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Oren vs Koyri PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limu Emu (ranked 24476 p4p, 24071 weight class) and Alessio Scardina (ranked 721 p4p, 720 weight class). Alessio Scardina 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessio Scardina!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scardina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scardina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emu scoring well with a low kick there.
Emu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scardina.
Emu throws out a powerful jab.
Scardina tries to move into range but Emu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Emu lands.
Emu scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Scardina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Emu scores with a jab. Scardina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emu dips to his left and cracks Scardina with an uppercut!
Scardina takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emu. That's going to slow Scardina down.
Scardina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Emu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emu sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scardina trying to keep a closed guard but Emu is proving a slippery customer.
Scardina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scardina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emu controls the pace.
Emu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scardina keeping full guard, as Emu tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emu slips nicely into half guard.
Emu trying to work for an americana but Scardina has managed to regain full guard.
Emu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scardina is trying to control the position but Emu postures up.
Emu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scardina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emu defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scardina throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emu was covering up waiting for the punch and Scardina finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scardina trying to control but Emu is working from the bottom.
Scardina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scardina's guard.
Emu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emu forces his way into half guard.
Emu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Emu controlling from mount.
Scardina is desperately trying to improve his position but Emu has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scardina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scardina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Emu tries for a kimura but Scardina is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Scardina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scardina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scardina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emu just content to control the position.
Scardina felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Emu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scardina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scardina is trying to escape the position but Emu is controlling the position.
Scardina is trying to get back to half guard.
Emu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scardina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emu trying to control the position but Scardina is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Emu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scardina can do to turn this around?
Emu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scardina, who protects the arm well.
Scardina is not content to let Emu control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scardina is trying to get back to half guard.
Emu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emu staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scardina is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emu lands a really nice looking cross but Scardina seems unphased.
Scardina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Limu Emu is winning the standup battle so far.
Emu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scardina.
Scardina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emu.
Scardina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left lands for Emu.
Emu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scardina trying to remain calm as Emu controls from the top position.
Emu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scardina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Emu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emu takes a little break here. Scardina wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scardina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Scardina rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emu's guard! Nice work there by Scardina!
Emu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Scardina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emu controls the pace.
Emu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scardina for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scardina has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Emu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scardina.
Emu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Limu Emu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scardina is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Limu Emu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alessio Scardina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scardina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Limu Emu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Limu Emu!
Limu Emu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lee (ranked 23716 p4p, 2686 weight class) and Ikemba Okoye (ranked 733 p4p, 369 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Okoye does it's job there.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okoye misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Okoye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Okoye appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee throws a head kick but Okoye moves out of range.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Okoye.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Okoye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee rushes Okoye and presses him up against the cage.
Okoye working aggressively here.
Okoye is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Okoye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoye misses with the head strike.
Okoye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee has Okoye up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okoye on the side of the head.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okoye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Okoye moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okoye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okoye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okoye misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee rushes Okoye and presses him up against the cage.
Okoye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoye swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee blocking some punches.
Okoye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Okoye connects with a jab.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Okoye moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okoye! But no joy.
Lee throws a head kick but Okoye moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Okoye moves out of range.
Okoye wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okoye avoids the head kick by Lee.
Okoye throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Okoye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee clinches up with Okoye and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoye jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jeff Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikemba Okoye.
Okoye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Okoye working aggressively here.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okoye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoye throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Okoye on the inside.
Lee cracks Okoye with a nice body shot.
Okoye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Okoye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoye.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Okoye drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoye lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocking some punches.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Okoye jumps guard but Lee stands there with Okoye around his waist. Okoye gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Jeff Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okoye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee throws a head kick but Okoye moves out of range.
Okoye now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okoye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okoye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okoye avoids the head kick by Lee.
Okoye takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoye tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Ikemba Okoye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoye.
Okoye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okoye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lee.
 It looks like Ikemba Okoye has been cut.
Okoye lands a right hand.
Okoye throws a head punch that misses.
Okoye taking a breather.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Okoye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Okoye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeff Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Okoye throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoye blocks a jab.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Okoye lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Okoye.
Okoye avoids the head kick by Lee.
A nice side step and Okoye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Okoye counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee cracks Okoye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Okoye moves out of range easily.
Okoye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okoye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Okoye.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Okoye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okoye tries to clinch up.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okoye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ikemba Okoye's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okoye stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Okoye lands a big right hand that sends Lee crashing to the mat! Okoye stays standing though and waves Lee back to his feet!
 Lee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Okoye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee looks to clinch
and Okoye counters with a nice right hand that sends Lee toppling to the canvas! Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okoye finish him?!
Okoye throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Okoye's front leg but catches the back leg as Okoye tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Okoye counters with a nice right hand that sends Lee toppling to the canvas! Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okoye finish him?!
Okoye misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okoye now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Okoye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoye trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoye into the cage.
Okoye throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Okoye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoye misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
Okoye working aggressively here.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Okoye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Okoye can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okoye has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Okoye is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocking some punches.
Okoye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okoye circles away from the clinch attempt
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okoye.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Okoye throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Okoye moves out of range easily.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okoye.
