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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 1465 p4p, 181 weight class) and Toshi Hijikata (ranked 1036 p4p, 128 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feihck Tiote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiote doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hijikata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiote takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiote.
Hijikata punishes Tiote's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Tiote avoids it.
A jab lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Tiote saw that one coming.
Hijikata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tiote is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hijikata throws a jab when Tiote was well out of range.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiote's head backwards.
Tiote shoots in looking for a takedown but Hijikata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiote tries for a takedown but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hijikata moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Hijikata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tiote finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tiote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Tiote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Tiote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiote has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tiote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hijikata scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiote should have avoided that one.
Tiote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Tiote feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiote.
Tiote fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
so Tiote counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tiote throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiote passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hijikata tries to roll over but Tiote keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hijikata is just riding it out for now. Tiote eventually gives up the hold.
Hijikata trying to control but Tiote postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiote is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hijikata keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hijikata is pressing down on Tiote's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hijikata seems keen to control Tiote's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiote or perhaps it was just good defense by Hijikata, which made it look bad.
Hijikata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Tiote's leg but Tiote calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiote.
Feihck Tiote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote shoots and misses
and Hijikata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hijikata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiote. That did some damage!
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Tiote counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hijikata!
Tiote trying to control the position but Hijikata is working away.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep.
Hijikata is not content to let Tiote control the position.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hijikata manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiote passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hijikata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hijikata wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tiote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hijikata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is controlling Tiote's posture.
Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Tiote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiote appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Hijikata with a hook.
Tiote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Tiote was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiote fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Hijikata lands a really nice looking cross but Tiote seems unphased.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hijikata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiote.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Tiote drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hijikata sprawls and moves away.
Hijikata lands a head shot.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Tiote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiote slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Tiote tries to counter with a takedown but Hijikata is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hijikata.
The fighters circling - Hijikata 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.
Hijikata tests Tiote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiote takes one to the chin there.
Tiote is rocked!
Hijikata fakes the body blow, causing Tiote to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tiote goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toshi Hijikata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terje Warholm (ranked 1611 p4p, 206 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 1759 p4p, 231 weight class). George Peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Terje Warholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warholm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Warholm cracks the inside of Peterson's front leg.
Warholm lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warholm.
Warholm lands an overhand right.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Warholm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warholm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Warholm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson tries to clinch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Warholm swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Warholm is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Warholm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warholm is trying to break free.
Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Warholm circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Warholm.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Warholm counters with a left to the body.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warholm.
Peterson takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warholm counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Peterson as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Warholm.
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 is looking to clinch.
Warholm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Warholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warholm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Warholm misses the target.
Peterson connects with a jab.
Warholm jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily and Warholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson cracks Warholm with a good jab.
Warholm is rocked!
Warholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Peterson rushes Warholm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warholm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peterson cracks Warholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warholm throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Warholm connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warholm loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Warholm connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Warholm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.
Warholm cracks Peterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warholm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Warholm circles away.
Warholm is looking to counter punch.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Warholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Warholm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Warholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson checks the leg kick.
Warholm misses with a head kick.
Warholm wants to slow Peterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Warholm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Warholm swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Warholm 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Warholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Warholm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warholm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Warholm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warholm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Warholm throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.
Warholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Warholm.
Peterson pushes Warholm up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warholm.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warholm breaks the clinch.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Warholm is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Warholm tenderised Peterson's leg. Peterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Warholm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Warholm.
Warholm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warholm 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.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
A little feinted left hand from Warholm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Warholm drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Peterson is working Warholm over against the cage.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warholm breaks the clinch.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Warholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Warholm seems to have got his legs back now.
Terje Warholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Warholm misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson drives through and clinches with Warholm against the cage.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peterson tries to clinch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Warholm tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peterson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Warholm! Peterson dives in looking to finish! Warholm is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Peterson!
Our winner, George Peterson, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 1640 p4p, 203 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 1673 p4p, 205 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Hirsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele slaps away a takedown attempt from Hirsch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nekele scores with a punch to the head.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
Nekele lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele throws a hook but Hirsch avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hirsch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hirsch tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nekele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hirsch closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.
Hirsch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nekele is defending well.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hirsch has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirsch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirsch tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.
Hirsch is looking to clinch.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hirsch under the eye.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirsch.
Hirsch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele jabs Hirsch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele connects with a jab.
