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KOM Welterweight Semi Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dosh Oh (ranked 2972 p4p, 4525 weight class) and Cory Owens (ranked 333 p4p, 489 weight class). Dosh Oh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cory Owens's 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dosh Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Owens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh drives through with a takedown into Owens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh landing with the ground and pound.
Owens trying to control the position.
Oh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens is trying to keep Oh in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh postures up and lands a big shot to Owens's brow.
Oh stands up over Owens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Owens is retaining full guard.
Oh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oh works over Owens with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
 Owens is rocked!
Oh passes into half guard.
Owens is still in real trouble! Can Oh finish him?
Oh maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Owens could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oh has cracked it and Owens is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dosh Oh!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 3337 p4p, 6663 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 90 p4p, 157 weight class). Jax Thomas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kaspars Petrovs's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Petrovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas with a poor takedown
enabling Petrovs to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrovs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thomas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovs tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovs is looking to counter punch.
Kaspars Petrovs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Thomas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrovs.
 It looks like Jax Thomas has been cut.
Petrovs jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Petrovs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas shoots in but Petrovs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Petrovs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovs continues to drive forward.
Petrovs throws a shot to the body.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrovs counters with a left right combination that sends Thomas crashing to the mat - Petrovs wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Thomas out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Petrovs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kaspars Petrovs thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Telushikin (ranked 2896 p4p, 2877 weight class) and Manu Ahonen (ranked 81 p4p, 80 weight class). Manu Ahonen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
Telushikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Ahonen.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Telushikin is trying to defend but Ahonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Telushikin is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Telushikin is pulling down on Ahonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahonen, at least for the moment.
Telushikin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gentleman's Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Telushikin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Telushikin!
Ahonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Telushikin manages to get himself to full guard.
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahonen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is stalling in the full guard.
Telushikin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Telushikin's brow.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet.
Telushikin looking for a guillotine here but Ahonen defends easily.
Ahonen passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Telushikin trying to control here.
Telushikin has his hands clasped together around Ahonen's back. He's all about the action.
Telushikin actively working from the bottom here.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahonen working Telushikin over with strikes.
Telushikin is controlling Ahonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahonen prevents Telushikin from improving his position.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Telushikin's head.
Telushikin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Telushikin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen stands and throws Telushikin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Telushikin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Telushikin moved away.
Telushikin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahonen sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Telushikin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahonen walks into a jab.
Telushikin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Telushikin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Telushikin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Ahonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Telushikin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin throws a right hand that misses
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
Ahonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Telushikin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Telushikin with a hook.
Telushikin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Telushikin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Telushikin throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Telushikin throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin misses with a takedown
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Telushikin defends well and Ahonen ends up having to push Telushikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telushikin.
Telushikin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen scores with a jab. Telushikin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin misses with a double jab
and Ahonen counters with a crisp right that sends Telushikin to the canvas! Ahonen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 4406 p4p, 3222 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 116 p4p, 86 weight class). Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. Arnoldas Sireika 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Oeste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sireika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Sireika misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Del Oeste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sireika scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Sireika misses.
Sireika throws a right hand that misses
letting Del Oeste counter with a right hand.
Sireika gets caught flat footed, as Del Oeste shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Del Oeste slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sireika has his hands on Del Oeste's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Oeste controls the pace.
Del Oeste's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Del Oeste might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sireika looks to land a right hand but Del Oeste moved out of range.
Sireika thows a leg kick but Del Oeste checks it
and Del Oeste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sireika throws a looping overhand right but Del Oeste ducks down to avoid it.
Sireika throws a nice looking combination but Del Oeste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Del Oeste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice sprawl there from Sireika as Del Oeste shoots in.
Del Oeste shoots in but no luck this time.
Sireika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Oeste tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sireika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnoldas Sireika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sireika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Sireika.
Sireika takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sireika.
It seemed like Del Oeste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Oeste moves forwards but Sireika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sireika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Oeste is out of range and Sireika settles back down.
