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Highland 99 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arlen Stumpf (ranked 4076 p4p, 4138 weight class) and Jimothy Jones (ranked 495 p4p, 501 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlen Stumpf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimothy Jones !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumpf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Stumpf looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stumpf doesn't seem bothered though.
Stumpf shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlen Stumpf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stumpf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stumpf lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stumpf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Stumpf sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stumpf wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stumpf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stumpf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Stumpf isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stumpf with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Stumpf crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Stumpf off balance momentarily.
Stumpf fails with the takedown
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Stumpf to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Stumpf with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stumpf has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimothy Jones !
A relieved looking Jimothy Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Grimaldo (ranked 3738 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Kane Yamamoto (ranked 221 p4p, 239 weight class). Austin Grimaldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kane Yamamoto's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Austin Grimaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimaldo is looking to slow Yamamoto down with leg kicks.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grimaldo is trying to stand.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Grimaldo is defending well.
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Grimaldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Grimaldo wants to get back to his feet.
Grimaldo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tran MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yamamoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimaldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimaldo has one foot on Yamamoto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Grimaldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin Grimaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Grimaldo does no damage.
Yamamoto with the counter takedown but Grimaldo avoids it easily.
Grimaldo gets a clinch.
Grimaldo lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
 It looks like Kane Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Grimaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
Austin Grimaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Yamamoto.
Yamamoto jumps guard but Grimaldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Grimaldo won't allow it.
Grimaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Grimaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
Yamamoto drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grimaldo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamamoto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Grimaldo frees his head nicely. Oh but Yamamoto has switched to an armbar! Grimaldo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kane Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babareens Kiely (ranked 3238 p4p, 1676 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 399 p4p, 225 weight class). Lee Tassen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Babareens Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kiely tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tassen is in Kiely's guard.
Tassen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen controlling from the top position.
Tassen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kiely is looking to sweep but instead, Tassen has passed into half guard.
Tassen tries to pass to full mount but Kiely defends it.
Tassen working the head and body with strikes.
Kiely tries to roll over but Tassen keeps him under control.
Tassen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiely is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tassen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Tassen is controlling well.
Tassen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiely is trying to get back to full guard.
Tassen working over Kiely with some ground and pound. Kiely looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely is looking for a sweep. Tassen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tassen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tassen scoring with strikes but Kiely is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely can't escape the position.
Kiely knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tassen on the ground.
Kiely taking shots to the head.
Kiely working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tassen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 Kiely is rocked!
Kiely takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tassen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Turn (ranked 1509 p4p, 2008 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 194 p4p, 259 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Turn !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blank fakes the leg kick and cracks Turn in the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blank!
 It looks like Ray Turn has been cut.
Blank throws a one two combo.
Blank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turn at a distance.
Turn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Blank.
Blank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turn .
A slapping body kick lands there for Blank.
Blank has managed to clinch.
Blank prevents the takedown attempt.
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank swats away the attempt to clinch by Turn .
Blank throws a one two combo.
Turn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Blank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blank throws a series of punches but Turn moves out of range.
Blank fails to land with a series of punches.
Blank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blank tries to avoid it but Turn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blank to the ground. Blank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Blank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Turn wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Blank. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank feints a jab promting Turn to slip. Blank then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blank manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blank lands a lovely overhand right.
Blank takes the fight into the clinch.
Turn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Turn . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blank rushes Turn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blank is leaning against Turn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blank.
Blank stalling against the cage.
Turn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turn doesn't manage to clinch there - Blank circles away.
Blank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blank has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Frank Blank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab lands there for Blank.
Blank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blank avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turn . Turn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blank pinned against the cage. Blank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blank drives through and clinches with Turn against the cage.
Blank avoids a wild elbow strike from Turn .
Turn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blank after a bit of a struggle.
Blank breaks the clinch.
Blank connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blank. That's going to slow Turn down.
Turn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Blank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Turn 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blank blocks an elbow strike from Turn .
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blank throws a leg kick which misses Turn 's front leg but catches the back leg as Turn tries to avoid it.
Turn 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.
Frank Blank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ray Turn 's cut is getting worse.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blank defends well and Turn ends up having to push Blank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blank managing to block the knees to the body from Turn .
Turn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blank is defending well for now.
Turn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Blank.
Blank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blank misses with a wild combination.
Blank scores with a three punch combo!
Blank forces Turn back against the cage and clinches.
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turn dodges the punch combination from Blank.
Blank scores with a shot to the body.
Blank cracks a nice hook into Turn 's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Blank.
Blank lands with a shot to the body.
Frank Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ray Turn 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blank lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blank throws a series of strikes that have Turn backpedaling.
