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RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 1821 p4p, 208 weight class) and Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 3441 p4p, 314 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Friedrichsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodjia tries to clinch but Friedrichsen is having none of it.
Friedrichsen moves away from the strike by Kodjia.
Kodjia tries to clinch there but Friedrichsen circles away.
Kodjia throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Kodjia throws a big shot that misses.
Friedrichsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Kodjia moves out of range.
Friedrichsen slips a jab from Kodjia.
Friedrichsen misses with a jab to the body
and Kodjia moves into the clinch.
Kodjia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kodjia blocks a jab.
Friedrichsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses.
Franck Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
Kodjia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kodjia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Friedrichsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Friedrichsen. That's going to slow Kodjia down.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kodjia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Never TaP^ Best sparring in Town in the buildup to the fight.
Friedrichsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kodjia avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodjia backing away here, and Friedrichsen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Friedrichsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friedrichsen lands a jab to the nose.
Kodjia takes one to the side of the head.
Friedrichsen lands an overhand right.
Friedrichsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kodjia.
Friedrichsen throws a shot to the body.
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!
Friedrichsen sends Kodjia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Friedrichsen is motioning to the referee to let Kodjia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kodjia is rocked!
Friedrichsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kodjia.
Friedrichsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia connects with a body shot that sends Friedrichsen's belly button to the back.
Kodjia closes the distance and clinches.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodjia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Friedrichsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodjia.
Friedrichsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedrichsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.
Friedrichsen breaks from the clinch.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut. Kodjia saw that one coming.
Friedrichsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses.
Friedrichsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia tries to close the distance and clinch but Friedrichsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kodjia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Friedrichsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Friedrichsen prevents a body shot from Kodjia.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friedrichsen looking to stall.
The referee calls for Friedrichsen to work.
Friedrichsen blocks an uppercut.
Friedrichsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kodjias head.
Friedrichsen trying to control the position but instead, Kodjia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Friedrichsen into the cage.
Friedrichsen tries to stall but Kodjia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kodjia throws a punch but it's blocked by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Friedrichsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodjia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kodjia manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Friedrichsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Friedrichsen moves out of range.
Friedrichsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kodjia can pounce on him.
Kodjia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen throws out a loose jab but Kodjia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kodjia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kodjia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friedrichsen has time to react.
That has opened up Erik Friedrichsen's cut even more.
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!
Friedrichsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kodjia drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Friedrichsen right on the button. Friedrichsen goes down! Kodjia follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kodjia gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franck Kodjia!
Franck Kodjia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Erik Friedrichsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hotaru Doji (ranked 2725 p4p, 317 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 2624 p4p, 308 weight class). Doji's entrance music is Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden. A fine choice. Asko Vilenius has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hotaru Doji's chin.
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212 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius misses with the combination.
Vilenius throws a hook but Doji blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Vilenius.
A jab from Vilenius misses.
Doji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doji cracks Vilenius with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Asko Vilenius has been cut.
Vilenius staying out of range there.
Vilenius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vilenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilenius wants to clinch.
Doji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilenius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilenius.
Vilenius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Doji looks to throw the jab but Vilenius is out of range.
Vilenius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doji to the mat! Doji manages to get full guard.
Doji is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vilenius presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doji.
Doji lands with a right to the head.
Vilenius working hard to break the clinch.
Vilenius manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Doji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doji throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilenius counters with a shoot takedown. Doji fights it but they end up in guard.
Doji kicks Vilenius off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doji just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doji defends it well.
Doji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilenius on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Vilenius.
No luck for Vilenius with that takedown attempt.
Vilenius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilenius throws a lazy right hand but Doji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vilenius defending well as Doji loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Doji moves out of range.
Vilenius slips a jab from Doji.
Doji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rokugan in the buildup to the fight.
Doji throws out a loose jab but Vilenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilenius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilenius throws a shot from downtown. Doji moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Doji misses the target.
Doji tests Vilenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asko Vilenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilenius swings for the body but Doji moves out of range.
Vilenius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hotaru Doji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vilenius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilenius throws a combination that misses
and Doji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilenius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vilenius scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vilenius.
Doji takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doji misses with a straight right.
Doji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doji throws a shot from downtown. Vilenius moves away and avoids it.
Doji avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Vilenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doji misses with a body shot.
Vilenius ducks right into an uppercut from Doji.
Vilenius is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Doji looks to land a left hand but Vilenius moved out of range nicely.
Doji looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilenius is just out of range.
Doji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doji throws a jab when Vilenius was well out of range.
