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CEC 685 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 338 p4p, 52 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 957 p4p, 133 weight class). Scaletta has chosen i kill cause im hungry as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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187 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
34
184 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scaletta throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Scaletta.
El Toro Jr misses with a right hand
and Scaletta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Toro Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scaletta if he has to take too many more of those.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook
and Scaletta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scaletta looks to land a left hand but El Toro Jr moved out of range nicely.
El Toro Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Toro Jr misses with a looping right.
Scaletta jabs at El Toro Jr's body.
El Toro Jr avoids a kick to the body.
El Toro Jr tests Scaletta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Scaletta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scaletta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaletta missing with a left hand there. El Toro Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scaletta looks to throw the jab but El Toro Jr is out of range.
El Toro Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Scaletta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scaletta, as that shot connected.
El Toro Jr lands with a nice body kick.
El Toro Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scaletta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro Jr.
Scaletta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. El Toro Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Scaletta. Beautiful body shot.
El Toro Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaletta was well out of range. Poor timing from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands with a hook. Scaletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scaletta throws a shot from downtown. El Toro Jr moves away and avoids it.
Scaletta misses with a lunging right hand
and El Toro Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Toro Jr misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
El Toro Jr moves away from the strike by Scaletta.
Scaletta looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro Jr is just out of range.
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from El Toro Jr.
Scaletta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
El Toro Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Scaletta counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scaletta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scaletta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook.
Scaletta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Toro Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scaletta. That did some damage!
El Toro Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scaletta counters with a stiff right hand.
Scaletta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scaletta throws a looping overhand right but El Toro Jr ducks down to avoid it.
El Toro Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Scaletta throws an overhand right that lands on El Toro Jr's shoulder, as El Toro Jr tries to avoid the shot.
El Toro Jr connects with a body shot that sends Scaletta's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Scaletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
El Toro Jr throws a hook to the side of Scaletta's head but Scaletta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scaletta is looking for the big counter here.
El Toro Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
El Toro Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Scaletta misses with a hook
letting El Toro Jr counter with a right hand.
El Toro Jr scores with a kick to the body.
El Toro Jr throws a jab when Scaletta was well out of range.
Scaletta looks to throw the jab but El Toro Jr is out of range.
El Toro Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
El Toro Jr misses with a looping right.
Scaletta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
El Toro Jr looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
El Toro Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
El Toro Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with the combination.
Scaletta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Toro Jr moves away from the strike by Scaletta.
Scaletta loads up on a big right hand but El Toro Jr slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta misses the jab.
El Toro Jr throws a hook to the side of Scaletta's head but Scaletta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Scaletta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scaletta. Scaletta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scaletta throws the kick towards the body but El Toro Jr avoids it.
Jab, jab by El Toro Jr - just one landing.
Scaletta misses with a hook
enabling El Toro Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scaletta misses with a looping right.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick.
El Toro Jr throws a shot from downtown. Scaletta moves away and avoids it.
Scaletta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Toro Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scaletta misses with a wild body shot.
Scaletta lands with an overhand left.
Scaletta misses with a left hand
and El Toro Jr counters with a straight right hand.
El Toro Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scaletta jabs El Toro Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scaletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Toro Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as Scaletta blocks the leg kick.
El Toro Jr misses with a leg kick
and El Toro Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scaletta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Toro Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
El Toro Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
A jab from El Toro Jr misses.
Scaletta misses with a looping right.
Scaletta lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from El Toro Jr, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr lands with a hook. Scaletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Toro Jr throws a body punch but Scaletta moves out of range.
El Toro Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Scaletta scores with the left hand. El Toro Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Scaletta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws a shot from downtown. El Toro Jr moves away and avoids it.
Scaletta takes a swing at El Toro Jr's ribcage but misses.
El Toro Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scaletta scores with a hook to the body. El Toro Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Scaletta.
Nice uppercut lands for El Toro Jr. That snapped Scaletta's head back.
El Toro Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Scaletta misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr moves away from the strike by Scaletta.
El Toro Jr moves out of range as Scaletta strikes.
Scaletta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scaletta counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scaletta works El Toro Jr's body with a nice hook.
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and El Toro Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Scaletta 's knee.
El Toro Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scaletta thuds his right hand into El Toro Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scaletta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from El Toro Jr misses the target.
