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WVT 12: Granger v McDonald PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Henderson (ranked 4217 p4p, 3497 weight class) and Dylan Elkins (ranked 132 p4p, 109 weight class). Dylan Elkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson slips under a jab from Elkins.
Elkins slips under a jab.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Elkins slips the punch.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elkins's waist but Elkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Elkins walks into a straight right hand from Henderson .
Elkins throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
A big right from Elkins misses.
Elkins takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Henderson tries to bum rush Elkins with a series of wild strikes but Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson misses with a hook. Elkins ducked under it nicely.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Elkins saw that one coming.
Elkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elkins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Henderson manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Elkins to control.
Henderson throwing strikes here but Elkins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Henderson .
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Elkins is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Elkins to control.
Henderson thowing shots but they're missing.
Elkins wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Elkins is trying to escape the mount.
Elkins bucks up and throws Henderson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson lands with a hook. Elkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson .
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Elkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Elkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson throws the left hand but Elkins avoids the punch easily.
Henderson gets a double leg takedown into Elkins's guard.
Elkins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henderson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkins momentarily.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Henderson avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henderson momentarily.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Elkins.
A swing and a miss from Elkins.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Henderson lands the left hand.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Elkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Elkins throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Elkins punishes Henderson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Elkins misses with a body punch
and Henderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Henderson .
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elkins at a distance.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Elkins's guard.
Henderson trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elkins working a defensive guard here.
Henderson won't allow Elkins to get back to his feet.
Henderson trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkins is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
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 Ryan Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Henderson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Elkins slips the punch.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
A big right from Elkins misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Elkins dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Elkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Elkins is trying to stand.
Henderson not doing much here.
Henderson prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Henderson wants to control but Elkins is keeping him busy.
Elkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elkins trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson wants to control but Elkins is keeping him busy.
Elkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elkins.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard.
Elkins controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Elkins has control of Henderson 's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Elkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkins.
A quick step to the side and Henderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins slips under a jab from Henderson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Elkins.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson has Elkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Henderson .
Elkins misses with a looping right.
Henderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Elkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Henderson 's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dylan Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson .
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Elkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkins moves away.
Elkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elkins misses the jab.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkins! But no joy.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Elkins's guard.
Elkins pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two 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.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Elkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Elkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Elkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins slips under a jab from Henderson .
A little jabbing left from Elkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson connects with a jab.
Elkins throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Elkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkins moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Elkins, which made it look bad.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson .
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Elkins swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Dylan Elkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkins thuds a left hand into Henderson 's body.
Elkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
Elkins misses with a double jab.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Nice defenses there by Elkins.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elkins misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Henderson .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daaniel Teteny (ranked 2981 p4p, 3582 weight class) and Kevin Brockington (ranked 95 p4p, 111 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brockington is trying to stand up here but Teteny is controlling him well.
Teteny working over Brockington with some ground and pound. Brockington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brockington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teteny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brockington defending well though.
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brockington sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Brockington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage.
Teteny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brockington keeps working.
Teteny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teteny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teteny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brockington defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brockington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teteny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brockington is looking for a sweep. Teteny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teteny postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brockington to stand up.
We've been told by Teteny's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brockington manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Teteny keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teteny tightens his grip and picks Brockington up, before dumping him to the ground. Brockington manages to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brockington manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brockington is fighting off a takedown attempt but Teteny is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brockington to the mat. Brockington regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brockington is looking for a triangle but Teteny pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brockington keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass.
Teteny trying to control but Brockington is working from the bottom.
Brockington controls Teteny momentarily but Teteny frees himself.
Teteny stands and throws Brockington's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teteny tries to move to mount but Brockington blocks the move with his legs.
Teteny is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Brockington looks calm but he's in trouble here. Teteny gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Brockington is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Teteny lets go of the hold and Brockington can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 2635 p4p, 2615 weight class) and Humphrey Wellington (ranked 76 p4p, 74 weight class). Humphrey Wellington will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wellington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wellington blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Immanuel on the inside.
Wellington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Immanuel.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wellington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Immanuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wellington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Immanuel thinking.
