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EMP Finale: Ispa vs Toivonen 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 591 p4p, 90 weight class) and Frog Ribbit (ranked 732 p4p, 114 weight class). Harry Hole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frog Ribbit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hole.
A countering left hand to the body from Ribbit misses.
Hole connects with a leg kick. Ribbit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribbit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hole scores with the left hand. Ribbit knows he should have avoided that one.
Hole throws the left hand but Ribbit avoids the punch easily.
Ribbit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbit moves away.
Ribbit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hole can pounce on him.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hole misses the shot to the body.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole misses with a hook
and Ribbit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hole tries to land a front kick but Ribbit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Ribbit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribbit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbit.
Hole thuds a left hand into Ribbit's body.
Ribbit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ribbit staying out of range there.
Ribbit is looking for the big counter here.
Hole scores with a leg kick.
Hole throws a hook but Ribbit avoids it easily.
Ribbit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hole misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hole.
Hole lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hole, as that shot connected.
Hole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Ribbit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole tries a low kick but Ribbit avoids it.
Hole looks to land a body kick but Ribbit moved away.
Ribbit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hole connects with a right hand. Ribbit shakes it off.
Ribbit avoids the body shot from Hole.
Hole lands a jab to Ribbit's midsection.
Hole throws a lazy body kick
and Ribbit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ribbit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ribbit moves forwards but Hole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbit counters with a two punch combo.
Ribbit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hole thows a leg kick but Ribbit checks it
and Ribbit counters with a nice uppercut.
Hole cracks Ribbit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribbit defending well as Hole loads up on a big left hand.
Hole thuds a left hand into Ribbit's body.
Hole lands a slapping body shot.
Hole lands a nice looking body kick.
Hole misses with a low kick.
Hole misses the body punch
and Ribbit counters with a crisp one two that drops Hole! Ribbit thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hole to his feet! Hole is in big trouble!
Hole is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole closes the distance and pushes Ribbit back into the cage.
Oh Hole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole misses with a body punch.
Hole seems to have got his legs back now.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribbit stalling the fight.
Hole misses with a punch to the body.
Hole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Ribbit.
Ribbit has Hole pushed against the cage.
Hole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hole blocks a body shot from Ribbit.
Ribbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hole fails to land.
Hole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribbit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hole lands a nice uppercut.
Hole swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hole dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hole tries to land a body kick
and Ribbit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Hole misses.
Ribbit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hole throws out a leg kick but Ribbit moves out of range and Hole only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hole.
Hole misses with a looping right.
Hole cracks Ribbit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hole misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ribbit misses.
Hole misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ribbit misses.
Hole looks to throw the jab but Ribbit is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole misses with a looping left.
Frog Ribbit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole backing away here, and Ribbit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hole lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbit moves away.
Hole misses with a wild body shot.
Ribbit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hole.
Hole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hole lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hole misses the target.
Ribbit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbit.
Ribbit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hole has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Hole misses.
Hole throws a shot from downtown. Ribbit moves away and avoids it.
Hole sets himself, and Ribbit steps forward looking for the clinch! Hole avoids it this time.
Hole thows a leg kick but Ribbit checks it
and Ribbit counters with a leg kick.
Hole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribbit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hole throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ribbit to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Hole misses
and Ribbit counters with a nice body shot.
Hole misses with an uppercut
and Ribbit counters with an inside leg kick.
Hole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ribbit counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Hole.
Hole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbit.
Hole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hole blocks a body shot from Ribbit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribbit.
Hole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole pushes Ribbit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hole pushes Ribbit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit.
Hole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ribbit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ribbit can turn it around.
Ribbit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hole avoids it.
Hole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hole tries to throw a body punch but Ribbit avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage.
Hole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hole.
Hole misses with some punches.
Ribbit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holes head.
Ribbit working aggressively here.
Hole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hole scores with a shot to the side of Ribbit's head.
A short body shot lands from Ribbit as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hole works on Ribbit's body with a couple of short punches.
Hole throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
Ribbit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harry Hole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribbit misses with some punches.
Hole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ribbit.
Hole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribbit.
Hole scores with a shoulder strike.
Hole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribbit can do to turn this around?
