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SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 931 p4p, 1076 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 140 p4p, 166 weight class). Simon Gustafsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Shabazz misses.
Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
Shabazz 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.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Shabazz blocks nicely.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Shabazz working a defensive guard here.
Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shabazz controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shabazz controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shabazz is pulling down on Gustafsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Gustafsson, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses. Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustafsson's guard. Nice move by Shabazz!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Shabazz defends easily.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabazz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shabazz tries to stand but Gustafsson is controlling from the bottom.
Shabazz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabazz defends well.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Shabazz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Gustafsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabazz advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson gets back to full guard.
Shabazz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shabazz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabazz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gustafsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shabazz is looking to defend but Gustafsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shabazz! Gustafsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shabazz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Gustafsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Pentele (ranked 168 p4p, 152 weight class) and Dick Pawlik (ranked 23 p4p, 18 weight class). Pentele's entrance music is Dreams of Retribution. A fine choice. Pawlik has chosen John Butler - Ocean as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik moves out of range of the body kick.
Pentele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pentele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pawlik.
Pentele 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.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Pawlik sees coming a mile off.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentele defends it well.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele tests Pawlik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pentele's hands.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Pentele thows a leg kick but Pawlik checks it
so Pawlik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pawlik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pawlik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pentele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Pawlik prevents Pentele from getting back to his feet.
Pawlik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pawlik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pentele is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Malmi Aitta that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pawlik is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlik stops Pentele from standing up.
Pawlik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawlik throws a big elbow that misses.
Pawlik throws a big elbow that misses.
Pentele wants to stand up but Pawlik is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pentele trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pawlik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pentele is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pawlik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pawlik.
Pawlik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pentele tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pawlik blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pawlik lands a right hand.
Pawlik blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pawlik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Pawlik controls the action.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawlik controls his hands.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pawlik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pawlik throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Pawlik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pentele!
Pentele with a hook.
Pawlik looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik tests Pentele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pawlik dips to his left and cracks Pentele with an uppercut!
Pentele motions for Pawlik to come forward. Pentele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawlik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pawlik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pentele to the mat! Pentele manages to get full guard.
Pentele is looking to stand up but Pawlik isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pawlik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pentele has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pawlik is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Pawlik avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pawlik'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentele wants to slow Pawlik down by chopping away at his legs.
Pawlik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Pawlik moves out of range easily.
Pentele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pawlik checks it well.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pawlik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pentele lands a jab to the head.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penteles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pawlik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pawlik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pawlik.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlik can do to turn this around?
A big right from Pawlik misses.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentele. Pentele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentele lands a really nice looking cross but Pawlik seems unphased.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown but Pentele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentele misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pawlik connects with a nice short shot to Pentele's temple.
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Pentele is trying to stand.
Pentele kicks Pawlik off and gets back to his feet.
Pawlik blocks the body kick.
Pawlik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pawlik scores with a punch to the head.
Pawlik dips to his left and cracks Pentele with an uppercut!
Pentele looks for the body kick but Pawlik saw that one coming.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik tests Pentele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele scores with a decent looking hook.
Pentele misses the body punch
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pentele won't be happy with that.
Pentele throws Pawlik to one side and escapes!
Pentele scores with a jab.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawlik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pentele quickly recovers to half guard.
Pawlik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentele's head.
Pentele makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pawlik fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele moves forwards but Pawlik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pawlik circles away quickly and effectively.
Pentele scores with a three punch combo!
Pawlik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentele defends it well.
Pentele takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pawlik circles away quickly and effectively.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pawlik 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.
Pawlik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Pawlik.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pawlik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pentele is trying to stand.
Pawlik working the head and body with strikes.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentele keeps working.
Pawlik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pawlik working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pentele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pentele pushes Pawlik off looking to stand but Pawlik dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik winds up and cracks Pentele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pentele is looking to escape.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Pentele is working from the bottom.
Pentele tries to kick Pawlik off but Pawlik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pawlik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pentele manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pawlik keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pawlik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pawlik is taking a breather. Pentele 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.
Pawlik prevents Pentele from standing back up.