Wellington lands a front kick.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
Immanuel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wellington, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Wellington can't find room to land a body shot as Immanuel controls the action.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wellington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wellington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Immanuel.
Wellington tries to land knees in the clinch but Immanuel avoids the damage to the body.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel lands with a left to the head.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wellington blocks an uppercut.
Wellington blocking some punches.
Wellington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wellington is looking to break free of the clinch but Immanuel has double underhooks.
Wellington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Immanuel on the inside.
Wellington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellington.
Wellington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wellington cracks Immanuel with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Wellington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wellington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wellington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Immanuel is defending well for now.
Wellington is looking to control Immanuel's arms but Immanuel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wellington has his back to the cage.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wellington backwards.
Immanuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Wellington tries to land knees in the clinch but Immanuel avoids the damage to the body.
Wellington with a knee to the head.
Wellington working hard to break the clinch.
Wellington trying to stall but Immanuel improves his position.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Wellington.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wellington blocks an uppercut.
Wellington manages to break the clinch.
Wellington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Immanuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel clinches up against the cage.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellington tries to land a front kick but Immanuel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellington tries to keep at a distance but Immanuel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wellington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wellington blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellington.
Wellington has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wellington flicks out a counter leg kick but Immanuel steps away.
Wellington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel is looking to clinch but Wellington is avoiding it.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Immanuel instigates a clinch.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wellington takes a shot to the head.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Wellington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Immanuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wellington counters with a body kick.
Immanuel tries to clinch
and Wellington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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 Yeshua Immanuel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Immanuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Wellington keeps it at a distance.
Immanuel tries to clinch up.
Immanuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Immanuel tries to clinch
and Wellington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Immanuel.
Humphrey Wellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Wellington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wellington.
Wellington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wellington feints a counter leg kick.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Immanuel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Immanuel rushes Wellington and presses him up against the cage.
Wellington blocking some punches.
Wellington presses Immanuel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wellington scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Immanuel lands with a left to the head.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Immanuel tries to clinch
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Immanuel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Immanuel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wellington counters with a solid body kick.
Immanuel tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
Immanuel wants to clinch.
Immanuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Immanuel pushes Wellington up against the cage in a clinch.
Wellington tries to stall but Immanuel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington struggles to land a body shot inside as Immanuel controls his hands.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wellington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wellington misses with a body punch.
Wellington misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Wellington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellington.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Wellington.
Wellington wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Immanuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wellington crunches a lovely knee into Immanuel's ribcage.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wellington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Immanuel.
Wellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Immanuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel wants to clinch
and Wellington counters with a left to the body.
Wellington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Immanuel checks a leg kick nicely.
Wellington jabs Immanuel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Immanuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Immanuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Immanuel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wellington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Immanuel thinking.
Wellington looks to land a body kick but Immanuel moved away.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Immanuel rather than just go for the knockout.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Wellington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Immanuel closes the distance but Wellington moves to the side
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wellington scores with a body shot.
Immanuel looks to clinch
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Immanuel really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Immanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Wellington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wellington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Immanuel moves to clinch but Wellington breaks away
and Wellington counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Wellington looks at the referee who does nothing so Wellington lands a crushing right that sends Immanuel to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Boone (ranked 2340 p4p, 2573 weight class) and Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 62 p4p, 69 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Boone lunges at Ronaldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronaldo's hand.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boone.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Boone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ronaldo connects with a looping right hand.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Boone is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boone. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo.
Boone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
It looked like Boone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Boone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Boone slips a jab from Ronaldo.
A quick step to the side and Boone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone blocks a leg kick.
Boone lands a nice looking body shot.
Ronaldo walks into a left hand.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boone blocks the body kick.
Boone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boone slips under a jab.
Boone fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ronaldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ronaldo moves forwards but Boone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
A punch combination from Boone misses.
Boone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boone throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Ronaldo slips a jab from Boone.
Boone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Boone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boone scores with a hook.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Boone avoids it easily.
Ronaldo connects with a crisp jab.
Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Boone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boone throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boone.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Boone checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ronaldo.
Nice shot by Boone.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boone.
Boone lands a glancing blow to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Boone sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 Boone is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Boone.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Boone's leg. Boone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ronaldo.
