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WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thad Thayer (ranked 5086 p4p, 4701 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 491 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw the jab but Thayer is out of range.
Brunswick Jr thows a leg kick but Thayer checks it
and Thayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunswick Jr trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Brunswick Jr tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Thayer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brunswick Jr to get to his feet.
Brunswick Jr looks for the body kick but Thayer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brunswick Jr, up you get!
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brunswick Jr's waist but Brunswick Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
Brunswick Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thayer moves out of range as Brunswick Jr strikes.
Thayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thayer moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Thayer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brunswick Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thayer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Brunswick Jr lands but Thayer takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr checks a low kick from Thayer.
Brunswick Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brunswick Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Thayer's head.
A low kick from Thayer misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Thayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that Thayer semi-blocks.
Thayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr circles away.
Brunswick Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thayer with a body shot.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brunswick Jr won't be happy with that.
Brunswick Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunswick Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Thayer looks for the body kick but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunswick Jr tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunswick Jr to the ground. Brunswick Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunswick Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Thayer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Thayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunswick Jr but Brunswick Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Thayer moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Thayer counters with a one-two to the body.
Thayer tries to bum rush Brunswick Jr with a series of wild strikes but Brunswick Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brunswick Jr can pounce on him.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Brunswick Jr breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brunswick Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a head kick. Thayer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thayer throws a sloppy head kick
and Brunswick Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thayer looks to clinch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thayer moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brunswick Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Thayer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brunswick Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunswick Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunswick Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brunswick Jr!
Thayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunswick Jr keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brunswick Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Brunswick Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Thayer looking to ground and pound but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Thayer avoids the attempt from Brunswick Jr to control.
Thayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr controls the position.
Thayer controlling from the full mount.
Thayer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thayer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
Brunswick Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Brunswick Jr breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brunswick Jr looks to land a body kick but Thayer moved away.
Brunswick Jr throws the kick towards the body but Thayer avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thayer misses with a takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by Brunswick Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body punch
and Thayer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunswick Jr scores with the left hand. Thayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Thayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer clinches up with Brunswick Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thayer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thayer shoots in but Brunswick Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Thayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Brunswick Jr as Thayer shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer walks into a straight right hand from Brunswick Jr.
Thayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Thayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thayer checks it well.
Brunswick Jr throws a wild body kick that Thayer sees coming a mile off.
Thayer throws a head kick that misses
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Thayer blocks the body kick.
Brunswick Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer throws a leg kick but Brunswick Jr checks it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body kick.
Thayer is looking to counter the offense by Brunswick Jr and move into the clinch.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
Brunswick Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunswick Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Thayer tries to clinch there but Brunswick Jr circles away.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunswick Jr defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Thayer throwing shots but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Thayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thayer is keen to just control but Brunswick Jr is a slippery customer.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thayer is looking to stall here but Brunswick Jr recovers full guard.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunswick Jr 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Morgan (ranked 3169 p4p, 2808 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 460 p4p, 420 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurri tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Kurri misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a crisp one two that drops Kurri! Morgan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kurri to his feet! Kurri is in big trouble!
 Kurri is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kurri looks winded!
Kurri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Kurri is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan drops Kurri with a huge uppercut! Kurri drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Morgan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Morgan!
Arthur Morgan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Tatu Kurri stepped up to the mic, saying 'ggwp'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zima Voin (ranked 1910 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 299 p4p, 355 weight class). Tragedy has chosen Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son as his entrance music. Trage Tragedy 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zima Voin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tragedy!
It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tragedy.
Voin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tragedy regains guard.
Voin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tragedy is retaining full guard.
Tragedy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Voin dives into side control.
Tragedy is trying to buck Voin off.
Voin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've been hearing good reports from Voin'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy wants to get back to his feet but Voin drags him back down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Voin shoots in for a takedown but Tragedy shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tragedy misses with a head kick.
Voin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tragedy.
A big left from Voin misses.
Voin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tragedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Voin is rocked!
Tragedy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Voin out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trage Tragedy!
Trage Tragedy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 1642 p4p, 1380 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 83 p4p, 64 weight class). Earnie Shavers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unbelivable was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
A low kick from Shavers is predictable there
and Unbelivable counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shavers won't be happy with that.
