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Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 1786 p4p, 244 weight class) and David Cain (ranked 1896 p4p, 255 weight class). Panayotov's entrance music is Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). 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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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Cain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain blocks a jab.
Panayotov 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.
Panayotov misses with a combination
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a nice right hand that sends Panayotov toppling to the canvas! Panayotov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cain finish him?!
Panayotov is rocked!
Cain fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Panayotov square on the jaw! Damn, Panayotov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Cain!
David Cain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keone Kapisi (ranked 358 p4p, 53 weight class) and JR Adams Junior (ranked 2543 p4p, 256 weight class). 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keone Kapisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kapisi misses with a shot to the body
and Adams Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Kapisi.
Adams Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kapisi manages to break the clinch.
Kapisi takes one to the side of the head.
Kapisi motions for Adams Junior to come forward. Kapisi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Kapisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kapisi rushes Adams Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kapisi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kapisi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kapisi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kapisi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams Junior lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adams Junior misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kapisi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kapisi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Adams Junior is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kapisi to the mat. Kapisi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams Junior trying to control but Kapisi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapisi kicks Adams Junior off and gets to his feet.
Kapisi has managed to clinch.
Adams Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kapisi is defending well for now.
Adams Junior tries to break the clinch but Kapisi is controlling the position.
Adams Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kapisi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kapisi pushes Adams Junior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adams Junior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kapisi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like JR Adams Junior has been cut.
Kapisi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams Junior.
Kapisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kapisi circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams Junior is defended easily by Kapisi.
Keone Kapisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JR Adams Junior.
Kapisi instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams Junior blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapisi has managed to clinch.
Adams Junior wants to break free but Kapisi has control.
Kapisi scores with a knee to the head.
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapisi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams Junior.
Kapisi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kapisi lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kapisi.
Adams Junior looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kapisi.
Kapisi takes a shot to the head.
Kapisi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards.
Kapisi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kapisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams Junior avoids it.
Adams Junior fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kapisi throws a head kick but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Adams Junior avoids the head kick by Kapisi.
Kapisi is looking to clinch.
Adams Junior looks for a takedown but Kapisi sprawls well.
Adams Junior misses with a leg kick.
Adams Junior throws a series of punches but Kapisi moves out of range.
Kapisi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kapisi lands a big head kick that sends Adams Junior tumbling to the mat! Kapisi takes a step backwards and waves Adams Junior back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Adams Junior is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Adams Junior's head, knocking him out cold! Kapisi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
During a confident post fight interview, Keone Kapisi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
JR Adams Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 1154 p4p, 163 weight class) and DeMar DeRozan (ranked 1137 p4p, 160 weight class). Holmes Jr comes into the arena with Red - Damage blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DeMar DeRozan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes Jr forces DeRozan back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr jumps guard.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully.
Holmes Jr trying to control the position.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully.
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but DeRozan defends it easily.
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeRozan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holmes Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeRozan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeRozan is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes Jr.
DeRozan trying to hold on to Holmes Jr's head to control him but Holmes Jr postures up.
Holmes Jr is keen to just control but DeRozan is a slippery customer.
DeRozan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeRozan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeRozan wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes Jr is working for a kimura but DeRozan is defending it quite comfortably.
DeRozan is trying to maintain the position but Holmes Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeRozan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes Jr.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
DeRozan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holmes Jr trying to mount his opponent but DeRozan defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeRozan has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeRozan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
DeRozan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes Jr is working away from the top position though.
DeRozan is controlling Holmes Jr's trapped leg to prevent Holmes Jr from advancing to side control.
Holmes Jr is looking to advance position but DeRozan won't allow it.
DeRozan tries to roll over but Holmes Jr keeps him under control.
DeRozan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmes Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but DeRozan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeRozan wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes Jr wants to control but DeRozan is keeping him busy.
DeRozan keeping hold of Holmes Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeRozan defends it well.
DeRozan trying to hold on to Holmes Jr's head to control him but Holmes Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeRozan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRozan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeRozan 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.
DeRozan gets tackled into the cage by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr has DeRozan pressed against the cage, preventing DeRozan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan stalling against the cage.
DeRozan breaks from the clinch.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch up but DeRozan keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Holmes Jr steps away.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeRozan misses with a left hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from DeRozan
and Holmes Jr counters with a low kick, right behind DeRozan 's knee.