Pentele scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pawlik manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pentele is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pawlik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pawlik lands a big shot there that rocks Pentele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pawlik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pawlik working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pawlik is landing with some decent strikes but Pentele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pawlik landing strikes from the mount.
 Pentele is rocked!
Pawlik wants to control the pace but Pentele is squirming around nicely.
Pentele in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pawlik lands a big elbow.
Oh Pentele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pawlik lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Pawlik landing punches.
Pentele is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pawlik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele wants to get back to his feet.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele seems to have got his legs back now.
Pawlik scoring with strikes but Pentele is staying in there.
Pawlik controlling from mount.
Pentele wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pawlik working the ground and pound effectively.
Pawlik scoring with strikes but Pentele is staying in there.
Pentele is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pentele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
After winning the bout, Pentti Pentele 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 716 p4p, 908 weight class) and Lewis Burwell Puller (ranked 47 p4p, 59 weight class). Puller has chosen Hello as his entrance music. Desmond Fairbanks 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Burwell Puller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller cracks Fairbanks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puller misses with a double jab.
Fairbanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Puller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Puller avoids them all with ease.
Puller lands with a good body shot.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch
and Puller counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
Puller looks to land a combination but Fairbanks avoids it well.
Fairbanks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Puller throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Fairbanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puller.
Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Fairbanks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Puller.
A swing and a miss from Fairbanks.
Puller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fairbanks back to the cage. Puller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbanks is just out of range.
Puller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Nice jab there from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fairbanks scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Fairbanks.
Puller jabs at Fairbanks's body.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puller.
Puller punishes Fairbanks's body with a nice straight punch.
Puller slips under a jab.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Puller avoids it easily.
Fairbanks is looking to land body kicks.
Puller stuns Fairbanks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puller throws a looping overhand right but Fairbanks ducks down to avoid it.
Puller misses with a hook.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
Puller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Puller circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puller defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Puller misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puller moves away.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
Puller works over Fairbanks's head and body with a nice combination.
Fairbanks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
Puller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puller lands a jab to Fairbanks's midsection.
Fairbanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller throws a hook but Fairbanks avoids it easily.
Puller throws a series of strikes that have Fairbanks backpedaling.
Puller lands a nice looking body shot.
Puller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller connects with a body shot.
Fairbanks throws a looping overhand right but Puller ducks down to avoid it.
Puller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puller scores with a body shot.
Puller misses with a double jab.
Fairbanks lands a head shot.
A jab from Fairbanks misses.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks moves to clinch but Puller breaks away
and Puller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Puller looks to land a combination. Fairbanks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fairbanks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller weaves into range and cracks Fairbanks right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Fairbanks goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Puller is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Burwell Puller!
As Lewis Burwell Puller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paw Paw Udomprecha (ranked 904 p4p, 915 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 58 p4p, 60 weight class). Udomprecha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Paw Paw Udomprecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Udomprecha. Udomprecha obviously looking to wear him down.
Udomprecha slips a straight right by Jukola.
Udomprecha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Jukola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jukola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jukola lands in his opponent's guard.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jukola stopping the sweep attempt from Udomprecha.
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Udomprecha is keeping the position.
Jukola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Udomprecha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jukola connects with a decent elbow.
Jukola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola wants to control but Udomprecha is keeping him busy.
Udomprecha is trying to escape the position but Jukola is controlling the position.
Jukola tries to move to mount but Udomprecha blocks the move with his legs.
Jukola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Udomprecha some visible discomfort.
Jukola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Udomprecha is not content to let Jukola control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jukola is controlling him well.
Udomprecha can't do much from the bottom here.
Jukola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Udomprecha is looking for a sweep.
Udomprecha can't do much from the bottom here.
Udomprecha taking a bit of punishment here - Jukola scoring with strikes.
Jukola landing a few strikes.
Jukola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Udomprecha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jukola.
Jukola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jukola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Udomprecha is trying to control Jukola's posture but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola landing strikes.
Jukola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Udomprecha is looking for a sweep.
Jukola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jukola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jukola cracks Udomprecha with a big elbow.
