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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 1262 p4p, 60 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1936 p4p, 84 weight class). Nikil Jr has chosen Dark Horse - Andrew Baena as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubungu Bamboo Face! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenrick Nikil Jr! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nikil Jr moves away from the strike by Bamboo Face. Bamboo Face pushes Nikil Jr up against the cage in a clinch. Nikil Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nikil Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bamboo Face cracks Nikil Jr with a nice body shot. Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nikil Jr fails to land. Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bamboo Face tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikil Jr avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bamboo Face lands an uppercut. Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards. Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nikil Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bamboo Face lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nikil Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it. Nikil Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Bamboo Face working Nikil Jr over with knees to the body. Bamboo Face avoiding damage.
Nikil Jr working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Nikil Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut. Nikil Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bamboo Face manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Bamboo Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bamboo Face instigates a clinch. Bamboo Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nikil Jr working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nikil Jr throws a head punch that misses. Bamboo Face trying to land knees to the body.
Nikil Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face. Nikil Jr working aggressively here.
Nikil Jr blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face. Bamboo Face stalling.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bamboo Face has Nikil Jr pushed against the cage. A short right from Bamboo Face. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nikil Jr avoiding damage as Bamboo Face throws knees to the body.
Nikil Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bamboo Face breaks from the clinch.
Bamboo Face displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikil Jr. A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nikil Jr has closed the distance and engaged Bamboo Face in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bamboo Face slowing the pace effectively. Bamboo Face stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikil Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it. Bamboo Face breaks the clinch.
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bamboo Face sprawls well. Bamboo Face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikil Jr gets slowly back to his feet. Bamboo Face misses with an uppercut. Nikil Jr is looking for the big counter here. Nikil Jr closes the distance but Bamboo Face moves to the side letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand. Nikil Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bamboo Face throws a shot from downtown. Nikil Jr moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nikil Jr staying out of range there. Bamboo Face has Nikil Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Nikil Jr controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face. Nikil Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards. Nikil Jr misses with the head strike.
Nikil Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bamboo Face displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nikil Jr up against the cage. Bamboo Face lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bamboo Face tries a knee to the head but Nikil Jr blocks it.
Nikil Jr misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Nikil Jr avoids the elbow strike from Bamboo Face, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nikil Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bamboo Face is fending him off so far but Nikil Jr persists. Nope, Bamboo Face circles away and we're back to standing. No luck for Nikil Jr with that takedown attempt. No joy there for Bamboo Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bamboo Face wants to land a leg kick but Nikil Jr is out of range. Bamboo Face paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nikil Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bamboo Face sprawls well. He's pushed Nikil Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ubungu Bamboo Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr. Bamboo Face takes a swing at Nikil Jr's ribcage but misses. Bamboo Face fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nikil Jr checks it well. Bamboo Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikil Jr can do to turn this around? Nikil Jr wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bamboo Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikil Jr manages to avoid it. Bamboo Face throws a leg kick and Nikil Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bamboo Face!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bamboo Face is trying to get back to half guard. Nikil Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bamboo Face is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bamboo Face can't do much from the bottom here. Bamboo Face sneaks back into half guard. Nikil Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bamboo Face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nikil Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Bamboo Face takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Nikil Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bamboo Face manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikil Jr has Bamboo Face in his guard.
Nikil Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bamboo Face can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Nikil Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamboo Face is aware though and is defending well. Bamboo Face postures up in Nikil Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nikil Jr blocks it. Bamboo Face working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nikil Jr's head. Bamboo Face looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bamboo Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikil Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nikil Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bamboo Face defends it easily. We've been hearing good reports from Bamboo Face's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Nikil Jr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bamboo Face frees his head nicely. Oh but Nikil Jr has switched to an armbar! Bamboo Face is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kenrick Nikil Jr! Jumping up and down and very excited, Kenrick Nikil Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Matsuoka (ranked 1363 p4p, 154 weight class) and Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 1454 p4p, 165 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matsuoka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tom Petty - Won’t back down. 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Matsuoka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment Il! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Experiment Il throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Matsuoka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment Il thumps Matsuoka with a low kick. Matsuoka misses with an uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il. Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head. Experiment Il feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down. Experiment Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsuoka is landing a low percentage of strikes. Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Experiment Il goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matsuoka throws a combination. Experiment Il tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Experiment Il blocks a jab. Matsuoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A big right from Experiment Il misses. Matsuoka slips under a jab from Experiment Il. Matsuoka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Experiment Il throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka. Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Experiment Il counters with a body kick. Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely. A head kick misses from Matsuoka. Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Experiment Il fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuoka in the body. Experiment Il jabs at Matsuoka's body. Matsuoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
Matsuoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuoka. Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it. Experiment Il lands a jab to the nose. Matsuoka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment Il finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuoka's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Experiment Il. Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off. Matsuoka feinted there with a counter leg kick. Experiment Il lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka. Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Matsuoka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Experiment Il. Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Matsuoka misses. Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka. Matsuoka looks to throw a body kick and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand. Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses. Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses. Matsuoka throws a head kick that Experiment Il semi-blocks.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Matsuoka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Good exchange - Matsuoka coming out on top. Matsuoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it. A left and a right from Experiment Il both land. Nice combination. Experiment Il misses with a double jab.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuoka on the side of the head. Experiment Il avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Matsuoka misses and Experiment Il makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matsuoka really felt that one! Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily. Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab. Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuoka has time to react. Experiment Il gets a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Matsuoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuoka blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Matsuoka is rocked! A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment Il. Oh Matsuoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Matsuoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment Il.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Matsuoka.