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
DeRozan swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
DeRozan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes Jr.
DeRozan looks to throw a body kick
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but DeRozan moves out of range.
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that DeRozan ducks under and follows up with a left that DeRozan also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Holmes Jr blocks the low kick.
Holmes Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeRozan throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand.
Holmes Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
DeRozan working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeRozan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes Jr.
DeRozan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan taking a breather.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRozan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes Jr 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.
DeRozan scores with a hook to the body. Holmes Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRozan missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab from DeRozan.
Holmes Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from DeRozan misses the target.
DeRozan swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands a jab to the head.
DeRozan throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeRozan throws a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from DeRozan misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
DeRozan ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes Jr.
DeRozan connects with a body shot.
Holmes Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeRozan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeRozan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Holmes Jr manages to pull guard.
DeRozan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holmes Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeRozan is aware though and is defending well.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully.
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeRozan sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeRozan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DeRozan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeRozan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr keeping moving, preventing DeRozan from controlling successfully.
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeRozan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes Jr's guard.
DeRozan stalling.
Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeRozan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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.
DeRozan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeRozan.
Holmes Jr is controlling DeRozan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DeRozan is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeRozan trying to pass the guard but Holmes Jr defending well.
Holmes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
DeRozan trying to pass the guard but Holmes Jr defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Holmes Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lethal (ranked 639 p4p, 83 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 765 p4p, 99 weight class). Lethal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is we're off to see the wizard. Ragnar has chosen Shook Ones II as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 4, fighting out of London, Matt Lethal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Ragnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal misses with a low kick.
Ragnar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ragnar ducks under a wild hook from Lethal.
Ragnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lethal checks a leg kick.
Lethal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lethal throws the left hand but Ragnar avoids the punch easily.
Lethal avoids the body shot from Ragnar.
Ragnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lethal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragnar throws out a loose jab but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal slips a straight right by Ragnar.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnar swings for the body but Lethal moves out of range.
Ragnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lethal at a distance.
Lethal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lethal blocks a jab.
Good work by Ragnar as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnar checks the leg kick.
Lethal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnar connects with a leg kick. Lethal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lethal 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.
Lethal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lethal.
Ragnar tries a quick counter leg kick but Lethal is wise to it.
Ragnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Ragnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Ragnar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ragnar. Beautiful body shot.
Lethal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnar under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Lethal thumps Ragnar with a low kick.
Lethal scores with a kick to the body.
Ragnar misses the jab.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnar blocks a jab.
Ragnar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lethal defending well as Ragnar loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Ragnar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Ragnar lands.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lethal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal throws a solid leg kick but Ragnar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lethal.
Lethal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Ragnar checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ragnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Lethal lands.
Ragnar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lethal avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnar tries to land a leg kick but Lethal saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lethal slips a jab from Ragnar.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lethal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lethal throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar sizes up Lethal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ragnar wants to land a leg kick but Lethal is out of range.
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!
Ragnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Ragnar checks it.
Ragnar misses the jab.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Lethal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lethal's sensitive parts.
Lethal connects with a right hand. Ragnar shakes it off.
Lethal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lethal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnar just manages to avoid it.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lethal.
A low kick from Ragnar is predictable there
and Lethal counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnar throws a head kick but Lethal moves out of range.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
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 Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lethal scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ragnar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lethal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ragnar.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Lethal counters with an outside leg kick.
Ragnar checks a leg kick.
Lethal slips under a jab from Ragnar.
Lethal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnar under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Ragnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnar thinks about the counter body kick.
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lethal feints and then cracks Ragnar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnar down.
Good exchange - Lethal coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal thows a leg kick but Ragnar checks it
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lethal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ragnar if he has to take too many more of those.
Ragnar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnar wants to land a leg kick but Lethal is out of range.
Lethal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnar throws out the jab.
Lethal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ragnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal misses with a left hand
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lethal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnar lands with a cross.
Lethal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnar missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Ragnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Lethal lands but Ragnar takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Lethal tries to score with a low kick but Ragnar moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lethal tries to score with a low kick but Ragnar moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lethal.
Ragnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lethal.
Ragnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnar misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnar 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 swing and a miss from Lethal.
Ragnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lethal.
Lethal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lethal throws a head kick but Ragnar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal looks to throw the jab but Ragnar is out of range.
Ragnar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lethal with a body shot.
