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CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christ Benoit (ranked 2154 p4p, 5600 weight class) and Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 283 p4p, 556 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisty Kneereaper!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit scores with a jab.
 It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown
and Benoit counters with a nice body kick.
Benoit throws a combination that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a one-two to the body.
Kneereaper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kneereaper somewhat.
Benoit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kneereaper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benoit sneaks out the side door and pushes Kneereaper away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper slips under a jab.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Kneereaper connects with a leg kick.
Benoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit.
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches.
Benoit lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benoit.
Benoit tries a body shot but Kneereaper blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit moves out of range as Kneereaper strikes.
A big left from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit tests Kneereaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Kneereaper moved out of range.
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches.
Kneereaper manages to break the clinch.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Kneereaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benoit throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kneereaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kneereaper throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kneereaper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kneereaper showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Benoit won't allow it.
Kneereaper prevents Benoit from improving his position.
Kneereaper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benoit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kneereaper throwing shots but Benoit is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper'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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Benoit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit is looking to wear down Kneereaper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kneereaper.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Kneereaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kneereaper is in Benoit's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit wants to sweep here but Kneereaper controlling him for the moment.
Benoit managing to control the position.
Kneereaper preventing the sweep.
Benoit has Kneereaper pulled in close to control his posture.
Kneereaper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kneereaper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit connects with a right hand. Kneereaper shakes it off.
Benoit 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.
A head kick by Kneereaper misses
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Kneereaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Benoit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneereaper can do to turn this around?
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit misses with an uppercut.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneereaper moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benoit, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit trying to land knees to the body.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneereaper breaks from the clinch.
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
No luck for Kneereaper with that takedown attempt.
Benoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt - Benoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
A big left from Benoit misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kneereaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Kneereaper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneereaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneereaper wants to clinch but Benoit slips to the side
and Benoit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneereaper avoids a wild elbow strike from Benoit.
Kneereaper wants to take the fight to the mat but Benoit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benoit throws an elbow but misses.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.
Kneereaper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Kneereaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kneereaper with that takedown attempt.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneereaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kneereaper off to one side.
Kneereaper shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kneereaper darts in looking for a takedown but Benoit gets double underhooks and turns Kneereaper into the cage.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Benoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kneereaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Benoit connects with a leg kick.
Benoit throws a right hand that Kneereaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Kneereaper also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Kneereaper misses.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a double jab
and Benoit counters with a leg kick.
Kneereaper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benoit's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kneereaper is working away from the top position though.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneereaper trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper prevents Benoit from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Kneereaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benoit leaves Kneereaper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benoit lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the body kick from Benoit.
Kneereaper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benoit lands a right hook to the body.
Kneereaper looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Kneereaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benoit looks to land a body kick but Kneereaper moved away.
Kneereaper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit has his hands clasped together around Kneereaper's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benoit, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 3840 p4p, 4640 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 475 p4p, 543 weight class). Klos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Our Father Enki. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucan tries to clinch there but Klos circles away.
Jab from Klos.
Lucan moves to clinch but Klos breaks away
and Klos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucan cracks Klos with a good jab.
Klos cracks Lucan with a good jab.
Lucan throws a leg kick but Klos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klos cracks Lucan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
The crowd cheers as Lucan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klos doesn't seem phased though.
Lucan looks to land a left hand but Klos moved out of range nicely.
Klos throws a hook but Lucan blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos lands a nice shot that snaps Lucan's head back.
Klos throws the left hand but Lucan avoids the punch easily.
Lucan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Decent striking displayed by Lucan there.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klos stalks Lucan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lucan's face. Lucan staggers backwards, shaken.
Klos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucan.
Lucan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klos works the jab nicely.
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klos has time to react.
Klos scores with a nice strike.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucan loads up on a big right hand but Klos slips the punch.
Lucan moves in looking to clinch but Klos pushes him off.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Klos jabs Lucan right on the nose. Lucan blinks but takes it well.
Klos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucan momentarily.
Klos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lucan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Lucan moved out of range.
Lucan misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
Lucan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan walks into a jab.
Lucan lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucan doesn't manage to clinch there - Klos circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lucan. No joy for Klos on that attempt.
Lucan wants to clinch.
Lucan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Klos.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Klos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klos gets caught flat footed, as Lucan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucan throws a strike but Klos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klos is one step ahead there.
Lucan controls Klos momentarily but Klos frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucan working for a triangle but Klos defends it easily.
Klos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucan controlling the position.
Klos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Klos postures up.
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.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lucan's head.
Klos trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Klos landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Lucan advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klos is trying to control but can't.