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Hole can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
Ribbit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ribbit effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hole dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ribbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hole lunges at Ribbit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribbit's hand.
Hole misses with a straight left.
Ribbit wants to counter the offense by Hole and move into the clinch position.
Hole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hole thows a body kick. Ribbit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ribbit blocks a low kick nicely.
Hole sets himself, and Ribbit steps forward looking for the clinch! Hole avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hole scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribbit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole tries a head kick but it misses.
Hole throws out a loose jab but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ribbit walks into a left hand.
Hole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Hole.
Hole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hole throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hole throws an overhand right that lands on Ribbit's shoulder, as Ribbit tries to avoid the shot.
Ribbit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frog Ribbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole digs a good hook to Ribbit's body.
Ribbit slips a straight right by Hole.
Hole stuns Ribbit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbit slips under a jab from Hole.
A slow jab from Hole misses its intended target.
Hole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hole lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribbit's head.
Hole misses with a hook
and Ribbit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hole tries to clinch but Ribbit moves out of range.
Ribbit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hole swings widly with a right hand
and Hole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribbit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hole misses with a left hand
and Ribbit counters with an inside leg kick.
Hole lands with a nice body kick.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribbit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribbit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ribbit takes a step back to recover.
Hole digs a good hook to Ribbit's body.
Hole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribbit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole misses with a hook
and Ribbit moves into the clinch.
Ribbit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hole gets through Ribbit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hole tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
Hole tries to throw a body punch but Ribbit avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage.
Hole misses with a punch on the inside.
Hole tries to work over Ribbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Ribbit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribbit lands a knee to the body.
Ribbit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ribbit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribbit.
Ribbit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hole backwards.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hole lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ribbit misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hole, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hole!
Harry Hole tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yhorm Giant (ranked 477 p4p, 64 weight class) and Vladimir Impaler (ranked 966 p4p, 111 weight class). Yhorm Giant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yhorm Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Giant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Impaler throws an off balance right hand
and Giant counters with a right hand to the body.
Yhorm Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant misses with a kick to the body
and Impaler counters with a right hand to the body.
Giant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Giant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.
Giant lands a nice hook to Impaler's body. Impaler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Impaler jabs Giant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Giant.
Giant throws a sloppy head kick
and Impaler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Giant! Impaler lets Giant back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Giant is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Giant misses
and Impaler rattles Giant with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Giant tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Impaler dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Giant stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vladimir Impaler thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Yaj (ranked 526 p4p, 72 weight class) and Ri Zaadha (ranked 463 p4p, 63 weight class). Zaadha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here I Am. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ri Zaadha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaadha doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yaj.
Both fighters circling a little - Yaj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yaj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha moves out of range as Yaj throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yaj checks a leg kick.
Yaj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yaj backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yaj tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaadha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaj! Zaadha lets Yaj back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha is working Yaj over against the cage.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj digs a right hand into Zaadha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaadha's gas tank.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj leaning against his opponent.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Yaj tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yaj throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Yaj is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
A lazy body kick from Yaj
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaj! Zaadha lets Yaj back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Yaj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaadha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yaj can pounce on him.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj throws a body kick that misses
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick.
Yaj seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Yaj has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zaadha tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zaadha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yaj seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Yaj's ribcage. Yaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj scores with a kick to the body.
Yaj takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Yaj tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yaj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha gets a clinch.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Pat Yaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha is working Yaj over against the cage.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body.
Yaj tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Zaadha pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Yaj saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaadha avoids a kick to the body.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaadha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaadha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yaj is looking to wear down Zaadha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaadha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yaj throws a leg kick but Zaadha moved away.
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yaj.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj feints and then cracks Zaadha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaadha down.
Pat Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj checks a leg kick.
Yaj is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaadha throws a fast counter high kick but Yaj manages to duck under it in time.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYaj.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaadha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yaj's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
Zaadha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yaj counters with a thumping low kick.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a body kick that misses
and Zaadha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Zaadha blocks the low kick.
Yaj throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pat Yaj.
Well Zaadha 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Yaj!
