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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 2070 p4p, 261 weight class) and Robert McKenna (ranked 2015 p4p, 259 weight class). McKenna has chosen Freedom as his entrance music. Robert McKenna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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212 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average lands with a nice body punch.
Average misses with a wild combination.
McKenna gets tackled into the cage by Average. Average maintains the clinch.
McKenna working aggressively here.
Average prevents a takedown attempt there.
McKenna can't find room to land a body shot as Average controls the action.
McKenna misses with a punch to the body.
Average breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.
McKenna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McKenna did well to prevent Average getting side control.
Average wants to pass to mount but McKenna is defending the position.
McKenna is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenna avoid being mounted?
Average is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McKenna tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
McKenna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Average.
McKenna is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McKenna is not content to let Average control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Average defends it nicely.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
McKenna tries to clinch but Average is having none of it.
Jab by Average.
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
Average changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Average circles away from the clinch attempt.
Average gets the takedown into side control.
Average tries to move into full mount but can't pass McKenna's legs.
Average creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Average wants to take a breather but McKenna manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Average.
McKenna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average throws an elbow that misses. McKenna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Average's guard. Nice move by McKenna!
McKenna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Average manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKenna has Average in his guard.
Average is looking to pass into half guard but McKenna pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McKenna is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna stopping the sweep attempt from Average.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Average won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKenna is working away from the top position though.
Average is looking to improve his position.
McKenna seems to be looking for submissions.
Average keeping control of the position.
McKenna is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKenna clinches up against the cage.
McKenna misses with the head strike.
Average breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Average pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKenna moves away from the strike by Average.
Average clinches up against the cage.
Average breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Average.
McKenna tries to clinch there but Average circles away.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna drives through and clinches with Average against the cage.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Average manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average prevents the takedown attempt.
McKenna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna dodges the punch combination from Average.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Average swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Average. Those never looked like landing.
McKenna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McKenna tries to clinch up but Average circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna tries to clinch but Average moves out of range.
Joe Average is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Average tries to clinch there but McKenna circles away.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Average bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKenna's head.
McKenna slips a jab and a cross from Average.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKenna circles away quickly and effectively.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Average.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Average scores with a takedown into McKenna's guard.
Average is looking to stand up but McKenna won't let him.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Average.
McKenna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average throws a strike but McKenna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Average working for a triangle but McKenna defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna won't allow Average to get back to his feet.
Average is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
McKenna chips away with some ground and pound.
McKenna working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKenna.
Robert McKenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenna tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
McKenna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Average bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKenna's guard.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Average is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is looking to stand up but Average isn't so interested in that idea.
McKenna wants to hit a switch here but Average passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKenna there!
Average controlling his opponent.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Average does no damage.
McKenna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Average.
Average moves into range and clinches up with McKenna.
McKenna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Average backwards.
McKenna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Average changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKenna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Average throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKenna's waist but McKenna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Average off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from McKenna. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Average moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcKenna.
Average looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
McKenna moves out of range as Average strikes.
McKenna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Average.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKenna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKenna swivels and escapes.
Average avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKenna fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Average to the ground. McKenna is now in Average's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna moves nicely into side control.
Average takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McKenna landing strikes.
McKenna wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Average haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McKenna tries to get to his feet but Average is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with McKenna in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average has McKenna pulled in close to control his posture.
Average keeping full guard, as McKenna tries to pass.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenna postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
McKenna stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Average stops McKenna from passing to mount.
Joe Average is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Average is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
McKenna wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKenna tries to advance to mount but can't.
McKenna wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
Average moves into the clinch.
McKenna effectively controlling the action here.
McKenna is pressed up against the cage. Average has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKenna down to the mat. McKenna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McKenna tries to clinch up but Average circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Average pinned against the cage. Average gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robert McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average drives through and clinches with McKenna against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Average 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!
After winning the bout, Joe Average thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murhaa (ranked 1569 p4p, 181 weight class) and Bob Grill (ranked 1795 p4p, 200 weight class). Bob Grill has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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292 lbs
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224 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Grill!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa throws a hook but Grill avoids it easily.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Grill misses with an uppercut.
Grill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grill moves away.
Grill slaps away a takedown attempt from Murhaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murhaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Bob Grill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grill counters with a leg kick.
Grill connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa has managed to clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murhaa gets a clinch.
Grill is trying to break free.