Lucan goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Klos does a handstand and catches Lucan in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Klos on top - Lucan is already out from the submission! Klos gives Lucan's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Cal Klos!
After winning the bout, Cal Klos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 2175 p4p, 1280 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 277 p4p, 167 weight class). Volkanovski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - Hail Mary. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Picogram, which made it look bad.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski shoots and misses
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Volkanovski slips the punch.
Volkanovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkanovski lands with a good body shot.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Volkanovski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Picogram backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Picogram!
Picogram lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski looks for a takedown but Picogram sprawls well.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Picogram strikes.
Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Picogram misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski lands with a nice body punch.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkanovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Picogram semi-blocks.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski wants to counter the offense by Picogram and move into the clinch position.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkanovski.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picogram lands an overhand right.
Volkanovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Picogram pinned against the cage. Picogram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski!
Picogram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Picogram fails with the takedown.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Picogram throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Volkanovski coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Picogram.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Volkanovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volkanovski lands a big head kick that sends Picogram tumbling to the mat! Volkanovski takes a step backwards and waves Picogram back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Picogram is rocked!
 It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Picogram might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Picogram.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Volkanovski - that's a beauty! Picogram is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Volkanovski can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
After winning the bout, Aleksandar Volkanovski 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bickle (ranked 1254 p4p, 877 weight class) and Mordechai Kowalczyk (ranked 144 p4p, 103 weight class). Kowalczyk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nocturne op. 9 no.2- Frederic Chopin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mordechai Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bickle avoids a kick to the body.
Bickle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Bickle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bickle takes the fight into the clinch.
Bickle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk lands with a left to the head.
Kowalczyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk with the inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bickle misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bickle misses with a two punch combination.
Bickle misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk clobbers Bickle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalczyk.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick which misses Bickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Bickle tries to avoid it.
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but Kowalczyk pushes him off.
Bickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalczyk.
Bickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bickle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalczyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bickle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Kowalczyk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bickle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kowalczyk cracks Bickle with a good jab.
Kowalczyk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk throws a front kick aimed at Bickle's knee but Bickle avoids it well.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Kowalczyk's head but Kowalczyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle scores with the left hand. Kowalczyk knows he should have avoided that one.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk misses with a hook.
Bickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalczyk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a leg kick.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Bickle moves away and avoids it.
Bickle avoids the head kick by Kowalczyk.
Bickle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalczyk's shoulder, as Kowalczyk tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a left hand
and Bickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
Bickle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bickle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalczyk throws out the jab.
Bickle wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Kowalczyk throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalczyk throws an overhand right that lands on Bickle's shoulder, as Bickle tries to avoid the shot.
Bickle is looking to counter punch.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Kowalczyk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kowalczyk drops his hands momentarily and Bickle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalczyk throws out a counter right but Bickle avoids it with no problem.
Kowalczyk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kowalczyk moves forwards but Bickle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Bickle misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bickle throwing a counter right hand but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalczyk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a leg kick that knocks Bickle off balance momentarily.
Bickle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bickle connects with a body shot that sends Kowalczyk's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Bickle.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kowalczyk looks to move away, Bickle throws a big counter combo but Kowalczyk just gets out of the way.
Bickle lands a jab.
Bickle clobbers Kowalczyk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but Bickle avoids it.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
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 Tom Bickle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bickle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalczyk - the referee stops the clock and Bickle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalczyk. Bickle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalczyk throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kowalczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Bickle does no damage.
Bickle checks a leg kick.
Bickle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalczyk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bickle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Kowalczyk. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick but Bickle checks it.
Kowalczyk connects with a right hand. Bickle shakes it off.
Bickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk obviously looking to wear him down.
Bickle takes one on the button.
Kowalczyk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Kowalczyk. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Kowalczyk lands.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but Bickle moves out of range easily.
Kowalczyk scores with a sloppy right hand. Bickle should have avoided that one.
Bickle moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bickle misses with a hook.
Bickle cracks Kowalczyk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bickle has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bickles head.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk breaks the clinch.
Kowalczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bickle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk tries to land a body kick
and Bickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle has Kowalczyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with some punches.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Bickle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bickle gets through Kowalczyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bickle lands with a light punch inside.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bickle.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk throws a jab when Bickle was well out of range.
Bickle scores with a one two! Kowalczyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk staying out of range there.
Bickle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalczyk lands a really nice looking cross but Bickle seems unphased.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Kowalczyk.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bickle checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick, looking for Bickle's leg but Bickle calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Bickle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kowalczyk finds it's way through Bickle's defenses.
