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KoF:IW Underground PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 24058 p4p, 23984 weight class) and Carl Johnson (ranked 607 p4p, 589 weight class). Jonny Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Jones cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Jonny Jones has been cut.
Johnson misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with the combination.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
 Johnson is rocked!
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Johnson to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Akinaga (ranked 23552 p4p, 23491 weight class) and Oakley Fisher (ranked 564 p4p, 605 weight class). Akinaga comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Wolf Totem. Fisher has chosen Bolt Thrower - Spearhead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oakley Fisher!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher dives in and scores a takedown into Akinaga's guard.
Akinaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Akinaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akinaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akinaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinaga is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akinaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher slips nicely into half guard.
Akinaga is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Fisher is trying to work for a kimura but Akinaga is defending well.
Fisher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akinaga tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.
Fisher is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akinaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akinaga is just riding it out for now. Fisher eventually gives up the hold.
Akinaga wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Fisher not doing much here.
Akinaga tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Akinaga is working away.
Akinaga tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.
Fisher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akinaga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akinaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fisher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fisher cracks Akinaga with a big elbow.
Akinaga is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Fisher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fisher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akinaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fisher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akinaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akinaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oakley Fisher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akinaga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akinaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisher pulls guard.
Akinaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fisher working for a triangle but Akinaga defends it easily.
Fisher looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Akinaga is defending well. Fisher quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Akinaga has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fisher celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oakley Fisher!
Post fight, Oakley Fisher stared into the camera and said 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Mouth (ranked 5357 p4p, 6385 weight class) and Ichigo Todayashi (ranked 224 p4p, 245 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mouth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dominick . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichigo Todayashi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth forces Todayashi back against the cage and clinches.
Mouth is trying to pull guard but Todayashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Todayashi lands an elbow inside that Mouth shrugs off.
It looks like Big Mouth has been cut.
Mouth has had enough of the clinch but Todayashi keeps him there for the moment.
Todayashi can't find room to land a body shot as Mouth controls the action.
Todayashi landing knees to the body.
Mouth takes an elbow to the temple.
Todayashi lands with a light punch inside.
Mouth tries to pull guard but Todayashi won't allow it.
Mouth avoiding damage as Todayashi throws knees to the body.
Todayashi wants a takedown.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Todayashi has him pressed against the cage.
Todayashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Todayashi manages to break the clinch.
Mouth looks to clinch
and Todayashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Todayashi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouth clinches up with Todayashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Todayashi gets through Mouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Mouth is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todayashi pushes Mouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Mouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mouth jumps guard but Todayashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todayashi rushes Mouth and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mouth is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Todayashi piles on the pressure and Mouth crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichigo Todayashi!
The defeated Big Mouth had this to say: 'A big thanks on King of Fighters: Iron Wolf (360k+)for the offre to fight here tonight, i'll be back much better as tonight, sorry, but tonight my opponent was better as myself.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masa Satake (ranked 4873 p4p, 5215 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 569 p4p, 596 weight class). Yarborough is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Derezzed by Daft Punk. James Yarborough will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake moves in looking to clinch but Yarborough pushes him off.
Satake looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Satake avoids it.
Satake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masa Satake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Satake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Satake moves in looking to clinch but Yarborough pushes him off.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yarborough. Satake shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Satake is rocked!
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satake throws a right hand that misses
and Yarborough scores with a counter punch that sends Satake to the canvas! Yarborough smells blood - he's punishing Satake with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Satake has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Yarborough!
A relieved looking James Yarborough thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gen Tenryu (ranked 4791 p4p, 4670 weight class) and Quebra Cranio (ranked 560 p4p, 557 weight class). Cranio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's My Life. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quebra Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Cranio throws a poor cross that misses
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cranio misses with a hook
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Cranio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cranio misses with a right hand
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.
Tenryu defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Cranio tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cranio swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tenryu.
Tenryu presses Cranio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength 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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Tenryu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Tenryu to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu cracks Cranio with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
Cranio blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tenryu just leaning against Cranio, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gen Tenryu.
Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranio lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Cranio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cranio's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu rushes Cranio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Tenryu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tenryu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cranio can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tenryu gets through Cranio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Cranio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cranio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
 It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cranio misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cranio.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cranio looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu prevents Cranio from breaking the clinch.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Tenryu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cranio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Cranio.