A very excited looking Pat Yaj made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 356 p4p, 23 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 484 p4p, 28 weight class). Nagasaki's entrance music is Execute Plan: Nuclear Tortoise. A fine choice. 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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31
144 lbs
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28
145 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santosh Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Williams.
Nagasaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagasaki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams 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.
Nagasaki with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nagasaki with good strikes from the mount here!
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Nagasaki controlling from the full mount.
Nagasaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Nagasaki stalling away here and it's allowed Williams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nagasaki has passed into half guard!
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nagasaki uses it to pass to side control.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki slows the pace down in half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Williams is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Nagasaki is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nagasaki lands an elbow.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nagasaki connects with a decent elbow.
Nagasaki looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nagasaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams throws Nagasaki to one side and escapes!
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!
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki 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!
Williams swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Nagasaki backpedaling.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Nagasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nagasaki manages to mount him!
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!
Nagasaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nagasaki with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Williams is in a horrible position here. Nagasaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nagasaki dominating with strikes here.
Williams is rocked!
Nagasaki is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nagasaki loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Williams scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nagasaki land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nagasaki stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
An out of breath Santosh Nagasaki 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arron Asham (ranked 166 p4p, 25 weight class) and Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 133 p4p, 20 weight class). Tama Ginty has chosen Wear Your Love Like Heaven as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
199 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
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28
189 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Granite chin |
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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
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arron Asham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Tama Ginty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama Ginty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Asham does it's job there.
Asham scores with a punch to the head.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Asham moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asham is out of range and Tama Ginty settles back down.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asham counters with a nice uppercut.
Asham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tama Ginty misses with a right hand
and Asham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asham throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty moved away.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Asham throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Asham throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Tama Ginty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asham.
A little jabbing left from Tama Ginty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asham tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asham throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Asham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tama Ginty, pushing him back against the cage.
Asham gets through Tama Ginty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty lands with a light punch inside.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands a shoulder strike.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Asham.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tama Ginty avoids it.
Asham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
Tama Ginty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Asham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
Asham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tama Ginty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashams head.
Good body shot from Asham.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tama Ginty avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Asham prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asham lands with a right to the head.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham misses with some punches.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Asham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
A short right from Tama Ginty on the inside.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tama Ginty looks winded!
Tama Ginty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Asham.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tama Ginty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asham.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tama Ginty avoids it.
Asham prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is trying to break the clinch but Asham is controlling him.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Asham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asham lands a knee to the body.
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 Arron Asham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Asham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tama Ginty in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Asham down by chopping away at his legs.
Asham looks to land a right hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty thuds his right hand into Asham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Asham down by chopping away at his legs.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping left.
Asham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a head kick.
Asham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook
and Asham counters with a solid body kick.
Asham throws the left hand but Tama Ginty avoids the punch easily.
Asham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tama Ginty is breathing heavily.
Asham tries to clinch there but Tama Ginty circles away.
Asham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asham avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Asham is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty blocks a low kick nicely.
Asham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Asham.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Asham moves away and avoids it.
Asham doesn't manage to clinch there - Tama Ginty circles away.
Tama Ginty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asham walks into a stiff left hand from Tama Ginty.
A clash of legs there as Asham blocks the low kick.
Asham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty flicks out a counter leg kick but Asham steps away.
Asham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tama Ginty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Asham throws a good cross that connects.
Asham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asham throws a wild body kick that Tama Ginty sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Asham scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Asham misses its intended target.
Tama Ginty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Asham as he connects with a hook.
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asham throws out the jab.
Asham misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Asham blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Asham misses the target.
Asham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asham throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Asham throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty slips a straight right by Asham.
Asham lands a two punch combo.
Asham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asham lands a jab to the head.
Asham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Asham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asham.
Tama Ginty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asham lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham misses with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a good, hard body kick but Asham shrugs it off.
Asham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty scores with a decent looking hook.
Asham throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Asham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Asham checks it.
Tama Ginty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asham. Asham obviously looking to wear him down.
Tama Ginty tries a low kick but Asham avoids it.
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Asham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
Asham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tama Ginty can do to turn this around?
Asham lands a right hook to the body.
Asham wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asham misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Asham swings for the body but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Asham 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.