Doji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vilenius circles away quickly and effectively.
Vilenius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doji circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Doji does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Doji misses its intended target.
Vilenius misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doji slips under a jab.
Vilenius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doji is trying to defend but Vilenius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Vilenius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doji is controlling Vilenius's trapped leg to prevent Vilenius from advancing to side control.
Doji taking some punishment here, with Vilenius in his half guard.
Vilenius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doji desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Doji is trying to maintain the position but Vilenius is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hotaru Doji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asko Vilenius's cut.
That's time! Doji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vilenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doji.
Vilenius lands a really nice looking cross but Doji seems unphased.
Vilenius slips under a jab from Doji.
Vilenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doji in his tracks.
Vilenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doji's head.
Doji throws a lazy right hand but Vilenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doji tests Vilenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilenius cracks Doji with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doji lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Doji. No joy for Vilenius on that attempt.
Doji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vilenius.
Vilenius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doji momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doji looks for the body kick but Vilenius saw that one coming.
Vilenius scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilenius.
Doji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilenius.
Doji loads up on a big right hand but Vilenius slips the punch.
Vilenius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilenius throws out the jab.
Vilenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vilenius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Doji misses its intended target.
Hotaru Doji is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Doji staying out of range there.
Doji slips a straight right by Vilenius.
Doji tries to bum rush Vilenius with a series of wild strikes but Vilenius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doji keeps the fight on the outside.
Doji takes a swing at Vilenius's ribcage but misses.
Vilenius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doji takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doji throws the left hand but Vilenius avoids the punch easily.
Vilenius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doji slips under a jab from Vilenius.
A big right from Doji misses.
Doji scores with a shot to the body.
Vilenius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doji backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Doji misses with a body shot.
Doji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilenius moves away.
Vilenius looks to clinch
and Doji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Asko Vilenius's cut even more.
Vilenius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilenius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doji.
Vilenius loads up on a big right hand but Doji slips the punch.
Doji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Doji saw that one coming.
Vilenius swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doji throws a hook to the side of Vilenius's head but Vilenius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilenius swinging wildly here.
Vilenius lands the left hand.
Doji misses with a wild body shot.
Doji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilenius looks to throw the jab but Doji is out of range.
Vilenius throws a hook but Doji avoids it easily.
Doji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilenius throws out the jab.
Vilenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilenius misses with a right hand
enabling Doji to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doji misses with a wild body shot.
Doji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vilenius.
A little feinted left hand from Doji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hotaru Doji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asko Vilenius.
Vilenius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilenius lands a jab to Doji's midsection.
Vilenius takes a swing at Doji's ribcage but misses.
Vilenius slips under a jab.
Doji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
Vilenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vilenius throws a lazy right hand but Doji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doji is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vilenius.
Vilenius misses the jab.
Doji ducks right into an uppercut from Vilenius.
Doji's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilenius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doji scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Vilenius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doji.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Doji looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilenius is just out of range.
Vilenius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilenius misses with a takedown
and Doji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doji scores with a nice right hand.
The cut above Asko Vilenius's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
Vilenius cracks Doji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vilenius swings for the body but Doji moves out of range.
As Vilenius backs away, Doji returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vilenius.
Doji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doji cracks Vilenius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilenius throws out a loose jab but Doji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doji avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Vilenius slips a jab from Doji.
Vilenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doji.
Doji throwing a counter right hand but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vilenius. Those never looked like landing.
Doji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vilenius on the side of the head.
Doji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vilenius misses the jab.
Doji is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vilenius connects with the punch.
Vilenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilenius misses with a hook. Doji ducked under it nicely.
Doji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doji drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vilenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doji.
Doji misses with a hook.
Doji ducks under a wild hook from Vilenius.
Doji cracks Vilenius with a good jab.
Vilenius shoots and misses
and Doji counters with a straight right hand.
Vilenius is rocked!
Asko Vilenius's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilenius throws a hook but Doji blocks it.
Vilenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Doji finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vilenius seems to have recovered his senses.
Doji throws a looping overhand right but Vilenius ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Vilenius does no damage.
Doji misses with a wild body shot.
Doji loads up on a big right hand but Vilenius slips the punch.
Vilenius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doji with a body shot.
Doji slips under a jab.
Doji scores with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Asko Vilenius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hotaru Doji!
Hotaru Doji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 3189 p4p, 113 weight class) and Fu Leng (ranked 506 p4p, 25 weight class). Greenland comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Like You. Leng has chosen System Of A Down - Spiders as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Leng!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leng lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greenland ducks right into an uppercut from Leng.