Experiment Il avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuoka. Matsuoka seems to have got his legs back now. Experiment Il with a knee to the head.
Matsuoka tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards. Matsuoka working hard to break the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuoka. Matsuoka can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Matsuoka tries to circle away but Experiment Il has him pinned against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Experiment Il thumps Matsuoka with a low kick. Matsuoka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Experiment Il punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch. Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick. Matsuoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Experiment Il finds it's way through Matsuoka's defenses. Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment Il, as that shot connected.
Experiment Il works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Matsuoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Experiment Il misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment Il checks a leg kick. Experiment Il throws a counter combo. Matsuoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matsuoka tries to score with a low kick but Experiment Il moves his leg out of the way. Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Experiment Il sees it coming and moves out of range. Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily. Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes. Matsuoka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsuoka duly obliges. Experiment Il defending well as Matsuoka loads up on a big left hand. Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Experiment Il. Experiment Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka. Experiment Il replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsuoka blocks it well. Matsuoka misses with a low kick as Experiment Il jumps back. Matsuoka throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well. Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body kick. Experiment Il scores with a jab to the head.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be getting the better of the standup. Matsuoka connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Matsuoka throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot. Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right. Matsuoka misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body. Experiment Il cracks Matsuoka with a good jab. Experiment Il misses with a body kick. A left lands for Experiment Il. Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment Il throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Matsuoka 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. Experiment Il cracks Matsuoka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Matsuoka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Experiment Il swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuoka. Matsuoka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks. Matsuoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Experiment Il. Experiment Il lands a big head kick that sends Matsuoka tumbling to the mat! Experiment Il takes a step backwards and waves Matsuoka back to his feet - he wants the finish! Matsuoka misses with a leg kick. A big left from Matsuoka misses. Matsuoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Matsuoka checks it. Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Matsuoka moved away. An attempted straight right counter from Matsuoka misses the target. Matsuoka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Matsuoka throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy. Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuoka. That did some damage! Matsuoka moves out of range of the strikes. Experiment Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matsuoka throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off. Experiment Il tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuoka shakes him off and moves away. Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A good leg kick by Experiment Il. Experiment Il goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick. Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Experiment Il checks a low kick from Matsuoka. Matsuoka moves out of range as Experiment Il throws a body kick.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses. Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses. Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Experiment Il misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuoka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Matsuoka strikes. Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it. Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il. Matsuoka feinted there with a counter leg kick. Experiment Il throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick. Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up but Experiment Il circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment Il blocks the leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Experiment Il dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuoka. That did some damage! Matsuoka throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily. Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss! Experiment Il with a nice cross. Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick. Matsuoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il. Matsuoka tries to counter by clinching up but Experiment Il breaks away and moves out of range. Experiment Il misses with a hook
and Matsuoka counters with a straight right hand. Matsuoka dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Matsuoka lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Experiment Il staying out of range there. Experiment Il swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il. Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss! Matsuoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il. Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy. Experiment Il tries to move into range but Matsuoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Matsuoka fails in his attempt to clinch. Matsuoka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Experiment Il avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsuoka. Matsuoka connects with an inside leg kick. Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily. Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuoka. Matsuoka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely. Experiment Il fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuoka checks it well. Experiment Il scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that Matsuoka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuoka also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Matsuoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il. Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing. Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Experiment Il is avoiding it.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsuoka paws at him with a jab and circles away. Good work by Experiment Il as he checks the leg kick. Matsuoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Matsuoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment Il is just out of range. Matsuoka moves out of range of the leg kick from Experiment Il. Experiment Il lands a head shot. Experiment Il blocks a low kick nicely. Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il. Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Matsuoka cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Experiment Il is looking to slow Matsuoka down with leg kicks. Matsuoka throws out a powerful jab. Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Matsuoka misses with a body kick. Matsuoka needs to keep his hands up - Experiment Il had a free shot at his head there. Experiment Il scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Experiment Il stalks Matsuoka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuoka's face. Matsuoka staggers backwards, shaken. Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily. Experiment Il misses with a wild combination.
Matsuoka clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Matsuoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matsuoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment Il checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Matsuoka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Matsuoka throws a hook but Experiment Il avoids it easily. Experiment Il misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand. Experiment Il tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Matsuoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment Il.