Sireika tried to score with a low kick but Del Oeste checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sireika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sireika throws a hook but Del Oeste avoids it easily.
It seemed like Del Oeste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Oeste on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Del Oeste avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sireika waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Oeste.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sireika.
Del Oeste darts in looking for a takedown but Sireika gets double underhooks and turns Del Oeste into the cage.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Oeste.
Del Oeste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Oeste lands in his opponent's guard.
Sireika is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Del Oeste dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sireika is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste happy to just control the position for now.
Del Oeste is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Del Oeste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Sireika does no damage.
Del Oeste lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
Sireika lands a nice looking body shot.
Del Oeste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sireika's head backwards.
No joy there for Del Oeste, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sireika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Oeste is out of range and Sireika settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Sireika as he connects with a hook.
Del Oeste misses with a takedown attempt
and Sireika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Oeste slips under a jab from Sireika.
Del Oeste moves forwards but Sireika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Oeste dives in and grabs Sireika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sireika pushes down on Del Oeste's head and hops out.
Del Oeste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sireika under the eye.
Del Oeste throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sireika counters with a straight right hand.
Sireika connects with a nice looking jab.
Sireika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnoldas Sireika is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Oeste shoots in and drives through. Sireika sprawls well.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste.
Sireika punishes Del Oeste's body with a nice straight punch.
Sireika misses the body punch
and Del Oeste counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Del Oeste in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Del Oeste is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Del Oeste with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sireika tries a low kick but Del Oeste avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Oeste misses with a few strikes there.
Del Oeste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Oeste is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sireika sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sireika throws a body punch but Del Oeste moves out of range.
Del Oeste throws out a counter right but Sireika avoids it with no problem.
Del Oeste clinches up against the cage.
Sireika gets through Del Oeste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Del Oeste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sireika prevents Del Oeste from breaking the clinch.
Sireika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Oeste.
Sireika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Oeste blocks an uppercut.
Sireika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Oeste working hard to break the clinch.
Sireika missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sireika scores with a nice short uppercut.
Del Oeste blocks an uppercut.
Sireika throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Oeste breaks the clinch.
Del Oeste misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Oeste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sireika.
Del Oeste throws a series of strikes that have Sireika backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Oeste tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Oeste fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sireika avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Sireika 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sireika lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Oeste off the cage and back into range.
Sireika misses with a hook. Del Oeste ducked under it nicely.
Sireika avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sireika is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Oeste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika'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. This is the final round!
Del Oeste blocks a head kick by Sireika.
Sireika throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sireika ducks under a wild hook from Del Oeste.
Sireika scores with a leg kick.
Sireika lands a jab to the head.
Del Oeste throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Oeste dives in and grabs Sireika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sireika pushes down on Del Oeste's head and hops out.
Sireika misses with a looping right.
Sireika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Oeste can do to turn this around?
Sireika with the inside leg kick.
Sireika misses with a straight right.
Del Oeste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sireika wants to land a leg kick but Del Oeste is out of range.
Del Oeste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste moves away from the strike by Sireika.
Del Oeste closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sireika's guard.
Sireika is wriggling around but Del Oeste manages to pass to half guard.
Sireika on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sireika tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Oeste is taking a breather. Sireika says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika is looking to control Del Oeste's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sireika avoid being mounted?
Del Oeste slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryan Del Oeste has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sireika.
Sireika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sireika swings widly with a right hand
letting Del Oeste counter with a right hand.
Del Oeste closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sireika quickly recovers to half guard.
Sireika scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Del Oeste manages to mount him!
Del Oeste lands a big shot there that rocks Sireika but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Del Oeste tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sireika has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Oeste controlling from mount.
Ryan Del Oeste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Del Oeste the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Del Oeste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sireika 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldas Sireika!
A determined Arnoldas Sireika didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Ryan Del Oeste stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 1254 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 29 p4p, 43 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo throws a combination that misses
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Vazzappo is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks jabs Vazzappo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Vazzappo misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vazzappo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handicks lands a jab to the nose.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks lands with a straight right. Vazzappo didn't see that one coming.