Grill lands with a right to the head.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Grill blocks it.
Grill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Grill blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill.
Grill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Grill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grill breaks the clinch.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
A nice side step and Grill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Grill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grill.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa tries to work over Grill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grill.
Grill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Grill controls his hands.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grill breaks from the clinch.
Grill keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
Grill lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grill counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa is looking to clinch but Grill is avoiding it.
Grill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa tests Grill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Grill missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa is looking to wear down Grill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Grill throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab from Grill.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Grill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
Grill cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Grill is just out of range.
Murhaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Grill controls his hands.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Grill avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
A short right from Grill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Grill's head.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Grill controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grill.
Murhaa tries to work over Grill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Grill blocks it.
Grill manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Mike Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Grill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grill throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grill moves away.
Grill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa tries to clinch up
and Grill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grill, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grill blocking some punches.
Grill blocking some punches.
Grill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Grill.
Grill swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Grill against the cage.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Grill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grill can turn it around.
Grill lands with a left to the head.
Grill tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grill has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Grill misses with the head strike.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Grill controls his hands.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa tries to work over Grill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grills head.
Murhaa prevents Grill from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Grill's body.
Grill swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Grill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grill can do to turn this around?
Murhaa rushes Grill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Grill breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries to clinch
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa closes the distance but Grill moves to the side
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grill tries to score with a low kick but Murhaa moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
A short left from Murhaa.
Grill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Grill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa keeps control of Grill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Grill blocking some punches.
Murhaa tries to work over Grill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bob Grill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grill blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Grill's head.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Grill is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Grill controls his hands.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Grill blocks it.
Grill misses with some punches.
Grill breaks the clinch.
Grill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa darts in and clinches Grill up against the cage.
Grill blocking some punches.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Grill blocks it.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grill's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Grill breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Grill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa tries to clinch up.
Grill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Grill slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grill lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Bob Grill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa takes a swing at Grill's ribcage but misses.
Grill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Grill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grill backwards.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Grill avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Mike Murhaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murhaa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Murhaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 612 p4p, 91 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 909 p4p, 125 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Peterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Peterson around his waist. Peterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orlov up against the cage.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Orlov does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Peterson lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Peterson tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson clinches.
Peterson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov drives through and clinches with Peterson against the cage.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Orlov stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson presses Orlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov 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.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov misses with some punches.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orlov avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlov avoids it.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Orlov cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Orlov digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Peterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
George Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Orlov.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
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!
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlov or not.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Orlov tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Orlov dodges an elbow strike from Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Peterson blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 571 p4p, 81 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 537 p4p, 77 weight class). Burrows comes into the arena with Calm - No problem blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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Excellent 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tulikoura scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burrows shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tulikoura is trying to defend but Burrows finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tulikoura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tulikoura regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burrows.
Tulikoura pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Tulikoura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Tulikoura!
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burrows trying to control the position.
Burrows wants to control but Tulikoura passes easily into half guard.
Tulikoura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Tulikoura has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Tulikoura has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Tulikoura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burrows tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tulikoura has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Burrows tries to hold on but Tulikoura pushes him away.
Burrows keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tulikoura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burrows wants to control but Tulikoura is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tulikoura counters with a nice body shot.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Burrows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura misses with a double jab
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tulikoura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - Burrows had a free shot at his head there.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura cracks Burrows with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura thumps Burrows with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Tulikoura, which made it look bad.
Burrows scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Tulikoura coming out on top.
Tulikoura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tulikoura blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tulikoura.
Burrows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tulikoura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows breaks the clinch.
Burrows throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tulikoura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Tulikoura saw that one coming.
Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows working the ground and pound.
Burrows in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burrows is trying to ground and pound but Tulikoura uses the momentary lack of control by Burrows to regain half guard.
Tulikoura is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burrows is working away from the top position though.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tulikoura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Tulikoura dodges it nicely.
Burrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Tulikoura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tulikoura is doing well to control the position and prevent Burrows from advancing to side control.
Tulikoura trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.
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.
Tulikoura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tulikoura.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burrows moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura scores with a nice right hand.
Tulikoura throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control.
Burrows throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Burrows wants to control but Tulikoura is keeping him busy.
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tulikoura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Tulikoura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burrows keeps working.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tulikoura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tulikoura trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
Burrows trying to keep a closed guard but Tulikoura is proving a slippery customer.