Tenryu pushes Cranio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranios head.
Come on Tenryu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Cranio.
A frustrated look appears on Cranio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Cranio throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cranio.
Cranio has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Cranio's head.
Tenryu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cranio up against the cage.
Tenryu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cranio throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Cranio lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Cranio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Cranio manages to avoid it.
Cranio lands a lovely overhand right.
Cranio cracks Tenryu with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Cranio does no damage.
Cranio darts in and clinches Tenryu up against the cage.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
Cranio working aggressively here.
Tenryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Cranio is leaning against Tenryu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tenryu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Cranio misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Cranio back against the cage.
Cranio tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu 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.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Cranio.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Cranio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cranio's gas tank.
Cranio is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cranio backwards.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Cranio's ribcage. Cranio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cranio backwards.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio working hard to break the clinch.
Gen Tenryu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tenryu pushes Cranio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Tenryu leaning against his opponent.
Tenryu has Cranio pressed against the cage.
Tenryu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cranio misses with some punches.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
Cranio tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tenryu connects with a body shot.
Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cranio.
It looked like Tenryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Cranio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Tenryu.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu leaning against his opponent.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Tenryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cranio can do to turn this around?
Cranio working aggressively here.
Tenryu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu effectively controlling the action here.
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tenryu lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu controlling the action here for a moment.
Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Tenryu cracks Cranio with a nice body shot.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranios head.
Good body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tenryu moves into range and clinches up with Cranio.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Cranio.
A right hand to the body from Cranio.
Cranio can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cranio.
Cranio blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Cranio blocking some punches.
Tenryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cranio or not.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cranio backwards.
Tenryu slowing the pace effectively.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Cranio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu is leaning against Cranio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu stalling the fight.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cranio backwards.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cranio backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Cranio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cranio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Cranio.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
A short right from Tenryu.
Cranio tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
Cranio working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Cranio.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Cranio working aggressively here.
Cranio throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Cranio is rocked!
A short uppercut from Cranio.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cranio is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenryu finish him?
Cranio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cranio backwards.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quebra Cranio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Tenryu stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tenryu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cranio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cranio seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranio prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cranio backwards.
Cranio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Cranio misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cranio fails to land.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cranio can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Gen Tenryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranio.
Cranio misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Cranio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cranio misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cranio misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tenryu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gen Tenryu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sekera (ranked 3470 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Jason Killings (ranked 377 p4p, 468 weight class). Sekera comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed it out. Pavel Sekera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good chin |
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sekera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Killings !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killings shoots for a double leg takedown but Sekera sprawls well. He's pushed Killings 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sekera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sekera showed some decent athleticism there.
Killings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sekera stalling.
Killings wants to control but Sekera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings taking some punishment here, with Sekera in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sekera in particular looking to stall.
Sekera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killings defends it well.
Killings manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sekera throwing strikes but missing.
Killings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sekera gets to his feet. Killings looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sekera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killings .
Sekera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sekera duly obliges.
Killings gets tackled into the cage by Sekera. Sekera maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera lands with a right to the head.
Sekera has hold of one of Killings 's legs. Killings is fighting the takedown attempt but Sekera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sekera trying to control the position from guard on top but Killings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sekera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sekera controlling from the top position.
Sekera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sekera stands up over Killings , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killings 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sekera.
Killings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sekera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sekera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killings , up you get!
Killings gets caught flat footed, as Sekera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killings looks winded!
Sekera prevents Killings from getting back to his feet.
Sekera throwing strikes but missing.
Sekera trying to control the position from guard on top but Killings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sekera with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekera stands up from Killings 's guard - Sekera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sekera throws a lazy head kick
enabling Killings to counter with a crisp jab.
Killings moves forwards but Sekera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pavel Sekera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sekera clinches up with Killings and pushes him back against the cage.
Sekera prevents Killings from breaking the clinch.
Killings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pavel Sekera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Killings .
Sekera is working for takedown but Killings is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killings pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sekera successfully pulls guard.
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!