A little jabbing left from Ronaldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boone feints and then cracks Ronaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronaldo down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a body shot.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Boone blocks a low kick nicely.
Boone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Boone slips the punch.
Boone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ronaldo takes one to the side of the head.
Boone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
Boone blocks a jab.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boone.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ronaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boone. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Boone. That snapped Ronaldo's head back.
Ronaldo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ronaldo blocks the leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boone finds it's way round the side to connect with Ronaldo's head.
Good shot there by Boone.
Ronaldo lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ronaldo back to the cage. Boone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Boone takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Boone slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Watch Out Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Ronaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boone.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ronaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronaldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Boone lands a jab to the nose.
Ronaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boone scores with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
A nice side step and Ronaldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo is looking to slow Boone down with leg kicks.
Boone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Ronaldo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Boone moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Boone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boone.
Ronaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ronaldo 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 Boone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ronaldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ronaldo feints and then cracks Boone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boone down.
Boone misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Boone misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boone, as that shot connected.
Ronaldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ronaldo scores with a hook.
Boone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boone misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo thuds his right hand into Boone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boone throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Ronaldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ronaldo cracks Boone with a good jab.
Boone lands with a straight right. Ronaldo didn't see that one coming.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Boone connects with a right hand. Ronaldo shakes it off.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Boone misses its target.
Good work by Boone as he checks the leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Boone's leg but Boone calmly moves out of range.
Ronaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Boone is predictable there
and Ronaldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boone is looking to clinch but Ronaldo is avoiding it.
Boone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Boone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo slips under a jab from Boone.
A nice side step and Ronaldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ronaldo defending well as Boone loads up on a big left hand.
Boone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boone scores with the left hand. Ronaldo knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo 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.
Boone blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
As Ronaldo looks to move away, Boone throws a big counter combo but Ronaldo just gets out of the way.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
Boone swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Boone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronaldo.
Boone is looking to clinch but Ronaldo is avoiding it.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boone.
Boone checks a leg kick.
Boone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronaldo misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo takes one on the button.
Ronaldo lands a slapping body shot.
Boone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Boone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronaldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronaldo.
Boone misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boone.
Boone slips a jab from Ronaldo.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boone doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone lands a jab to Ronaldo's midsection.
Ronaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Boone.
A left and a right from Ronaldo both land. Nice combination.
Oh Boone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronaldo throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Boone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ronaldo in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone seems to have got his legs back now.
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronaldo.
Boone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ronaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Boone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Boone on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boone misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land.
Ronaldo gets through Boone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boone has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Boone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo digs a right hand into Boone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boone's gas tank.
Boone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boone lands a right hand.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Boone.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
A short left from Boone.
Boone misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Boone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone.
Ronaldo lands an elbow just above Boone 's eye.
Jackson Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone scores with a shot to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Boone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boone throws a head punch that misses.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone dodges an elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Boone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boone.
Boone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson Boone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boone lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watch Out Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boone.
Boone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land.
Boone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ronaldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone trying to land knees to the body.
Ronaldo tries to work over Boone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Boone has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Boone tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boone lands with a left to the head.
Boone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Ronaldo.
Boone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boone misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Boone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ronaldo 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 2177 p4p, 1482 weight class) and Hueng Son (ranked 56 p4p, 52 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Rajantaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hueng Son!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Son misses.
Son throws a low kick but Rajantaka avoids it.
Son throws a quick inside leg kick.
Son misses with a low kick as Rajantaka jumps back.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Son fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rajantaka throws out the jab.
Son only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Son chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Son
and Rajantaka counters with a low kick, right behind Son 's knee.
Rajantaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Rajantaka.
Son 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.
Rajantaka avoids the body shot from Son.
As Son tries to get set, Rajantaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Son manages to avoid the attempt.
Son avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Son.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. Rajantaka tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rajantaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajantaka misses its target.
Son dives in for a single leg takedown but Rajantaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rajantaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Son.
The fighters circling - Son throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Son scores with the left hand. Rajantaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Rajantaka misses with a head kick.
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
Son misses with a head kick.
Son throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka takes one to the chin there.
Rajantaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Son swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Son bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Son misses with a hook to the body
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Rajantaka's shoulder, as Rajantaka tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Son misses.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Son blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Son tries to work over Rajantaka's front leg with a kick but Rajantaka checks it.
Tarmo Rajantaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Son 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.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Son scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Son connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajantaka's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Son tenderised Rajantaka's leg. Rajantaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rajantaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Son's head.
Son punishes Rajantaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Son scores with a kick to the midsection.
Son fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rajantaka is breathing heavily.
Son connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Son turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Son lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Rajantaka.
Son lunges at Rajantaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rajantaka's hand.
Rajantaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Son scores with a hook to the body. Rajantaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Son avoids the head kick by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rajantaka takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses.
Son bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rajantaka! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Rajantaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Son postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rajantaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Son, into his guard.
Son pulls Rajantaka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hueng Son dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rajantaka takes one to the chin there.
Rajantaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Rajantaka delivers a nice body kick.
Son is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rajantaka is rocked!
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Son drops Rajantaka with a straight right hand, right on the button! Son follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hueng Son!
Hueng Son decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauski Mountain (ranked 1135 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 26 p4p, 67 weight class). Alex Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tauski Mountain's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mountain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
 It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Nice combo by Mountain! Oh, that's hurt him - Silva falls to the canvas and Mountain follows him into side control.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Mountain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva keeps Mountain under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control Mountain's posture but Mountain avoids it.
Mountain tries to stand but Silva is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Silva'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.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mountain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva is controlling Mountain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mountain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mountain has passed into side control.
Mountain working away.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mountain is working away from the top position though.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Mountain from advancing position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Mountain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mountain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mountain is one step ahead there.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain counters with a left hand that sends Silva to the canvas!
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Mountain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain'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.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tauski Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain staying out of range there.
As Silva looks to move away, Mountain throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mountain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mountain was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mountain scrambles and gets back 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!
Silva misses with a looping right.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva pushes down on Mountain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mountain is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mountain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Mountain is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva prevents Mountain from improving his position.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mountain has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Mountain is working away.
Mountain wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Mountain is trying to control but can't.
Silva is keen to just control but Mountain is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mountain doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Mountain's guard.
Mountain kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mountain's guard.
Mountain trying to control the position here.
Mountain keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Mountain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mountain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Mountain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountain misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Mountain's ribs.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Mountain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva misses the body punch
and Mountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mountain. Mountain obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva misses with a hook.
Mountain slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mountain fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Mountain.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain catches Silva napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Silva to the canvas!
 Silva is rocked!
Mountain is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Mountain finish him?
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Mountain has moved into half guard.
Mountain prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva trying to hold on to Mountain's head to control him but Mountain postures up.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Tauski Mountain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva wants to improve his position but Mountain is controlling well.
Silva wants to control the action here but instead Mountain manages to pass to full mount!
Silva tries to hold on but Mountain postures up.
Mountain controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mountain wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Mountain controlling his opponent.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Mountain wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Mountain keeps him under control.
Mountain controlling the pace.
Silva trying to hold on to Mountain's head to control him but Mountain postures up.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva wants to control but Mountain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mountain and Silva goes tumbling to the canvas! Mountain follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
 It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Mountain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mountain is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Mountain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mountain trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva 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.
Silva managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauski Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mountain 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tauski Mountain!
Tauski Mountain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hill (ranked 1394 p4p, 826 weight class) and Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 46 p4p, 19 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Miro Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen blocks a jab.
Tynkkynen ducks right into an uppercut from Hill.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tynkkynen as he jumps to the side.
Tynkkynen has managed to clinch.
Tynkkynen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Hill 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.
Tynkkynen misses with a knee to the head.
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tynkkynen.
Hill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tynkkynen avoids it.
Tynkkynen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a head punch that misses.
Hill wants to break free but Tynkkynen has control.
Tynkkynen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tynkkynen breaks the clinch.
Tynkkynen slips under a jab.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill blocks a jab.
Tynkkynen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Tynkkynen misses the target.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tynkkynen lands a nice uppercut.
Hill has Tynkkynen pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Tynkkynen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tynkkynen's brow.
Tynkkynen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tynkkynen avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tynkkynen has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill throws an elbow but it misses.
