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OFK 138 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 5820 p4p, 5611 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 591 p4p, 579 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think St Pierre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face the Pain. Tayaen Porfirigo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre darts in and clinches Porfirigo up against the cage.
Porfirigo is trying to trip St Pierre. He has hold of a leg but St Pierre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Porfirigo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Porfirigo is stalling in the full guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Porfirigo tries to pass.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porfirigo is one step ahead there.
Porfirigo stops St Pierre from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Porfirigo in a clinch.
Porfirigo managing to block the knees to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Porfirigo regains guard.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Porfirigo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
St Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porfirigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Porfirigo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Porfirigo!
Porfirigo is stalling in the full guard.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Porfirigo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Porfirigo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Pierre seems a little lost for a moment, as Porfirigo dominates the positioning.
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Porfirigo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Porfirigo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down St Pierre's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo working away.
Porfirigo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, St Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Porfirigo's guard! Nice work there by St Pierre!
Porfirigo is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo has control of St Pierre's left arm, preventing St Pierre from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo 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.
St Pierre rushes Porfirigo and presses him up against the cage.
St Pierre pulls guard successfully.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porfirigo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Porfirigo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Porfirigo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Porfirigo content to control rather than advance.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Porfirigo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
Porfirigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Porfirigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Porfirigo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics St Pierre uses from the top position.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Porfirigo, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre gets a clinch.
St Pierre turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porfirigo on the ground.
St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Porfirigo!
The referee warns Porfirigo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
St Pierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Porfirigo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Porfirigo and St Pierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Porfirigo is defending well.
Porfirigo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Porfirigo manages to get to full guard.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porfirigo is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Porfirigo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porfirigo advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierre misses with a leg kick
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Porfirigo advances to half guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but St Pierre defending well.
Still in half guard, Porfirigo seems content to control.
St Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Porfirigo controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Pierre!
Porfirigo controlling the position easily from mount.
Porfirigo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Porfirigo pushes him away.
Porfirigo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two 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.
Porfirigo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
St Pierre is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Porfirigo has taken his back.
I would not like to be St Pierre right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo scores with strikes from the back.
I would not like to be St Pierre right now.
St Pierre wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Porfirigo just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Porfirigo controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Porfirigo 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo 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.
Georges St Pierre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scot Harwath (ranked 402 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 63 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scot Harwath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harwath tests Joukani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harwath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harwath misses with a wild body shot.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harwath.
Joukani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harwath scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harwath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joukani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joukani there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Harwath lands a two punch combo.
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Harwath moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harwath to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Harwath misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukani.
Harwath is looking to counter the offense by Joukani and move into the clinch.
Harwath scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Harwath.
Joukani counters with a body kick.
Harwath misses with a double jab
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Harwath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joukani.
Joukani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harwath.
Joukani misses with a looping right.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harwath moves away.
Harwath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harwath lands a jab to the head.
Joukani blocks a jab.
Joukani with the inside leg kick.
Harwath connects with a nice looking jab.
Joukani throws a leg kick
and Harwath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harwath blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harwath tries to throw a body punch but Joukani avoids it by throwing Harwath back against the cage.
Joukani looking to stall.
Joukani blocks an uppercut.
Harwath misses with a punch to the body.
Harwath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joukani or not.
Joukani'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.
Harwath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwath blocks an uppercut.
Joukani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harwath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harwath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harwath is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harwath looking to stall.
Joukani is trying to break the clinch but Harwath has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harwath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harwath misses with a punch to the body.
Joukani gets through Harwath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harwath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harwath pushes Joukani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukani breaks from the clinch.
Harwath tries to clinch up but Joukani circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harwath thuds his right hand into Joukani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harwath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joukani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joukani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Joukani. That snapped Harwath's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harwath throws an off balance right hand
and Joukani counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harwath! Joukani lets Harwath back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Harwath is rocked!
Harwath cracks a nice hook into Joukani's ribs.
Oh Harwath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harwath is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joukani.
A swing and a miss from Harwath.
Harwath seems to have got his legs back now.
Joukani staying out of range there.
Joukani flicks out a counter leg kick but Harwath steps away.
Joukani looking to land some kicks to the body 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 Scot Harwath will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harwath lands with a hook. Joukani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harwath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joukani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harwath.
Harwath checks a low kick from Joukani.
Harwath digs a good body shot into Joukani's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harwath. Joukani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harwath misses with a body shot
and Joukani counters with a nice right hand that sends Harwath toppling to the canvas! Harwath scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joukani finish him?!
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!