Nekele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirsch wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele throws a nice head kick!
Hirsch looks for a takedown but Nekele sprawls well.
Nekele scores with a nice body kick.
Nekele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hirsch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hirsch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nekele connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch dives in and grabs Nekele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nekele pushes down on Hirsch's head and hops out.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hirsch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirsch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hirsch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nekele's efforts to push away.
Hirsch tries for a takedown but Nekele manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hirsch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Hirsch's head back.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirsch closes the distance and clinches.
Hirsch has Nekele pressed against the cage, preventing Nekele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hirsch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nekele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele wants to break free but Hirsch has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Hirsch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirsch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nekele after a bit of a struggle.
Hirsch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch is trying to pull guard but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hirsch misses with a knee strike.
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirsch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirsch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Nekele.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele connects with a single shot there.
Hirsch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirsch throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Nekele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Hirsch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirsch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirsch.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nekele pushes Hirsch away with a front kick.
Hirsch takes one on the button.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Hirsch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirsch walks into a stiff left hand from Nekele.
Hirsch avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirsch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirsch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nekele defends well and Hirsch ends up having to push Nekele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirsch needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Hirsch moves into the clinch successfully.
Hirsch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nekele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naiki Nekele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hirsch misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele tests Hirsch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele punishes Hirsch's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele lands with a nice body kick.
Nekele digs a good hook to Hirsch's body.
Hirsch shoots in and drives through. Nekele sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hirsch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele feints and then cracks Hirsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirsch down.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nekele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Nekele.
Hirsch moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
A jab from Nekele does it's job there.
Hirsch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nekele finds it's way round the side to connect with Hirsch's 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!
Nekele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirsch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nekele.
Hirsch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nekele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hirsch with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nekele sprawls well. Nekele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hirsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirsch thinking.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hirsch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hirsch moves into range and clinches up with Nekele.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hirsch has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele lands a hook that snaps the head of Hirsch backwards.
Harry Hirsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirsch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nekele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Barbosa (ranked 1274 p4p, 86 weight class) and Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 1510 p4p, 99 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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137 lbs
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27
146 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anatoly Gorbachenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Gorbachenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorbachenko is looking to reverse the position.
Gorbachenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Gorbachenko is defending well.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Gorbachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachenko is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachenko sneaks back into half guard.
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gorbachenko tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorbachenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorbachenko trying to control here.
Gorbachenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Gorbachenko defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Gorbachenko defending well.
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.
Gorbachenko trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Gorbachenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorbachenko wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Gorbachenko defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorbachenko.
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Gorbachenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorbachenko throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorbachenko misses with a straight right.
Gorbachenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
A jab from Gorbachenko misses.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gorbachenko.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Gorbachenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Gorbachenko is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Gorbachenko misses.
A big left from Gorbachenko misses.
Gorbachenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Gorbachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa cracks Gorbachenko with a good jab.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gorbachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Gorbachenko cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa defending well as Gorbachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorbachenko lands a body shot.
Gorbachenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorbachenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorbachenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Gorbachenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gorbachenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa catches Gorbachenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
letting Gorbachenko counter with a right hand.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorbachenko.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorbachenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorbachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa throws a head kick but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorbachenko moves away.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Gorbachenko saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachenko wants to clinch.
Gorbachenko throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Gorbachenko ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gorbachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gorbachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gorbachenko throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorbachenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa works Gorbachenko's body with a nice hook.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Gorbachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gorbachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorbachenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Gorbachenko moves out of range easily.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Gorbachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Gorbachenko saw that one coming.
Gorbachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gorbachenko looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa pushes Gorbachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorbachenko misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorbachenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gorbachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Gorbachenko lands a slapping body shot.
Gorbachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorbachenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorbachenko is looking to clinch.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Gorbachenko avoids it well and moves away.
Gorbachenko moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Gorbachenko scores with a nice strike.
Gorbachenko throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gorbachenko momentarily.
Gorbachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Gorbachenko pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorbachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Gorbachenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Gorbachenko tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Gorbachenko back against the cage.
A short right from Gorbachenko on the inside.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gorbachenko.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Gorbachenko stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorbachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorbachenko avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
Gorbachenko works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anatoly Gorbachenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Gorbachenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gorbachenko lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa works over Gorbachenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Gorbachenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorbachenko also avoids with ease.
Gorbachenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorbachenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Gorbachenko blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Gorbachenko throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gorbachenko stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gorbachenko dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Gorbachenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorbachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa cracks Gorbachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gorbachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Gorbachenko throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorbachenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Gorbachenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gorbachenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gorbachenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gorbachenko ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorbachenko on the side of the head.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Gorbachenko throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Gorbachenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorbachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Gorbachenko ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Gorbachenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorbachenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gorbachenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorbachenko is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorbachenko is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barbosa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gorbachenko is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Gorbachenko is a slippery customer.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Gorbachenko defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcelo Barbosa.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcelo Barbosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Murley (ranked 547 p4p, 79 weight class) and General Snus (ranked 822 p4p, 120 weight class). Murley comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine | Bulls On Parade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, General Snus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snus walks into a left hand.
Murley cracks Snus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snus looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range.
Snus throws a shot to the body.
Murley throws a body shot but no joy.
Murley thuds his right hand into Snus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snus misses with a wild body shot.
Murley lands with a hook. Snus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snus lands a big right hand that sends Murley crashing to the mat! Snus stays standing though and waves Murley back to his feet!
It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.
Snus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murley looks up at the clock. Bad move! Snus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Murley. Snus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Snus!
A very excited looking General Snus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister McNasty (ranked 694 p4p, 86 weight class) and Mike Murhaa (ranked 782 p4p, 104 weight class). Mister McNasty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Murhaa's chin.
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260 lbs
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292 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mister McNasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa misses with a hook
and McNasty counters by clinching up.
McNasty blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
McNasty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa tries to work over McNasty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNasty misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNasty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNasty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as McNasty controls the action.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa gets through McNasty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNasty.
McNasty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty.
McNasty lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from McNasty.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
McNasty lands an elbow inside that Murhaa shrugs off.
It looks like Mike Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa gets through McNasty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that McNasty has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from McNasty.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNasty.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from McNasty.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from McNasty.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
McNasty lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
McNasty struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
McNasty lands an elbow inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
McNasty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McNasty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McNasty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNasty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
McNasty lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from McNasty.
Murhaa looks winded!
McNasty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa is rocked!
Still in the clinch, McNasty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can McNasty finish him?
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
McNasty dips a shoulder and cracks Murhaa with a mighty uppercut! Murhaa falls back against the cage and McNasty unloads with a barrage of strikes! Murhaa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McNasty screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty!
Mister McNasty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 226 p4p, 30 weight class) and Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 107 p4p, 16 weight class). Tama Ginty has chosen Wear Your Love Like Heaven 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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26
195 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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25
189 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Tama Ginty!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama Ginty looks to throw a body kick
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Rocha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tama Ginty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Rocha throws a lazy uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama Ginty cracks Da Rocha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Rocha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
Tama Ginty tries to land a leg kick but Da Rocha saw it coming and moves away.
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Da Rocha scores with a hook to the body. Tama Ginty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Rocha. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Da Rocha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tama Ginty misses the body punch
and Da Rocha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Rocha throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Rocha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with the body kick
and Da Rocha counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Rocha misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Da Rocha connects with a right hand. Tama Ginty shakes it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Rocha checks a leg kick.
Da Rocha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Da Rocha is out of range.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Da Rocha.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Da Rocha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tama Ginty on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Rocha throwing a counter right hand but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Da Rocha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Rocha stalks Tama Ginty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tama Ginty's face. Tama Ginty staggers backwards, shaken.
Tama Ginty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Rocha is out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Da Rocha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tama Ginty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Rocha's hands.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Da Rocha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Rocha down.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Rocha connects with a jab.
Da Rocha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty jabs Da Rocha right on the nose. Da Rocha blinks but takes it well.
Tama Ginty connects with a right hand. Da Rocha shakes it off.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Da Rocha.
Tama Ginty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Da Rocha down with leg kicks.
Da Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Da Rocha's leg. Da Rocha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Rocha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Da Rocha's legs.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Rocha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Tama Ginty misses
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tama Ginty throws the kick towards the body but Da Rocha avoids it.
Tama Ginty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Rocha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Rocha.
Da Rocha lands a jab to Tama Ginty's midsection.
Da Rocha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Rocha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Tama Ginty responds with a good body kick, but Da Rocha manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tama Ginty there.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Da Rocha was well out of range.
