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Fran vs Atunes - Money # 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Sparks (ranked 3549 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Stian Lygre (ranked 341 p4p, 380 weight class). Lygre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ADHD. Jhonny Sparks had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jhonny Sparks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jhonny Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stian Lygre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparks as he jumps to the side.
Lygre tries to clinch up.
Lygre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Jhonny Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stian Lygre.
Lygre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jhonny Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lygre with a poor takedown
and Sparks moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre wants to get back to striking at distance but Sparks won't allow it.
Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lygre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparks has Lygre pushed against the cage.
Lygre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lygre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lygre is thwarting Sparks's attempts to control the position.
Sparks is looking for a sweep. Lygre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lygre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lygre is keeping the position for now.
Sparks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lygre trying to control the position.
Lygre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lygre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lygre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparks scores with a takedown into Lygre's guard.
Lygre 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.
Lygre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lygre controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lygre working a defensive guard here.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparks is looking to pass into half guard but Lygre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lygre is in guard.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
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 Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Lygre tries to counter with a clinch but Sparks shakes him off and moves away.
Sparks fails with the takedown
and Lygre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lygre has a takedown stuffed.
Lygre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lygre wants it to stay on the feet.
Lygre is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lygre on his heels. He'll look to pass Lygre's guard now, I'm sure.
Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lygre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparks stops Lygre from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lygre trying to control the position.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparks throws a strike but Lygre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Lygre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lygre has gone for a leg lock! Sparks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lygre's guard.
Sparks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sparks seems content to control.
Lygre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lygre defending well though.
Sparks lands strikes from half guard.
Sparks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lygre is just riding it out for now. Sparks eventually gives up the hold.
Lygre moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lygre's head.
Lygre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
Lygre trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Sparks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Lygre. No joy for Sparks on that attempt.
Lygre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lygre slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lygre dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sparks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lygre to regain full guard.
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lygre's head.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Lygre is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lygre is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparks postures up and lands a big shot to Lygre's brow.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
Lygre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lygre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jhonny Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lygre pulls Sparks in close to prevent any damage.
Sparks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lygre closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Lygre pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Lygre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lygre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparks tries to avoid it but Lygre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparks to the ground. Sparks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparks goes for a double leg but Lygre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lygre continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lygre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparks wants a takedown but no success here.
Lygre jumps guard but Sparks stands there with Lygre around his waist. Lygre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lygre can't get the takedown.
Lygre gets control of Sparks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lygre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lygre wants to stand but Sparks is controlling the position.
Sparks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparks.
Stian Lygre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhonny Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparks, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Sparks!
After the fight, Jhonny Sparks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Stian Lygre had this to say: 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 3735 p4p, 3742 weight class) and Ibrahim Ursalev (ranked 469 p4p, 470 weight class). Gabriel Lauzier has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibrahim Ursalev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Lauzier.
Lauzier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ursalev shoots in for a takedown but Lauzier shows good takedown defense.
Ursalev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lauzier cracks Ursalev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ursalev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lauzier sprawls well. Lauzier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ursalev gets slowly back to his feet.
Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lauzier scores with a nice head shot.
Lauzier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauzier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ursalev walks into a left hand.
Lauzier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ursalev.
Lauzier tests Ursalev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauzier lands with a nice combination. Ursalev backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Lauzier has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ursalev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by Lauzier.
Lauzier shoots for a takedown but Ursalev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ursalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ursalev fails to land the takedown.
Lauzier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Ursalev.
Ursalev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lauzier's waist but Lauzier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ursalev off to one side.
Lauzier connects with a single shot there.
Lauzier scores with a three punch combo!
Lauzier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ursalev in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lauzier wants it to stay on the feet.
Lauzier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ursalev back to the cage. Lauzier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ursalev forces Lauzier back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ursalev blocks an uppercut.
Lauzier scores with a shoulder strike.
Lauzier swings wildly with an uppercut but Ursalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzier lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lauzier pushes Ursalev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Lauzier.
Ursalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzier lands with a hook. Ursalev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lauzier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ursalev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauzier avoids it really well and circles away.
Ursalev looks winded!
Ursalev shoots for a takedown but Lauzier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ursalev walks into a left hand.
Ursalev throws the kick towards the body but Lauzier avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier with a hook.
A cross from Lauzier lands.
Lauzier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ursalev gets tackled into the cage by Lauzier. Lauzier maintains the clinch.
Ursalev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lauzier sneaks out the side door and pushes Ursalev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzier lands with a right hand.
Ursalev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lauzier throws a good cross that connects.
Lauzier lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Lauzier. That snapped Ursalev's head back.
Gabriel Lauzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ursalev shoots in looking for a takedown. Lauzier tries to sprawl out of it but Ursalev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lauzier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier lands with a nice combination. Ursalev backs away looking to recover.
Lauzier is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lauzier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ursalev back to the cage. Lauzier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lauzier leaves Ursalev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lauzier feinted with a counter takedown.
Lauzier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lauzier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ursalev. Ursalev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ursalev walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ursalev momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ursalev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ursalev momentarily.
Ursalev walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ursalev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ursalev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ursalev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lauzier lands a nice shot that snaps Ursalev's head back.
Ursalev has Lauzier up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Lauzier.
Ursalev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lauzier gets through Ursalev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ursalev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Ursalev.
A short right from Lauzier on the inside.
Lauzier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ursalev backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ursalev backwards.
