rain is having none of it.
Rain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuma trying to control but Rain is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rain throws a hook but Zuma avoids it easily.
Zuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Zuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Zuma seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rain shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Zuma is backing up but Rain catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Zuma covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rain Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Rain!
After the fight, Heavy Rain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 26 p4p, 5 weight class) and Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 28 p4p, 6 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
38 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Kuklinsky!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slice tests Kuklinsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuklinsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuklinsky moves into the clinch.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Kuklinsky cracks Slice with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Kuklinsky pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Slice lands with a left to the head.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky gets through Slice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Slice prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Slice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Slice.
Kuklinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kuklinsky.
Slice blocking some punches.
Slice lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Slice blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuklinsky misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuklinsky's calf.
Slice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuklinsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuklinsky! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuklinsky 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.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky has Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slice working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slice lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuklinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuklinsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuklinsky throws a head kick that misses
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
A cross from Slice lands.
Kuklinsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
Slice lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuklinsky takes a step back to recover.
Kuklinsky looks winded!
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Kuklinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Kuklinsky misses.
Kuklinsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuklinsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuklinsky counters with a straight right hand.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slice.
Kuklinsky moves into the clinch.
Slice is leaning against Kuklinsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice throws a jab when Kuklinsky was well out of range.
Slice lands with a cross.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuklinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice cracks Kuklinsky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuklinsky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slice finish him?
Slice cracks Kuklinsky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuklinsky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slice finish him?
Kuklinsky is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Kuklinsky.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slice looks to throw a body kick
and Kuklinsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuklinsky is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinsky'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.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch up
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuklinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuklinsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuklinsky on the side of the head.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuklinsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice misses with a kick to the body.
Kuklinsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky slips a jab from Slice.
Slice scores with a punch to the head.
Kuklinsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Kuklinsky moved out of range.
Kuklinsky rushes Slice and presses him up against the cage.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slice gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky tries to stall but Slice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuklinsky tries to stall but Slice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuklinsky can do to turn this around?
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slice as Kuklinsky tries to tie him up.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Kuklinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slice working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Slice takes a shot to the head.
Kuklinsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slice up against the cage.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with the head strike.
Kuklinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice presses Kuklinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuklinsky is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slice.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slice presses Kuklinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Slice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice lands a shot to the body.
Slice lands with a short shot to the head.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Slice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Slice lands a left hand.
Kuklinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Slice drops Kuklinsky onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kuklinsky is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuklinsky throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuklinsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuklinsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Kuklinsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Slice tenderised Kuklinsky's leg. Kuklinsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuklinsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Slice.
Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Slice pushes Kuklinsky away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slice sends Kuklinsky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slice is motioning to the referee to let Kuklinsky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kuklinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuklinsky.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuklinsky misses.
Kuklinsky is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinsky leaves his chin hanging out and Slice seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kuklinsky crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!
Kimbo Slice spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Richard Kuklinsky had this to say: 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.
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