Turn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blank scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blank drops Turn with a beautiful combination! Turn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!
Turn is rocked!
Jeez, Ray Turn 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turn .
Oh Turn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blank works over Turn 's head and body with a nice combination.
Turn misses with a jab to the body
and Blank counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Turn off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Blank follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Turn was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Blank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 1453 p4p, 580 weight class) and Jorlan Vieira (ranked 186 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorlan Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Good work by Vieira as he checks the leg kick.
Vieira throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fitzgerald.
Vieira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Vieira's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Vieira.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald letting Vieira take a breather here.
Vieira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick aimed at Vieira's knee but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Vieira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira cracks Fitzgerald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vieira throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Vieira.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Fitzgerald finds it's way through Vieira's defenses.
Boyd Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzgerald can pounce on him.
Vieira 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.
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vieira with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Vieira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald is looking to chop away at Vieira's legs.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Vieira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Vieira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Vieira.
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Vieira misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vieira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Vieira backing up. Vieira nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Vieira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzgeralds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Vieira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorlan Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jorlan Vieira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 741 p4p, 1123 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 104 p4p, 151 weight class). Amaru Kawiwasulu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jani Honkanen's chin.
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawiwasulu swings for the body but Honkanen moves out of range.
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Honkanen is out of range.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honkanen throws out the jab.
It looked like Kawiwasulu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Honkanen.
Kawiwasulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Honkanen is just out of range.
Honkanen feints the counter takedown.
Kawiwasulu throws a sloppy body shot
and Honkanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kawiwasulu's guard.
Honkanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Kawiwasulu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Kawiwasulu keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honkanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Honkanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Honkanen preventing the sweep.
Honkanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kawiwasulu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honkanen, into his guard.
Kawiwasulu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Honkanen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kawiwasulu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Honkanen pulls down on the head and he's put Kawiwasulu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jani Honkanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 1246 p4p, 447 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 163 p4p, 63 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Giantslayer counters with a shoot takedown. De Oliveira fights it but they end up in guard.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giantslayer trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
De Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giantslayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giantslayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Giantslayer postures up in De Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but De Oliveira blocks it.
Giantslayer lands a couple of elbows.
Giantslayer postures up in De Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but De Oliveira blocks it.
Giantslayer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
De Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira has his foot on Giantslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giantslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Giantslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Giantslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but De Oliveira has wrist control.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but De Oliveira is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Giantslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giantslayer is in close to De Oliveira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Giantslayer defends easily.
De Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Giantslayer defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giantslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Giantslayer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Giantslayer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Giantslayer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giantslayer has managed to get both his arms back between De Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giantslayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Giantslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Giantslayer trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Giantslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Giantslayer pushes down on De Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Giantslayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Giantslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira wants to improve his position but Giantslayer is controlling well.
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Giantslayer trying to control the action but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
De Oliveira trying to control but Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Giantslayer has control of the leg.
Giantslayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Giantslayer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Oliveira!
The referee warns De Oliveira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer raining down shots from the mount!
 De Oliveira is rocked!
Giantslayer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! De Oliveira is out cold - huge knockout for Giantslayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
After the fight, Dwalin Giantslayer 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 754 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Valerio Falto (ranked 46 p4p, 68 weight class). Masters comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. Valerio Falto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Brawler
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Valerio Falto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters fails with the takedown.
Falto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Masters looks for a takedown but Falto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falto counters with a left and a right that stings Masters.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masters scores with a takedown into Falto's guard.
Falto keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass.
Masters is posturing up here but Falto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Masters tries to roll out but it's too tight and Masters has to tap! Slick submission there by Falto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valerio Falto!
Our winner, Valerio Falto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 1366 p4p, 1954 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 195 p4p, 268 weight class). Matthew Quigley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ludwig Lachmann's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lachmann. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Lachmann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lachmann closes the distance and pushes Quigley back into the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quigley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lachmann pulls Quigley into guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Lachmann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quigley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lachmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lachmann working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily.
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Lachmann had control of the position.
Lachmann is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Quigley rolls with it to try and escape but Lachmann cranks on the arm and Quigley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Leonov (ranked 644 p4p, 205 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 98 p4p, 24 weight class). Siale Veainu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikolay Leonov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leonov swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Leonov.
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!
Leonov looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonov takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veainu blocks a low kick nicely.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Leonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonov misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu scores with the left hand. Leonov knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
A big right from Leonov misses.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov with a jab.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonov moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Leonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Leonov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonov under the eye.
Leonov is rocked!
Leonov scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veainu drops Leonov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leonov looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Leonov to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Leonov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Leonov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
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pop
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