Jukola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Udomprecha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha trying to remain calm as Jukola controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jukola throws an elbow but Udomprecha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jukola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Udomprecha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jukola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jukola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jukola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Udomprecha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jukola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jukola's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a body punch but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udomprecha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Udomprecha jabs at Jukola's body.
Jukola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Udomprecha misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Udomprecha sprawls well. Udomprecha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Udomprecha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Udomprecha momentarily.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Udomprecha thows a body kick. Jukola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola dives in for a single leg takedown but Udomprecha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jukola is defended easily by Udomprecha.
Paw Paw Udomprecha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.
Jukola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Udomprecha swivels and escapes.
Jukola shoots for a takedown but Udomprecha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jukola takes a swing at Udomprecha's ribcage but misses.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Udomprecha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Jukola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jukola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Udomprecha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jukola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Udomprecha but Udomprecha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Udomprecha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jukola or perhaps it was just good defense by Udomprecha, which made it look bad.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Udomprecha on the side of the head.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Udomprecha as he avoids it easily.
Udomprecha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jukola just manages to avoid it.
Udomprecha tried to score with a low kick but Jukola checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Udomprecha counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola is looking to chop away at Udomprecha's legs.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jukola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Udomprecha under the eye.
Jukola moves forwards but Udomprecha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
As Jukola backs away, Udomprecha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Udomprecha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Udomprecha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is winning the standup battle so far.
Udomprecha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Udomprecha ducks down to avoid it.
Udomprecha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jukola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jukola shoots in looking for a takedown but Udomprecha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jukola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Udomprecha saw that one coming.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Udomprecha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.
Udomprecha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jukola just manages to avoid it.
Jukola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Udomprecha blocks a low kick nicely.
Udomprecha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Udomprecha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Udomprecha feints and then cracks Jukola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jukola down.
Jukola throws a push kick but Udomprecha slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola shoots for a double leg takedown but Udomprecha sprawls well. He's pushed Jukola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jukola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Udomprecha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jukola.
Udomprecha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jukola 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.
Jukola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Paw Paw Udomprecha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola moves out of range of the leg kick from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha pushes Jukola away with a front kick.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Udomprecha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Udomprecha sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udomprecha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jukolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jukola throws out a loose jab but Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Udomprecha moved out of range nicely.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Udomprecha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Udomprecha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
An attempted straight right counter from Udomprecha misses the target.
Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
It looked like Udomprecha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jukola.
Udomprecha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Udomprecha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Udomprecha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Udomprecha throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Nice shot by Jukola.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but Jukola checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha throws a solid leg kick but Jukola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Udomprecha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola checks a low kick from Udomprecha.
Jukola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Udomprecha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jukola is able to avoid easily.
Jukola connects with a crisp jab.
Jukola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Udomprecha. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola takes a swing at Udomprecha's ribcage but misses.
Jukola misses with a takedown attempt
and Udomprecha counters with a thumping low kick.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Udomprecha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
Udomprecha throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Udomprecha enables Jukola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Udomprecha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jukola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jukola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Udomprecha has wrist control.
Udomprecha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Udomprecha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Udomprecha looking to control.
Jukola landing some decent shots from guard.
Udomprecha keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola passes Udomprecha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Udomprecha trying to control here.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jukola thows a huge punch but Udomprecha dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jukola 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.
Jukola is looking for a kimura here.
Udomprecha wants to control but Jukola is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!
After the fight, Eero Jukola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Manhandler (ranked 957 p4p, 896 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 106 p4p, 98 weight class). Manhandler comes into the arena with Mars Simula - Chevelle blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Manhandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manhandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Manhandler rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manhandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manhandler gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manhandler lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manhandler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manhandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhandler lands a shoulder strike.
Manhandler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manhandler digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manhandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhandler lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie avoiding damage.
Manhandler working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhandler lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Manhandler's ribcage. Manhandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manhandler misses with a punch to the body.
Manhandler dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manhandler working aggressively here.
Manhandler misses with a body punch.
Manhandler tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Manhandler lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie pulls guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manhandler passes into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Manhandler is keeping busy.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Manhandler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manhandler gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manhandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Manhandler is looking to clinch.