Da Rocha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Da Rocha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tama Ginty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Rocha checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Rocha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tama Ginty misses with a right hand
enabling Da Rocha to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Rocha's head backwards.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Rocha.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with a left hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Da Rocha.
Tama Ginty connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Rocha looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tama Ginty! But no joy.
Da Rocha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lunges at Da Rocha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Rocha's hand.
Da Rocha staying out of range there.
Da Rocha is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Da Rocha.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut. Da Rocha saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty delivers a nice body kick.
Da Rocha blocks a leg kick.
Da Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Rocha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Da Rocha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha misses with a wild combination.
Tama Ginty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Rocha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Da Rocha tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Rocha throws a hook but Tama Ginty avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Rocha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Rocha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Da Rocha blocks the body kick.
Tama Ginty swings widly with a right hand
and Da Rocha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Da Rocha lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Rocha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Da Rocha strikes.
Da Rocha slips under a jab.
Tama Ginty jabs Da Rocha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tama Ginty takes one to the chin there.
Da Rocha motions for Tama Ginty to come forward. Da Rocha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Da Rocha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty thows a body kick. Da Rocha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut. Da Rocha saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty lands a right hook to the body.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Da Rocha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Da Rocha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tama Ginty.
Nice body punch from Da Rocha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty scores with a head kick. Da Rocha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Da Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tama Ginty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Rocha looks to land a combination. Tama Ginty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Tama Ginty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty rushes Da Rocha and presses him up against the cage.
Da Rocha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tama Ginty walks away with a smile on his face. Da Rocha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Rocha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Da Rocha moved away.
Da Rocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tama Ginty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tama Ginty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Da Rocha misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tama Ginty! But no joy.
Da Rocha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Da Rocha is out of range.
Tama Ginty lands with a hook. Da Rocha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crunch! Tama Ginty slams his shin into Da Rocha's torso.
Da Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
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!
Da Rocha lands a head shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a hook. Da Rocha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tama Ginty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A very excited looking Conrad Tama Ginty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 199 p4p, 12 weight class) and Kurt Verygood (ranked 124 p4p, 8 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Verygood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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141 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Verygood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Verygood. Beautiful body shot.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Boaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
A slow jab from Verygood misses its intended target.
Verygood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boaz misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Verygood wants to land a leg kick but Boaz is out of range.
Verygood doesn't manage to clinch there - Boaz circles away.
Boaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Verygood throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
Verygood misses with an uppercut. Boaz saw that one coming.
Boaz staying out of range there.
Verygood lands a slapping body shot.
Boaz jabs Verygood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verygood takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Boaz misses with a hook.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
Verygood avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Verygood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verygood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood misses the jab.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
Jab by Boaz.
Boaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verygood scores with a nice body kick.
Boaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boaz misses with a right hand
and Verygood counters with a leg kick.
Boaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
Boaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Verygood moves away and avoids it.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Verygood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verygood throws a hook to the side of Boaz's head but Boaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verygood moves forwards but Boaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verygood. That's going to slow Boaz down.
Verygood throws a lazy body kick
and Boaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood misses with a hook.
Verygood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Verygood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Boaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verygood.
Verygood connects with an inside leg kick.
Verygood connects with a leg kick. Boaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verygood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verygood cracks the inside of Boaz's front leg.
Boaz misses with a looping left.
Verygood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verygood scrambles back to his feet.
Boaz lands a body shot.
Boaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Boaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verygood moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Boaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verygood on the side of the head.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verygood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verygood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Boaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verygood.
Verygood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boaz throws a front kick aimed at Verygood's knee but Verygood avoids it well.
Verygood misses with a left hand
and Boaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Verygood misses.
Verygood misses with a few strikes there.
Verygood tries to keep at a distance but Boaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Boaz blocks an uppercut.
Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Verygood.
Nice body punch from Boaz - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood tries to work over Boaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Boaz avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Boaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaz misses with the head strike.
Verygood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Verygood presses Boaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Verygood fails to land.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boaz.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boaz misses with the head strike.
Verygood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Boaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boaz misses with the head strike.
Boaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Wamberto Boaz 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.
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Boaz is looking to counter punch.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verygood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boaz 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.
Boaz misses with a jab to the body
and Verygood counters with a nice body shot.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Verygood connects with an inside leg kick.
Verygood misses with a hook
and Boaz counters with a straight right hand.
Kurt Verygood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verygood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Boaz throws a series of punches but Verygood moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verygood.