Bickle misses the body punch
and Bickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalczyk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kowalczyk staying out of range there.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bickle misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle throws out a loose jab but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kowalczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mordechai Kowalczyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kowalczyk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle misses the jab.
Bickle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalczyk on the side of the head.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut
and Bickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bickle has Kowalczyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle is leaning against Kowalczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bickle presses Kowalczyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bickle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bickle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tom Bickle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle.
Kowalczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk tries to circle away but Bickle has him pinned against the cage.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Bickle gets through Kowalczyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Bickle.
A right hook to the body lands for Bickle.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bickle.
Bickle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kowalczyk breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bickle lands a jab.
Bickle stuns Kowalczyk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk slips a straight right by Bickle.
Bickle throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bickle throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bickle clinches up against the cage.
Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bickle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kowalczyk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bickle is out of range and Kowalczyk settles back down.
Bickle tried to counter with a leg kick but Kowalczyk avoided it.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Kowalczyk slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Bickle.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalczyk 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 Bickle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bickle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bickle tries to clinch there but Kowalczyk circles away.
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but Kowalczyk ducks down to avoid it.
Bickle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk slips a straight right by Bickle.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalczyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bickle scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalczyk connects with a high kick.
Kowalczyk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bickle checks it well.
Bickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
Kowalczyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kowalczyk tries to land a leg kick but Bickle saw it coming and moves away.
Kowalczyk walks into a jab.
Bickle throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk scores with the left hand. Bickle knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalczyk cracks Bickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Bickle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalczyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalczyk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle cracks Kowalczyk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Bickle as he checks the leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bickle.
Bickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bickle misses with a body shot.
Bickle lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalczyk off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bickle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bickle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 1459 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 161 p4p, 180 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walcott throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Walcott misses with an uppercut
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Walcott.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola misses with the body kick
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola slips a straight right by Walcott.
Jukola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Walcott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jukola misses with a body punch
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Walcott has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Jukola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott gets underhooks to prevent Jukola's takedown attempt.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Walcott digs a right hand underneath Jukola's ribcage. Jukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walcott lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jukola.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Walcott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jukola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walcott can turn it around.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola taking a breather.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Jukola stalling.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted 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!
Walcott prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola pulls guard successfully.
Jukola trying to control the position.
Jukola pulls Walcott in close to his closed guard and prevents Walcott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walcott looking to sit in guard and control but Jukola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Walcott misses the jab.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Jukola tries to land a front kick but Walcott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jukola misses with a body punch
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola cracks Walcott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Walcott's defenses.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
Walcott throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Walcott moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Jukola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott lands a jab to Jukola's midsection.
Walcott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jukola, pushing him back against the cage.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
A short left from Jukola.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jukola.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Jukola throws a solid leg kick but Walcott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jukola.
Walcott scores with a nice strike.
Jukola feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down.
Jukola tries a low kick but Walcott avoids it.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Jukola
letting Walcott counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Walcott misses with a right hand
and Jukola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walcott really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
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 Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Walcott blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jukola, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Walcott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jukola. That's going to slow Walcott down.
Walcott works Jukola's body with a nice hook.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola slips a straight right by Walcott.
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Walcott jumps back.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walcott throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola cracks Walcott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walcott takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walcott wants to clinch up but Jukola keeps it at a distance.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Walcott was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down.
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott lands a body punch.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jukola tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Jukola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walcott up against the cage.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
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 Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Walcott!
Our winner, Tommy Walcott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 1078 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 149 p4p, 233 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Fitzsimmons's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fitzsimmons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fitzsimmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Fitzsimmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzsimmons enables Tsuruta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzsimmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tsuruta cracks Fitzsimmons with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzsimmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta 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.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fitzsimmons controls the pace.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzsimmons's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Fitzsimmons there.
Tsuruta is controlling Fitzsimmons's trapped leg to prevent Fitzsimmons from advancing to side control.
Fitzsimmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta moves into full guard.
Fitzsimmons pushes down on Tsuruta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzsimmons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fitzsimmons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsuruta with a body shot.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it well and moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons with a nice calf kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitzsimmons is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tsuruta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzsimmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzsimmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzsimmons's guard now, I'm sure.
Fitzsimmons kicks Tsuruta off and gets to his feet.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzsimmons is on top in guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Sol Fitzsimmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzsimmons postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsuruta has a closed guard, preventing Fitzsimmons from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsuruta throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzsimmons has his hands on Tsuruta's head, controlling the position.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sol Fitzsimmons.