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tulikoura preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tulikoura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burrows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tulikoura manages to get himself to full guard.
Burrows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulikoura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tulikoura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Burrows being controlled here momentarily.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Tulikoura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Tulikoura!
Burrows looking to control.
Burrows escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tulikoura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tulikoura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burrows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Tulikoura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burrows scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrows 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
After winning the bout, Trevor Burrows thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thierry Paulin (ranked 1033 p4p, 127 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 999 p4p, 118 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reign slips under a jab.
Paulin throws a big shot that misses.
Thierry Paulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulin looks to throw the jab but Reign is out of range.
Paulin tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulin on the side of the head.
It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
Paulin lands a head kick!
Reign misses with a low kick as Paulin jumps back.
Reign misses with a low kick.
Paulin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reign connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paulin scrambles back to his feet.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Reign lands a jab to Paulin's midsection.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulin scores with a jab. Reign acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paulin walks into a left hand.
Paulin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Reign ducks under a wild hook from Paulin.
Paulin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reign's calf.
Reign digs a good body shot into Paulin's ribs.
Paulin thuds his right hand into Reign's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paulin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulin throws a big shot that misses.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paulin throws a hook to the side of Reign's head but Reign sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Reign was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paulin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reign sprawling to the canvas! Reign rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Paulin finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paulin.
Paulin moves away from the strike by Reign.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Paulin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thierry Paulin!
A relieved looking Thierry Paulin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 473 p4p, 73 weight class) and Scott Murley (ranked 510 p4p, 83 weight class). Murley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine | Bulls On Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Harry Hole is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murley slips a straight right by Hole.
Hole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hole throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot.
Murley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hole is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murley throws a good cross that connects.
Murley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hole throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hole connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back.
Hole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hole throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Murley.
Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hole throws a big shot that misses.
Murley thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murley connects with a right hand. Hole shakes it off.
Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
Hole looks for the body kick but Murley saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole misses with a body shot
and Murley counters with a nice body shot.
Hole connects with a crisp jab.
Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range.
Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hole throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
Hole misses with a hook to the body
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut.
Murley slips a straight right by Hole.
Hole misses with a looping right.
Hole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hole throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley.
Hole misses the jab.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hole tries to land a body kick
and Murley counters with a one-two to the body.
Murley throws a hook but Hole avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole lands with a nice body punch.
Murley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hole misses with an uppercut.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hole with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley lands with an overhand left.
Hole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Hole's shoulder, as Hole tries to avoid the shot.
Hole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hole misses with the body kick
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murley looks to land a right hand but Hole moved out of range.
Hole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley throws a body punch but Hole moves out of range.
Hole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hole misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murley works Hole's body with a nice hook.
Hole misses with a right hand
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murley throws out a counter right but Hole avoids it with no problem.
Hole misses with a shot to the body
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
Hole loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch.
Murley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hole misses with a wild body shot.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hole with a body shot.
Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Hole counters with a good low kick that Murley was not able to check.
Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hole is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hole misses with a body shot
and Hole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hole throws a right hand that misses
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hole with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Murley.
Hole punishes Murley's body with a nice straight punch.
Murley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hole throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Hole catches Murley right on the button with a cross.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hole throws out the jab.
Murley tries to bum rush Hole with a series of wild strikes but Hole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hole lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Murley.
Murley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hole in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murley misses with a hook. Hole ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Hole misses.
Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Murley misses.
Hole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley throws a hook but Hole avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hole, right into the meat.
Hole 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.
Hole lands a jab.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole misses with the body kick
and Hole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hole throws a wild body kick that Murley sees coming a mile off.
Murley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hole counters with a nice uppercut.
Hole forces Murley back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hole.
Murley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley.
Murley misses with some punches.
Hole blocking some punches.
Murley breaks from the clinch.
Hole takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses.
Hole throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily.
Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hole throws out the jab.
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hole moves away.
Hole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murley cracks Hole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Murley as he checks the leg kick.
Murley moves out of range as Hole throws a body kick.
Hole misses with a straight right.
Hole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hole lands an overhand right.
A big left from Murley misses.
A jab from Hole misses.
Hole throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range.
Murley slips a jab from Hole.
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a left to the body.
Murley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hole.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Murley misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hole 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 Murley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Murley does no damage.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hole avoids the body shot from Murley.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hole.