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.
Lethal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
Ragnar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnar misses with a looping left.
Ragnar checks a low kick from Lethal.
Lethal throws a hook to the side of Ragnar's head but Ragnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lethal looks to throw the jab but Ragnar is out of range.
Lethal tries to work over Ragnar's front leg with a kick but Ragnar checks it.
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Lethal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lethal misses with a low kick.
Lethal feints and then cracks Ragnar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnar down.
Lethal throws a right and a left that Ragnar avoids nicely.
Lethal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal misses with a body punch
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ragnar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lethal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lethal 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.
Lethal wants to land a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range.
Lethal scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnar throws a right hand that Lethal ducks under and follows up with a left that Lethal also avoids with ease.
Lethal looks to land a combination but Ragnar avoids it well.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
Lethal checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lethal misses with a low kick.
Lethal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnar under the eye.
Lethal blocks a leg kick.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ragnar looks to land a combination but Lethal avoids it well.
Lethal throws a head kick that half lands.
A left lands for Ragnar.
Lethal misses with a low kick.
Ragnar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnar motions for Lethal to come forward. Ragnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
Ragnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lethal with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar throws a leg kick which misses Lethal's front leg but catches the back leg as Lethal tries to avoid it.
Ragnar misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnar 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.
The fighters circling - Lethal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnar throws a hook but Lethal blocks it.
Lethal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ragnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lethal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ragnar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Ragnar backs away, Lethal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lethal avoids the body shot from Ragnar.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lethal manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lethal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range and Lethal settles back down.
Ragnar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnar 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 Lethal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lethal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lethal misses with an uppercut.
Ragnar tries a quick counter leg kick but Lethal is wise to it.
Ragnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lethal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnar connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lethal, right into the meat.
Ragnar missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal slips under a jab.
Ragnar throws a front kick aimed at Lethal's knee but Lethal avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal fakes the leg kick and cracks Ragnar in the body.
Lethal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lethal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnar is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lethal.
Lethal tries to work over Ragnar's front leg with a kick but Ragnar checks it.
Ragnar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ragnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lethal.
Ragnar tests Lethal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lethal lunges at Ragnar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnar's hand.
Lethal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnar is able to avoid easily.
Ragnar throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
Lethal misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal throws a solid leg kick but Ragnar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lethal.
Ragnar throws a shot from downtown. Lethal moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnar.
Lethal connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnar moves out of range easily.
Ragnar throws out a counter right but Lethal avoids it with no problem.
Matt Lethal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a leg kick
and Ragnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lethal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a looping right.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lethal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bjorn Ragnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lethal looks to land a body kick but Ragnar moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnar! But no joy.
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 Matt Lethal.
Well Lethal 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bjorn Ragnar!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Ragnar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Matt Lethal had this to say: '...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 1020 p4p, 136 weight class) and Blue Cup (ranked 1100 p4p, 145 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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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cup tries to clinch there but Pendragon circles away.
A jab from Pendragon does it's job there.
We've been told by Pendragon's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pendragon connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pendragon looks for the body kick but Cup saw that one coming.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon slips a jab and a cross from Cup.
Cup misses with a body shot.
Cup takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cup fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
Cup looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pendragon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pendragon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pendragon.
Cup throws a shot to the body.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon lands with a shot to the body.
Cup lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cup misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cup at a distance.
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Cup moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Pendragon scoring well with a low kick there.
Pendragon connects with a right hand. Cup shakes it off.
Pendragon cracks Cup with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cup misses with a right hand
and Pendragon counters with a three punch combo that has Cup backing up. Cup nods at Pendragon to acknowledge the strikes.
Cup moves into range and clinches up with Pendragon.
Cup is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pendragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cup to the mat. Cup regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cup uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cup is rocked!
Pendragon drops Cup with a huge uppercut! Cup drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pendragon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!
The defeated Blue Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 397 p4p, 59 weight class) and Rocco Marciano (ranked 299 p4p, 44 weight class). Marciano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. a shirt that reads, 'Giant Killer' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocco Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marciano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeagatius.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano feints and then cracks Leagatius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leagatius down.
Marciano thuds a left hand into Leagatius's body.
Rocco Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leagatius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Marciano connects with a right hand. Leagatius shakes it off.
Leagatius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leagatius missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leagatius misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Leagatius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leagatius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Marciano dips to his left and cracks Leagatius with an uppercut!