As Matsuoka backs off Experiment Il throws a huge counter combo but Matsuoka manages to avoid it all. Donk. Experiment Il catches Matsuoka right on the button with a cross. Experiment Il throws a nice inside leg kick. Matsuoka is looking to chop away at Experiment Il's legs. Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Matsuoka misses with a looping right. Experiment Il lands a jab. Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range. Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Matsuoka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Experiment Il throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment Il. Well Experiment Il 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il! Finnish Experiment Il tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 691 p4p, 108 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 1152 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigran Minasian! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Minasian stands up and waves to Half Assed to follow him. Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Minasian slips the punch. Minasian dives in for a single leg takedown but Half Assed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Minasian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Half Assed defends it nicely. Anti Half Assed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian. Minasian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Half Assed throws the left hand but Minasian avoids the punch easily. Minasian wants to counter the offense by Half Assed and move into the clinch position. Minasian misses with a takedown and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut. Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've been hearing good reports from Half Assed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Half Assed trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Half Assed has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though. Minasian pushes down on Half Assed's leg and manages to get into half guard. Minasian wants to take a breather but Half Assed is having none of it. Minasian wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Half Assed uses the opportunity to regain full guard. Half Assed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minasian defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Half Assed trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Half Assed is keeping the position for now. Half Assed is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Half Assed is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Minasian has his hands clasped together but Half Assed extends and breaks Minasian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Half Assed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anti Half Assed! An intense looking Anti Half Assed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 711 p4p, 104 weight class) and Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 638 p4p, 93 weight class). Hendrik Vermeulen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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204 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augustus ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vermeulen tries to clinch up. Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen. Augustus gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Augustus . Augustus blocking some punches.
Vermeulen scores with a shoulder strike. Vermeulen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Augustus tightens his grip and picks Vermeulen up, before dumping him to the ground. Vermeulen manages to land in guard. Vermeulen has his hands on Augustus 's head, controlling the position. Augustus preventing the sweep. Vermeulen looking to control.
Vermeulen keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully. Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vermeulen has Augustus pulled in close to control his posture. Augustus wants to control from the top but Vermeulen keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Augustus dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeulen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen unleashes a big counter combination but Augustus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vermeulen swivels and escapes. Augustus shoots in but no luck this time. Vermeulen is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him. Augustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Augustus tries to clinch up but Vermeulen circles away and keeps his distance. Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem. Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeulen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Augustus 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Augustus moves out of range of the strikes. Augustus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Augustus . Augustus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch. Augustus moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off. No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vermeulen tries to keep at a distance but Augustus has taken the fight into the clinch. Augustus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermeulen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vermeulen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augustus is defended easily by Vermeulen. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Augustus is having none of it. Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Augustus has his takedown stuffed and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Augustus has a takedown stuffed. Augustus throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus . Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet. DJ Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Augustus dives in and grabs Vermeulen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vermeulen pushes down on Augustus 's head and hops out. Augustus is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeulen is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Vermeulen circles away and we're back to standing. Augustus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand. Augustus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Augustus tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
Augustus walks into a stiff left hand from Vermeulen. Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen swinging wildly here.
Donk. Vermeulen catches Augustus right on the button with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Augustus shoots in for a double leg but Vermeulen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vermeulen slaps away a takedown attempt from Augustus , before circling back to the center of the mat. Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss! Augustus fails to land the takedown. Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vermeulen misses with a straight left. Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vermeulen sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Augustus is looking to wear down Vermeulen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. No luck for Augustus with that takedown attempt. Vermeulen works the jab nicely. Vermeulen clinches up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Vermeulen.
Augustus drags the fight down to the ground.
Vermeulen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Vermeulen scoring with punches to the head and body. We've been hearing good reports from Augustus 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Augustus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vermeulen is now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Vermeulen is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it. Vermeulen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vermeulen wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy. Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus is holding on to half guard well. Vermeulen is figuring out what he wants to do next. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vermeulen lands a nice short elbow. Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Vermeulen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Vermeulen wants to free his trapped foot but Augustus is holding on for dear life with his legs. Vermeulen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Augustus trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Augustus tries to roll over but Vermeulen keeps him under control. Vermeulen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Augustus trying to control here.
Vermeulen tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it. Augustus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vermeulen. Vermeulen is thwarting Augustus 's attempts to control the position. Augustus is not content to let Vermeulen control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Vermeulen swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Augustus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vermeulen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augustus somewhat. Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Augustus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeulen sprawls well. Vermeulen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him. Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Augustus keeps the fight on the outside. Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vermeulen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus . A little jabbing left from Vermeulen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Augustus is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeulen tries to sprawl out of it but Augustus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vermeulen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Augustus has Vermeulen up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vermeulen prevents it.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Augustus has Vermeulen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vermeulen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus .
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Augustus backwards. Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Augustus backwards. Vermeulen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Augustus is rocked! Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike. Oh Augustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen. Vermeulen lands a big right hand that drops Augustus ! The killer instinct kicks in and Vermeulen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vermeulen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen! After the fight, Hendrik Vermeulen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Boone (ranked 1468 p4p, 204 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 590 p4p, 87 weight class). Boone comes to the cage accompanied by Violeta. 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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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Boone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boone throws a nice inside leg kick. Boone lands a jab to the nose. Boone throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boone lands a nice shot that snaps Wallace's head back.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it. Boone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A jab from Wallace does it's job there. Boone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away. Boone misses the jab. Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Boone looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range. Boone loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch. Boone lands a slapping body shot.
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! Boone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively. Boone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away. Boone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Boone misses its intended target. Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace is rocked! Boone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Boone. Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Boone finish him? Boone swinging wildly here.
Wallace seems to have recovered his senses. Boone misses with a right hand and Wallace counters with a straight right hand. Wallace steps in with a hook that catches Boone right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wallace follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Boone looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wallace! A victorious William Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahabi George (ranked 1287 p4p, 154 weight class) and Mitzi Glozman (ranked 820 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahabi George! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitzi Glozman! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! George wants to clinch. Glozman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Glozman misses with a wild combination.
Glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George tries to clinch up but Glozman circles away and keeps his distance. George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Glozman misses with a jab to the body
and George counters by clinching up. George blocks an uppercut.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Glozman struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glozman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters up against the cage, Glozman throws an elbow but misses. Glozman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glozman throws a head punch that misses. Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but George has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
George lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glozman backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Glozman. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George. Glozman blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Glozman pushes George back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Come on Glozman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Glozman lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Zahabi George has been cut. Glozman prevents a body shot from George. George misses with a hook from the clinch. George swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it. George working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Glozman lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards. George throws a head punch that misses. Glozman scores with a shoulder strike. George lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Glozman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glozman backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short body shot lands from George as the two fighters clinch.
George keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glozman's efforts to push away. George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by George. Glozman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. George avoids the elbow strike from Glozman, against the cage.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Glozman controls his hands.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Glozman controls his hands.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch. George gets through Glozman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. George misses with a short punch on the inside. George prevents a body shot from Glozman. Glozman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. George is defending well for now. Glozman misses with a punch to the body.
George misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George. A head punch on the inside from Glozman fails to land. George lands with a light punch inside. Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman. George tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Glozman tries to circle away but George has him pinned against the cage. Still in the clinch, George scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but George is blocking nicely.
Glozman lands a nice knee to the body. A head punch on the inside from George fails to land. Glozman tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
Glozman blocking some punches.
George lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glozman backwards. Glozman lands a right hand. George blocking some punches.
Glozman looking to slow down the pace here. George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
George throws a head punch that misses. George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glozman tries to land knees in the clinch but George avoids the damage to the body. Glozman is trying to break the clinch but George has him pressed against the cage. Glozman trying to control the position but instead, George has worked for underhooks and has pushed Glozman into the cage. Glozman scores with a shoulder strike. George prevents a body shot from Glozman. Glozman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Glozman lands with a light punch inside. Glozman lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. George blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. George throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman. George lands a shoulder strike. Glozman misses with a punch on the inside.
Glozman is pushing George up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Glozman has a couple of punches blocked by George.
George tries to throw a body punch but Glozman avoids it by throwing George back against the cage. Glozman can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
Glozman lands a nice uppercut. I was talking to George's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Glozman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Glozman. George throws a head punch that misses. George throws a head punch that misses. George lands with a short punch from the clinch.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it. George has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
George misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitzi Glozman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zahabi George's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Glozman connects with a jab. Glozman slips under a jab. George misses with a wild body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glozman, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Glozman. Glozman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glozman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Glozman misses the jab. Mitzi Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glozman misses with a low kick as George jumps back. George misses with a wild body shot. Glozman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Glozman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Glozman misses with a right hand and George counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Glozman misses with a jab to the body
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Glozman misses with a hook. George misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glozman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Glozman loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Glozman throws a hook but George blocks it. Glozman scores with a jab to the head.
Glozman gets a clinch. Glozman tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George managing to block the knees to the body from Glozman.
Glozman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George misses with some punches.
Glozman swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it. George misses with a hook from the clinch. Glozman tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by George as Glozman tries to tie him up. George misses with a short punch on the inside. Glozman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. George is defending well for now. George scores with a shoulder strike. Glozman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Glozman landing knees to the head.
George lands with a light punch inside. Glozman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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! George swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it. Glozman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. George tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. George misses with some punches.
Glozman lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards. George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Glozman blocking some punches.
George misses with the head strike.
George scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, George scores with a nice short uppercut. Glozman throws a punch but it's blocked by George. Glozman blocks an uppercut.
Glozman misses with the head strike.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George misses with a hook from the clinch. Glozman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glozman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Glozman fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. George lands with a light punch inside. George scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Glozman fails to land. Glozman blocking some punches.
Glozman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Glozman's jab looks to have found its range, popping George under the eye. George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glozman. Glozman jabs at George's body. George is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Glozman connects with a good right hand that stumbles George. George circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Glozman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. George lands a slapping body shot.
George moves out of range of the body kick. Glozman throws a body shot but no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Glozman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
George fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Glozman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Glozman slips a straight right by George. Glozman flicks out a counter leg kick but George steps away. Glozman throws a jab but it's blocked by George.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Glozman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Glozman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glozman throws a head kick that misses. Glozman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
George avoids the head kick by Glozman.
Glozman misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely. George lands a right hook to the body.
Glozman is breathing heavily. George throws a body punch but Glozman moves out of range. Glozman throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem. George slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Glozman jabbing away but nothing is landing. George slips a straight right by Glozman. George with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Glozman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Glozman takes a jab right on the kisser.
George pushing out the jab but it's not landing. George punishes Glozman's body with a nice straight punch. George slips a straight right by Glozman. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zahabi George dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zahabi George's cut. That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Glozman throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Glozman misses with a looping right. George ducks down and throws a hook to the body. George throws out a powerful jab. George scores with a hook. George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glozman on the side of the head. Glozman lands a really nice looking cross but George seems unphased.