El Toro Jr tries to land a front kick but Scaletta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scaletta tries a quick counter leg kick but El Toro Jr is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ceaser El Toro Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Scaletta throws a right hand that El Toro Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that El Toro Jr also avoids with ease.
Scaletta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scaletta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to El Toro Jr's calf.
Scaletta moves out of range as El Toro Jr strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Toro Jr. Scaletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta is looking to chop away at El Toro Jr's legs.
Scaletta looks to land a left hand but El Toro Jr moved out of range nicely.
El Toro Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Toro Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaletta.
Scaletta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scaletta has time to react.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Scaletta misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scaletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scaletta throws the left hand but El Toro Jr avoids the punch easily.
El Toro Jr slips a straight right by Scaletta.
El Toro Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scaletta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Toro Jr looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scaletta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but El Toro Jr is out of range.
El Toro Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Toro Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr slips under a jab from Scaletta.
El Toro Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
El Toro Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta loads up on a big right hand but El Toro Jr slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a solid leg kick but El Toro Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scaletta.
El Toro Jr misses with a straight right.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Scaletta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a nice head kick!
Scaletta misses with a hook. El Toro Jr ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Toro Jr misses with an uppercut.
Good work by El Toro Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Scaletta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Toro Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Scaletta misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.
El Toro Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Scaletta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
El Toro Jr avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
Scaletta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Toro Jr counters with a body kick that stops Scaletta in his tracks momentarily.
El Toro Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr misses with an uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Toro Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Toro Jr loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
El Toro Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro Jr connects with a right hand. Scaletta shakes it off.
Scaletta thows a leg kick but El Toro Jr checks it
and El Toro Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Toro Jr thows a leg kick but Scaletta checks it
and Scaletta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Toro Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
El Toro Jr is looking to counter punch.
El Toro Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
El Toro Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scaletta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Toro Jr looks to land a body kick but Scaletta moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vito Scaletta.
Well Scaletta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vito Scaletta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vito Scaletta made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 2351 p4p, 243 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 1176 p4p, 131 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Squeel. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jameson Connemara enters the cage!
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
46 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
16 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Connemara dodges the punch combination from Agnarsson.
Connemara defending well as Agnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grimur Agnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Connemara blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarsson.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Connemara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agnarsson defends it well.
Agnarsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Connemara's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimur Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connemara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agnarsson defends it well.
Connemara blocks a jab.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Agnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Connemara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Connemara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara ducks right into an uppercut from Agnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connemara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Agnarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara drops his hands momentarily and Agnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Connemara slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connemara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connemara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
Agnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson connects with a right hand. Connemara shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimur Agnarsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Connemara's head backwards.
Agnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and Connemara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Connemara is looking to stand up but Agnarsson won't let him.
Agnarsson wants to control the position but Connemara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connemara wants to stand up but Agnarsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Connemara slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
Jameson Connemara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Agnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Agnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Connemara can do to turn this around?
Agnarsson swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Agnarsson finds it's target.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara moves out of range of the strikes.
Connemara slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara staying out of range there.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grimur Agnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Connemara slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Connemara slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson scores with a head kick.
Connemara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson dips to his left and cracks Connemara with an uppercut!
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connemara takes one on the button.
Agnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Connemara moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimur Agnarsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Agnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara defending well as Agnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson looks to land a left hand but Connemara moved out of range nicely.
Connemara moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agnarsson defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Agnarsson's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connemara.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Connemara moves out of range easily.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agnarsson defends it well.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Connemara moves away from the strike by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agnarsson misses with a head kick.
Connemara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Grimur Agnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agnarsson defends it well.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
A head kick misses from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Connemara counters with a takedown into side control.
Connemara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Agnarsson to his feet.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara takes one to the chin there.
Agnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Connemara slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connemara.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Connemara slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agnarsson defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimur Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agnarsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimur Agnarsson!
An out of breath Grimur Agnarsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 258 p4p, 35 weight class) and Cayden Cadman (ranked 515 p4p, 63 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Cadman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cadman connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cadman blocks a head kick by Anderson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Cadman .
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Cadman seems unphased.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Cadman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Cadman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cadman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cadman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Cadman .
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Anderson cracks Cadman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cadman slips a straight right by Anderson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cadman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Cadman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cadman .
Anderson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Cadman is out of range.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cadman . That did some damage!