Hole misses with a left hand
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hole misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Murley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hole scores with the left hand. Murley knows he should have avoided that one.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hole.
Murley moves out of range of the strikes.
Murley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murley moves out of range of the strikes.
Murley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hole swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target.
Hole throws a low kick but Murley avoids it.
Hole throws a poor cross that misses
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murley throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hole misses with a hook.
Murley throws out a counter right but Hole avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Hole will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hole'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!
A big right from Murley misses.
Hole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murley on the side of the head.
Hole throws a leg kick but Murley checks it.
Hole throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hole misses with a straight left.
Murley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Hole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murley misses with a hook. Hole ducked under it nicely.
Murley missing with a left hand there. Hole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley misses with an uppercut.
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hole staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley misses with a shot to the body
and Hole counters with a nice body shot.
Hole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Hole misses
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murley cracks Hole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murley slips under a jab.
Hole has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Murley as the two fighters clinch.
Murley blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley.
Murley lands a nice uppercut.
Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murley backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Murley.
Murley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hole.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole throws the kick towards the body but Murley avoids it.
Murley throws out a loose jab but Hole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Murley as he checks the leg kick.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murley takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses.
Hole tries to land a front kick but Murley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hole lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hole
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Hole misses.
Murley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hole swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Murley.
Hole moves out of range as Murley strikes.
Murley ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Hole throws a jab when Murley was well out of range.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.
It seemed like Murley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hole delivers a nice body kick.
Hole sizes up Murley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murley slips under a jab.
Hole misses with a lunging right hand
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Murley blocks a low kick nicely.
Murley misses with a straight left.
Murley takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole misses with a right hand
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hole in his tracks.
Murley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hole throws a right hand that misses
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hole misses with a left hand
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
Hole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
Hole throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
Hole misses with a body punch
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hole misses with a left hand
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hole lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hole takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Murley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Murley!
After winning the bout, Scott Murley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Chandler (ranked 420 p4p, 54 weight class) and Hercules Fortier (ranked 380 p4p, 50 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, William Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
Chandler misses with a head kick.
Fortier throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem.
Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fortier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chandler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Hercules Fortier's cut even more.
Fortier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler lands a big head kick that sends Fortier tumbling to the mat! Chandler takes a step backwards and waves Fortier back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Hercules Fortier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
We've been told by Chandler's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Fortier is out of range.
Fortier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortier slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Fortier.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hercules Fortier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fortier's hands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Chandler!
William Chandler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Bell (ranked 228 p4p, 28 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 207 p4p, 26 weight class). Doug Bell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Bell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Menshikov saw that one coming.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell is looking to clinch but Menshikov is avoiding it.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell slips under a jab.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell looks to land a right hand but Menshikov moved out of range.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov scores with a nice strike.
Bell avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Menshikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov slips a jab from Bell.
Menshikov takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell lands with an uppercut that bounces Menshikov off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell misses with a hook
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bell lands a head shot.
Bell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Menshikov dodges the ground and pound from Bell.
Bell working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Menshikov is looking to reverse the position.
Bell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Menshikov is avoiding damage well.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell working the body and head with strikes.
Menshikov is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Menshikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bell lands a few punches from side control.
Menshikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Menshikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell wants to control but Menshikov is keeping him busy.
Menshikov is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov is trying to get back to his feet.
Menshikov is looking for a sweep.
Bell working the ground and pound from side control.
Menshikov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bell landing strikes.
Menshikov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Menshikov is right now.
Menshikov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Menshikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Doug Bell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bell tries to clinch but Menshikov is having none of it.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bell with a body shot.
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menshikov defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Bell has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Menshikov walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bell moves forwards but Menshikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bell tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell staying out of range there.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Bell is looking to counter punch.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menshikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov blocks a head kick by Bell.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Bell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.
Bell throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Menshikov takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menshikov cracks Bell with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bell there.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menshikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bell misses.
Bell blocks a jab.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Bell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bell. That snapped Menshikov's head back.
Bell scores with a hook to the body. Menshikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Menshikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bell back to the cage. Menshikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Menshikov should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Menshikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell blocks a jab.
No joy there for Menshikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell lands a jab to Menshikov's midsection.
Bell misses with a shot to the body
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menshikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menshikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Bell connects with a right hand. Menshikov shakes it off.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Bell avoids the punch easily.