Arron Asham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Asham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Asham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tama Ginty has time to react.
Asham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tama Ginty wants to land a leg kick but Asham is out of range.
Asham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asham is looking to clinch.
Tama Ginty scores with a spinning back kick!
Asham scoring well with a low kick there.
Asham is looking to chop away at Tama Ginty's legs.
Asham connects with a solid leg kick.
Asham misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick.
Asham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tama Ginty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Tama Ginty slips the punch.
Asham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asham looks to land a right hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asham. Tama Ginty shrugs it off though.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Asham avoids it easily.
Asham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Tama Ginty coming out on top.
Asham drops his hands momentarily and Tama Ginty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asham throws a solid leg kick but Tama Ginty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asham.
Tama Ginty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asham's calf.
Asham misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick but Asham moves out of range.
Asham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asham throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Asham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Asham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
Asham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Asham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tama Ginty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Asham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty connects with a nice looking jab.
Asham throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Asham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. Asham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Tama Ginty there.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Asham.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tama Ginty! But no joy.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick which misses Asham's front leg but catches the back leg as Asham tries to avoid it.
Tama Ginty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Tama Ginty misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asham looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asham connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tama Ginty 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 Asham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asham just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tama Ginty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid body kick from Asham.
Asham throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut
and Asham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Asham moves out of range.
It looked like Asham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tama Ginty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asham.
Asham blocks the body kick.
Asham misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
Asham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Asham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
Asham is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Tama Ginty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tama Ginty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asham is able to avoid easily.
Asham blocks a low kick nicely.
Asham avoids a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asham was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty looks to land a body kick but Asham moved away.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick from Asham.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asham throws a leg kick which misses Tama Ginty's front leg but catches the back leg as Tama Ginty tries to avoid it.
Asham throws a good cross that connects.
Asham throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Asham throws a front kick that sends Tama Ginty stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arron Asham.
Well Asham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Asham!
Arron Asham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Fortier (ranked 174 p4p, 24 weight class) and Kvame Zulu (ranked 277 p4p, 38 weight class). Zulu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big Badaboom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier wants to clinch but Zulu slips to the side
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Hercules Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Fortier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortier throws a sloppy body shot
and Zulu counters with a nice body shot.
Fortier wants to clinch but Zulu slips to the side
and Zulu counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
A lazy body kick from Fortier
and Zulu counters with a body kick that stops Fortier in his tracks momentarily.
Zulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortier should have avoided that one.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortier misses with a low kick.
Fortier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Fortier throws a leg kick which misses Zulu's front leg but catches the back leg as Zulu tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortier misses with a lunging right hand
and Zulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fortier walks into a left hand.
Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
Fortier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortier shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fortier cracks Zulu with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Zulu misses.
Fortier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zulu counters with a left to the body.
Fortier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Zulu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu sizes up Fortier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortier misses with a body shot
and Zulu counters with a left to the body.
Zulu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fortier is breathing heavily.
Zulu lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand.
A low kick from Fortier misses
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zulu lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zulu. That's going to slow Fortier down.
Zulu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fortier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Zulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zulu lands the left hand.
Fortier throws a lazy body kick
and Zulu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fortier! Zulu lets Fortier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fortier is rocked!
Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kvame Zulu!
A very excited looking Kvame Zulu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iolyn Madog (ranked 13 p4p, 4 weight class) and Bobo Nielsen (ranked 234 p4p, 29 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iolyn Madog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madog throws a shot from downtown. Nielsen moves away and avoids it.
Nielsen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses
and Madog counters with a straight right hand.
Nielsen punishes Madog's body with a nice straight punch.
Nielsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Madog lands with a straight right. Nielsen didn't see that one coming.
Madog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nielsen on the side of the head.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madog misses with a straight right.
Nielsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielsen lands a high kick to the side of Madog's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Nielsen dives into guard, looking to finish.
Nielsen trying to control but Madog is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Madog gets to his feet. Nielsen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nielsen lands with an overhand left.
Iolyn Madog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madog throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Nielsen misses.
Nielsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
It looked like Madog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to slow Madog down by chopping away at his legs.
Madog lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madog moves away from the strike by Nielsen.