Leng looks to land a combination but Greenland avoids it well.
Greenland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Leng misses with a looping right.
Leng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greenland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leng.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Greenland. Those never looked like landing.
Greenland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leng's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Greenland.
Leng lands a nice shot to the body.
Leng throws a shot to the body.
Fu Leng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland throws a nice looking combination but Leng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leng thuds a left hand into Greenland's body.
Greenland is breathing heavily.
Leng scores with the left hand. Greenland knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
Greenland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leng moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Leng there.
Leng fakes the body blow, causing Greenland to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Greenland goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fu Leng!
During a confident post fight interview, Fu Leng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 1015 p4p, 148 weight class) and Kamakiri Yoritomo (ranked 1775 p4p, 234 weight class). Yoritomo has chosen Praying Mantis - Praying Mantis as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamakiri Yoritomo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danilov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yoritomo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Yoritomo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Danilov looking for a guillotine from mount but Yoritomo is having none of it.
Danilov dominating with strikes here.
Yoritomo can't escape the position.
Danilov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoritomo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Danilov lands a big elbow.
Yoritomo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Danilov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danilov lands a big shot there that rocks Yoritomo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is landing with some decent strikes but Yoritomo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov unloading with bombs!
Danilov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danilov prevents Yoritomo from getting the reversal.
Danilov with shots to the head and body - Yoritomo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Danilov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoritomo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov lands with some strikes.
Yoritomo is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
Danilov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoritomo working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov lands a big shot there that rocks Yoritomo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Danilov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoritomo taking shots to the head.
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!
Danilov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoritomo is working to get back to half guard.
Danilov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Danilov is landing with some decent strikes but Yoritomo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Danilov lands a heavy elbow.
Danilov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danilov has control of Yoritomo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yoritomo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Danilov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Danilov!
Kamakiri Yoritomo was interviewed post fight and said 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Kurma (ranked 1026 p4p, 135 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 599 p4p, 79 weight class). Allan Kurma 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan Kurma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades throws a right hand that Kurma ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurma also avoids with ease.
Saades just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKurma.
Kurma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Octavio Saades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurma connects with a looping right hand.
Saades connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Saades lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurma's head.
Saades throws a hook to the side of Kurma's head but Kurma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Kurma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kurma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saades throws the kick towards the body but Kurma avoids it.
Kurma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saades moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurma on the side of the head.
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!
Kurma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saades.
Kurma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saades blocks a head kick by Kurma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades misses with a left hand
and Kurma counters with a one-two to the body.
Saades connects with a leg kick. Kurma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saades lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saades has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kurma walks into a straight right hand from Saades.
Kurma is rocked!
Allan Kurma's cut is getting worse.
Saades finds Kurma's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kurma flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Saades lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kurma will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Octavio Saades!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 443 p4p, 57 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 3320 p4p, 304 weight class). Heavy HeavyWeight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Desi Kraag's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy HeavyWeight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HeavyWeight looks to land a right hand but Kraag moved out of range.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and HeavyWeight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraag takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from HeavyWeight.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag cracks HeavyWeight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
HeavyWeight drops his hands momentarily and Kraag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
HeavyWeight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag slips a straight right by HeavyWeight.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
HeavyWeight misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. HeavyWeight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag slips under a jab.
HeavyWeight lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
HeavyWeight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kraag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HeavyWeight misses with a few strikes there.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HeavyWeight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HeavyWeight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag moves out of range as HeavyWeight strikes.
HeavyWeight throws out a loose jab but Kraag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavy HeavyWeight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HeavyWeight lands with an overhand left.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down HeavyWeight rather than just go for the knockout.
HeavyWeight misses the shot to the body.
Kraag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
HeavyWeight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HeavyWeight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
It looked like HeavyWeight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
HeavyWeight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag swings for the body but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
HeavyWeight throwing a counter right hand but Kraag manages to avoid it.
HeavyWeight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
HeavyWeight misses with a wild body shot.
HeavyWeight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kraag takes a swing at HeavyWeight's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
HeavyWeight misses with an uppercut. Kraag saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. HeavyWeight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but HeavyWeight is just out of range.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
HeavyWeight lands a jab to Kraag's midsection.
HeavyWeight lands a body shot.
HeavyWeight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kraag tests HeavyWeight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kraag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kraag takes a swing at HeavyWeight's ribcage but misses.
HeavyWeight works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
HeavyWeight connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.