Unbelivable is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shavers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unbelivable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
What's Shavers going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Unbelivable has hold of Shavers's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shavers tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Unbelivable cranks the arm and Shavers screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shavers, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 2174 p4p, 1328 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 108 p4p, 71 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takeishi's choice of entrance music: Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle misses with a two punch combination.
Red Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Takeishi is struggling to control the position.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle pushes Takeishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle throws a combination that misses
and Takeishi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Red Eagle thinking.
Red Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red Eagle stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi throws out a loose jab but Red Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi misses with the combination.
Takeishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Red Eagle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Eagle lands with a straight right. Takeishi didn't see that one coming.
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Red Eagle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chief Red Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.
Takeishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeishi circles away.
Red Eagle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Takeishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeishi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takeishi throws a body punch but Red Eagle moves out of range.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Red Eagle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Red Eagle stops a takedown attempt from Takeishi.
Takeishi blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Takeishi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Red Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeishi looks winded!
Takeishi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red Eagle after a bit of a struggle.
Red Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Takeishi's head.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Red Eagle drops Takeishi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takeishi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Takeishi is rocked!
Red Eagle throws a big uppercut that drops Takeishi! More strikes from Red Eagle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Takeishi lies dazed against the cage as Red Eagle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 1682 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Valtteri Badass (ranked 229 p4p, 253 weight class). Corona comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. Juan Corona 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 24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valtteri Badass!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Badass's head.
Badass misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Badass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Badass blocks a leg kick.
Corona lands a head kick. Badass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Badass tries to land a front kick but Corona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Corona blocks a jab.
Badass moves out of range of the body kick.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Badass throws a push kick but Corona slaps the foot to one side.
Corona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Badass with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
Corona has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corona there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valtteri Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass moves out of range as Corona throws a body kick.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass throws a leg kick
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass lands with a nice body punch.
Badass misses with a hook.
Corona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Badass if he has to take too many more of those.
Badass misses with a kick to the body
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Corona lands with a kick to the temple. Badass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Badass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Corona fakes the leg kick and cracks Badass in the body.
Badass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Badass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Badass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Corona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corona to score with a decent uppercut.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Corona swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Badass's head backwards.
Badass is rocked!
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass closes the distance and clinches.
Badass is looking to break free of the clinch but Corona has double underhooks.
Badass seems to have recovered his senses.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
Badass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
Corona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona lands a body punch.
Badass letting Corona take a breather here.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass misses with a straight left.
Corona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Badass will feel that in the morning.
Badass looks to land a combination. Corona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Badass.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Badass cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Badass lands a jab to the head.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corona walks into a stiff left hand from Badass.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona 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.
A solid body kick from Corona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Badass looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valtteri Badass will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corona walks into a jab.
Corona moves into the clinch successfully.
Corona is trying to stall.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona tries to stall but Badass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Badass breaks the clinch.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Badass throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Badass misses with a hook.
Badass misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Badass backs away, Corona returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona connects with a solid leg kick.
Badass throws a combination that misses
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corona misses with a body kick.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Badass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Badass looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Badass thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.
Badass misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Badass thinking.
Badass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corona counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass tries to land a front kick but Corona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Corona.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Corona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Badass - the referee stops the clock and Corona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Badass. Corona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick from Badass.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona lands a high kick!
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corona is looking to slow Badass down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from Badass misses
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass scores with a punch to the head.
Corona's corner calls for a 1-2. Corona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corona keeps Badass at a distance using the push kick.
Badass blocks a head kick by Corona.
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
A nice inside leg kick there by Badass. That's going to slow Corona down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Badass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corona - the referee stops the clock and Badass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corona. Badass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Badass lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Valtteri Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a left to the body.
Badass swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corona.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corona slips a jab from Badass.
Badass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, jab by Corona - just one landing.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Badass misses with a few strikes there.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badass motions for Corona to come forward. Badass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badass throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Badass throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valtteri Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Corona checks a leg kick nicely.
Corona is looking to counter with head kicks.
Badass misses with a shot to the body
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Badass connects with a leg kick.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badass misses with a two punch combination.
Badass misses with a lunging right hand
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Corona.
Badass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badass throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass misses with a wild combination.