George misses with a hook. Glozman misses the shot to the body. George is looking to counter punch. George jabs Glozman to the body, keeping him at a distance. George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glozman moves away. Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glozman throws a lazy uppercut
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! George fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glozman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. George misses with an uppercut. Glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George darts in and clinches Glozman up against the cage. Glozman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. George blocks the elbow strike.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Glozman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from George. George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow. Glozman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George scores with a jab. Glozman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Glozman throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. George swings for the body but Glozman moves out of range.
Glozman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Glozman misses its intended target. George appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. George connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glozman. Glozman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. George lands with a right hand. George scores with a decent looking hook.
Glozman is rocked! Glozman throws a jab when George was well out of range. Glozman is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him? Glozman scores with a jab. George acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Glozman seems to have recovered his senses. George lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Glozman lands a right hook to the body.
George checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Glozman tries to clinch up but George circles away and keeps his distance. Glozman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from George. Glozman does a little dance to reset his feet. George misses the shot to the body. George jabs at Glozman's body. Glozman throws a jab when George was well out of range. Glozman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
George thuds his right hand into Glozman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Glozman looks to land a left hand but George moved out of range nicely. George lands an overhand right. George throws a hook to the side of Glozman's head but Glozman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Glozman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Glozman got wobbled bad by a big combination! George presses forward with punches and knees until Glozman stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Glozman closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahabi George!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bonerz McGee (ranked 395 p4p, 51 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 666 p4p, 91 weight class). Tektas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alexander The Great. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGee misses with an uppercut. Tektas cracks the inside of McGee's front leg. Tektas moves out of range of the body kick. Tektas lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tektas, right into the meat.
McGee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tektas to score an easy takedown into full guard. McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tektas defends it easily. McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tektas is one step ahead there. McGee has his foot on Tektas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tektas works his way back into a safe position though. Tektas stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tektas throws a big elbow that misses. McGee keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully. Tektas landing some decent shots from guard. Tektas wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving. McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tektas is one step ahead there. McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tektas stands up over McGee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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. McGee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tektas has picked McGee up and slammed him! McGee can't keep hold of the triangle and Tektas manages to pass to side control! McGee is looking for a sweep. Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working. McGee is looking to reverse the position. McGee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tektas off and has taken his back! You can see the frustration on Tektas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McGee lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tektas.
I really don't envy Tektas right now.
McGee scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGee struggling to land strikes to the head as Tektas covers up. McGee lands a shot to the head. I really don't envy Tektas right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Even with his hooks in, McGee manages to miss with strikes from the back. Tektas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tektas wants to escape the position.
McGee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McGee connects with a big shot to the side of Tektas's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGee missing with strikes from the back. McGee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tektas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McGee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McGee is hanging on to Tektas's back as he tries to escape.
McGee misses with punches from the back. Tektas trying to control the position but McGee manages to sink in the hooks. McGee is trying to stick to Tektas's back but Tektas is turning into McGee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tektas. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tektas sitting in guard here, content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonerz McGee dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGee thows a leg kick but Tektas checks it and Tektas counters with a nice uppercut. McGee tries to land a leg kick but Tektas saw it coming and moves away.
Tektas gets caught napping as McGee dives in and scores a takedown. Tektas manages to retain guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tektas is on top in guard.
Tektas's corner is telling him to maintain position. Tektas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. McGee working for submissions but it's allowed Tektas to get to half guard.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Tektas sits in half guard. McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. McGee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tektas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tektas scoring with punches to the head and body. Tektas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tektas's guard. Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGee chips away with some ground and pound. Tektas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. McGee with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tektas can't keep his opponent in guard - McGee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McGee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tektas has managed to free his arm - good work. McGee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Tektas wants to control but McGee is keeping busy and won't allow it. McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time. McGee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ground and pound from McGee. Nice strikes from McGee there. McGee is trying to control. Tektas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tektas wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tektas defending well though. Tektas is looking to improve his position.
McGee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. McGee thows a huge punch but Tektas dodges it nicely.
Tektas won't allow McGee to pass to mount. McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tektas defending well though. Tektas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tektas wants to control but McGee is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tektas wants to get back to full guard. Tektas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee. McGee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. McGee throwing shots but Tektas is blocking nicely. Tektas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McGee throws a big elbow that misses. McGee trying to control but Tektas is working from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonerz McGee dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGee throws a poor cross that misses
and Tektas counters with a leg kick. McGee tries to clinch there but Tektas circles away.
Bonerz McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tektas throws a head kick that McGee semi-blocks.
McGee misses with a left hand and Tektas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tektas throws a head kick that half lands.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side. Good exchange - Tektas coming out on top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tektas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A big left from McGee misses. Tektas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGee eats them both and turns towards Tektas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. This has been an exciting period of action! McGee tries to clinch there but Tektas circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tektas. McGee throws a combination that misses and Tektas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Tektas feints the counter takedown. Tektas scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one. Demetrius Tektas seems to be getting the better of the standup. McGee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McGee moves into the clinch. McGee is pushing Tektas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. McGee tries a body shot but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGee is defending well. McGee misses with a body punch.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonerz McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas. Tektas has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bonerz McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGee stops a takedown attempt from Tektas.
McGee working aggressively here.
Tektas drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tektas misses with a head kick.