It looked like Madog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielsen.
Madog tests Nielsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Madog jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nielsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nielsen delivers a nice body kick.
Madog misses with a looping right.
Nielsen throws a sloppy head kick and Madog moves out of range easily.
Madog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Madog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madog blocks a jab.
Madog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nielsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Madog misses with a looping right.
Madog 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.
Nielsen thumps Madog with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Nielsen - just one landing.
Madog lands with a cross.
Nielsen needs to keep his hands up - Madog had a free shot at his head there.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nielsen looks to land a left hand but Madog moved out of range nicely.
Madog misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nielsen throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Nielsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nielsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Madog tries to land a body kick
and Nielsen counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madog in his tracks.
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Madog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Nielsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madog on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Nielsen.
Nielsen blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Nielsen dominated that round.
That's time! Madog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Madog is rocked!
Madog switches off momentarily and Nielsen cracks him with a monster right hand! Madog topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nielsen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Bobo Nielsen took to the microphone: 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Verygood (ranked 15 p4p, 1 weight class) and Yung Hung Dong (ranked 82 p4p, 5 weight class). Verygood comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Pain. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Verygood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Dong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Verygood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong misses with a low kick as Verygood jumps back.
A cross from Dong lands.
Dong throws a series of punches but Verygood avoids them all with ease.
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong ducks right into an uppercut from Verygood.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Verygood avoids it.
Verygood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong moves away from the strike by Verygood.
Verygood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verygood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Verygood blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong moves out of range as Verygood strikes.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verygood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verygood tried to counter with a leg kick but Dong avoided it.
Verygood throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Verygood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Verygood thows a body kick. Dong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dong moves out of range as Verygood strikes.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
As Dong backs away, Verygood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verygood lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Verygood swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Verygood misses with a body kick.
Dong misses with a looping left.
Verygood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verygood takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Verygood checks a leg kick.
Verygood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verygood throws a body kick that misses.
Verygood lands a nice shot that snaps Dong's head back.
Verygood tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Verygood misses.
Verygood looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Verygood throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong scores with a hook.
Verygood lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Verygood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verygood throws a body kick that misses.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Verygood steps away.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
Dong digs a good body shot into Verygood's ribs.
Verygood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verygood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verygood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Verygood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Dong.
Verygood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verygood looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Verygood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Verygood was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dong scores with the left hand. Verygood knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verygood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Verygood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong's corner calls for a 1-2. Dong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Verygood saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Verygood looks for the body kick but Dong saw that one coming.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Verygood.
Verygood throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong is trying to counter with his kicks.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Verygood lands with a good body shot.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Verygood.
Verygood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dong is able to avoid easily.
Dong takes one on the button.
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!
Nice jab there from Dong.
Dong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verygood.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verygood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Dong slams his shin into Verygood's torso.
Verygood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong.
Verygood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dong throws a hook but Verygood blocks it.
Verygood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verygood.
Verygood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verygood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Verygood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Verygood slips a jab from Dong.
Dong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Verygood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Verygood 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.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood 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.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Verygood checks it.
A jab from Dong misses.
Verygood throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verygood.
Verygood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verygood.
Dong throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Verygood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Dong connects with a leg kick. Verygood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verygood lands with an uppercut that bounces Dong off the cage and back into range.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dong avoids it.
Verygood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Dong cracks Verygood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Verygood throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verygood has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verygood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Kurt Verygood is winning the standup battle so far.
Verygood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verygood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Dong is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dong moves out of range as Verygood throws a body kick.
Verygood throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Verygood throws out a leg kick but Dong moves out of range and Verygood only half commits.
Verygood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verygood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong misses with a straight right.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dong misses with a straight left.
Verygood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verygood throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Verygood sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Dong catches Verygood right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong digs a good hook to Verygood's body.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verygood.
Dong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Verygood moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Dong checks a low kick from Verygood.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verygood throws a big shot that misses.
Verygood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick.
Verygood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dong throws a low kick but Verygood avoids it.
Verygood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Verygood checks it.
Verygood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verygood jabs at Dong's body.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Verygood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dong manages to break the clinch.
Verygood misses with a straight right.
Verygood scores with a nice head shot.