Corona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badass scoring well with a low kick there.
Badass swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corona connects with an inside leg kick.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass avoids the head kick by Corona.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Corona thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Badass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Badass scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valtteri Badass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass connects with a solid leg kick.
Badass thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badass misses with a looping right.
Corona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Badass misses with a looping left.
Badass misses with a head kick.
A big left from Badass misses.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Badass there.
Danga de danga de dang - Badass scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Good exchange - Corona coming out on top.
Corona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick from Badass.
Badass misses with a series of wild punches.
Corona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corona lands with a cross.
Badass lands a jab to the head.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corona misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Badass lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Badass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Badass throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass.
A counter left hand to the body from Corona misses its target.
Badass misses with a hook
and Corona counters by clinching up.
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Corona.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badass momentarily.
Badass lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badass throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valtteri Badass.
I've got Badass 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 983 p4p, 1272 weight class) and Leonid Zakharov (ranked 53 p4p, 61 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 39 - 40 - 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Zakharov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tchusuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tchusuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Tchusuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zakharov misses the jab.
Zakharov misses with a straight left.
Tchusuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tchusuk misses with a double jab.
Tchusuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Zakharov's head.
Tchusuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tchusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Zakharov looks to land a left hand but Tchusuk moved out of range nicely.
Zakharov misses with a double jab.
Zakharov slips a jab from Tchusuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk slips under a jab.
Tchusuk misses with a hook
and Zakharov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakharov misses the jab.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Zakharov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchusuk throws a quick counter head kick but Zakharov was just out of range.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zakharov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakharov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zakharov. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakharov missing with a left hand there. Tchusuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tchusuk wants to clinch.
Zakharov throws the left hand but Tchusuk avoids the punch easily.
Tchusuk looks to land a right hand but Zakharov moved out of range.
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
and Zakharov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tchusuk can pounce on him.
Zakharov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tchusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tchusuk slips under a jab from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk moves into the clinch.
Tchusuk tries a body shot but Zakharov blocks it.
Tchusuk breaks from the clinch.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Tchusuk avoids them all with ease.
It appears Tchusuk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zakharov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tchusuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zakharov.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that misses
and Zakharov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
A big left from Tchusuk misses.
Zakharov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk throws a lazy body kick
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Zakharov misses.
Tchusuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tchusuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Zakharov lands a nice shot that snaps Tchusuk's head back.
Tchusuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zakharov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zakharov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Zakharov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Tchusuk misses.
Zakharov swinging wildly here.
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 scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zakharov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tchusuk throws a low kick, looking for Zakharov's leg but Zakharov calmly moves out of range.
Zakharov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenny Tchusuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice defenses there by Zakharov.
Zakharov slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tchusuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tchusuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zakharov misses with a straight left.
Zakharov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tchusuk. Tchusuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Tchusuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zakharov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tchusuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonid Zakharov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tchusuk thuds a left hand into Zakharov's body.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Zakharov moves away and avoids it.
Tchusuk throws out a loose jab but Zakharov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk jabs Zakharov right on the nose. Zakharov blinks but takes it well.
Tchusuk lands a slapping body shot.
Tchusuk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zakharov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zakharov cracks Tchusuk with a big right hand and Tchusuk goes down!
Tchusuk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakharov defends it easily.
Tchusuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zakharov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zakharov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tchusuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zakharov passes into half guard.
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.
Tchusuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakharov controlling the action here.
Tchusuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tchusuk wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zakharov wants to pass the guard but Tchusuk is defending well.
Tchusuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zakharov controlling the pace.
Zakharov stops Tchusuk from getting back to his feet.
Tchusuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tchusuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tchusuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakharov pulls his head out easily.
Zakharov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tchusuk!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zakharov prevents Tchusuk from getting the reversal.
Zakharov content just to control the position here.
Zakharov prevents Tchusuk from getting the reversal.
Zakharov content just to control the position here.
Tchusuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Zakharov has a good base and remains in mount.
Zakharov controlling the position easily from mount.
Tchusuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov controlling his opponent.
Tchusuk can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakharov controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Zakharov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tchusuk.
Zakharov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tchusuk throws out a powerful jab.
Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zakharov.
Tchusuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Zakharov misses.