Leagatius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Leagatius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano throws a shot to the body.
Marciano throws a body punch but Leagatius moves out of range.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leagatius moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marciano cracks Leagatius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leagatius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano sizes up Leagatius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leagatius is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano moves in close and cracks Leagatius with a massive right hand! Leagatius, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Marciano!
Rocco Marciano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 240 p4p, 30 weight class) and Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 459 p4p, 58 weight class). Misha Collins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
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!
Ekaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Collins takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Ekaku. Beautiful body shot.
Collins blocks a jab.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Collins's front leg.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins staying out of range there.
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from Collins.
Ekaku jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Ekaku slips a jab from Collins.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekaku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Collins moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekaku sprawls and moves away.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Collins down.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Collins is looking to wear down Ekaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Collins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collins has time to react.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Ekaku catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins feints a jab promting Ekaku to slip. Collins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekaku swivels and escapes.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekaku to the ground. Collins is now in Ekaku's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku is trying to keep Collins in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard.
Collins has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ekaku escapes and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ekaku trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Ekaku taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ekaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ekaku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekaku is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
Ekaku is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins won't allow Ekaku to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Collins misses with a hook.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins slips a straight right by Ekaku.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku 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.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Collins saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekaku did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins trying to control from Ekaku's half guard. Ekaku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Ekaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins postures up.
Ekaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Ekaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Ekaku tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to stall here but Ekaku recovers full guard.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misha Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ekaku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 177 p4p, 30 weight class) and Jackson Spinks (ranked 544 p4p, 81 weight class). Jackson Spinks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warror scores with a nice strike.
Warror checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warror throws a low kick but Spinks moves out of range easily.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror misses with a two punch combination.
Warror staying out of range there.
Spinks scores with a spinning back kick!
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spinks throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spinks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warror is out of range and Spinks settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spinks scores with a jab. Warror acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spinks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spinks there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Spinks blocks the low kick.
Warror is looking to slow Spinks down with leg kicks.
Spinks throws a push kick but Warror slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror lands a jab to Spinks's midsection.
Spinks slips a jab and a cross from Warror.
Warror tries to work over Spinks's front leg with a kick but Spinks checks it.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Warror throws a leg kick that misses.
Warror blocks a jab.
Spinks connects with a looping right hand.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
Warror scores with a nice head shot.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror.
Nice body punch from Warror.
Spinks feints and then cracks Warror's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warror down.
Spinks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warror avoids it really well and circles away.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Spinks is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spinks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinks.
Warror quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Warror throws a leg kick but Spinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Spinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warror.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Spinks.
Warror has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spinks.
Spinks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warror takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warror circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warror connects with a solid leg kick.
Spinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Spinks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warror slips a straight right by Spinks.
Warror lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spinks lands an overhand right.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Warror lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Warror misses.
Spinks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warror but Warror pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warror motions for Spinks to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Warror fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warror fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warror stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spinks.
Warror darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warror lands a nice hook to Spinks's body. Spinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Spinks checks it.
Spinks throws the kick towards the body but Warror avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Warror misses the target.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Warror throws a big counter combination but Spinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warror lands a glancing blow to the side of Spinks's head.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Warror connects with a body shot that sends Spinks's belly button to the back.
Spinks lands the left hand.
Spinks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice jab there from Spinks.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror lands a head shot.
Spinks scores with a sloppy right hand. Warror should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Spinks as he checks the leg kick.
Spinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warror.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot.
Warror moves out of range of the leg kick from Spinks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spinks lands a head shot.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
It looked like Warror was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spinks.
Warror sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Spinks throws a leg kick which misses Warror's front leg but catches the back leg as Warror tries to avoid it.
Warror throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Spinks feints a jab promting Warror to slip. Spinks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warror slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinks.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spinks.
Spinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Warror.
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!
Spinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spinks lands a really nice looking cross but Warror seems unphased.
Warror jabs at Spinks's body.
A good leg kick by Warror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Spinks.
Warror blocks a leg kick.
Spinks closes the distance and pushes Warror back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spinks.
Spinks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Spinks has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spinks.
Warror lands with a short shot to the head.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror blocks a body shot from Spinks.
Spinks blocks a body shot from Warror.