HeavyWeight cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight connects with a crisp jab.
HeavyWeight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag lands a jab to HeavyWeight's midsection.
Kraag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HeavyWeight.
Kraag takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
HeavyWeight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
HeavyWeight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
HeavyWeight misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag throws a jab but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
Kraag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraag swings for the body but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
HeavyWeight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for HeavyWeight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight throws a jab when Kraag was well out of range.
Kraag takes one on the button.
Kraag connects with a body shot.
HeavyWeight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
HeavyWeight is breathing heavily.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from HeavyWeight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely.
HeavyWeight misses with a wild body shot.
HeavyWeight scores with a shot to the body.
HeavyWeight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from HeavyWeight. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag punishes HeavyWeight's body with a nice straight punch.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag lands a jab to the head.
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
HeavyWeight misses with a left hand
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy HeavyWeight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
That's time! HeavyWeight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
HeavyWeight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
HeavyWeight connects with a body shot.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
HeavyWeight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraag.
HeavyWeight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraag.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
Kraag slips a straight right by HeavyWeight.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HeavyWeight throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
HeavyWeight misses the jab.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HeavyWeight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HeavyWeight manages to avoid it.
HeavyWeight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
HeavyWeight throws a hook but Kraag avoids it easily.
Kraag throws a body punch but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
HeavyWeight is looking for a counter combo.
HeavyWeight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
HeavyWeight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
HeavyWeight throws out a loose jab but Kraag uses good head movement to avoid it.
HeavyWeight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraag.
HeavyWeight connects with a jab.
HeavyWeight throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from HeavyWeight with a body shot.
HeavyWeight throws a nice looking combination but Kraag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and HeavyWeight counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
HeavyWeight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HeavyWeight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag misses with a jab to the body
and HeavyWeight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like HeavyWeight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
HeavyWeight thuds a left hand into Kraag's body.
HeavyWeight looks to land a right hand but Kraag moved out of range.
HeavyWeight lands with a shot to the body.
HeavyWeight throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag throws a body punch but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
Kraag takes a swing at HeavyWeight's ribcage but misses.
A cross from HeavyWeight lands.
HeavyWeight lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight throws an off balance right hand
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand.
Heavy HeavyWeight is winning the standup battle so far.
HeavyWeight connects with a body shot.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for HeavyWeight.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag moves away from the strike by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight connects with a looping right hand.
Kraag moves out of range as HeavyWeight strikes.
Kraag lands a jab.
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kraag jabs HeavyWeight right on the nose. HeavyWeight blinks but takes it well.
HeavyWeight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kraag.
HeavyWeight takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
HeavyWeight lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kraag might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, HeavyWeight has got the better of the exchanges.
HeavyWeight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeez, Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HeavyWeight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HeavyWeight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
HeavyWeight works the jab nicely.
Kraag punishes HeavyWeight's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
HeavyWeight throwing a counter right hand but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HeavyWeight.
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 Heavy HeavyWeight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HeavyWeight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag works HeavyWeight's body with a nice hook.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but HeavyWeight is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kraag.
HeavyWeight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HeavyWeight.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends HeavyWeight's belly button to the back.
HeavyWeight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag takes one to the side of the head.
Kraag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for HeavyWeight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kraag.
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
Kraag scores with a jab. HeavyWeight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heavy HeavyWeight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desi Kraag!
A relieved looking Desi Kraag 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 249 p4p, 35 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 1252 p4p, 161 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcone as he connects with a hook.
Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Falcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weight stalks Falcone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falcone's face. Falcone staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Weight throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Weight.
Weight moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Weight misses the jab.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight stuns Falcone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weight misses with a jab to the body
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weight misses the jab.
Falcone jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone slips a jab from Weight.
Weight throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weight! Falcone lets Weight back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Weight is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone drops Weight with a huge uppercut! Weight drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Falcone is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 471 p4p, 69 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 710 p4p, 101 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LightHeavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and LightHeavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LightHeavyweight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
LightHeavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LightHeavyweight staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LightHeavyweight's hands.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix takes a swing at LightHeavyweight's ribcage but misses.
LightHeavyweight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LightHeavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but LightHeavyweight moved out of range.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
LightHeavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix throws a hook but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LightHeavyweight on the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LightHeavyweight scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix jabs LightHeavyweight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. LightHeavyweight moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but LightHeavyweight slips the punch.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LightHeavyweight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into LightHeavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LightHeavyweight drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phoenix's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LightHeavyweight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LightHeavyweight slips a straight right by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix jabs LightHeavyweight right on the nose. LightHeavyweight blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LightHeavyweight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
LightHeavyweight takes the fight into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LightHeavyweight darts in trying to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LightHeavyweight lands with a cross.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LightHeavyweight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
LightHeavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. LightHeavyweight shakes it off.