Gracie lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manhandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhandler forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Manhandler fails to land.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manhandler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manhandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manhandler lands an elbow inside.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Manhandler.
Manhandler tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Manhandler back against the cage.
Manhandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Manhandler.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhandler can pounce on him.
Manhandler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Manhandler's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Manhandler moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Manhandler does it's job there.
Crunch! Manhandler slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
A jab from Manhandler finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Manhandler saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Manhandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manhandler.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Manhandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhandler has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Manhandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manhandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhandler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manhandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhandler misses with a low kick.
Michael Manhandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Manhandler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manhandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Manhandler.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Manhandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Manhandler misses with a wild combination.
Gracie tries to clinch but Manhandler moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhandler misses with a hook
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Manhandler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A cross from Manhandler lands.
Manhandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manhandler motions for Gracie to come forward. Manhandler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manhandler thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Manhandler checks the leg kick.
Manhandler tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manhandler ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manhandler swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Manhandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie slips a jab from Manhandler.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manhandler throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Manhandler.
Manhandler tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Michael Manhandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhandler tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Manhandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Manhandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Manhandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is pushing down on Manhandler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manhandler is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manhandler is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manhandler has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Manhandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manhandler wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manhandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Manhandler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manhandler with a nice cross.
Manhandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhandler.
Manhandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manhandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Manhandler avoids it.
Manhandler misses with a hook.
Manhandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manhandler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manhandler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manhandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manhandler.
Manhandler blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Manhandler.
Manhandler tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Manhandler manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Manhandler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manhandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Manhandler moved out of range.
A slow jab from Manhandler misses its intended target.
Gracie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Manhandler throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Manhandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manhandler lands with a nice body kick.
Manhandler throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Manhandler throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Manhandler misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Manhandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhandler, which made it look bad.
Manhandler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manhandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Manhandler cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Manhandler connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Manhandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhandler lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice elbow from Manhandler.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manhandler throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
Manhandler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Manhandler scoring well with a low kick there.
Manhandler misses with a head kick.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manhandler.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manhandler.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhandler.
Jab, jab by Manhandler - just one landing.
Manhandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Manhandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Manhandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manhandler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Manhandler!
Michael Manhandler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Syndal (ranked 54 p4p, 34 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 9 p4p, 6 weight class). Monkey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bransjehora. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Maverick Syndal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Monkey scores with a four punch combination!
Syndal motions for Monkey to come forward. Syndal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndal clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Syndal off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal misses with a wild combination.
Syndal misses with a combination
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Syndal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey 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.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Syndal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Syndal defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Syndal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
A jab lands there for Syndal.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Syndal throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Syndal shrugs it off.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Syndal shrugs it off though.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Monkey moved away.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Syndal.
Syndal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Syndal.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Monkey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monkey tries a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Monkey defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Syndal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
Syndal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Syndal blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Syndal takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndal circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syndal wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syndal doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Monkey flicks out a counter leg kick but Syndal steps away.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Syndal is wise to it.
Syndal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndal thows a leg kick but Monkey checks it
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Syndal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Syndal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Syndal's leg but Syndal calmly moves out of range.
Syndal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndal throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syndal throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Syndal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey 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.
Monkey cracks Syndal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Syndal is wise to it.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
and Monkey counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Monkey to acknowledge the strikes.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Syndal, as that shot connected.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Syndal manages to step out the way in time.
Monkey throws a series of strikes that have Syndal backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey slips a jab from Syndal.
Monkey slips under a jab from Syndal.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a good low kick that Syndal was not able to check.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal lands a nice looking body shot.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey scores with a jab. Syndal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey stuns Syndal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syndal misses with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a head kick.
Syndal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndal moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Syndal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syndal throws a leg kick
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a solid body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Abel (ranked 700 p4p, 952 weight class) and Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 107 p4p, 137 weight class). Abel's entrance music is Express Yourself. A fine choice. Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yes - Owner of a lonely heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yes Man Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Abel throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abel doesn't seem phased though.