McGee defending well as Tektas loads up on a big left hand. Nice defenses there by Tektas. Tektas ducks under a wild hook from McGee. Tektas tries to counter with a clinch but McGee shakes him off and moves away. McGee lands with an uppercut that bounces Tektas off the cage and back into range. McGee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tektas is out of range. McGee tries to clinch up but Tektas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tektas jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGee throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Tektas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Tektas content to stall in guard here. McGee wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment. McGee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tektas controls the pace of the fight for a moment. McGee wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment. McGee is pulling down on Tektas's head to control his posture. Tektas wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tektas postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it. Tektas throws a big elbow that misses. McGee has his hands on Tektas's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. McGee throws a hook to the side of Tektas's head but Tektas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McGee ducks under a wild hook from Tektas. McGee connects with a right hand. Tektas shakes it off. Tektas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tektas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tektas misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from McGee misses. Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into Tektas's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Demetrius Tektas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think McGee 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonerz McGee! Bonerz McGee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Southall (ranked 613 p4p, 27 weight class) and Scott Minerva (ranked 514 p4p, 23 weight class). Minerva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Pal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Minerva! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Minerva lands an overhand right.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut. Southall throws the kick towards the body but Minerva avoids it. Minerva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Minerva misses with some punches.
Southall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minerva walks away with a smile on his face. Southall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Southall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minerva throws out the jab. Minerva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Southall, pushing him back against the cage. Minerva takes a shot to the head. Minerva struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
Southall misses with some punches.
Southall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Southall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Southall lands an uppercut. Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Minerva is defending well against a takedown attempt. Minerva told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Southall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minerva's efforts to push away. Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Minerva. Southall is trying to stall.
Southall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Minerva lands a left hand.
Minerva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Southall lands with a nice body kick. Southall has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Southall. That's going to take a lot out of him. Minerva tries to keep at a distance but Southall has taken the fight into the clinch. Southall gets through Minerva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Minerva uses good head movement to avoid it. Southall scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Southall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Southall looking to slow down the pace here. Southall blocking some punches.
Minerva can't break the clinch.
Minerva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Southall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
Good body shot from Southall.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Minerva. Southall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minerva's efforts to push away. Minerva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southall backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Southall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A body shot lands from Southall.
Minerva looks winded! Southall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Southall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A nice right hand lands inside from Southall.
It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut. A right handed body shot lands from Minerva.
A head punch on the inside from Minerva fails to land. Southall scores with a shoulder strike. Minerva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minerva lands a right hand. Minerva working aggressively here.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside. Southall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minerva. Southall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Southall on the inside. Southall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Southall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Southall gets control of Minerva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Southall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Southall controls Minerva momentarily but Minerva frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Minerva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Southall controls Minerva momentarily but Minerva frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Minerva prevents Southall from getting back to his feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Southall lands a decent shot there. Southall keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully. Southall trying to strike off his back.
Southall is looking for a triangle but Minerva pushes his legs off easily.
Southall is striking off his back. Minerva thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Southall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Southall looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Southall dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Southall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Both fighters circling a little - Southall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Southall throws a right and a left that Minerva avoids nicely. Southall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Southall takes a swing at Minerva's ribcage but misses. Minerva lands with an uppercut that bounces Southall off the cage and back into range. Nice sprawl there from Southall as Minerva shoots in. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Southall does no damage. Minerva is breathing heavily. Southall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minerva. Southall throwing a counter right hand but Minerva manages to avoid it. Minerva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Southall defending well as Minerva loads up on a big left hand. Southall feinted with a counter takedown. Southall throws a series of punches but Minerva moves out of range. Minerva flicks out a counter leg kick but Southall steps away. Southall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minerva can do to turn this around? Southall gets a double leg takedown into Minerva's guard. Southall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minerva's guard. Southall throwing shots but Minerva is blocking nicely. Southall drops an elbow to the side of Minerva's head. Southall throwing shots but Minerva is blocking nicely. Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Southall trying to control from Minerva's half guard. Minerva has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Minerva is trying to keep Southall in close.
Southall is pushing down on Minerva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minerva is fighting to maintain full guard but Southall has managed to sneak the leg through. Southall works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Southall breaks from Minerva's wrist control and lands an elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Southall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Southall dominating with strikes here. Southall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Minerva wants to control but Southall is having none of it. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Southall! Minerva is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 718 p4p, 111 weight class) and Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 281 p4p, 41 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikhail Bakunin! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daughtrey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakunin takes one on the button. Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Daughtrey ducks down to avoid it. Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch. Daughtrey scores with a jab to the body. Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daughtrey. Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Daughtrey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bakunin counter with a right hand. Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot. Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Bakunin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses. Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bakunin avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daughtrey. Daughtrey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses. Daughtrey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin. Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range. Bakunin scores with a one two! Daughtrey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut. Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bakunin scores with a nice strike. Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daughtrey moves away. Daughtrey with a body punch. A glancing blow. A big right from Daughtrey misses. Daughtrey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Daughtrey. Daughtrey throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it. Bakunin misses with a series of wild punches.