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!
Verygood thuds a left hand into Boaz's body.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown and gets 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.
Boaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verygood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verygood sees it coming and defends easily.
Boaz not doing much here.
Verygood actively working from the bottom here.
Verygood gets back to full guard.
Verygood working for submissions but it's allowed Boaz to get to half guard.
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Verygood reverses the position - he's now on top in Boaz's guard.
Boaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verygood defends well.
Boaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verygood manages to get himself to full guard.
Verygood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boaz defends it easily.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verygood is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz pushes down on Verygood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz is pressing down on Verygood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verygood is holding on for now.
Verygood is trying to control but can't.
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Verygood regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz wants to free his trapped foot but Verygood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Verygood actively working from the bottom here.
Boaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verygood is looking to improve his position.
Verygood 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.
Verygood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verygood is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaz controlling the action here.
Boaz uses his free foot to push down on Verygood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Verygood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Verygood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Boaz checks it.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz cracks Verygood with an open hand slap.
Boaz takes a swing at Verygood's ribcage but misses.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Verygood walks into a jab.
Verygood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Verygood thuds his right hand into Boaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz moves into the clinch.
Boaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boaz is leaning against Verygood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Verygood.
Verygood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verygood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz blocks an uppercut.
Boaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verygood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verygood trying to control the position but instead, Boaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Verygood into the cage.
Boaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verygood tries to stall but Boaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Verygood.
Boaz blocks a body shot from Verygood.
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verygood lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaz.
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verygood pushes Boaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boaz digs a right hand underneath Verygood's ribcage. Verygood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Verygood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boaz.
Boaz is looking for a takedown.
Boaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
Verygood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
Verygood has a couple of punches blocked by Boaz.
Verygood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Verygood as the two fighters clinch.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Boaz.
Boaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Verygood is trying to keep an underhook but Boaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.
Verygood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verygood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verygood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boaz pulls his head out easily.
Boaz works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood is looking to reverse the position.
Boaz wants to control but Verygood is keeping him busy.
Boaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Verygood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boaz staying calm.
Boaz wants to control but Verygood is keeping him busy.
Boaz controls the position from side control.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verygood keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verygood, who protects the arm well.
Verygood gets back to half guard.
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz not doing much here.
Boaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wamberto Boaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boaz, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Wamberto Boaz 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 125 p4p, 17 weight class) and Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 203 p4p, 24 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen throws a one two combo.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Kansalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansalainen pushes Sitsongrit off and gets back to his feet.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kansalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kansalainen has one foot on Sitsongrit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Kansalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansalainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kansalainen clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Kansalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit rushes Kansalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kansalainen or not.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit is working Kansalainen over against the cage.
Sitsongrit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sitsongrit manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kansalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kansalainen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sitsongrit is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Kansalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansalainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sitsongrit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kansalainen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kansalainen circles away.
Sitsongrit sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Kansalainen throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Sitsongrit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sitsongrit is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kansalainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kansalainen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen is trying to get back to his feet.
Kansalainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Kansalainen is defending well.
Kansalainen is trying to get back to his feet.
Kansalainen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kansalainen to the mat! Kansalainen manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansalainen is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Kansalainen is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kansalainen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kansalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has Kansalainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kansalainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kansalainen 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 Tapani Kansalainen 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. This is the final round!
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kansalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fails to land the takedown.
Kansalainen 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.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansalainen's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Kansalainen throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansalainen punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Kansalainen - just one landing.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen throws a one two combo.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kansalainen, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
In his post fight interview, Tapani Kansalainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvame Zulu (ranked 8 p4p, 1 weight class) and Iain Tower (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class). Zulu comes to the cage accompanied by Big Badaboom. Tower is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye - Power. 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 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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower moves out of range of the leg kick from Zulu.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Tower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu misses with a looping left.
Tower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tower throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu misses the jab.
Tower tried to score with a low kick but Zulu checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Zulu throwing a counter right hand but Tower manages to avoid it.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Zulu.
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Tower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Tower throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
Tower lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tower.
A shot to the body from Zulu misses
and Tower counters with a right hand to the body.
Tower lands with an uppercut that bounces Zulu off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tower.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower pushes Zulu away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Tower lands with a shot to the body.
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Tower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zulu! Tower lets Zulu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Zulu staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tower blocks a leg kick.
Tower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Tower comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Zulu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Zulu was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Iain Tower waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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