Abel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abel eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abel misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Abel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abel letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Abel has him pinned against the cage.
Abel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Abel.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abel avoids it.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Abel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Abel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abel tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Abel lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abel dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Abel.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Abel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Abel lands an elbow inside.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Abel tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Abel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abel lands a jab.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Abel against the cage.
Abel scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Abel lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Abel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Abel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Abel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Abel with a hook.
Abel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abel misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Abel.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Abel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel 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.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Abel clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Abel.
Abel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Abel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Abel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abel takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Abel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abels head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Abel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abel rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Abel avoids it.
Sanchez swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel scores with a leg kick.
Abel misses with a body kick.
Abel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abel throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Abel throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abel tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Abel pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Abel misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Abel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abel lands a knee to the body.
Abel blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Aristides Abel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Abel.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel lands a right hand.
Abel digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Abel has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Abel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez is looking to control Abel's arms but Abel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Abel tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Abel back against the cage.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Abel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Abel is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Abel avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Abel tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Abel has him pinned against the cage.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Abel scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Abel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanchez moves forwards but Abel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abel tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Abel instigates a clinch.
Abel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Abel won't allow it.
Abel misses with a body punch.
Abel scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abel.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Abel. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abel connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Abel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Abel wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abel throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Abel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abel tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Abel dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abel rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Abel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Abel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abel tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel scores with a body shot.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel clinches with his opponent.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Abel as the two fighters clinch.
Abel avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Abel has him pinned against the cage.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Aristides Abel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abel.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abel tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Abel backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Abel manages to avoid it all.
Abel scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel misses with a looping right.
Abel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez clinches up with Abel and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Abel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abel avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristides Abel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abel, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Granger (ranked 486 p4p, 435 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 75 p4p, 69 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment lV.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger tests Experiment lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Experiment lV is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granger throws the kick towards the body but Experiment lV avoids it.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment lV's head back.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger lands a front kick.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range.
Experiment lV walks into a jab.
Granger tries to land a front kick but Experiment lV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Experiment lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment lV feints a counter leg kick.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Experiment lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Granger misses with a combination
and Experiment lV counters with a thumping low kick.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment lV moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger throws a body punch but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Experiment lV's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Experiment lV to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Experiment lV 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.
Granger thuds his right hand into Experiment lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granger wants to slow Experiment lV down by chopping away at his legs.
Granger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Granger fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment lV.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with an inside leg kick.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment lV manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Experiment lV saw it coming and moves away.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Experiment lV throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Experiment lV tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Experiment lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Experiment lV checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger misses the jab.
Experiment lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment lV counters with a left to the body.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Experiment lV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Granger. Granger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Granger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a left hand that sends Granger to the canvas!
Granger is rocked!
Experiment lV is looking to work some ground and pound but Granger has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Experiment lV from controlling successfully.
Experiment lV postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Granger wants to stand but Experiment lV is controlling the position.
Experiment lV passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment lV seems to be looking for submissions.
Experiment lV is trying to control. Granger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment lV throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a flying knee that drops Granger!
Experiment lV looking to pass the guard.
Experiment lV is in close to Granger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Experiment lV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Experiment lV postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV throwing strikes but missing.
Granger wants to stand and escape but Experiment lV is having none of it.
Experiment lV content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granger stuns Experiment lV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Experiment lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Granger's knee momentarily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment lV manages to avoid it.
Experiment lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger jabs Experiment lV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Granger.
Granger throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment lV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger tries to land a front kick but Experiment lV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger scores with a hook.
Granger misses with a hook
and Experiment lV counters with an outside leg kick.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment lV counters with a nice body shot.
Granger looks for the body kick but Experiment lV saw that one coming.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Granger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Experiment lV swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Granger's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 132 p4p, 98 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 24 p4p, 15 weight class). MacArthur Ii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Ii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov looking to score a takedown here. MacArthur Ii is defending well but Rishkinov drives through and ends up in MacArthur Ii's guard.
MacArthur Ii has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rishkinov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Rishkinov controls his hands.