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming. Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range. Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Daughtrey slips under a jab. Daughtrey swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Daughtrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daughtrey there as he acknowledges the shot. Bakunin throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bakunin swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Bakunin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daughtrey back to the cage. Bakunin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nice cross by Bakunin. Daughtrey lands a lovely overhand right. Daughtrey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Daughtrey throws a right and a left that Bakunin avoids nicely. Bakunin blocks a jab. Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing. Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Daughtrey walks into a stiff left hand from Bakunin. Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daughtrey throws out the jab. Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Daughtrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey. Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Daughtrey's ribs. Daughtrey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Daughtrey throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range. Daughtrey misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely. Daughtrey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Daughtrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakunin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Daughtrey moves out of range easily. Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bakunin works the jab nicely. Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Daughtrey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Daughtrey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakunin at a distance.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daughtreys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bakunin lands a two punch combo.
Daughtrey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daughtrey lands with a good body shot. Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination! Daughtrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Daughtrey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakunin. A head kick misses from Bakunin. Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away. Daughtrey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daughtrey throws a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Daughtrey. Bakunin throws a head kick but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Bakunin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daughtrey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A big left from Daughtrey misses. Bakunin throws a counter combo. Daughtrey missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bakunin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Daughtrey looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely. Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away. The crowd cheers as Bakunin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daughtrey doesn't seem phased though. Daughtrey lands a nice looking body shot.
Daughtrey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Daughtrey moves out of range of the strikes. Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakunin swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey. Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses. Daughtrey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head. Daughtrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Daughtrey moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bakunin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Daughtrey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daughtrey blocks a jab. Bakunin misses with a straight right. Daughtrey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Daughtrey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey.
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut. Daughtrey missing with knees to the body.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin avoids a wild elbow strike from Daughtrey. Bakunin blocks a body shot from Daughtrey. Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bakunin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Daughtrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakunin prevents it.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head. Daughtrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow. Bakunin tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bakunin misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Daughtrey.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses. Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it. Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey lands with a left 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! A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land. Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey. Kevin Daughtrey has scored more points in the clinch so far. Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it. Bakunin lands an uppercut. Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards. Daughtrey tries a body shot but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Daughtrey on the inside. Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Bakunin. Bakunin presses Daughtrey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Daughtrey trying to control the position but instead, Bakunin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daughtrey into the cage. Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow. Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey. Bakunin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bakunin pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin avoiding damage as Daughtrey throws knees to the body.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bakunin tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Bakunin 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!
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Daughtrey's ribs. Daughtrey misses with a straight left. Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey. Daughtrey avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bakunin swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Bakunin dips to his left and cracks Daughtrey with an uppercut! Bakunin lands a jab to Daughtrey's midsection. Daughtrey throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range. Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakunin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target. Daughtrey cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Daughtrey punishes Bakunin's body with a nice straight punch. Daughtrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Bakunin keeps it at a distance. Daughtrey walks into a jab. Daughtrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Daughtrey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Daughtrey scores with a jab. Daughtrey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it. Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy. Daughtrey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Daughtrey's head. A combination from Daughtrey does no damage. Bakunin lands with a straight right. Daughtrey didn't see that one coming. Bakunin throws a body punch but Daughtrey moves out of range. Bakunin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd cheers as Daughtrey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakunin doesn't seem phased though. Daughtrey with a jab. Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Daughtrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kevin Daughtrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bakunin clobbers Daughtrey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Daughtrey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daughtrey. Bakunin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Daughtrey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy. A left lands for Bakunin. Daughtrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bakunin throws out a powerful jab. Daughtrey throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range. Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Daughtrey misses with a looping right. Daughtrey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bakunin misses with a hook. Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top. Nice defenses there by Daughtrey. Daughtrey misses the shot to the body. Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daughtrey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bakunin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daughtrey. Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daughtrey doesn't seem bothered though. A swing and a miss from Daughtrey. Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bakunin moves out of range as Daughtrey strikes. Daughtrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Daughtrey moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bakunin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy. Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bakunin lands with a cross. Daughtrey walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bakunin lands a jab. Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination! Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daughtrey moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target. Daughtrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin. Bakunin blocks a jab. Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Daughtrey blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bakunin connects with a jab. Daughtrey is looking to clinch. Bakunin jabs Daughtrey to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bakunin lands with a cross. Daughtrey throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily. Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Daughtrey.
And that's the end of the fight! Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bakunin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin! A relieved looking Mikhail Bakunin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 441 p4p, 63 weight class) and Kahoolawe Built (ranked 419 p4p, 56 weight class). Built has chosen Hawaiian War Chant as his entrance music. 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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahoolawe Built! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Built clobbers Kardashian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Built on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kardashian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Built avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Built tries to clinch up. Built misses with a wild body shot. Built lands a nice hook to Kardashian's body. Kardashian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kardashian swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kardashian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Kardashian. Kardashian misses with a hook. We've been informed that Built has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Built misses with a straight left. Built takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kardashian misses with a straight right. Built lands a jab to the head.
Kardashian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Built catches Kardashian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Built slips a straight right by Kardashian. Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Built misses with a body shot.