Okoye blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Okoye.
Ikemba Okoye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee defending well as Okoye loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Okoye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okoye avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a head kick but Okoye moves out of range.
Jeff Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okoye drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikemba Okoye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lee!
An out of breath Jeff Lee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankee Guh Noo (ranked 4386 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Orestes Prometheus (ranked 550 p4p, 479 weight class). Guh Noo comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Orestes Prometheus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankee Guh Noo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orestes Prometheus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guh Noo misses with a hook.
Guh Noo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prometheus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Frankee Guh Noo has been cut.
Guh Noo swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range.
Guh Noo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prometheus.
Guh Noo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guh Noo throws a hook to the side of Prometheus's head but Prometheus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prometheus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Prometheus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guh Noo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Frankee Guh Noo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guh Noo loads up on a big right hand but Prometheus slips the punch.
Guh Noo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prometheus counters with a stiff right hand.
Guh Noo connects with a body shot that sends Prometheus's belly button to the back.
Guh Noo throws an off balance right hand
and Prometheus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guh Noo swings widly with a right hand
and Prometheus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prometheus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guh Noo checks it well.
Guh Noo wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guh Noo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prometheus counters with a crisp right that sends Guh Noo to the canvas! Prometheus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 1178 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Kona Uluwehi (ranked 182 p4p, 488 weight class). Kona Uluwehi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terence Erenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kona Uluwehi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uluwehi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uluwehi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uluwehi throws a combination that misses
and Erenberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uluwehi's guard.
Uluwehi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Erenberg manages to pass to side control.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Uluwehi is working from the bottom.
Erenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uluwehi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uluwehi taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Erenberg seems content to control.
Uluwehi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uluwehi wants to get back to his feet.
Erenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uluwehi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Erenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uluwehi!
Erenberg controlling his opponent.
Uluwehi taking shots to the head.
Erenberg unloading with bombs!
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Uluwehi has left one of his arms exposed and Erenberg doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Uluwehi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terence Erenberg!
Our winner, Terence Erenberg, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sofaking Lockkey (ranked 24510 p4p, 5747 weight class) and Fedor Vovchanchyn (ranked 708 p4p, 609 weight class). Sofaking Lockkey had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sofaking Lockkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lockkey does no damage.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lockkey has time to react.
We've been told by Lockkey's head coaches at Hero Academia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lockkey shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Lockkey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lockkey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Lockkey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vovchanchyn but Vovchanchyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sofaking Lockkey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockkey is breathing heavily.
Lockkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn sends Lockkey crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vovchanchyn is motioning to the referee to let Lockkey up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lockkey is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockkey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Lockkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lockkey clean off his feet! He's out cold! Vovchanchyn stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Vovchanchyn!
A victorious Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prokop Pustik (ranked 1801 p4p, 1640 weight class) and Bowser Bigalow (ranked 265 p4p, 243 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bowser Bigalow!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bigalow on his heels. He'll look to pass Bigalow's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing that Pustik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pustik postures up.
Bigalow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigalow keeping full guard, as Pustik tries to pass.
Bigalow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pustik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pustik works over Bigalow with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Bowser Bigalow has been cut.
Pustik is fighting to break Bigalow's control of his arms but Bigalow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pustik stops Bigalow from standing up.
Pustik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Bigalow is rocked!
Pustik gets to his feet and stands over Bigalow, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bigalow felt that one! Pustik unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bigalow from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prokop Pustik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krigor Orlov (ranked 1233 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 197 p4p, 176 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by Мы Русские...С нами Бог. Balthasar Van Thüringen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krigor Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Thüringen stuffs the takedown attempt from Orlov. Orlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Thüringen counters with a body kick.
Orlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Thüringen defends well and Orlov ends up having to push Van Thüringen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Thüringen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Thüringen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Thüringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Thüringen controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Thüringen missing with knees to the body.
Orlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Thüringen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krigor Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Thüringen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Thüringen misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov taking a breather.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Van Thüringen.
Our sources have told us that Orlov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Thüringen gets caught napping as Orlov dives in and scores a takedown. Van Thüringen manages to retain guard.
Van Thüringen being controlled here, momentarily.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Van Thüringen keeps moving.
Orlov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is stalling in the full guard.
Orlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Thüringen wants to stand up but Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Orlov lands a couple of elbows.
Orlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orlov with a nice head shot there.
Orlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Orlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orlov throwing strikes but missing.
Orlov throwing strikes from guard but Van Thüringen blocks nicely.
Orlov throwing strikes but missing.
Orlov passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Thüringen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orlov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orlov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Thüringen defending well though.
Orlov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orlov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Orlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orlov misses with a takedown
and Van Thüringen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Van Thüringen - just one landing.
Van Thüringen swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Orlov has his takedown stuffed
and Van Thüringen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov with a poor takedown
and Van Thüringen counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Krigor Orlov has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krigor Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet but Orlov is dominant here and he's now got Van Thüringen's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Orlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Thüringen doesn't escape.
Orlov lands shots from the back.
Orlov missing with punches from the back.
