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WVT 69: Knox v Torvik PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Age Sixteen (ranked 2396 p4p, 3396 weight class) and Gabriel Soares (ranked 287 p4p, 373 weight class). Gabriel Soares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Soares!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen gets a clinch.
Sixteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sixteen lands a knee to the body.
Sixteen lands a nice knee to the body.
Soares avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Soares fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Sixteen.
A bit of stalling here from Sixteen.
Soares jumps guard but Sixteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sixteen to keep the fight standing.
Age Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Soares jumps guard but Sixteen stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Sixteen to work.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen is pushing Soares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soares blocks it with crossed arms.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sixteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Sixteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sixteen tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Sixteen manages to pull guard.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixteen is keeping the position for now.
Sixteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soares moves into full guard.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sixteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Soares has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixteen is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sixteen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixteen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixteen is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sixteen sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Sixteen avoids it this time.
Sixteen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Soares avoids the body shot from Sixteen.
Sixteen forces Soares back against the cage and clinches.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sixteen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sixteen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Soares tries to pull guard but Sixteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Sixteen looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Sixteen passes into half guard.
Soares trying to hold on to Sixteen's head to control him but Sixteen postures up.
Soares wants to improve his position but Sixteen is controlling well.
Sixteen passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sixteen unloads with some shots from mount but Soares bucks and avoids them well.
Sixteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sixteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Sixteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sixteen unloads with some shots from mount but Soares bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares regains half guard.
Sixteen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soares's head.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Soares is defending well.
Sixteen seems to be looking for submissions.
Soares tries to roll over but Sixteen keeps him under control.
Sixteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Soares tries to roll over but Sixteen keeps him under control.
Sixteen wants to control but Soares is keeping him busy.
Sixteen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixteen is trying to work for a kimura but Soares is defending well.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Sixteen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen throws a solid leg kick but Soares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Sixteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Soares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Sixteen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soares doesn't seem phased though.
Sixteen darts in and clinches Soares up against the cage.
Soares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soares has his foot on Sixteen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixteen works his way back into a safe position though.
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixteen is aware though and is defending well.
Sixteen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soares is keeping the position for now.
Soares is looking for a triangle but Sixteen pushes his legs off easily.
Sixteen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sixteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soares trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Soares has his foot on Sixteen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixteen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sixteen looking to pass the guard.
Sixteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sixteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sixteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sixteen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Sixteen is proving a slippery customer.
Sixteen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Sixteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sixteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixteen trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Age Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sixteen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
A relieved looking Age Sixteen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 20473 p4p, 5250 weight class) and Medieval Mercenary (ranked 518 p4p, 466 weight class). Medieval Mercenary will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darian Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Medieval Mercenary!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercenary misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Mercenary.
Mercenary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Mercenary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mercenary misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mercenary looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercenary sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mercenary gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mercenary trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants the takedown. Mercenary is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mercenary's guard against the cage.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercenary keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercenary is keeping the position for now.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control but Mercenary is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Mercenary has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cruz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercenary scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Mercenary pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Mercenary.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercenary as he avoids it easily.
Mercenary lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercenary counters with a monster head kick that knocks Cruz out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Medieval Mercenary!
A relieved looking Medieval Mercenary 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 2787 p4p, 1706 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 133 p4p, 77 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Jingky Bacolod 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shavers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bacolod.
Shavers closes the distance and pushes Bacolod back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bacolod.
Bacolod drags the fight down to the ground.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Shavers is controlling him.
Shavers tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Bacolod has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shavers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shavers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bacolod keeping full guard, as Shavers tries to pass.
Bacolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bacolod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Shavers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shavers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shavers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bacolod jumps guard but Shavers stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shavers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bacolod taking a breather.
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
Bacolod working a defensive guard here.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
Shavers content to stall in guard here.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
Bacolod is looking for a triangle but Shavers pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
Shavers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacolod pulls Shavers in to control the position.
Shavers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bacolod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shavers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacolod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacolod wants to sweep but no luck.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shavers is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Bacolod as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Shavers wants to counter the offense by Bacolod and move into the clinch position.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shavers connects with a solid leg kick.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod slips a jab and a cross from Shavers.
Bacolod motions for Shavers to come forward. Bacolod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Shavers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Shavers misses.