Vazzappo lands a left and a right that send Handicks crashing to the mat, dazed. Vazzappo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo throws a push kick but Handicks slaps the foot to one side.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks thuds his right hand into Vazzappo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Vazzappo avoids it well.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Vazzappo misses with a body shot.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Vazzappo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vazzappo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazzappo misses with a double jab
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks 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.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vazzappo.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Vazzappo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Handicks. Beautiful body shot.
Vazzappo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vazzappo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
As Handicks looks to move away, Vazzappo throws a big counter combo but Handicks just gets out of the way.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks lands with a good body shot.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Vazzappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Vazzappo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vazzappo throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks unleashes a big counter combination but Vazzappo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Vazzappo tried to score with a low kick but Handicks checks it.
Jab, jab by Vazzappo - just one landing.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vazzappo.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Vazzappo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vazzappo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo misses the body punch
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo slips under a jab from Handicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Vazzappo misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Handicks dominated that round.
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.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazzappo manages to avoid it.
Handicks throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.
Handicks with a jab.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vazzappo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Vazzappo backs off Handicks throws a huge counter combo but Vazzappo manages to avoid it all.
Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Handicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handicks.
Vazzappo needs to keep his hands up - Handicks had a free shot at his head there.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vazzappo slips a jab from Handicks.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks 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.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vazzappo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Vazzappo misses.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Vazzappo backs off Handicks throws a huge counter combo but Vazzappo manages to avoid it all.
Handicks takes a swing at Vazzappo's ribcage but misses.
Vazzappo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vazzappo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Handicks avoids nicely.
Vazzappo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Vazzappo avoids nicely.
Handicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Vazzappo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Vazzappo misses with a body kick.
Vazzappo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Vazzappo avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Vazzappo.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vazzappo circles away quickly and effectively.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handicks throws a shot to the body.
Vazzappo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Vazzappo does no damage.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vazzappo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vazzappo connects with a high kick.
Vazzappo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vazzappo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vazzappo misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Handicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Vazzappo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick lands for Vazzappo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Handicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo slips a jab and a cross from Handicks.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo misses the jab.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Vazzappo.
Handicks lands a head shot.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks misses the jab.
A low kick from Vazzappo misses
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazzappo.
Handicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vazzappo on the side of the head.
Handicks throws a jab when Vazzappo was well out of range.
Vazzappo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Handicks misses with a hook
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
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!
Handicks defending well as Vazzappo loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Vazzappo misses its intended target.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Vazzappo lands a nice shot that snaps Handicks's head back.
Handicks dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vazzappo throws a leg kick but Handicks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks lands a jab to the head.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vazzappo.
Handicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vazzappo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
As Handicks backs away, Vazzappo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vazzappo scores with a leg kick.
Vazzappo looks to throw the jab but Handicks is out of range.
Vazzappo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Vazzappo misses the target.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Vazzappo's head but Vazzappo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vazzappo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Tony Vazzappo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vazzappo thinking.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Handicks cracks Vazzappo with an open hand slap.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vazzappo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handicks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Show (ranked 1420 p4p, 1269 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 38 p4p, 30 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vladimir Punchsky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punchsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Show sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Show throws a body punch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky lunges at The Show with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Show's hand.
Punchsky scores with a jab to the head.
Punchsky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchsky 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.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that The Show avoids nicely.
The Show bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punchsky's head.
The Show has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Show shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Punchsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Show throwing strikes from guard but Punchsky blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Show throwing strikes from guard but Punchsky blocks nicely.
The Show postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Show working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punchsky's head.
The Show throws an elbow that misses. Punchsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Show's guard. Nice move by Punchsky!
Punchsky stays in close to The Show's body and controls the position.
The Show has a closed guard, preventing Punchsky from standing up.
Punchsky stopping the sweep attempt from The Show.
The Show controlling the position.
Punchsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Show wants to sweep here but Punchsky controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Punchsky tries to stand but The Show is controlling from the bottom.
The Show can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Punchsky controls the pace.
The Show pulls Punchsky in close to prevent any damage.
The Show 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Show tries to close the distance and clinch but Punchsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from The Show misses.
The Show showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punchsky.
Nice defenses there by The Show.
The Show has his takedown stuffed
and Punchsky counters with a right hand to the body.
The Show dodges the punch combination from Punchsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Show counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Show rushes Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punchsky lands a shoulder strike.
Punchsky lands a hook that snaps the head of The Show backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Show tries to work over Punchsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punchsky is trying to break the clinch but The Show has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Show.
The Show lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
The Show blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Show just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punchsky's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Show.
It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Punchsky manages to break the clinch.
Punchsky scores with a shot to the body.
The Show tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Punchsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky'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.
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from The Show.
It seemed like Punchsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Show closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Show fails to land.
The Show throws a head punch that misses.
Punchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punchsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Show misses with a hook
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
The Show misses with an uppercut.
Punchsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show closes the distance but Punchsky moves to the side
and Punchsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but The Show moved out of range.
The Show takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchsky lands with a cross.
Punchsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Show closes the distance and clinches.
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punchsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Show has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Show avoiding damage.
The Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Punchsky's head but Punchsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchsky throws out a counter right but The Show avoids it with no problem.
Punchsky misses with the body kick
and The Show cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
The Show drops Punchsky with a nice combination! The Show dives into Punchsky's guard, looking to finish!
Punchsky is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Show.
Punchsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punchsky is trying to keep The Show in close.
The Show loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show scoring with some ground and pound.
Punchsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Punchsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Punchsky is trying to keep The Show in close.
The Show missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punchsky 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.
The Show throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Show postures up in Punchsky's guard and throws a big left but Punchsky blocks it.
The Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Show 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.
The Show content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punchsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Punchsky, not yet.
Punchsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Show's guard.
The Show is pulling down on Punchsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Punchsky, at least for the moment.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Show is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Punchsky 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.
Punchsky wants to pass the guard but The Show is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky wants to control from the top but The Show keeps moving.
The Show lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The Show might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Punchsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punchsky pushes The Show off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punchsky scores with a hook to the body. The Show takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punchsky misses with a lunging right hand
and The Show counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Punchsky thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Punchsky stalks The Show and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Show's face. The Show staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy The Show will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The Show moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punchsky looks to land a combination. The Show sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Show tries to clinch up.
A left lands for The Show.
Punchsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Punchsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Show.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Show counters with a straight right hand.
The Show is looking to clinch.
Punchsky misses with a straight right.
The Show was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from The Show lands.
Punchsky is still on wobbly legs! Can The Show finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Show changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punchsky tries to avoid it but The Show manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punchsky to the ground. Punchsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Show lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Punchsky up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs The Show from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Punchsky's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Smith (ranked 258 p4p, 688 weight class) and Bo Nickal (ranked 4 p4p, 17 weight class). Chad Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Nickal's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickal misses with a hook.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nickal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal lands a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickal tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nickal tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickal lands an uppercut.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nickal.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickal misses with the head strike.
Nickal working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickal swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal lands a right hand.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nickal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Nickal manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith 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.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nickal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal.
Nickal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Nickal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickal lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Nickal throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nickal throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickal. That's going to slow Smith down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nickal cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickal.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickal. Nickal obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickal avoids the body shot from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith tries to move into range but Nickal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with the punch.
Nickal throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickal throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nickal circles away.
Smith cracks Nickal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Smith catches Nickal right on the button with a cross.
Nickal is rocked!
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.
Smith misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Nickal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickal lands a jab to the head.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nickal throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Nickal.
Nickal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Nickal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch but Nickal moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nickal.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith regains half guard, as Nickal was trying to land strikes.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickal throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickal.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith 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.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Nickal cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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