Bell feints and as Menshikov raises his hands in defense, Bell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Doug Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell prevents Menshikov from getting back to his feet.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell won't allow Menshikov to get back to his feet.
Bell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bell scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Menshikov.
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Menshikov.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov lands a head shot.
Bell misses with a straight left.
Menshikov unleashes a big counter combination but Bell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Bell is controlling him.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell staying out of range there.
Bell misses the body punch
and Menshikov counters with a straight right hand.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Bell moved out of range.
Bell thumps Menshikov with a low kick.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Bell misses with a hook to the body
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Menshikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menshikov. Menshikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Menshikov ducks down to avoid it.
Bell connects with a looping right hand.
Menshikov lands a body shot.
Bell takes one on the button.
Bell throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Bell misses.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bell misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Bell avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menshikov throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.
Bell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menshikov is fending him off so far but Bell persists. Nope, Menshikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bell throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menshikov to the ground. Bell is now in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov wants to stand but Bell is controlling the position.
Bell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menshikov's guard.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Menshikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Menshikov is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Bell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Menshikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menshikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bell wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Bell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bell with a nice head shot there.
Bell postures up.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Menshikov controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menshikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menshikov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 178 p4p, 26 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 89 p4p, 15 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ispa moves in looking to clinch but Marceau pushes him off.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Ispa.
Marceau's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marceau's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ispa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Ispa fails with a takedown attempt.
Marceau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ispa circles away quickly and effectively.
Marceau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ispa.
Ispa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marceau tries to sprawl but Ispa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ispa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marceau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ispa.
Ispa seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau is refusing to be controlled, as Ispa sits in half guard.
Ispa is working for a submission of some sort.
Ispa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marceau defends it well.
Marceau trying to hold on to Ispa's head to control him but Ispa postures up.
Ispa is looking for a kimura but Marceau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ispa to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ispa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ispa is thwarting Marceau's attempts to control the position.
Ispa seems to be working for a kimura but Marceau defends the submission attempt.
Ispa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ispa trying to control from half guard but Marceau is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa slows the pace down in half guard.
Ispa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ispa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marceau is just riding it out for now. Ispa eventually gives up the hold.
Ispa wants to work for an arm triangle but Marceau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ispa is trying to control the action in half guard but Marceau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa wants to pass to mount but Marceau is defending the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marceau throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marceau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ispa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marceau blocks a leg kick.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marceau lands a jab to the nose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ispa throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau moves out of range of the body kick.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marceau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ispa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ispa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marceau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marceau struggling a bit here.
Ispa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marceau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ispa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marceau is not content to let Ispa control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Marceau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marceau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ispa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marceau keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marceau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ispa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marceau has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ispa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marceau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ispa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ispa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ispa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ispa working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa wants to control but Marceau is keeping him busy.
Ispa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ispa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ispa working away.
Ispa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marceau keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ispa with a jab.
Ispa scores with a hook to the body. Marceau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Ispa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ispa throws a looping overhand right but Marceau ducks down to avoid it.
Ispa fails with a takedown attempt.
Marceau stuffs the takedown.
Marceau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ispa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marceau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ispa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marceau.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ispa.
Ispa with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ispa blocks a head kick by Marceau.
Ispa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marceau avoids the head kick by Ispa.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marceau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ispa closes the distance and clinches.
Marceau lands a body punch.
Marceau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marceau breaks the clinch.
Marceau avoids the head kick by Ispa.
The fighters circling - Marceau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau dodges the punch combination from Ispa.
Ispa moves out of range as Marceau throws a body kick.
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ispa manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa blocks a jab.
Ispa misses with a hook.
Marceau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marceau. Ispa shrugs it off though.
Ispa scores with a jab to the head.
Ispa rushes Marceau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ispa misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ispa fails to land.
Marceau lands an uppercut.
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marceau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ispa slips under a jab from Marceau.
Nice uppercut there from Marceau.
Marceau cracks Ispa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ispa was well out of range. Poor timing from Marceau.
Ispa tries to land a leg kick but Marceau saw it coming and moves away.
Marceau tries a quick counter leg kick but Ispa is wise to it.
Ispa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ispa, as that shot connected.
Ispa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marceau.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marceau looks to throw the jab but Ispa is out of range.
Marceau misses the jab.
Ispa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marceau!
Marceau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ispa throws a leg kick
and Marceau counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Marceau.
Ispa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ispa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marceau just manages to avoid it.