I've got Fitzsimmons 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedicte Swanson (ranked 724 p4p, 654 weight class) and Ivan Andrianov (ranked 105 p4p, 96 weight class). Ivan Andrianov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrianov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrianov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Andrianov.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Andrianov misses the jab.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Andrianov blocks it.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrianovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andrianov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Andrianov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Andrianov moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson jabs at Andrianov's body.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
Andrianov moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Andrianov's knee but Andrianov avoids it well.
Andrianov throws a counter combo.
Swanson cracks Andrianov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrianov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a push kick but Andrianov slaps the foot to one side.
Andrianov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Andrianov with an uppercut!
Andrianov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianov walks into a jab.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Andrianov misses with a right hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Andrianov wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Andrianov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrianov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Andrianov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrianov moves into the clinch.
Andrianov has Swanson pushed against the cage.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Andrianov had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Andrianov moved away.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianov avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Andrianov swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
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 Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Andrianov misses with a double jab.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andrianov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrianov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrianov on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Andrianov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrianov moves to clinch but Swanson breaks away
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrianov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Andrianov blocks it.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Andrianov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Andrianov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Andrianov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Andrianov was not able to check.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianov.
Andrianov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Andrianov was not able to check.
Andrianov moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Jab, jab by Andrianov - just one landing.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Andrianov counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Andrianov with a nice cross.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson stalling.
Andrianov is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Andrianov is working Swanson over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andrianov's defenses.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a double jab
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Swanson backs off Andrianov throws a huge counter combo but Swanson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianov.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrianov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Andrianov saw that one coming.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrianov lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Andrianov wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson lands a head kick. Andrianov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andrianov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrianov stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrianov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrianov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson slips a straight right by Andrianov.
A counter left hand to the body from Swanson misses its target.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Andrianov off balance momentarily.
Andrianov blocks the body kick.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Andrianov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianov blocks a leg kick.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Andrianov with a jab.
Andrianov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrianov instigates a clinch.
Andrianov tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov taking a breather.
Swanson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianov.
Andrianov leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrianov has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
It looked like Swanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a head kick but Andrianov moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 319 p4p, 1800 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 48 p4p, 253 weight class). Pinochet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Need a Pinochet. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pinochet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
Pinochet looks to land a combination but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Pinochet thuds a left hand into Bizihwaile's body.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinochet.
Pinochet misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pinochet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Pinochet strikes.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Pinochet scores with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinochet's head backwards.
Pinochet looks to land a combination but Bizihwaile avoids it well.
Pinochet lands with an overhand left.
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!
Bizihwaile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinochet.
Pinochet slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Pinochet looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Pinochet.
Bizihwaile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Pinochet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizihwaile checks it well.
Pinochet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Pinochet ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinochet misses.
Pinochet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinochet scores with a leg kick.
Pinochet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaile. That did some damage!
Pinochet lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizihwaile off the cage and back into range.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Pinochet's front leg with a kick but Pinochet checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinochet! But no joy.
Pinochet lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinochet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinochet.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Pinochet digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.
Pinochet throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinochet misses the target.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick, looking for Pinochet's leg but Pinochet calmly moves out of range.
Bizihwaile pounces like a tiger and cracks Pinochet with a vicious hook! Pinochet is down but not out! Bizihwaile follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 770 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Fedor Shabanov (ranked 122 p4p, 183 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fedor Shabanov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Techno Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Shabanov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viking lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Viking tries a head kick but it misses.
Shabanov avoids the head kick by Viking.
Shabanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Viking missing with a left hand there. Shabanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking ducks right into an uppercut from Shabanov.
Viking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Viking throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Shabanov is looking for the big counter here.
Viking tries a head kick but it misses.
Shabanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shabanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viking misses with a left hand
and Shabanov moves into the clinch.
Shabanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shabanov breaks from the clinch.
Viking throws a combination that misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land.
Viking blocking some punches.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Viking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking misses with a body punch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Shabanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shabanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shabanov misses with some punches.
Shabanov misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shabanov.
A short right from Shabanov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land.
Shabanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Viking seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shabanov can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Viking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Viking.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viking can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Shabanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shabanov.
Viking lands with a short shot to the head.
Viking working aggressively here.
Shabanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Viking blocking some punches.
Shabanov blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shabanov.
Shabanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shabanov lands with a left to the head.
Viking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shabanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Shabanov as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking presses Shabanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabanov pushes Viking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shabanov misses with a body punch.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
Shabanov has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Viking takes a shot to the head.
Shabanov misses with a punch to the body.
Viking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shabanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Viking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov tries to throw a body punch but Viking avoids it by throwing Shabanov back against the cage.
Viking blocks a body shot from Shabanov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
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.
Viking waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabanov. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shabanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shabanov's head.