Shavers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shavers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavers is struggling to control the position.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bacolod's head backwards.
Shavers is looking to clinch but Bacolod is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacolod.
Shavers swinging wildly here.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Bacolod's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Shavers sprawls well.
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Bacolod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacolod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bacolod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Shavers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Shavers, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Shavers against the cage but Shavers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Shavers.
Shavers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers throws a low kick but Bacolod avoids it.
Shavers scores with a kick to the body.
Shavers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shavers.
Bacolod moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Shavers throws a right hand that misses
and Bacolod counters with a three punch combo that has Shavers backing up. Shavers nods at Bacolod to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
Shavers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shavers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers tries to counter with a clinch but Bacolod shakes him off and moves away.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
Bacolod managing to block the knees to the body from Shavers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod successfully pulls guard.
Shavers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bacolod is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shavers postures up.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bacolod wants to pass to mount but Shavers is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shavers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shavers controlling Bacolod's posture.
Shavers controls Bacolod momentarily but Bacolod frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bacolod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bacolod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bacolod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shavers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shavers controls Bacolod momentarily but Bacolod frees himself.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but Shavers keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Shavers throws a leg kick but Bacolod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shavers connects with a body shot.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Shavers misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bacolod misses the target.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Bacolod dodges the punch combination from Shavers.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a leg kick.
Shavers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Shavers is having none of it.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shavers throws out the jab.
Bacolod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shavers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shavers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavers but Shavers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers leaves Bacolod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shavers jabs Bacolod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers misses with a low kick.
Shavers throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shavers's waist but Shavers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod has his takedown stuffed
and Shavers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bacolod fails to pull guard.
Shavers just leaning against Bacolod, taking a breather.
Shavers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bacolod avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shavers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shavers tries to land knees in the clinch but Bacolod avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body.
Shavers prevents the takedown attempt.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Shavers has Bacolod pushed against the cage.
Bacolod wants a takedown.
Bacolod dodges an elbow strike from Shavers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shavers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavers avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shavers 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 3362 p4p, 1696 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 371 p4p, 224 weight class). Petrov has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov connects with a jab.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendersons.
Hendersons with a poor takedown
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hendersons really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Hendersons seems unphased.
Hendersons tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendersons has time to react.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendersons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 Hendersons is rocked!
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hendersons drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Petrov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hendersons's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harry Hendersons was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ll be back '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 752 p4p, 3792 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 112 p4p, 404 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodaxe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuronoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuronoa.
A clash of legs there as Kuronoa blocks the low kick.
Kuronoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
We've been told by Bloodaxe's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Kuronoa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuronoa down.
Nice straight punches there by Kuronoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuronoa.
Kuronoa delivers a nice body kick.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Kuronoa moved away.
Kuronoa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuronoa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bloodaxe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuronoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Kuronoa tries to counter with a clinch but Bloodaxe shakes him off and moves away.
Kuronoa misses with a kick to the body.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuronoa ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe sets himself, and Kuronoa steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloodaxe avoids it this time.
Kuronoa lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Bloodaxe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuronoa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloodaxe avoids a kick to the body.
Kuronoa scores with a body shot.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook.
Kuronoa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kuronoa jabs at Bloodaxe's body.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuronoa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuronoa!
Kuronoa keeps Bloodaxe at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Kuronoa tries to move into range but Bloodaxe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuronoa scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Kuronoa is rocked!
Kuronoa gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bloodaxe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kuronoa is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hueng Son (ranked 1130 p4p, 1303 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 55 p4p, 67 weight class). Hueng Son 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hueng Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Son appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Son throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Son takes the fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Son with a nice calf kick.
Son fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulkkinen but Pulkkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Son shoots and misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hueng Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
Son is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Son is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
Son tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet.
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Son crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Son looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Son back to his feet!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Son bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Son connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pulkkinen! Son is out on his feet! Pulkkinen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Son is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Son is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
After the fight, Sepi Pulkkinen 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Tharrier (ranked 1300 p4p, 1228 weight class) and Cassus Fett (ranked 66 p4p, 63 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tharrier was covering up waiting for the punch and Fett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fett advances to half guard.
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Fett.
Fett working Tharrier over with strikes.
Fett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fett stalling.
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is keen to just control but Tharrier is a slippery customer.
Tharrier looking for submissions off his back.