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Cadman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cadman tries to avoid it.
Cadman thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Cadman checks a leg kick.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Cadman with an uppercut!
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Cadman 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cadman lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cadman defends it nicely.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Cadman checks it
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cadman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cadman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Cadman blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Cadman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cadman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cadman throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cadman blocks the low kick.
Cadman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Cadman moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cadman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Cadman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas! Anderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadman finish him?!
Anderson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Cadman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Good work by Cadman as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cadman .
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadman on the side of the head.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Cadman has him pressed against the cage.
Cadman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cadman checks a leg kick.
Cadman tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Cadman lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson cracks the inside of Cadman 's front leg.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cadman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cadman throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cadman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Cadman .
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadman taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
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!
Cadman taking a breather here.
Cadman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Anderson tries to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Cadman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Cadman controlling his opponent.
Cadman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Cadman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Cadman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cadman prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Cadman controlling his opponent.
Cadman looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Cadman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to hold on but Cadman postures up.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Cadman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cadman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !
Post fight, an emotional Cayden Cadman said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Butane (ranked 738 p4p, 102 weight class) and Ueda Umanouke (ranked 499 p4p, 70 weight class). Butane comes to the cage accompanied by Genesis. Umanouke has chosen Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hulk Butane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Umanouke.
A jab lands there for Umanouke.
Umanouke cracks Butane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butane stuffs the takedown attempt from Umanouke. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
Butane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Butane throws a jab when Umanouke was well out of range.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Butane throws the kick towards the body but Umanouke avoids it.
Butane takes a swing at Umanouke's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke throws a jab when Butane was well out of range.
Umanouke doesn't manage to clinch there - Butane circles away.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Butane is out of range.
Butane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Umanouke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butane won't allow Umanouke to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butane wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Umanouke content to control rather than advance.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Butane is a slippery customer.
Umanouke is looking to advance position but Butane won't allow it.
Umanouke throwing shots but Butane is blocking nicely.
Butane wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy.
Butane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umanouke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umanouke's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane is hanging on to Umanouke's back as he tries to escape.
Umanouke breaks Butane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Umanouke is looking to pass into half guard but Butane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Butane is in guard.
Umanouke working for a triangle but Butane defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Butane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Umanouke has his foot on Butane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butane works his way back into a safe position though.
Umanouke has a closed guard, preventing Butane from standing up.
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umanouke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Umanouke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Butane decides to stand back up.
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Umanouke blocks the low kick.
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Butane's shoulder, as Butane tries to avoid the shot.
Butane thuds his right hand into Umanouke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Butane misses with a looping left.
Hulk Butane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke misses with a body shot
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butane counters with a stiff right hand.
Umanouke misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Butane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umanouke throws a low kick but Butane moves out of range easily.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Umanouke misses the jab.
Butane throws a leg kick which misses Umanouke's front leg but catches the back leg as Umanouke tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Butane counters with a straight right hand.
Butane ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Butane misses with a low kick.
Butane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butane lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Butane.
Umanouke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Umanouke has his takedown stuffed
and Butane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Umanouke lands a nice hook to Butane's body. Butane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umanouke throws a hook but Butane avoids it easily.
Butane scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hulk Butane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Butane misses with a looping left.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butane.
Butane throws a chopping leg kick but Umanouke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Butane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Butane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umanouke at a distance.
Butane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umanouke's head backwards.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Butane throws a wild body kick that Umanouke sees coming a mile off.
Butane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umanouke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hulk Butane is winning the standup battle so far.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Butane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umanouke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butane. Butane obviously looking to wear him down.
Umanouke misses with a wild combination.
Umanouke misses the jab.
Butane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umanouke can do to turn this around?
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!
Umanouke tried to score with a low kick but Butane checks it.
Butane scores with a spinning back kick!
Butane misses with a kick to the body.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butane connects with a looping right hand.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butane jabs at Umanouke's body.
Butane digs a good body shot into Umanouke's ribs.
Butane cracks the inside of Umanouke's front leg.
Good leg kick by Butane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Butane lands with an overhand left.
Butane throws a shot to the body.
Butane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umanouke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butane lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Umanouke with that takedown attempt.
Butane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umanouke eats them both and turns towards Butane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Butane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Butane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane connects with a nice looking jab.