Techno Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Viking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viking scores with a nice head shot.
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viking scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabanov. That did some damage!
Shabanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Viking lands a really nice looking cross but Shabanov seems unphased.
That has opened up Fedor Shabanov's cut even more.
Viking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viking looks for the body kick but Shabanov saw that one coming.
Viking misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viking cracks Shabanov with an open hand slap.
Viking loads up on a big right hand but Shabanov slips the punch.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov jabs Viking right on the nose. Viking blinks but takes it well.
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Viking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 Shabanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Viking has cracked Shabanov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Viking lands another huge swinging hook and Shabanov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shabanov, before Viking can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Techno Viking!
Our winner, Techno Viking, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 53 p4p, 231 weight class) and Felix Inarritu (ranked 9 p4p, 42 weight class). Inarritu has chosen Vulcano as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, More IsMore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
IsMore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inarritu.
Inarritu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IsMore.
IsMore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inarritu doesn't seem bothered though.
IsMore connects with a right hand. Inarritu shakes it off.
IsMore misses with a hook.
Inarritu connects with a looping right hand.
IsMore lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from IsMore.
IsMore throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore misses with an uppercut
and IsMore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inarritu misses with a looping right.
Inarritu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Inarritu.
Inarritu throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
More IsMore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IsMore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inarritu's head backwards.
Inarritu throws a front kick that sends IsMore stumbling back into the cage.
IsMore is breathing heavily.
IsMore throws a right hand that misses
and Inarritu counters with a good low kick that IsMore was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu connects with a solid leg kick.
Inarritu lands a body shot.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Inarritu.
IsMore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inarritu's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsMore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inarritu wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
IsMore has gone for a leg lock! Inarritu slips out almost immediately though and dives into IsMore's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
IsMore is controlling Inarritu's posture.
IsMore wants to sweep here but Inarritu controlling him for the moment.
IsMore has his foot on Inarritu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Inarritu works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Inarritu wants to pass the guard but IsMore is keeping the position.
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
IsMore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inarritu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 More IsMore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Inarritu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
IsMore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from IsMore. Inarritu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inarritu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
IsMore misses with an uppercut.
Inarritu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IsMore.
Inarritu flicks out a counter leg kick but IsMore steps away.
Inarritu tries to move into range but IsMore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
IsMore with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
IsMore connects with the punch.
Inarritu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inarritu scores with a jab to the head.
IsMore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inarritu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IsMore 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.
Felix Inarritu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inarritu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
IsMore tries to move into range but Inarritu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
IsMore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inarritu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inarritu! But no joy.
IsMore misses with a double jab.
Donk. Inarritu catches IsMore right on the button with a cross.
Inarritu lands a big uppercut and IsMore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but IsMore looks OK. Inarritu waves IsMore back to his feet!
IsMore is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsMore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inarritu can pounce on him.
IsMore throws a jab when Inarritu was well out of range.
IsMore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
IsMore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Inarritu misses with a low kick as IsMore jumps back.
IsMore throws a hook to the side of Inarritu's head but Inarritu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IsMore scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Inarritu.
IsMore swings for the body but Inarritu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inarritu manages to avoid it.
Inarritu flicks out a counter leg kick but IsMore steps away.
Inarritu lands a big uppercut and IsMore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but IsMore looks OK. Inarritu waves IsMore back to his feet!
Oh IsMore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like More IsMore has been cut.
Inarritu misses with an uppercut. IsMore saw that one coming.
IsMore appears to be looking for a big counter.
IsMore seems to have got his legs back now.
IsMore misses with a hook.
IsMore misses with a looping right.
Inarritu throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inarritu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
IsMore moves away from the strike by Inarritu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu throws a push kick but IsMore slaps the foot to one side.
IsMore misses with a takedown
and Inarritu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsMore clobbers Inarritu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
IsMore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inarritu counters with a nice leg kick.
IsMore misses with a double jab
and Inarritu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inarritu ducks under a wild hook from IsMore.
IsMore throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Inarritu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
IsMore missing with a left hand there. Inarritu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inarritu moves away from the strike by IsMore.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
Inarritu throws a quick inside leg kick.
IsMore tries to bum rush Inarritu with a series of wild strikes but Inarritu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inarritu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but IsMore blocks it well.
A shot to the liver by Inarritu. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu digs a good body shot into IsMore's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
IsMore misses with a hook. Inarritu ducked under it nicely.
Inarritu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Inarritu.
Inarritu misses with a hook
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inarritu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
IsMore swings widly with a right hand
and Inarritu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inarritu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of IsMore's head, knocking him out cold! Inarritu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
Felix Inarritu is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Felix Inarritu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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