Fett is nestled in close to Tharrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fett lands with a punch from half guard.
Tharrier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tharrier tries to get out of the position.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Tharrier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fett slips a nice elbow through Tharrier's hands, connecting with Tharrier's forehead.
Fett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fett is nestled in close to Tharrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Tharrier is defending well.
Tharrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Tharrier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tharrier sees it coming and defends easily.
Fett in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tharrier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 1055 p4p, 928 weight class) and DeShawn West (ranked 142 p4p, 130 weight class). Bleak comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. The crowd seem to be enjoying West's choice of entrance music: Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. Wulfgang Bleak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DeShawn West's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wulfgang Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
Bleak throws an off balance right hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
A big right from Bleak misses.
Bleak connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bleak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
West throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bleak avoids the head kick by West.
Bleak takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bleak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bleak misses with a takedown
letting West counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bleak swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Bleak is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Bleak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
Good exchange - Bleak coming out on top.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak wants to clinch
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleak looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Bleak lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak cracks West with an open hand slap.
Bleak defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by West.
Wulfgang Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard.
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
Bleak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but West has passed into side control.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
West controls the position.
Bleak pushes West away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, West gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bleak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
West decides to stand back up.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
West throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West connects with a right hand. Bleak shakes it off.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bleak shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bleak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
West lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Bleak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bleak is looking to clinch.
West stuffs the takedown.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Bleak moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bleak tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bleak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bleak throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bleak with a nice cross.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Bleak off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
West misses with a looping left.
West sizes up Bleak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
West might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Bleak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West throws a shot from downtown. Bleak moves away and avoids it.
Bleak misses the body punch
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for West. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bleak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
West has one foot on Bleak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Bleak misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from West enables Bleak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. West manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DeShawn West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak won't allow West to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by West!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bleak is on top in guard.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Bleak being controlled here, momentarily.
West preventing the sweep.
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
Bleak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bleak.
West won't allow Bleak to sweep him here.
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but West uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
West stands up and beckons Bleak to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak closes the distance looking to clinch
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bleak scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from West.
West swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bleak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.
West is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bleak.
A body shot lands from West.
Bleak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bleak goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Bleak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
Bleak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West 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!
Bleak lands with an overhand left.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleak.
Bleak throws a predictable looking body shot
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Bleak misses
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bleak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bleak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bleak wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak lands a right hand.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleak fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Bleak throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak is rocked!
West lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bleak up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs West from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bleak's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShawn West thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Wulfgang Bleak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 592 p4p, 569 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 30 p4p, 28 weight class). Devin Hill has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill 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.
Hill moves away from the strike by Tchusuk.
Hill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tchusuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Tchusuk scores with a leg kick.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill misses with a hook
and Tchusuk counters with a nice body kick.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill slips a straight right by Tchusuk.
That kick from Tchusuk tenderised Hill's leg. Hill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tchusuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Hill misses with a right hand
and Tchusuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Tchusuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk slips under a jab from Hill.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Tchusuk throws a leg kick but Hill checks it.
Tchusuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Tchusuk sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tchusuk dips to his left and cracks Hill with an uppercut!
Hill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tchusuk looks to throw a body kick
and Hill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hill.
Tchusuk misses with a body punch.
Hill taking a breather.
Tchusuk manages to break the clinch.
Tchusuk scores with a nice strike.
Hill throws a right hand that misses
and Tchusuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hill misses with the combination.
Tchusuk connects with a single shot there.
Tchusuk looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Tchusuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk moves away from the strike by Hill.
A low kick from Hill misses
and Tchusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tchusuk.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Tchusuk saw that one coming.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Tchusuk's head but Tchusuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tchusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tchusuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tchusuk throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tchusuk looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Tchusuk throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Tchusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Kenny Tchusuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Hill catches Tchusuk right on the button with a cross.
Hill throws a series of punches but Tchusuk avoids them all with ease.
Hill avoids the body shot from Tchusuk.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Tchusuk.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
Tchusuk slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill lands a body shot.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but Tchusuk seems unphased.
Tchusuk swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Tchusuk throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill misses with an uppercut
and Tchusuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchusuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
That kick from Tchusuk tenderised Hill's leg. Hill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tchusuk under the eye.
Hill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hill darts in trying to clinch
letting Tchusuk counter with a right hand.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Hill misses.
Tchusuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tchusuk clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.
Hill is trying to stall.
Tchusuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tchusuk tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Devin Hill has been cut.
Tchusuk blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tchusuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tchusuk throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill throws a right and a left that Tchusuk avoids nicely.
Hill misses with a hook. Tchusuk ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Hill throws a hook but Tchusuk avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tchusuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tchusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tchusuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Tchusuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Tchusuk is out of range.
Tchusuk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tchusuk thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tchusuk throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill moves away from the strike by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tchusuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Tchusuk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hill tries to clinch up but Tchusuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill lands with an uppercut that bounces Tchusuk off the cage and back into range.
Tchusuk throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tchusuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Tchusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tchusuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Tchusuk scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill moves forwards but Tchusuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Hill.
Hill throws a right and a left that Tchusuk avoids nicely.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Tchusuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tchusuk 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.
Hill throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk throwing a counter right hand but Hill manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tchusuk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tchusuk.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tchusuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Tchusuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchusuk moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Tchusuk's head but Tchusuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tchusuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Tchusuk's shoulder, as Tchusuk tries to avoid the shot.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tchusuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenny Tchusuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Tchusuk's shoulder, as Tchusuk tries to avoid the shot.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tchusuk, as that shot connected.
Tchusuk scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchusuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Tchusuk's shoulder, as Tchusuk tries to avoid the shot.
Tchusuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tchusuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Tchusuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tchusuk misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Tchusuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hill's head backwards.
Hill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill swings for the body but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Hill misses.
Tchusuk feints and then cracks Hill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hill down.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchusuk.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tchusuk.
Tchusuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Tchusuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devin Hill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tchusuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tchusuk lands a jab.
Hill slips a straight right by Tchusuk.
Hill misses with a combination
enabling Tchusuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Tchusuk connects with the punch.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Tchusuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk keeps Hill at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Tchusuk should have avoided that one.
Tchusuk avoids the body shot from Hill.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Tchusuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - Tchusuk had a free shot at his head there.
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tchusuk connects with a leg kick.
Tchusuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill avoids the body shot from Tchusuk.
Hill moves forwards but Tchusuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hill scores with a nice strike.
Tchusuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill flicks out a counter leg kick but Tchusuk steps away.
Tchusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill checks a low kick from Tchusuk.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Tchusuk's shoulder, as Tchusuk tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tchusuk.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill throws a right and a left that Tchusuk avoids nicely.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tchusuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Hill.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill cracks Tchusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot.
Hill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tchusuk sizes up Hill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tchusuk.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchusuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hill throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Hill throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Tchusuk.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tchusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Hill misses with the combination.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill checks a leg kick.
Hill throws a low kick, looking for Tchusuk's leg but Tchusuk calmly moves out of range.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tchusuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tchusuk working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
Tchusuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Tchusuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Tchusuk keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
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 Kenny Tchusuk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tchusuk, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Tchusuk!
Devin Hill was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 108 p4p, 290 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 7 p4p, 17 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company blaring out of the sound system. Torvik has chosen MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY! as his entrance music. Sven Torvik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Torvik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Torvik counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Torvik throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox misses with the combination.
Torvik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Torvik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Torvik clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.
Torvik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Torvik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Torvik thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Torvik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torvik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knox connects with a right hand. Torvik shakes it off.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
Torvik lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Torvik looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Torvik throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Knox with a hook.
Torvik cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Torvik.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Torvik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torvik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Torvik.
Knox blocks a jab.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torvik lands with a good body shot.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torvik.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torvik!
Torvik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torvik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Torvik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torvik. Torvik obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Torvik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torvik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torvik takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Torvik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torvik cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torvik 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 Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox 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.
Torvik blocks a jab.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Torvik looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox clobbers Torvik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torvik - that will leave a mark!
Torvik lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torvik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Knox throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik throws a shot to the body.
Torvik throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a hook
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Torvik.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torvik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torvik to score with a decent uppercut.
Torvik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox sizes up Torvik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Torvik.
A low kick lands for Torvik.
Torvik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a hook
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.
Knox 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.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox is rocked!
Torvik flashes Knox a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Knox's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Knox crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Torvik punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Torvik!
After the fight, Sven Torvik 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 Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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