Tynkkynen lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tynkkynen.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Tynkkynen looking to throw knees to the head but Hill is blocking nicely.
Tynkkynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tynkkynen is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tynkkynen down to the mat. Tynkkynen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tynkkynen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tynkkynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tynkkynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tynkkynen.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range nicely.
Tynkkynen throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Tynkkynen clobbers Hill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Tynkkynen defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill slips a straight right by Tynkkynen.
Hill connects with the punch.
Tynkkynen scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Tynkkynen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen 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!
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Hill.
A cross from Tynkkynen lands.
Hill blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Tynkkynen slips the punch.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tynkkynen punishes Hill's body with a nice straight punch.
Miro Tynkkynen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill feints and then cracks Tynkkynen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tynkkynen down.
Nice sprawl there from Tynkkynen as Hill shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Hill.
Tynkkynen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Tynkkynen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tynkkynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tynkkynen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a right and a left that Tynkkynen avoids nicely.
Tynkkynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Tynkkynen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
It seemed like Tynkkynen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses with the combination.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Tynkkynen slips the punch.
Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Tynkkynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen misses with a straight left.
Tynkkynen throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Tynkkynen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tynkkynen blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hill throws an elbow but misses.
Tynkkynen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands a nice elbow.
Tynkkynen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tynkkynen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Tynkkynen trying to land knees to the body.
Tynkkynen misses with a body punch.
Tynkkynen gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Hill.
Hill works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hill trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tynkkynen's guard.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Tynkkynen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tynkkynen is looking to escape.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Tynkkynen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tynkkynen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hill keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tynkkynen avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Tynkkynen digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Hill blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill'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.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tynkkynen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tynkkynen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tynkkynen can turn it around.
Tynkkynen lands a damaging elbow.
Hill has Tynkkynen pushed against the cage.
Hill lands an elbow just above Tynkkynen 's eye.
Tynkkynen tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tynkkynen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tynkkynen is breathing heavily.
Tynkkynen being controlled against the cage.
Hill is trying to maintain a safe position but Tynkkynen gets an underhook and turns Hill into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miro Tynkkynen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen.
Hill lands a jab to the nose.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill lands a nice hook to Tynkkynen's body. Tynkkynen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tynkkynen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tynkkynen wants to clinch.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill moves out of range as Tynkkynen strikes.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tynkkynen doesn't seem bothered though.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill takes one to the side of the head.
Hill avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen connects with a crisp jab.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill tries to counter by clinching up but Tynkkynen breaks away and moves out of range.
Hill swings for the body but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill throws a jab when Tynkkynen was well out of range.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Hill scores with a jab.
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tynkkynen's waist but Tynkkynen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Hill throws a right and a left that Tynkkynen avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tynkkynen throws a big shot that misses.
Tynkkynen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tynkkynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen blocks the elbow strike.
Tynkkynen misses with a body punch.
Tynkkynen avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Tynkkynen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hill's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tynkkynen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Hill tries to work over Tynkkynen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand.
Tynkkynen blocks an uppercut.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Tynkkynen controls his hands.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Miro Tynkkynen has been cut.
Hill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Tynkkynen fails to land.
Tynkkynen lands a damaging elbow.
Hill taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Tynkkynen.
A right hook to the body lands for Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tynkkynen.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill jumps guard but Tynkkynen stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hill tries to stall but Tynkkynen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tynkkynen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.
Tynkkynen landing knees to the body.
Tynkkynen working Hill over with knees to the body.
Tynkkynen lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment.
Hill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tynkkynen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Tynkkynen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tynkkynen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Tynkkynen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Tynkkynen misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Tynkkynen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Tynkkynen pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miro Tynkkynen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tynkkynen lands with a light punch inside.
Tynkkynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tynkkynen blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tynkkynen's brow.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tynkkynen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hill tries to pull guard but Tynkkynen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Devin Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tynkkynen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Tynkkynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tynkkynen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Tynkkynen!
Miro Tynkkynen took some time post fight to say the following; 'I need a beer '.
Devin Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Motts (ranked 1001 p4p, 1436 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 22 p4p, 49 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts gets caught flat footed, as Ship shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Motts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Motts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Motts!