Harwath darts in trying to clinch
and Joukani scores with a counter punch that sends Harwath to the canvas! Joukani smells blood - he's punishing Harwath with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Harwath has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zak Foley (ranked 423 p4p, 543 weight class) and CJ Tripp (ranked 66 p4p, 84 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp tried to score with a low kick but Foley checks it.
Tripp is looking to score with low kicks.
Foley looks for the body kick but Tripp saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tripp!
Tripp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tripp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foley.
Tripp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Foley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley scores with a kick to the body.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Foley moved away.
Foley throws a big counter combination but Tripp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crunch! Tripp slams his shin into Foley's torso.
A clash of legs there as Tripp blocks the low kick.
Foley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Greedy Fight School in the buildup to the fight.
Foley blocks the body kick.
It appears Foley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tripp scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Foley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Foley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tripp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tripp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foley scores with a leg kick.
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tripp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Foley blocks it well.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tripp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foley tries to bum rush Tripp with a series of wild strikes but Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripp is just out of range.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley misses with a body kick.
Foley throws a combination that misses
and Tripp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripp slips a jab from Foley.
Foley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tripp punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Foley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tripp gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Foley counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a push kick but Tripp slaps the foot to one side.
Tripp throws a body shot but no joy.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Tripp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tripp misses with a straight right.
Tripp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tripp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Foley blocks a leg kick.
Tripp scores with a push kick.
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Foley pushes Tripp away with a front kick.
Tripp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foley can pounce on him.
Some bone on bone action there as Foley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Foley scores with a punch to the head.
Foley misses with a wild combination.
Tripp thuds a left hand into Foley's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with a hook
and Tripp counters with a right hand to the body.
Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripp looks for the body kick but Foley saw that one coming.
Foley misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tripp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tripp scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Tripp.
Tripp scores with a jab.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tripp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Tripp.
Foley looks to land a body kick but Tripp moved away.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Foley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tripp. Those never looked like landing.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Tripp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tripp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Foley blocks it well.
Tripp throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Nice jab there from Tripp.
Foley sizes up Tripp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Tripp throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Foley.
Tripp thows a body kick. Foley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Foley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tripp counters with a head kick.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Foley moved away.
Tripp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tripp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley avoids a kick to the body.
Foley looks to land a combination but Tripp avoids it well.
Foley keeps Tripp at a distance using the push kick.
Foley swinging wildly here.
Tripp thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
That's time! Foley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tripp throws a hook but Foley avoids it easily.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
And Foley counters with a quick kick to the body but Tripp blocks it.
Tripp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tripp has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
CJ Tripp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tripp ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Foley connects with an inside leg kick.
Foley tests Tripp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tripp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Tripp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tripp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Foley takes a step back to recover.
Tripp slips under a jab from Foley.
Tripp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley sizes up Tripp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Foley tenderised Tripp's leg. Tripp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripp throws a body shot but no joy.
Tripp scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tripp.
A nice leg kick lands there from Foley.
Tripp thuds a left hand into Foley's body.
Tripp avoids a kick to the body.
Tripp dodges the punch combination from Foley.
Tripp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Foley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tripp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Foley misses with a body kick.
Foley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tripp counters with a left to the body.
Tripp scores with a jab. Foley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tripp sizes up Foley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp throws a leg kick
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foley takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Tripp jabs Foley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foley lands a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Foley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Foley is predictable there
and Tripp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Foley throws out a leg kick but Tripp moves out of range and Foley only half commits.
Tripp scores with a leg kick.
Foley avoids the body shot from Tripp.
Tripp lands a head kick!
Foley scores with a punch to the head.
Foley misses with a double jab.
Tripp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Tripp does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Tripp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tripp. That's going to slow Foley down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Foley takes a step back to recover.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foley.
Tripp walks into a jab.
Foley misses with a hook.
Tripp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tripp thows a body kick. Foley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tripp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Foley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tripp throws a counter combo.
Tripp throws a body shot but no joy.
Foley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tripp counters with a one-two to the body.
Tripp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Tripp lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a body punch but Tripp moves out of range.
Foley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Foley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tripp counters with a straight right hand.
Foley lands a nice hook to Tripp's body. Tripp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tripp with a jab.
Foley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Foley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tripp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tripp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tripp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tripp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Foley throws a push kick but Tripp slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tripp.
Foley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tripps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Foley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Tripp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tripp lands a head kick!
Foley is looking to chop away at Tripp's legs.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripp was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Foley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripp.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Foley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tripp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foley was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripp.
Tripp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tripp, as that shot connected.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Foley moved away.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Foley misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Tripp counters with a low kick, right behind Foley 's knee.