Butane connects with a body shot.
Butane walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butane.
A slow jab from Butane misses its intended target.
Umanouke throws a jab but it's blocked by Butane.
Umanouke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Butane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butane throws a shot from downtown. Umanouke moves away and avoids it.
Butane with a nice cross.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
Butane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid body kick from Butane.
Butane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Butane misses its target.
Umanouke lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane scores with a hook.
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butane.
Umanouke throws a jab when Butane was well out of range.
As Umanouke looks to move away, Butane throws a big counter combo but Umanouke just gets out of the way.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane lands with a hook. Umanouke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umanouke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Butane scores with a hook.
Umanouke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Umanouke misses with a jab to the body
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umanouke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umanouke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke drops his hands momentarily and Butane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umanouke shoots in for a double leg but Butane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hulk Butane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke walks into a left hand.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and Butane counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Umanouke down! Butane is looking to finish but Umanouke is intelligently defending himself.
Umanouke is rocked!
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Butane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Umanouke's guard.
Umanouke is still in real trouble! Can Butane finish him?
Umanouke is looking for a sweep. Butane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butane passes the guard and advances to mount!
Umanouke seems to have recovered his senses.
Umanouke is working to get back to half guard.
Butane trying to control but Umanouke is having none of it.
Umanouke is controlling an arm, preventing Butane from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Butane controlling from the full mount.
Butane looking to control but Umanouke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Butane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Butane is just out of range.
Butane throws a quick counter kick to the body but Umanouke avoids it.
A jab lands there for Butane.
Umanouke swings for the body but Butane moves out of range.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butane.
Umanouke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butane throws a quick counter head kick but Umanouke was just out of range.
Umanouke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umanouke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butane. Butane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Butane slips the punch.
Umanouke lands with a good body shot.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butane.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umanouke 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.
Butane throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Butane defends it well.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umanouke tries to clinch up.
You can see that Umanouke has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Butane lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butane lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Butane.
A left lands for Butane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butane.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butane counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Butane.
Butane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Butane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Butane defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Butane throws out a powerful jab.
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Butane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Butane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Butane lands a glancing blow to the side of Umanouke's head.
Butane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Butane's head but Butane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butane's corner calls for a 1-2. Butane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Butane lands.
Jab by Butane.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ueda Umanouke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Butane!
Post fight, an emotional Hulk Butane said 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 549 p4p, 84 weight class) and Matt Cooke (ranked 233 p4p, 35 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cooke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beznisko doesn't seem bothered though.
Cooke misses with the body kick
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cooke manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Cooke's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke misses with the body kick
enabling Beznisko to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko wants to slow Cooke down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Beznisko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke scores with a spinning back kick!
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko gets the takedown into side control.
Beznisko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cooke is looking for a sweep.
Cooke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke sizes up Beznisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beznisko fails to land with a series of punches.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Cooke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beznisko with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Cooke finds it's way through Beznisko's defenses.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beznisko rather than just go for the knockout.
Beznisko scores with a hook.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Beznisko's ribs.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Cooke swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beznisko lands in his opponent's guard.
Cooke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beznisko's guard.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Beznisko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.
Beznisko looking to control.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Beznisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko trying to control the position.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Beznisko is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko is pulling down on Cooke's head to control his posture.
Beznisko wants to hit a switch here but Cooke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beznisko there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beznisko is trying to escape the mount.
Cooke controlling the pace for now.
Cooke mounts Beznisko! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
Beznisko throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
Cooke scores with a head kick.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke connects with a high kick.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Beznisko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beznisko at a distance.
Matt Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beznisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Beznisko avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Both fighters circling a little - Beznisko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beznisko.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko throws a leg kick
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooke swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Cooke feints a counter leg kick.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Cooke.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke feints a counter leg kick.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beznisko with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cooke blocks the leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Beznisko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beznisko.
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Beznisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beznisko is looking to clinch but Cooke is avoiding it.
Cooke swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Cooke gets caught flat footed, as Beznisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beznisko cracks Cooke with a solid left hand.
Beznisko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Beznisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beznisko being controlled here momentarily.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beznisko's guard.
Cooke wanted to stand there but Beznisko had control of the position.