Marceau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marceau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marceau lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marceau throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
It looked like Ispa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ispa tries for a takedown but Marceau circles away easily
and Marceau counters with an inside leg kick.
Ispa throws a shot from downtown. Marceau moves away and avoids it.
Ispa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Marceau misses with a looping right.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marceau slips a straight right by Ispa.
Marceau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ispa.
Ispa misses with a hook.
Ispa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marceau throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Ispa scores with a nice head shot.
Ispa swings widly with a right hand
and Ispa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Ispa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marceau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ispa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marceau is out of range and Ispa settles back down.
Ispa wants to clinch up but Marceau keeps it at a distance.
Marceau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marceau throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marceau scores with a nice right hand.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marceau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marceau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ispa.
Ispa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa attempts a counter takedown but Marceau avoids it well and moves away.
Marceau lands a nice hook to Ispa's body. Ispa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marceau looks to throw the jab but Ispa is out of range.
Marceau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Ispa moves out of range as Marceau strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean-Claude Marceau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ispa 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Ispa!
Our winner, Tank Ispa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 14 p4p, 4 weight class) and Pekka Toivonen (ranked 7 p4p, 2 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luc Gagnon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen thumps Gagnon with a low kick.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen scores with a push kick.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gagnon lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Toivonen misses with a double jab.
Gagnon is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gagnon lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Gagnon jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a chopping leg kick but Toivonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon pushes Toivonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gagnon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gagnon manages to break the clinch.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
Gagnon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Gagnon tries to land a body kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Gagnon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with some punches.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but Toivonen has him pressed against the cage.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Toivonen.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gagnon.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Gagnon lands a body shot.
Gagnon can't break the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gagnon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Gagnon. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Toivonen blocks the leg kick.
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon lands with a right hand.
Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Nice jab there from Toivonen.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Gagnon clobbers Toivonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toivonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gagnon under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen moves forwards but Gagnon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toivonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Gagnon moves his leg out of the way.
Gagnon throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Gagnon moves in looking to clinch but Toivonen pushes him off.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen moves forwards but Gagnon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
A head kick by Toivonen misses
and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Gagnon is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Gagnon avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Gagnon.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
Luc Gagnon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gagnon.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen is trying to break the clinch but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon lands a right hand.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Toivonen is working Gagnon over against the cage.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Gagnon avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon manages to pull guard.
Gagnon has Toivonen pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gagnon slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gagnon can pounce on him.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen throws a counter combo.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gagnon.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon checks the leg kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A cross from Toivonen lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gagnon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toivonen checks it well.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Gagnon checks it.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Gagnon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toivonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon tries to score with a low kick but Toivonen moves his leg out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Gagnon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Gagnon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gagnon.
Toivonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon tries to land a leg kick but Toivonen saw it coming and moves away.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luc Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Gagnon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen.
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gagnon jabs at Toivonen's body.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
A quick step to the side and Gagnon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen walks into a stiff left hand from Gagnon.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Gagnon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gagnon.
Gagnon moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Gagnon counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon misses with a right hand
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gagnon misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Gagnon slams his shin into Toivonen's torso.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Gagnon checks a low kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen jabs at Gagnon's body.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Gagnon wants to clinch.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Gagnon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Gagnon's side.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Gagnon lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Gagnon.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon misses with the combination.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gagnon scores with a nice head shot.
Gagnon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Gagnon is wise to it.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gagnon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gagnon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gagnon blocks the body kick.
Gagnon throws a leg kick which misses Toivonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Toivonen tries to avoid it.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon had his way with Pekka Toivonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toivonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gagnon tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Gagnon.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
Gagnon drives through and clinches with Toivonen against the cage.
Gagnon fails to pull guard.
Gagnon is looking to break free of the clinch but Toivonen has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon misses with a body punch.
Gagnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gagnon. Those never looked like landing.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Gagnon.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gagnon with a body shot.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Gagnon's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagnon tries to avoid it.
Gagnon lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gagnon sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gagnon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
A jab from Gagnon misses.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toivonen cracks Gagnon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Gagnon checks it
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen works the jab nicely.
Toivonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagnon throws out the jab.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gagnon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toivonen doesn't seem phased though.
Toivonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gagnon if he has to take too many more of those.
Toivonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gagnon.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Gagnon blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Gagnon's legs.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gagnon blocks 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Gagnon as he connects with a hook.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
Gagnon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Gagnon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gagnon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Luc Gagnon 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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