Tripp throws a head kick but Foley moves out of range.
Tripp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foley under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tripp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tripp counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Foley misses.
Foley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tripp lands with a slapping head kick.
Foley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tripp's sensitive parts.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
Tripp stalks Foley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Foley's face. Foley staggers backwards, shaken.
Tripp lands a lovely overhand right.
Tripp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Foley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tripp.
Tripp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tripp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Foley will feel that in the morning.
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!
Jab, jab by Foley - just one landing.
Foley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tripp.
Tripp throws out a counter right but Foley avoids it with no problem.
Tripp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley throws a leg kick
and Tripp counters with a body kick.
Foley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foley.
Foley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tripp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Foley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tripp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tripp pushes Foley away with a front kick.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tripp fakes the leg kick and cracks Foley in the body.
Foley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tripp circles away quickly and effectively.
Tripp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foley blocks a head kick by Tripp.
A bone on bone clash there as Tripp blocks the leg kick.
Foley walks into a straight right hand from Tripp.
Foley throws a right hand that Tripp ducks under and follows up with a left that Tripp also avoids with ease.
Tripp misses with a kick to the body.
Foley throws a leg kick
and Tripp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foley lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp connects with a looping right hand.
Tripp connects with a jab.
Foley throws a right and a left that Tripp avoids nicely.
Tripp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Tripp does no damage.
Tripp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foley moves forwards but Tripp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tripp cracks Foley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tripp moves out of range of the body kick from Foley.
Tripp throws a hook to the side of Foley's head but Foley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tripp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Foley misses with the body kick
letting Tripp counter with a right hand.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Foley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Tripp does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Tripp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
CJ Tripp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp slips a straight right by Foley.
Foley lands a body shot.
Foley scores with the left hand. Tripp knows he should have avoided that one.
Tripp looks for the body kick but Foley saw that one coming.
Foley misses with a few strikes there.
Tripp fakes the leg kick and cracks Foley in the body.
Tripp lands a glancing blow to the side of Foley's head.
Tripp connects with a jab.
Zak Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tripp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foley misses with a body kick.
Tripp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
Foley scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Foley.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Tripp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tripp 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Tripp!
After winning the bout, CJ Tripp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zak Foley had this to say: 'First loss doesn't feel great, I want to thank Chief Walker for taking the fight. All the respect in the world to this guy and his camp. We'll be back stronger than ever. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 151 p4p, 316 weight class) and Schwartz Gomez (ranked 22 p4p, 54 weight class). Do Urden's entrance music is Lost in the Underdark. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomez's choice of entrance music: POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Schwartz Gomez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tests Do Urden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Do Urden lands a leg kick that knocks Gomez off balance momentarily.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Do Urden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Do Urden lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Gomez.
Do Urden's corner calls for a 1-2. Do Urden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Do Urden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Urden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Do Urden scores with a counter punch that sends Gomez to the canvas! Do Urden smells blood - he's punishing Gomez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gomez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Drizzt Do Urden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 1913 p4p, 3410 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 258 p4p, 404 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Seehaver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain cracks Seehaver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Seehaver wants a takedown but no success here.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Hussain.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain pushes Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hussain.
Hussain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seehaver takes one to the chin there.
Hussain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seehaver is rocked!
We've been told by Seehaver's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hussain lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Seehaver falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hussain dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emre Hussain!
Emre Hussain 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McNuggets (ranked 1175 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 165 p4p, 232 weight class). McNuggets comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotize- Biggie Smalls. Conor McNuggets could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Burrito Supreme's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor McNuggets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Supreme. McNuggets does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNuggets looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Supreme 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.
McNuggets looks to score with a jab to the body but Supreme is just out of range.
McNuggets throws out a leg kick but Supreme moves out of range and McNuggets only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Supreme misses the target.
McNuggets fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Supreme on the side of the head.
McNuggets misses with a two punch combination.
McNuggets misses the jab.
Supreme throws out a counter right but McNuggets avoids it with no problem.
Supreme checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from McNuggets misses the target.
Supreme cracks McNuggets with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supreme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Supreme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNuggets looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supreme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Supreme.
Supreme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNuggets at a distance.
McNuggets misses with a looping left.
McNuggets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supreme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets tries to move into range but Supreme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Supreme connects with a body shot that sends McNuggets's belly button to the back.
Supreme scores with a body shot.
McNuggets ducks right into an uppercut from Supreme.
BOOM! Supreme lands a beautiful left hook that drops McNuggets. McNuggets tries to recover but Supreme is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McNuggets lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burrito Supreme!