Cooke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Good shot there by Cooke.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beznisko throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Beznisko looks for a takedown but Cooke sprawls well.
Cooke cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko tries to bum rush Cooke with a series of wild strikes but Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beznisko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Cooke thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beznisko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cooke stuffs the takedown attempt from Beznisko. Beznisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko misses with a body shot
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Cooke throws a front kick that sends Beznisko stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko blocks the body kick.
Beznisko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke jabs Beznisko right on the nose. Beznisko blinks but takes it well.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke lands a jab to Beznisko's midsection.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko digs a good hook to Cooke's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cooke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beznisko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beznisko lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cooke.
Beznisko shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beznisko closes the distance and pushes Cooke back into the cage.
Beznisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke pushes Beznisko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cooke.
Cooke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Cooke lands a shot to the body.
Cooke digs a right hand into Beznisko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beznisko's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko wants a takedown.
Beznisko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Cooke stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beznisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooke tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cooke 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 241 p4p, 38 weight class) and Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 177 p4p, 28 weight class). Stoker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Edward Stoker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oswald Cobblepot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot misses with a two punch combination.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobblepot scores with a nice strike.
Cobblepot feints a jab promting Stoker to slip. Cobblepot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stoker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cobblepot lands the left hand.
Cobblepot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobblepot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobblepot.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Cobblepot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Cobblepot blocks the low kick.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot scores with a body shot.
Cobblepot stuns Stoker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with a two punch combination.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobblepot lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Cobblepot lands with a straight right. Stoker didn't see that one coming.
Cobblepot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Stoker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Cobblepot's leg but Cobblepot calmly moves out of range.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobblepot blocks the leg kick.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker moves forwards but Cobblepot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobblepot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stoker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobblepot scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoker should have avoided that one.
Cobblepot wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Cobblepot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker drops his hands momentarily and Cobblepot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stoker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobblepot looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Cobblepot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Cobblepot is looking for the big counter here.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Cobblepot ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Cobblepot moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Cobblepot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobblepot.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot lands with a nice body kick.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Cobblepot.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobblepot has time to react.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Stoker.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Cobblepot's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker throws a one two combo.
Donk. Cobblepot catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker wants to slow Cobblepot down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cobblepot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobblepot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cobblepot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot swings widly with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a low kick, right behind Cobblepot 's knee.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Cobblepot's defenses.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Cobblepot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobblepot.
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!
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobblepot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobblepot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Cobblepot throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobblepot avoided it.
Good shot there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Cobblepot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobblepot misses with a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Stoker slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobblepot. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblepot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Cobblepot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobblepot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobblepot moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobblepot on the side of the head.
Stoker throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Cobblepot cracks Stoker with a good jab.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Cobblepot.
Stoker jabs at Cobblepot's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobblepot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Stoker throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobblepot 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 210 p4p, 34 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 232 p4p, 36 weight class). Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obuhov counters with a two punch combo.
Obuhov rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obuhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obuhov.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obuhov missing with knees to the body.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Obuhov lands a knee to the head.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obuhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Runnisto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Obuhov is thwarting Runnisto's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto is trying to stand up here but Obuhov is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Runnisto's temple.
Nice strikes from Obuhov there.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Runnisto trying to control but Obuhov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Runnisto defending well though.
Runnisto is trying is best to control the position here.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but Runnisto defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obuhov wants to control but Runnisto is keeping him busy.
Runnisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Runnisto is looking to control Obuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runnisto avoid being mounted?
Obuhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runnisto keeps working.
Obuhov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Runnisto's temple.
Obuhov thows a huge punch but Runnisto dodges it nicely.
Runnisto keeping hold of Obuhov's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov seems to be working for a kimura but Runnisto defends the submission attempt.
Obuhov seems to be working for a kimura but Runnisto defends the submission attempt.
Runnisto is looking to get back to full guard here but Obuhov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Obuhov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Runnisto is avoiding damage well.
Obuhov in side control, throwing shots but Runnisto defends.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obuhov scoring with punches and elbows.
Obuhov working the ground and pound but Runnisto is defending the strikes.
Obuhov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Runnisto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Runnisto is trying to control Obuhov's posture but Obuhov avoids it.
Runnisto is trying to get back to half guard.