Kardashian misses with a looping left. Built cracks Kardashian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Built is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kardashian slips a straight right by Built. Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Built moves out of range. Built avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Kahoolawe Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Built lands with a right hand. Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kardashian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Built takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses. Built has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kardashian with a jab. Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kardashian throws a body punch but Built moves out of range. Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kardashian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Built lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardashian.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kardashian misses with a straight right. Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy. Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kardashian. The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Built throws a hook but Kardashian avoids it easily. Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it. Built sizes up Kardashian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kardashian throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot. Kardashian throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Built is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kardashian misses the jab. Good exchange - Built coming out on top. Kardashian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A slow jab from Kardashian misses its intended target. Built thuds a left hand into Kardashian's body. A big right from Kardashian misses. Kardashian misses the shot to the body. Built appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A slow jab from Kardashian misses its intended target. Built is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kardashian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Built jabs at Kardashian's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Built scores with a hook to the body. Kardashian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kardashian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kardashian walks into a left hand. Kardashian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kardashian looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range. Built tries to clinch but Kardashian is having none of it. Kardashian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A swing and a miss from Built. Kardashian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Built tries to clinch but Kardashian is having none of it. Kardashian misses with a series of wild punches.
Kardashian throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily. A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Built misses the shot to the body. Jab by Built. This has been an exciting period of action! Built works Kardashian's body with a nice hook. Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kardashian or not. Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Built prevents a body shot from Kardashian. A nice left hand lands by Built.
A hook to the body from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Built's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kardashian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Built does a little dance to reset his feet. Built scores with a jab to the jaw. Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built. Built slips a straight right by Kardashian. Kardashian keeps the fight on the outside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian. Kardashian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Built on the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Built. It looked like Kardashian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Built. Built forces Kardashian back against the cage and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahoolawe Built dominated that round. That's time! Kardashian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kardashian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Built lands a nice hook to Kardashian's body. Kardashian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kardashian throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Built throws the left hand but Kardashian avoids the punch easily. Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kardashian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kahoolawe Built seems to be getting the better of the standup. Built rushes Kardashian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kardashian pressing his opponent against the cage. Kardashian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Built. Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Kardashian. Kardashian moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range. Kardashian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built. It looked like Kardashian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Built.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands with a nice body punch. Kardashian cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head. A big right from Built misses. Built connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Built does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Built lands the left hand. Kardashian misses the shot to the body. Built throws a hook to the side of Kardashian's head but Kardashian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kardashian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Built circles away quickly and effectively. Kardashian takes a shot right to the bread basket. Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kardashian throws out the jab. Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it. Kardashian throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it. Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kardashian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Built finds it's way round the side to connect with Kardashian's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Built tries to clinch there but Kardashian circles away.
Built tries to clinch up but Kardashian circles away and keeps his distance. Built's corner calls for a 1-2. Built obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Built avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy. Kardashian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch. A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kardashian slips under a jab from Built. Kardashian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Built back to the cage. Kardashian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Kahoolawe Built has been cut. Built lands a nice hook to Kardashian's body. Kardashian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Built lunges at Kardashian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kardashian's hand. Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardashian is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy. Built misses the jab. Nice defenses there by Built. Kardashian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kardashian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kardashian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jab, jab by Built - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Built throws out a powerful jab. Built forces Kardashian back against the cage and clinches. Built misses with a short punch on the inside. Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian trying to stall but Built improves his position.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kardashian scores with a nice short uppercut. Kardashian presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kardashian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kardashian wants to stall.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of Built's head. Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands with a left to the head. A short right from Kardashian on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kardashian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built blocks a body shot from Kardashian. Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built blocks a body shot from Kardashian. Built tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land. Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it. A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kardashian or not. Kardashian tries for a takedown but Built manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kardashian misses with some punches.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built. Built can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Kardashian breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahoolawe Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kahoolawe Built's cut. That's time! Kardashian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kardashian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kardashian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Built doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away. Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook. Kardashian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kardashian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Built is looking to clinch but Kardashian is avoiding it.
Kardashian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built. Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kardashian swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Built tries to clinch up. Built ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian. Built moves out of range as Kardashian strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy. Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kardashian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Built lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kardashian takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kardashian misses the jab. Built throws a hook but Kardashian avoids it easily. Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built digs a good hook to Kardashian's body.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian. Jab, jab by Kardashian - just one landing. Kardashian lands with a good body shot. Nice defenses there by Built. Kardashian jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance. Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian. Built moves out of range of the strikes. Built scores with a nice right hand.
Built tries to clinch there but Kardashian circles away.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away. Rob Kardashian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Built lands with a nice body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kardashian misses the shot to the body. Built swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kardashian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kardashian. Kardashian lands the left hand. Kardashian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian. Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kardashian looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely. Built connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kardashian misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet. Kardashian takes a shot right to the bread basket. Built lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Built - just one landing. Built on the wrong end of a nice hook. Built scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kardashian throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kardashian throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it. Built throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it. Built connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardashian doesn't seem bothered though. Built wants to clinch up but Kardashian keeps it at a distance. Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Built. Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Built counter with a right hand. Kardashian throws a hook but Built avoids it easily. Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kardashian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Built lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kardashian. Kardashian circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it. Kardashian swats away the attempt to clinch by Built. A quick step to the side and Kardashian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kardashian scores with a nice head shot. Kardashian misses with a looping right. Kardashian throws a jab when Built was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target. Kardashian throws a hook but Built avoids it easily. Kardashian keeps the fight on the outside. Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Built wants to clinch up but Kardashian keeps it at a distance. It looked like Kardashian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Built connects with a body shot. Built clobbers Kardashian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kardashian misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Kahoolawe Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Built 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kahoolawe Built! Kahoolawe Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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