Ship is looking to regain half guard here but Motts keeps moving and retains side control.
Ship is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts tries to move to mount but Ship blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship is looking to regain half guard here but Motts keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ship's face as Motts controls the position.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Motts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily.
Motts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts wants to pass the guard but Ship is defending well.
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ship's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ship's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good shot there by Motts.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Motts swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ship.
Ship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts throws a jab when Ship was well out of range.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Motts pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Ship fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown. Motts tries to sprawl out of it but Ship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Motts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Motts avoids it really well and circles away.
Gregory Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Ship ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Ship with the counter takedown but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Ship has managed to clinch.
Ship fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ship loads up on a big right hand but Motts slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship wants to clinch up but Motts keeps it at a distance.
Ship swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.
Ship misses with a takedown
and Ship takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Ship is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Ship feints the counter takedown.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ship scores with a takedown into Motts's guard.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Motts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ship has Motts in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship working for a triangle but Motts defends it easily.
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ship being controlled here, momentarily.
Ship looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Motts has picked Ship up and slammed him! Ship can't keep hold of the triangle and Motts manages to pass to side control!
Ship is trying to improve his position.
Ship being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Motts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ship looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Motts pushes past his half guard into mount!
Motts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ship is looking to escape.
Ship is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four 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.
Ship regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Motts escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Motts!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Motts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ship tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts takes one to the chin there.
Ship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Motts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Motts lands a nice looking body shot.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ship moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Ship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ship blocks a jab.
Motts misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a hook.
Ship lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
Ship takes the fight into the clinch.
Ship tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ship jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motts walks away with a smile on his face. Ship gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ship scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ship throws out the jab.
Ship throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Ship lands with a hook. Motts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ship throws a big shot that misses.
Ship rushes Motts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Motts digs a right hand underneath Ship's ribcage. Ship let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Motts gets through Ship's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Motts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ship or not.
A nice left hand lands by Motts.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Motts lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Motts cracks Ship with a nice body shot.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Ship is rocked!
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ship is still on wobbly legs! Can Motts finish him?
Ship tries to land knees in the clinch but Motts avoids the damage to the body.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts working aggressively here.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Ship seems to have recovered his senses.
Ship fails to pull guard.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Motts pushes Ship against the cage. Motts is working some dirty boxing. Motts pushes off with a quick right hook! Ship goes down! Ship tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Motts moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 716 p4p, 541 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 18 p4p, 13 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharma circles away quickly and effectively.
Shabazz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Shabazz's ribs.
Sharma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Shabazz in a clinch.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Shabazz digs a right hand underneath Sharma's ribcage. Sharma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharma avoids it.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Sharma avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with the head strike.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharma avoids it.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Sharma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shabazz throws a body kick that misses
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Sharma scores with a jab to the body.
Shabazz is breathing heavily.
Sharma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shabazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sharma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shabazz rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharma lands with a big right hook that stumbles Shabazz - he's out on his feet here! Sharma follows up with another monster hook that separates Shabazz from consciousness! Shabazz falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Sharma stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rohith Sharma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rohith Sharma made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 437 p4p, 480 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 12 p4p, 10 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Granger needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
McDonald slips a straight right by Granger.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Granger lands a jab.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granger looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Granger throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
McDonald clinches.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Granger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Granger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Granger to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger gets to his feet - McDonald follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a body shot.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Granger seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Granger misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Granger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald cracks Granger with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Granger misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger misses with a looping left.
It looks like McDonald has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
McDonald works on Granger's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Granger misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
McDonald gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger blocking some punches.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald digs a right hand into Granger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Granger's gas tank.
Granger is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Granger to the mat.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Granger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Granger trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Granger stands up and waves to McDonald to follow him.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Granger blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Granger misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A short right from Granger.
A short left from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald with a jab.
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!
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Granger is rocked!
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Granger's head.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Granger digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
McDonald slips under a jab from Granger.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Granger jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Granger tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
McDonald cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald with a hook.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
McDonald rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Granger lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger lands a body shot.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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