Sekera trying to keep a closed guard but Killings is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sekera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sekera shoots for a double leg takedown but Killings sprawls well. He's pushed Sekera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sekera shoots in but no luck this time.
Sekera gets tackled into the cage by Killings . Killings maintains the clinch.
Sekera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sekera tries to avoid it but Killings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sekera to the ground. Sekera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sekera darts in and clinches Killings up against the cage.
Sekera can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sekera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killings jumps guard but Sekera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera drags the fight down to the ground.
Killings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killings wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
Sekera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killings manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sekera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavel Sekera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killings looking to control.
Killings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sekera.
Killings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sekera is controlling him.
Killings is breathing heavily.
Sekera is pushing down on Killings 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killings is fighting to maintain full guard but Sekera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sekera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killings can do to turn this around?
Killings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sekera.
Sekera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sekera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killings is trying is best to control the position here.
Sekera is working for a submission of some sort.
Killings wants to get back to full guard.
Sekera thows a huge punch but Killings dodges it nicely.
Sekera is trying to control the action in half guard but Killings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sekera seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sekera.
Sekera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killings keeps working.
Sekera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sekera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Killings !
Killings tries to lock up and control but Sekera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sekera controlling from the full mount.
Sekera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sekera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killings because Sekera loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekera unloading with bombs!
Killings is bucking up trying to escape but Sekera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Killings is squirming around, avoiding Sekera's attempts to control the action.
Sekera controlling the pace for now.
Killings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sekera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sekera avoids the attempt from Killings to control.
Sekera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killings is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sekera unloads with some shots from mount but Killings bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sekera dominated that second round.
That's time! Sekera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sekera shoots in and drives through. Killings sprawls well.
Sekera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killings quickly recovers to half guard.
Killings is not content to let Sekera control the position.
Sekera works his way into full mount!
Sekera punching from mount but Killings doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera working the ground and pound effectively.
Sekera landing shots from mount.
Sekera lands a nice shot to the head.
Killings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sekera trying to control but Killings is having none of it.
Sekera throwing strikes here but Killings is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sekera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Killings is now in Sekera's guard. A big mistake from Sekera there, giving up the dominant position!
Sekera is looking to stand up but Killings isn't so interested in that idea.
Sekera controls Killings momentarily but Killings frees himself.
Sekera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera controlling the pace.
Sekera trying to control from half guard but Killings is working away.
Sekera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sekera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sekera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sekera lands a big shot there that rocks Killings but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings working to try and regain half guard.
Killings wants to hold on but Sekera pushes him away.
Sekera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killings tries to hold on but Sekera pushes him away.
Sekera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Killings holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sekera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sekera has hold of Killings 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Killings manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Killings is squirming around, avoiding Sekera's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killings is looking to improve his position but Sekera isn't that keen on the idea.
Sekera looking to control but Killings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Sekera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sekera throwing strikes here but Killings is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jason Killings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Sekera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sekera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Killings is surviving well by controlling Sekera's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sekera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sekera 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sekera!
A less than humble Pavel Sekera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Volkov (ranked 3474 p4p, 3730 weight class) and Marax El (ranked 380 p4p, 400 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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272
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abraham Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marax El!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El's guard.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Volkov controlling from the top position.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
El utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
El slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El throws a big elbow that misses.
El content to stall in guard here.
El won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
El trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volkov tries to get out of the position.
Volkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but El shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov has been working on his balance at Gym of Rock, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by El.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Marax El is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Abraham Volkov has been cut.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but El circles away.
El throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but El saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
El looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov slips a straight right by El.
Abraham Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
El blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El! But no joy.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from El as Volkov shoots in.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and El counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El to the ground. El escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
El throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El but El pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
El throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
Abraham Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by El.
El misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov shoots in but El avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots and misses
and El counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from El misses the target.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. El sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. El manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been informed that El has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
El preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marax El dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Volkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
El throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El.
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Volkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is trying to control. El wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov with the ground and pound but El uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abraham Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El for as long as he can get away with.
Volkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
El has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but El blocks nicely.
El controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El misses with a two punch combination.
El gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
El lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El defends well.
El missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov controlling the position.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov has control of El's left arm, preventing El from doing any damage.
El postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing El from controlling successfully.
El with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El wants it to stay on the feet.
El swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El.
El misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by El, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from El on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marax El showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Volkov walks into a left hand.
El misses with a wild combination.
Volkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for El!
Volkov takes a little break here. El wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
El tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El trying to remain calm as Volkov controls from the top position.
El wants to control but Volkov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Volkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
El is trying to improve his position.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but El is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
El is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El keeps Volkov under control for a moment.
Volkov misses with the ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control the action but El is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El lands a nice looking body shot.
El swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El's waist but El gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
El lands the left hand.
A punch combination from El misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but El saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
El wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
El trying to control but Volkov postures up.
El avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
El tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through El's hands, connecting with El's forehead.
El is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thows a huge punch but El dodges it nicely.
Volkov not doing much here.
Volkov winds up and cracks El with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El trying to control here.
Abraham Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov controlling the action here.
Marax El is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marax El.
I've got El 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marax El!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Morales (ranked 1882 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Ugo Barnes (ranked 253 p4p, 391 weight class). Ricardo Morales 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ugo Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Morales as the two fighters clinch.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Morales prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morales is keeping busy.
I was talking to Morales's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Ugo Barnes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Morales.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morales is defending well.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales lands a body shot.
Morales lands a right hand.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Morales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Barnes looks winded!
Nice body punch from Morales - that landed with a thud.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes is rocked!
A short uppercut from Morales.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Morales creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barnes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barnes drops to his knees and Morales pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Morales!
A relieved looking Ricardo Morales thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamalu Nokkau (ranked 2053 p4p, 2081 weight class) and Wilhelm Van Hoodonk (ranked 237 p4p, 239 weight class). Nokkau comes into the arena with War Chant blaring out of the sound system. Kamalu Nokkau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamalu Nokkau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nokkau throws a looping overhand right but Van Hoodonk ducks down to avoid it.
Van Hoodonk lands a head shot.
Van Hoodonk loads up on a big right hand but Nokkau slips the punch.
Van Hoodonk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nokkau at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Nokkau. Those never looked like landing.
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Nokkau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Hoodonk has Nokkau pressed against the cage.
Nokkau tries a knee to the head but Van Hoodonk blocks it.
Van Hoodonk just leaning against Nokkau, taking a breather.
Nokkau misses with the head strike.
Van Hoodonk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamalu Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau thows a body kick. Van Hoodonk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Hoodonk digs a good hook to Nokkau's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nokkau throws a low kick but Van Hoodonk avoids it.
Van Hoodonk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hoodonk lands the left hand.
Nokkau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nokkau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hoodonk slips under a jab from Nokkau.
Nokkau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Hoodonk.
Nokkau misses with a right hand
and Van Hoodonk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Hoodonk blocks a head kick by Nokkau.
Nokkau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Hoodonk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Hoodonk scores with a hook to the body. Nokkau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Hoodonk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nokkau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nokkau misses the target.
Van Hoodonk lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Van Hoodonk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Hoodonk looks to throw the jab but Nokkau is out of range.
Van Hoodonk misses with an uppercut. Nokkau saw that one coming.
Van Hoodonk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nokkau slips a straight right by Van Hoodonk.
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!
Nokkau misses with a hook.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Nokkau.
Nokkau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hoodonk misses the shot to the body.
Van Hoodonk jabs Nokkau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Hoodonk throws a lazy right hand but Nokkau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nokkau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Hoodonk throws a shot to the body.
Van Hoodonk connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Hoodonk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokkau avoids the body shot from Van Hoodonk.
Nokkau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nokkau misses with the combination.
Van Hoodonk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nokkau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van Hoodonk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Hoodonk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Hoodonk throws out a powerful jab.
Nokkau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nokkau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nokkau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Hoodonk looks to land a right hand but Nokkau moved out of range.
Van Hoodonk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nokkau is rocked!
Nokkau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Nokkau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Hoodonk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Van Hoodonk fakes the body blow, causing Nokkau to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nokkau goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Farva (ranked 2278 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Geno Turekken (ranked 267 p4p, 285 weight class). Rodney Farva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Geno Turekken's chin.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Farva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geno Turekken!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farva takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Turekken misses the target.