Warror tries a body shot but Spinks blocks it.
Spinks tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
Warror lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spinks's elbow.
Warror blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Warror.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spinks jumps into guard, dragging Warror to the mat.
Spinks is looking to sweep but instead, Warror has passed into half guard.
Spinks tries to get to full guard but Warror has control of the leg.
Warror controlling the action here.
Spinks wants to control but Warror is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spinks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warror is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spinks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warror is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spinks.
Spinks is trying to control Warror's posture but Warror avoids it.
Spinks tries to bench press Warror off him but Warror keeps the position.
Spinks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spinks manages to get back to half guard.
Spinks is looking for a sweep. Warror is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Warror takes a swing at Spinks's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spinks.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Spinks motions for Warror to come forward. Spinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Spinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spinks throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Spinks moved away.
Warror misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spinks.
Warror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warror checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warror checks a low kick from Spinks.
Warror takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Spinks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Warror takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warror jabs Spinks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warror throws a leg kick but Spinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warror lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spinks takes a step back to recover.
Spinks slips under a jab from Warror.
Spinks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warror. Warror circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spinks looks for the body kick but Warror saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Spinks.
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Warror counters with a nice leg kick.
Warror sizes up Spinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Spinks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Spinks is predictable there
and Warror counters with a leg kick.
Spinks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Spinks throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warror checks a leg kick.
Spinks takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick from Spinks lands but Warror takes it in his stride.
Warror throws a chopping leg kick but Spinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Spinks connects with a body shot that sends Warror's belly button to the back.
Spinks connects with a right hand. Warror shakes it off.
Spinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warror's calf.
A good leg kick by Warror.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror punishes Spinks's body with a nice straight punch.
Spinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot.
Spinks blocks a low kick nicely.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Warror steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
Warror lands a really nice looking cross but Spinks seems unphased.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror throws a hook but Spinks blocks it.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
Warror cracks a nice hook into Spinks's ribs.
Warror walks into a stiff left hand from Spinks.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Warror looks for the body kick but Spinks saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks lands with a nice combination. Warror backs away looking to recover.
Warror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror throws a leg kick but Spinks moved away.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spinks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Warror misses.
Spinks replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Warror blocks it well.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Warror.
Warror defending well as Spinks loads up on a big left hand.
Spinks loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Spinks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Spinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warror is out of range and Spinks settles back down.
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 Paul Warror.
I think Warror has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
An out of breath Paul Warror thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 69 p4p, 7 weight class) and Elgin Turner (ranked 182 p4p, 21 weight class). Turner has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Uesugi tries to tie him up.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Turner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi is trying to stall.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uesugi slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Uesugi's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner thuds a left hand into Uesugi's body.
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Uesugi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner misses with some punches.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner connects with a right hand. Uesugi shakes it off.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uesugi scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Turner.
As Turner tries to get set, Uesugi tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Turner slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with the combination.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Turner stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Uesugi throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Uesugi throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Uesugi wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi with a hook.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Uesugi.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Uesugi moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner with the counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner misses with a looping left.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Uesugi's ribs.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner is working Uesugi over against the cage.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Uesugi's defenses.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uesugi defends it well.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Turner is leaning against Uesugi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uesugi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi cracks Turner with a good jab.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uesugi stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Turner with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner jabs at Uesugi's body.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khunbish Borjigin (ranked 39 p4p, 5 weight class) and Pekka Toivonen (ranked 59 p4p, 8 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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25 - 9 - 0 |
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31
189 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khunbish Borjigin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen misses with a left hand
and Borjigin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Borjigin jumps back.
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Borjigin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borjigin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range and Borjigin settles back down.
Borjigin lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Borjigin 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.
Borjigin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toivonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Borjigin blocks the body 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!
Borjigin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toivonen's head backwards.
Borjigin looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Borjigin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Borjigin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Borjigin throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borjigin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toivonen's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borjigin.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toivonen's calf.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen throws a solid leg kick but Borjigin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toivonen.
Danga de danga de dang - Toivonen scores with a four punch combination!
Borjigin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toivonen thumps Borjigin with a low kick.
Borjigin swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp one two that drops Borjigin! Toivonen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Borjigin to his feet! Borjigin is in big trouble!
Borjigin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borjigin ducks into an uppercut from Toivonen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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