Dong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verygood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verygood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Verygood takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong tries to work over Verygood's front leg with a kick but Verygood checks it.
Dong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verygood connects with an inside leg kick.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verygood 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 Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verygood moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verygood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong lands with a nice combination. Verygood backs away looking to recover.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verygood's hands.
Verygood throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verygood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verygood checks a low kick from Dong.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Verygood misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Dong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Dong lands a front kick.
Dong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verygoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Verygood in the body.
Verygood is looking to slow Dong down with leg kicks.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Verygood throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood lands with a right hand.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Dong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Verygood throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Verygood is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yung Hung Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A lazy left from Verygood finds it's target.
Verygood will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verygood lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verygood looks for the body kick but Dong saw that one coming.
Dong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verygood throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verygood is able to avoid easily.
Verygood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Verygood is out of range.
Dong works the jab nicely.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Dong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong avoids a kick to the body.
Verygood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Dong throws a series of punches but Verygood avoids them all with ease.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Verygood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verygood.
Verygood thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verygood throws a body kick that misses.
Dong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verygood on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Verygood scores with a kick to the body.
Verygood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verygood.
Verygood avoids a kick to the body.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
Verygood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Verygood throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Verygood with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong throws a push kick but Verygood slaps the foot to one side.
Verygood lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Verygood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong thumps Verygood with a low kick.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verygood checks a leg kick.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Verygood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verygood thumps Dong with a low kick.
Verygood jabs at Dong's body.
Dong throws a leg kick but Verygood checks it.
Verygood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good exchange - Dong coming out on top.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Verygood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Verygood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verygood misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verygood throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Verygood misses its target.
Verygood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verygood.
Dong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verygood misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a low kick.
And Verygood counters with a quick kick to the body but Dong blocks it.
Dong checks a low kick from Verygood.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dong avoids it.
Verygood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Verygood backing away here, and Dong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Verygood half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verygood.
Verygood dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong connects with the punch.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verygood takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Verygood checks it.
Dong scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood lands a head shot.
Verygood tries to work over Dong's front leg with a kick but Dong checks it.
Verygood misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verygood throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Dong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verygood.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Dong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Verygood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verygood fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dong just manages to avoid it.
Verygood works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verygood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yung Hung Dong just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Verygood throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong throws a front kick that sends Verygood stumbling back into the cage.
Verygood lands with a shot to the body.
Dong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Verygood takes a step back to recover.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verygood.
Verygood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Verygood is wise to it.
Verygood cracks Dong with an open hand slap.
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verygood. Verygood obviously looking to wear him down.
Verygood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verygood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong throws a leg kick but Verygood checks it.
Verygood throwing a counter right hand but Dong manages to avoid it.
Verygood throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Verygood throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verygood throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Verygood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Verygood blocks the leg kick.
Verygood blocks the body kick.
Verygood jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Verygood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Verygood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verygood.
Dong tries to work over Verygood's front leg with a kick but Verygood checks it.
Verygood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verygood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verygood is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Verygood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong misses with a low kick as Verygood jumps back.
It appears Verygood was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Verygood.
Verygood 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.
Verygood swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verygood. That's going to slow Dong down.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Verygood misses with a low kick.
Verygood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong to score with a decent uppercut.
Verygood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dong takes a step back to recover.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong cracks Verygood with a good jab.
Verygood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verygood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Verygood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Verygood looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Verygood misses with a body kick.
Dong thumps Verygood with a low kick.
Dong wants to slow Verygood down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verygood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Dong misses.
Verygood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
A jab from Verygood misses.
Verygood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong staying out of range there.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Verygood down.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verygood slips a straight right by Dong.
A counter left hand to the body from Verygood misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verygood. Dong shrugs it off though.
A solid body kick from Dong.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Dong pushes Verygood away with a front kick.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verygood thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Verygood throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verygood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
Verygood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Verygood.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verygood!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kurt Verygood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Dong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verygood's calf.
Dong scores with a decent looking hook.
Verygood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verygood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verygood scrambles back to his feet.
Dong tries to clinch but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a low kick, right behind Verygood 's knee.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
The crowd cheers as Verygood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dong doesn't seem phased though.