Obuhov trying to control the position but Runnisto is working away.
Obuhov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Obuhov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Obuhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov 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.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
letting Obuhov counter with a right hand.
Runnisto stuffs the takedown.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obuhov has managed to clinch.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Obuhov controls the action.
Runnisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Runnisto pushes Obuhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov throws an elbow that misses.
Obuhov tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Obuhov is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obuhov wants to take the fight to the mat but Runnisto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obuhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Runnisto is working Obuhov over against the cage.
Obuhov tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runnisto sprawls and moves away.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obuhov checks the leg kick.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obuhov clinches up with Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto.
Obuhov is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
Runnisto cracks Obuhov with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Runnisto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Runnisto.
Obuhov is rocked!
Runnisto walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Obuhov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Runnisto swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Obuhov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall (ranked 174 p4p, 20 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 239 p4p, 31 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Already Over. 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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158 lbs
13 - 6 - 2 |
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Puno.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Puno is working Dall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Puno lands an elbow.
Dall tries to bench press Puno off him but Puno keeps the position.
Puno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno working the ground and pound but Dall is defending the strikes.
Puno trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Puno controls the position.
Dall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puno connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Puno.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dall regains half guard, as Puno was trying to land strikes.
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puno is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
Puno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Dall has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Puno is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.
Puno stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno forces his way into half guard.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno pushing down on Dall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puno working over Dall with some ground and pound. Dall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puno trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puno cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Puno.
Puno lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Puno's knee but Puno avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Dall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dall but Dall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Galen Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Puno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Puno lands a head shot.
Puno scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puno throws a combination. Dall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Puno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall slips a straight right by Puno.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Puno. That snapped Dall's head back.
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Dall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Puno.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Puno throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Puno scores with a takedown into Dall's guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Dall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puno connects with a decent elbow.
Dall tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it.
Puno grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Puno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Puno misses.
As Puno backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puno with a hook.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Puno cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Dall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno.
Puno lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puno wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Puno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno controlling Dall's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puno 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Galen Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'This means WAR!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 223 p4p, 27 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 88 p4p, 10 weight class). Fighter's entrance music is You Know How I Do It. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Savitaipale's choice of entrance music: Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fighter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter lands with a straight right. Savitaipale didn't see that one coming.
Savitaipale thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Fighter lands a jab to the nose.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter throws a low kick but Savitaipale moves out of range easily.
Fighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Fighter scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savitaipale has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Some wild striking there from Savitaipale.
Fighter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Fighter throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Fighter as he connects with a hook.
Fighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Fighter.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
Savitaipale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Savitaipale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fighter's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale advances position into side control!
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale working away.
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savitaipale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
Savitaipale lands a few punches from side control.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fighter wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.
Fighter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savitaipale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fighter, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Fighter is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands an overhand right.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Savitaipale moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fighter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Fighter keeps him under control.
Savitaipale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fighter is really stuck here.
Fighter turns into Savitaipale and is now in his guard.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter controls the pace.
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fighter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Fighter pushes his legs off easily.
Fighter landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fighter. Savitaipale shrugs it off though.
Fighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Savitaipale.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Fighter scores with a spinning back kick!
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Fighter counters with a low kick, right behind Savitaipale 's knee.
Savitaipale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Fighter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter to the ground. Fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fighter throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Fighter defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown but Fighter sprawls well.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fighter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale with a jab.
Fighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Fighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savitaipale cracks Fighter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Fighter lands a front kick.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter is looking to score with low kicks.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Savitaipale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fighter.
Savitaipale lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale lands with a good body shot.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a one two! Fighter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fighter cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savitaipale napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fighter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savitaipale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fighter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savitaipale sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter seems to be working for a kimura but Savitaipale defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Savitaipale is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fighter frees his head nicely. Oh but Savitaipale has switched to an armbar! Fighter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 22 p4p, 5 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 46 p4p, 9 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nothing More - Go To War. 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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209 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a head kick that drops Tsuruta to the mat! Tsuruta scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tsuruta is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McGuire is rocked!
It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses the jab.
Tsuruta cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tsuruta finish him?
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuruta sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tsuruta is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsuruta at a distance.
Jab by Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomi Tsuruta thanked HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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