The defeated Conor McNuggets had this to say: 'Its just business'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 744 p4p, 871 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 99 p4p, 126 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pullum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but Pullum moved out of range.
Pullum really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
A left lands for Plutov.
Pullum staying out of range there.
Pullum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Plutov misses with a series of wild punches.
Plutov lands with a straight right. Pullum didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Pullum misses with a body punch
and Plutov counters with an inside leg kick.
Plutov is looking to clinch.
Plutov works the jab nicely.
Pullum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pullum moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pullum takes one to the side of the head.
Plutov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pullum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses
and Pullum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pullum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pullum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Pullum does it's job there.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pullum. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov throws a hook to the side of Pullum's head but Pullum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Pullum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plutov closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pullum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov misses with a knee to the head.
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Plutov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pullum misses with a punch on the inside.
Pullum managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov lands a left hand.
Pullum is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pullum misses with a punch on the inside.
Pullum scores with a hook to the body.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pullum blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Pullum throws a head punch that misses.
Pullum blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pullum lands a right hand.
Pullum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pullum fails to land.
Plutov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plutov lands a knee to the head.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Pullum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pullum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Pullum can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Pullum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov working Pullum over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Pullum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pullum blocks an elbow strike.
Pullum misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but Pullum blocks it.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Pullum swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pullum.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pullum is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov stalling against the cage.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Plutov. That snapped Pullum's head back.
Pullum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pullum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plutov takes a swing at Pullum's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pullum misses the target.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plutov moves away from the strike by Pullum.
Pullum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Plutov scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
Plutov tries to keep at a distance but Pullum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pullum's brow.
Still in the clinch, Pullum scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Plutov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pullum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Pullum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pullum throws a head punch that misses.
Pullum throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Pullum throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Plutov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pullum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pullum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pullum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Pullum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plutov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullum misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pullum avoids the damage to the body.
Pullum wants a takedown but no success here.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Pullum's head.
Pullum lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Plutov pushes Pullum off and gets back to his feet.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Pullum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Plutov jabs at Pullum's body.
Plutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Pullum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Plutov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pullum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Plutov.
Pullum tries to bum rush Plutov with a series of wild strikes but Plutov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plutov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pullum shoots in and drives through. Plutov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pullum takes one on the button.
Plutov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pullum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plutov.
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pullum's elbow.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pullum controls his hands.
Pullum struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Pullum lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pullum misses with a punch to the body.
Pullum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pullum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pullum has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Pullum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pullum blocks an elbow strike.
Plutov crunches a lovely knee into Pullum's ribcage.
Pullum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pullum's brow.
Pullum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pullum being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pullum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Pullum 's eye.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Plutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Pullum is out of range.
Plutov tests Pullum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plutov but Plutov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pullum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pullum circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Pullum to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
Pullum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plutov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left lands for Plutov.
Plutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Plutov.
Pullum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Plutov.
Plutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plutov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pullums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pullum tries to keep at a distance but Plutov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pullum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plutov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pullum slips a jab and a cross from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a kick to the body
and Pullum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plutov lands with a slapping head kick.
Pullum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Plutov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pullum.
Pullum tries to clinch but Plutov is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plutov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Plutov connects with the punch.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pullum connects with the punch.
Plutov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pullum closes the distance and clinches up with Plutov, looking for a takedown. Pullum pushes Plutov against the cage but Plutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pullum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pullum drops his hands momentarily and Plutov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pullum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Plutov misses
and Pullum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plutov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pullum off the cage and back into range.
Plutov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pullum shoots in for a double leg but Plutov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Plutov misses with a knee strike.
Plutov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pullum blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Plutov as the two fighters clinch.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pullum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov is looking to stand up but Pullum isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Plutov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pullum has Plutov in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plutov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Furnum Pullum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Plutov catches Pullum right on the button with a cross.
Wasyl Plutov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plutov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pullum circles away quickly and effectively.
Pullum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plutov tries to avoid it but Pullum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plutov to the ground. Plutov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Plutov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Plutov as he connects with a hook.
Plutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pullum. Pullum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plutov 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 525 p4p, 1168 weight class) and Max Holloway (ranked 73 p4p, 163 weight class). 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway misses with a kick to the body.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holloway.
Graves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Holloway does it's job there.
Holloway 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.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holloway throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graves is rocked!
Holloway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Holloway didn't expect that.
Holloway wriggles free and stands up.
Holloway drops Graves with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Graves! Holloway dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway is the new lightweight champion!
Max Holloway really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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