Rishkinov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii is pulling down on Rishkinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Rishkinov, at least for the moment.
MacArthur Ii looking to control.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur Ii has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position here.
Rishkinov is in close to MacArthur Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rishkinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rishkinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rishkinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacArthur Ii wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov trying to control but MacArthur Ii is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rishkinov.
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.
MacArthur Ii pulls Rishkinov in to control the position.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the head.
Rishkinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it but Rishkinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur Ii to the ground. MacArthur Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Ii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rishkinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rishkinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov tries for a takedown but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick but Rishkinov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
That kick from MacArthur Ii tenderised Rishkinov's leg. Rishkinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rishkinov lands with a nice combination. MacArthur Ii backs away looking to recover.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but MacArthur Ii defends it.
MacArthur Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rishkinov on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but MacArthur Ii is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Rishkinov is thwarting MacArthur Ii's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rishkinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Ii is pulling down on Rishkinov's head to control his posture.
MacArthur Ii keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov won't allow MacArthur Ii to sweep him here.
Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur Ii has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
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.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacArthur Ii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Chakuriki LA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
MacArthur Ii trying to control but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rishkinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacArthur Ii is just riding it out for now. Rishkinov eventually gives up the hold.
MacArthur Ii manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacArthur Ii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rishkinov controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacArthur Ii's guard.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rishkinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacArthur Ii wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is looking to escape.
MacArthur Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rishkinov prevents MacArthur Ii from improving his position.
Rishkinov stops MacArthur Ii from getting back to his feet.
Rishkinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur Ii taking some punishment here, with Rishkinov in his half guard.
MacArthur Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacArthur Ii is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
MacArthur Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacArthur Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serhey Rishkinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rishkinov is looking to pass into half guard but MacArthur Ii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacArthur Ii is in guard.
Rishkinov working for a triangle but MacArthur Ii defends it easily.
Rishkinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur Ii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii advances to half guard.
MacArthur Ii is trying to control the action in half guard but Rishkinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Ii is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur Ii wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rishkinov's knee momentarily.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that half lands.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a left to the body.
Rishkinov scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position here.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but MacArthur Ii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacArthur Ii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing MacArthur Ii from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think MacArthur Ii should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rishkinov has tightened it up now! MacArthur Ii should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 2 p4p, 25 weight class) and Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Maluga comes to the cage accompanied by JUNGLE. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Maluga misses
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz Jr counters with a body kick.
Maluga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.
Maluga forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maluga to keep the fight standing.
Cruz Jr jumps guard but Maluga stands there with Cruz Jr around his waist. Cruz Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Maluga digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
Cruz Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cruz Jr.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz Jr tries to pull guard but Maluga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz Jr jumps guard and drags Maluga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz Jr keeping full guard, as Maluga tries to pass.
Cruz Jr wants to stand but Maluga is controlling the position.
Maluga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr wants to stand but Maluga is controlling the position.
Maluga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz Jr is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Maluga tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Maluga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluga throws a right hand that Cruz Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz Jr also avoids with ease.
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maluga throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga lands a high kick!
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Maluga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz Jr on the side of the head.
Cruz Jr checks the leg kick.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga wants to clinch
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maluga drops Cruz Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruz Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maluga wants to clinch.
Cruz Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Maluga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Maluga avoids nicely.
Maluga digs a good body shot into Cruz Jr's ribs.
Maluga has managed to clinch.
Maluga gets through Cruz Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr pulls guard successfully.
Maluga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maluga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluga'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.
Cruz Jr wants to stand and escape but Maluga is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maluga tries to clinch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maluga blocks it well.
Cruz Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Maluga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body. Cruz Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maluga feints and then cracks Cruz Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz Jr down.
A jab from Maluga misses.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Maluga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Maluga works the jab nicely.
Cruz Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him.
Maluga sends Cruz Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maluga is motioning to the referee to let Cruz Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Cruz Jr is rocked!
Maluga slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Maluga tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maluga.
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz Jr sprawling to the canvas! Cruz Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?!
Cruz Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr wants to stay close but Maluga steps back to make room for something. Cruz Jr seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Maluga and Cruz Jr drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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