It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LightHeavyweight is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
LightHeavyweight defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
LightHeavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix slips a jab from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LightHeavyweight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into LightHeavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LightHeavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LightHeavyweight moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and LightHeavyweight moves into the clinch.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lighty LightHeavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LightHeavyweight is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LightHeavyweights head.
Phoenix is leaning against LightHeavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that LightHeavyweight shrugs off.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LightHeavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
As Phoenix tries to get set, LightHeavyweight tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LightHeavyweight drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix pushes LightHeavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that LightHeavyweight shrugs off.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
A short left from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix gets through LightHeavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut is getting worse.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix connects with a knee to the head.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight blocks the elbow strike.
LightHeavyweight cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
LightHeavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
LightHeavyweight pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. LightHeavyweight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
LightHeavyweight drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix has LightHeavyweight pressed against the cage, preventing LightHeavyweight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LightHeavyweight's efforts to push away.
Well,LightHeavyweight is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LightHeavyweight blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but LightHeavyweight is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from LightHeavyweight.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but LightHeavyweight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks LightHeavyweight with a nice body shot.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
LightHeavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lighty LightHeavyweight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath LightHeavyweight's ribcage. LightHeavyweight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 801 p4p, 103 weight class) and UberThor Hammerfall (ranked 44 p4p, 6 weight class). Jorge Cruz Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, UberThor Hammerfall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hammerfall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammerfalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammerfall wants to clinch up but Cruz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall swings for the body but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr cracks Hammerfall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr sets himself, and Hammerfall steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz Jr avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammerfall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfall's elbow.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Hammerfall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammerfall has double underhooks.
Cruz Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfall controls his hands.
Cruz Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammerfall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfall's elbow.
Cruz Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall lands an elbow just above Cruz Jr 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Hammerfall lands an elbow that stopped Cruz Jr in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Hammerfall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall is leaning against Cruz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
A short right from Hammerfall on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammerfall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammerfall throws a jab when Cruz Jr was well out of range.
Hammerfall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
Cruz Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
We've been informed that Hammerfall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz Jr throws a jab when Hammerfall was well out of range.
Hammerfall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Hammerfall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr misses with a combination
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr misses with the combination.
Hammerfall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cruz Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfall moves away.
Hammerfall sizes up Cruz Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammerfall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfall cracks Cruz Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Hammerfall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammerfall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Hammerfall avoids it easily.
Hammerfall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammerfall avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Jorge Cruz Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hammerfall moves into the clinch.
Hammerfall can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
Hammerfall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz Jr's defenses.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a nice uppercut.
Hammerfall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Hammerfall tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Cruz Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall pushes Cruz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Cruz Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammerfall doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr moves to clinch but Hammerfall breaks away
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Cruz Jr.
Jab from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr misses with a right hand
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cruz Jr finds it's way through Hammerfall's defenses.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Cruz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfall connects with a looping right hand.
Cruz Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfall slips the punch.
Hammerfall throws out a counter right but Cruz Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hammerfall moves forwards but Cruz Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr has closed the distance and engaged Hammerfall in a clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr wants to break free but Hammerfall has control.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr blocks an elbow strike from Hammerfall.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfall fails to land.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammerfalls head.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammerfall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Hammerfall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammerfall looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz Jr is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Good shot there by Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerfall tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Cruz Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Hammerfall blocks it.
Cruz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hammerfall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall throws a jab when Cruz Jr was well out of range.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerfall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammerfall wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammerfall will feel that in the morning.
Hammerfall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruz Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr misses the jab.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch there but Hammerfall circles away.
Cruz Jr misses the body punch
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz Jr thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall slips a jab from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerfall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammerfall counters by clinching up.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammerfall digs a right hand underneath Cruz Jr's ribcage. Cruz Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz Jr's elbow.
Hammerfall lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall is leaning against Cruz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammerfall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
UberThor Hammerfall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerfall.
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!
Still in the clinch, Hammerfall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries a body shot but Hammerfall blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz Jr is rocked!
A hook to the body from Hammerfall.
Oh Cruz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Hammerfall - that landed with a thud.
Hammerfall drops Cruz Jr with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Cruz Jr is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). UberThor Hammerfall! UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title!
UberThor Hammerfall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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