Farva closes the distance and clinches up with Turekken, looking for a takedown. Farva pushes Turekken against the cage but Turekken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turekken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Farva.
Turekken lands a right hook to the body.
Farva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turekken counters with a straight right hand.
Turekken scores with a hook to the body. Farva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turekken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Farva is in Turekken's guard.
Farva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turekken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva preventing the sweep.
Farva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turekken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Farva pulls Turekken in close to prevent any damage.
Farva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turekken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turekken wants to control from the top but Farva keeps moving.
Farva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turekken is one step ahead there.
Farva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turekken.
Turekken won't allow Farva to get back to his feet.
Turekken trying to control but Farva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turekken won't allow Farva to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farva is on top in guard.
Turekken wants to sweep but no luck.
Farva controlling from the top position.
Farva throwing strikes but missing.
Turekken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Farva trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farva is looking to sweep but instead, Turekken has passed into half guard.
Farva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farva tries to get out of the position.
Farva wants to get back to full guard.
Turekken is nestled in close to Farva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Farva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turekken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turekken's back!
Turekken trying to control the position but Farva manages to sink in the hooks.
Turekken is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Turekken is trapped and Farva is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turekken wants to get back to his feet.
Farva cracks Turekken with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Turekken from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Turekken trying to control the position but Farva manages to sink in the hooks.
Farva scores with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turekken is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Farva wants to control but Turekken is keeping busy.
Farva is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Turekken up.
Turekken tries to escape but Farva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farva is punishing Turekken with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Farva dominated that round.
That's time! Farva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turekken defends it nicely.
Turekken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geno Turekken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farva misses with a takedown
and Farva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turekken moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Farva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turekken moves into full guard.
Farva wants to control from the top but Turekken keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farva chips away with some ground and pound.
Farva looking to sit in guard and control but Turekken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turekken wants to pass the guard but Farva is keeping the position.
Turekken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodney Farva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turekken with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turekken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farva is keeping the position for now.
Turekken stops Farva from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farva pulls Turekken in close to his closed guard and prevents Turekken from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farva is on top in guard.
Farva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farva trying to control the position from guard on top but Turekken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turekken looking for a sweep. Not yet Turekken, not yet.
Farva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farva won't allow Turekken to sweep him here.
Farva postures up.
Farva working some strikes from top position.
Farva chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turekken keeping moving, preventing Farva from controlling successfully.
Farva won't allow Turekken to sweep him here.
Turekken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turekken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farva stands up over Turekken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farva working some strikes from top position.
Farva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turekken can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turekken is on top in guard.
Farva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turekken puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turekken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farva defending well though.
Farva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turekken advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turekken manages to get himself to full guard.
Farva won't allow Turekken to sweep him here.
Farva is in close to Turekken's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farva landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turekken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Farva landing with the ground and pound.
Farva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Farva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Farva keeps the fight on the outside.
Farva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farva tries for a takedown but Turekken circles away easily
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
Farva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turekken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turekken lands a jab.
Farva with a poor takedown
and Turekken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Farva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farva fails with the takedown
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
Turekken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turekken has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Geno Turekken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turekken lands a body shot.
Farva fails with the takedown
and Farva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turekken.
Geno Turekken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Turekken.
Farva misses with a takedown
and Farva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turekken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farva in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turekken misses with a wild combination.
Farva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turekken counters with a straight right hand.
Turekken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farva fails with the takedown
and Turekken counters with a nice uppercut.
Farva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turekken throws out a powerful jab.
Farva with a poor takedown
and Turekken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turekken stuns Farva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turekken connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turekken.
Farva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turekken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turekken looks to land a combination. Farva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turekken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farva shoots in looking for a takedown but Turekken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turekken throws out a counter right but Farva avoids it with no problem.
Turekken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Geno Turekken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turekken might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Turekken to counter with a crisp jab.
Turekken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Farva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turekken connects with a jab.
Farva misses with a takedown
and Turekken counters with a straight right hand.
Farva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Farva tries for a takedown but Turekken circles away easily
and Turekken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turekken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geno Turekken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farva 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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