Orlov throwing sloppy strikes.
Van Thüringen is taking damage to the body and head.
Van Thüringen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Thüringen covering up well and avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov connects with a big shot to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Van Thüringen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Orlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Orlov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Orlov scores with punches to the body.
Van Thüringen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Orlov.
Orlov connects with a big shot to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Orlov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Orlov scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov scores with punches and elbows.
Van Thüringen is rocked!
Van Thüringen is breathing heavily.
Orlov keeps control of the position easily here as Van Thüringen tries to buck him off.
Orlov misses with an elbow to the head.
Orlov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Van Thüringen.
Orlov lands a shot to the head.
Orlov scores with punches from the back.
Orlov connects with a big shot to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Orlov is landing with strikes from the back.
Orlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Thüringen doesn't escape.
Orlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Thüringen for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Thüringen is trying to remain composed but Orlov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Van Thüringen is still in real trouble! Can Orlov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov lands a series of strikes from the back and Van Thüringen goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krigor Orlov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Krigor Orlov made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank McCoy (ranked 1256 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Keywon Reeves (ranked 199 p4p, 221 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Reeves has chosen Ace Hood - We Ball as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keywon Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Reeves there.
Reeves 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.
McCoy blocks a head kick by Reeves.
McCoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reeves.
It seemed like Reeves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reeves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCoy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reeves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Hank McCoy has been cut.
A slow jab from McCoy misses its intended target.
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Reeves.
Reeves throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy throws a head kick but Reeves moves out of range.
Reeves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reeves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCoy. McCoy obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Reeves misses.
McCoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Reeves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCoy.
Reeves wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy throws a strike but Reeves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reeves stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
McCoy is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but Reeves defends easily.
McCoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reeves is aware though and is defending well.
McCoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reeves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reeves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reeves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Reeves pushes his legs off easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reeves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reeves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reeves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Reeves responds with a good body kick, but McCoy manages to step out the way in time.
Reeves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McCoy sprawling to the canvas! McCoy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reeves finish him?!
McCoy is rocked!
McCoy is holding his hands too far apart here. Reeves throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! McCoy is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keywon Reeves!
Our winner, Keywon Reeves, 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Oren (ranked 656 p4p, 875 weight class) and Pentti Koyri (ranked 101 p4p, 137 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarik Oren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Koyri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyri throws a wild body kick that Oren sees coming a mile off.
Koyri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oren throws out the jab.
Oren misses with a lunging right hand
and Koyri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Koyri throws an off balance right hand
and Oren counters with a leg kick.
Koyri takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Pentti Koyri has been cut.
Koyri cracks Oren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oren throws the left hand but Koyri avoids the punch easily.
Koyri jabs at Oren's body.
Koyri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koyri throws a leg kick which misses Oren's front leg but catches the back leg as Oren tries to avoid it.
Koyri misses with an uppercut. Oren saw that one coming.
Oren throws a body punch but Koyri moves out of range.
A jab from Koyri finds it's way through Oren's defenses.
We've been told by Oren's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyri throws a lazy head kick
and Oren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koyri pushes Oren away with a front kick.
That kick from Koyri tenderised Oren's leg. Oren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oren throws a hook but Koyri blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Oren.
Koyri counters with a body kick.
Koyri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koyri avoids the body shot from Oren.
Koyri motions for Oren to come forward. Koyri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oren slips a jab from Koyri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koyri.
Koyri lands a head shot.
Koyri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koyri is looking to slow Oren down with leg kicks.
Oren misses with a looping left.
Oren looks to land a left hand but Koyri moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oren. Koyri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oren feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Koyri sprawling to the canvas! Koyri rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Oren finish him?!
Koyri is rocked!
Koyri digs a good hook to Oren's body.
Koyri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oren.
Oren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oren misses with a lunging right hand
letting Koyri counter with a right hand.
Koyri with a jab.
Koyri lands a nice hook to Oren's body. Oren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koyri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyri looks to land a right hand but Oren moved out of range.
Oren throws a quick counter head kick but Koyri was just out of range.
Koyri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koyri throws a hook to the side of Oren's head but Oren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oren takes one on the button.
Koyri slips a straight right by Oren.
Oren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oren misses with a straight right.
Koyri misses with a looping left.
Koyri slips a jab from Oren.
Koyri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koyri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oren.
Oren looks to score with a jab to the body but Koyri is just out of range.
Koyri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oren slips a jab from Koyri.
Koyri scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Koyri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koyri connects with an inside leg kick.
Koyri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oren misses with a few strikes there.
Koyri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oren takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Koyri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Oren.
Oren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pentti Koyri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oren misses with an uppercut
and Koyri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarik Oren's cut is getting worse.
Pentti Koyri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koyri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koyri looks to land a body kick but Oren moved away.
Koyri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koyri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oren.
Oren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koyri throws a right hand that misses
and Oren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren misses with a looping right.
Koyri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koyri scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyri misses with a body kick.
Oren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koyri in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koyri get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Koyri stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Oren runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarik Oren!
Tarik Oren retains his heavyweight title!
Tarik Oren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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