Dong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Verygood misses with a body kick.
Dong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verygood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verygood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verygood walks into a stiff left hand from Dong.
Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verygood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verygood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Dong.
Dong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verygood momentarily.
Verygood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong throws out a loose jab but Verygood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verygood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Verygood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verygood throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
Verygood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Verygood coming out on top.
Dong misses the jab.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.
Verygood feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verygood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verygood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verygood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong digs a good hook to Verygood's body.
Dong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verygood can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
Dong cracks the inside of Verygood's front leg.
Dong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verygood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong walks into a stiff left hand from Verygood.
Dong moves out of range as Verygood throws a body kick.
Verygood throws a low kick but Dong moves out of range easily.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Verygood tries to move into range but Dong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verygood lands an overhand right.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verygood. That did some damage!
Verygood lands with a cross.
Dong feints and then cracks Verygood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verygood down.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong thumps Verygood with a low kick.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
Verygood misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Dong keeps Verygood at a distance using the push kick.
Dong throws a low kick, looking for Verygood's leg but Verygood calmly moves out of range.
Verygood thinks about countering with a body kick.
Verygood misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verygood moves away.
Verygood feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Verygood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
Good shot there by Dong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verygood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dong, as that shot connected.
Verygood throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Dong jabs at Verygood's body.
Verygood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dong!
Dong avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Verygood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dong lands a head kick. Verygood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verygood's knee momentarily.
Verygood lands a nice looking body kick.
Verygood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verygood tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yung Hung Dong.
I think Dong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong is the new bantamweight champion!
Yung Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 20 p4p, 4 weight class) and Pekka Toivonen (ranked 40 p4p, 10 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa lands a body shot.
Ispa checks a leg kick nicely.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Ispa is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen stuns Ispa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Ispa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Ispa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ispa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ispa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Ispa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen defending well as Ispa loads up on a big left hand.
Ispa sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toivonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toivonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ispa off the cage and back into range.
Ispa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ispa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ispa tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ispa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Ispa blocks a low kick nicely.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Ispa checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Ispa counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ispa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ispa misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Ispa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ispa tries to avoid it.
Ispa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ispa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ispa connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Ispa ducked under it nicely.
Ispa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ispa checks a leg kick.
Ispa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
Toivonen throws the left hand but Ispa avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Ispa.
Ispa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Ispa moves out of range easily.
Toivonen checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Ispa avoids nicely.
Toivonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ispa doesn't seem bothered though.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Toivonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Ispa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Ispa.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Ispa slips the punch.
Ispa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ispa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
A shot to the body from Toivonen misses
and Ispa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ispa counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ispa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen 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 Ispa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ispa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Ispa checks it
and Ispa counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Ispa.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Ispa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ispa avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ispa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Ispa's knee but Ispa avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ispa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ispa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toivonen tries to sprawl but Ispa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ispa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toivonen is just riding it out for now. Ispa eventually gives up the hold.
Ispa is looking for a kimura here.
Ispa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toivonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ispa trying to mount his opponent but Toivonen defends it.
Ispa is working for a kimura but Toivonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ispa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ispa postures up.
Ispa wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Ispa looking to pass the guard.
Toivonen has Ispa pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ispa trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Tank Ispa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ispa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ispa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Ispa.
Ispa tries to land a leg kick but Toivonen saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Ispa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.
Ispa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ispa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ispa throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa clinches up against the cage.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Ispa.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ispa lands a nice uppercut.
Ispa struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ispa tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Ispa back against the cage.
Ispa tightens his grip and picks Toivonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Toivonen manages to land in guard.
Tank Ispa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ispa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ispa trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Toivonen pulls Ispa in close to prevent any damage.
Ispa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toivonen's guard.
Toivonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Ispa from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa trying to pass the guard but Toivonen defending well.
Toivonen is controlling Ispa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ispa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ispa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toivonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ispa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ispa is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Ispa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Ispa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ispa throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa slips under a jab.
Ispa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Ispa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toivonen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa advances to full mount.
Toivonen can't escape the position.
Ispa swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tank Ispa!
A very excited looking Tank Ispa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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