Ursalev is breathing heavily.
Lauzier lands a hook that snaps the head of Ursalev backwards.
 It looks like Ibrahim Ursalev has been cut.
Lauzier pushes Ursalev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lauzier breaks the clinch.
Lauzier connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lauzier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ursalev takes one to the side of the head.
Ursalev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lauzier connects with a jab.
 Ursalev is rocked!
Lauzier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ursalev can do to turn this around?
Ursalev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ursalev is still on wobbly legs! Can Lauzier finish him?
Ursalev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lauzier fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ursalev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ursalev looks to clinch but Lauzier throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ursalev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabriel Lauzier!
A victorious Gabriel Lauzier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vu Viet Hu (ranked 3118 p4p, 24136 weight class) and Wayne Carter (ranked 306 p4p, 474 weight class). Vu Viet Hu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vu Viet Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hu drives through with a takedown into Carter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter wants to stand but Hu is controlling the position.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hu is one step ahead there.
Hu passes into half guard.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hu trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Hu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to hold on but Hu pushes him away.
Hu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hu trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter struggling a bit here.
Hu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter is pushing Hu's head away, looking to escape. Hu manages to hold on to the position though.
Carter manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hu controlling the pace.
Hu is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hu is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hu wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Hu trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Hu wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carter wants to improve his position but Hu is controlling well.
Hu is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to hold on to Hu's head to control him but Hu postures up.
Hu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Carter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hu has cracked it and Carter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vu Viet Hu!
Vu Viet Hu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jehu Christ (ranked 1986 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Slim Perkins (ranked 267 p4p, 324 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Perkins's choice of entrance music: Common Man Boogie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jehu Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins throws a head kick that misses
and Christ counters with a crisp one two that drops Perkins! Christ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Perkins to his feet! Perkins is in big trouble!
Christ throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Christ avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Perkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a crisp right that sends Perkins to the canvas! Christ follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ!
Our winner, Jehu Christ, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Attila Hun (ranked 1544 p4p, 3307 weight class) and Rylan Wheeler (ranked 213 p4p, 428 weight class). Attila Hun has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Attila Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rylan Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler looks to land a left hand but Hun moved out of range nicely.
Hun thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheeler throws out the jab.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Hun counters with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Wheeler.
Wheeler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hun scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Rylan Wheeler has been cut.
Wheeler misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Hun slams his shin into Wheeler's torso.
Wheeler looks winded!
The fighters circle, before Hun throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wheeler's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hun lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Attila Hun!
Attila Hun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Huang (ranked 1845 p4p, 2566 weight class) and Richard Morrison (ranked 199 p4p, 261 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 Richard Morrison was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison blocks a head kick by Huang.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Huang avoids it well.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
It looked like Huang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Huang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Huang throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Huang counters with a big head kick but Morrison shrugs it off.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Huang. Huang obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Richard Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Morrison with the counter takedown but Huang avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Huang gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage.
Morrison swings for the body but Huang moves out of range.
Morrison throws a solid leg kick but Huang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morrison.
Morrison takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Morrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Huang is out of range and Morrison settles back down.
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Huang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morrison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Huang blocks the low kick.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison throws a solid leg kick but Huang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morrison.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Huang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Morrison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Huang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison thows a leg kick but Huang checks it
and Huang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huang rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Morrison misses.
Huang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison is rocked!
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
and as Morrison loses concentration momentarily, Huang counters with a picture perfect head kick! Morrison goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lee Huang!
Our winner, Lee Huang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boryenka Stepanov (ranked 845 p4p, 1738 weight class) and Edvaldo Cosme (ranked 121 p4p, 237 weight class). Stepanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Положение (2 Remix). Edvaldo Cosme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryenka Stepanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edvaldo Cosme!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stepanov is nestled in close to Cosme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stepanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cosme is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosme avoid being mounted?
Stepanov prevents Cosme from improving his position.
Stepanov working over Cosme with some ground and pound. Cosme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosme with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cosme is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov winds up and cracks Cosme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Cosme is defending well.
Stepanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov is nestled in close to Cosme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cosme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosme!
Cosme takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cosme is rocked!
Stepanov lands a big shot to the head and Cosme winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 1029 p4p, 1272 weight class) and Cavalho Atunes (ranked 163 p4p, 193 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comes to the cage accompanied by Meet Fran. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197
6 - 0 - 0 |
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190
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavalho Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes scores with a punch to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atunes with a knee to the head.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's efforts to push away.
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes landing knees to the head.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski managing to block the knees to the body from Atunes.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it with crossed arms.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Atunes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks with his arms.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working hard to break the clinch.
Atunes prevents Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski from breaking the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks from the clinch.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski down.
Atunes moves forwards but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Atunes throws a jab when Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks from the clinch.
Atunes drives through and clinches with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski against the cage.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the inside.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands an uppercut.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's efforts to push away.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails to land.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Atunes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes throws a big counter head kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Atunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atunes darts in and clinches Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cavalho Atunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski down.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sizes up Atunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes rushes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes tries to stall but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski presses Atunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes clinches up against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes is rocked!
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
Atunes has Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pressed against the cage, preventing Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it well.
Cavalho Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes slips a straight right by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Atunes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats away the attempt to clinch by Atunes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Atunes 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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Cavalho Atunes's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
And Atunes responds with a good body kick, but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to step out the way in time.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski drops Atunes with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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