Zakharov misses the jab.
Tchusuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tchusuk misses with a body punch
and Zakharov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Zakharov's head but Zakharov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zakharov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zakharov throws a nice looking combination but Tchusuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zakharov lands a left and a right that sends Tchusuk crashing to the canvas! Zakharov dives into mount looking to finish!
Jeez, Kenny Tchusuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Tchusuk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
After winning the bout, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauski Mountain (ranked 645 p4p, 625 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 34 p4p, 31 weight class). Jarkko Ahola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tauski Mountain's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Mountain throws a quick counter head kick but Ahola was just out of range.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola jabs at Mountain's body.
We've been informed that Ahola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Ahola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mountain.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola misses with a body shot
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Ahola.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Mountain's ribs.
Ahola tries to clinch up.
Ahola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
A big right from Ahola misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a glancing blow to the side of Mountain's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mountain has time to react.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahola.
Ahola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mountain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ahola swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Mountain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahola moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahola lands with an overhand left.
Mountain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahola finds it's way round the side to connect with Mountain's head.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ahola looks to move away, Mountain throws a big counter combo but Ahola just gets out of the way.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mountain takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Ahola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Ahola.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mountain is looking to wear down Ahola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Mountain drops Ahola with a nice combination! Mountain dives into Ahola's guard, looking to finish!
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!
Mountain stands and steps away. Ahola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ahola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahola lands with a straight right. Mountain didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mountain.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mountain defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mountain. Those never looked like landing.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahola. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Ahola misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahola misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
It looked like Mountain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Ahola throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahola with a jab.
Ahola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mountain, pushing him back against the cage.
Mountain just leaning against Ahola, taking a breather.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Ahola lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the cage and back into range.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Ahola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Mountain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola cracks Mountain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with a body shot
and Mountain counters with a series of strikes that sends Ahola to the canvas! Mountain follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Mountain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mountain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahola trying to keep a closed guard but Mountain is proving a slippery customer.
Mountain controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ahola misses the jab.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Ahola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mountain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mountain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Ahola avoids the head kick by Mountain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mountain slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Ahola misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Mountain connects with a body shot that sends Ahola's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ahola misses with a hook to the body
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Mountain scores with a jab. Ahola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahola is rocked!
Ahola scores with a nice right hand.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Ahola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a body kick that stops Ahola in his tracks momentarily.
Mountain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Mountain drops his shoulder and cracks Ahola with a huge uppercut! Ahola goes down! Can Mountain finish him?
Ahola is still in real trouble! Can Mountain finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mountain'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.
Ahola seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mountain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain stands up and waves to Ahola to follow him.
Mountain lands with a cross.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahola.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mountain's head backwards.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahola circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahola scores with the left hand. Mountain knows he should have avoided that one.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
Tauski Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Ahola tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauski Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Summa Sector (ranked 390 p4p, 489 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 55 p4p, 75 weight class). Sector comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Summa Sector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti walks into a jab.
Sector cracks Nti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nti instigates a clinch.
Nti slows down the pace here.
Nti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nti trying to control but Sector is working from the bottom.
Sector scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sector misses with a straight right.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sector scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Summa Sector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sector will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nti's head backwards.
Sector scores with a nice right hand.
Sector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Sector throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sector misses with a straight right.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nti walks into a jab.
Sector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti blocks a jab.
Sector looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Sector throws a body shot but no joy.
Nti staying out of range there.
Sector lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sector connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sector lands a glancing blow to the side of Nti's head.
Sector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sector throws a lazy head kick
and Nti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sector!
Sector explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sector scoring well with a low kick there.
Sector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Sector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Sector showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nti.
Sector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nti avoids the head kick by Sector.
Sector tries to bum rush Nti with a series of wild strikes but Nti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nti walks into a straight right hand from Sector.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sector misses with a hook
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sector won't be happy with that.
Sector bucks up and tries to throw Nti off but instead Nti has got his back!
Nti controlling the position well here. Sector rolled but Nti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sector is trying to get back to his feet but Nti has full control of the position and if anything, Sector has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sector's body.
Sector wants to get back to his feet.
Sector covering up well under a series of strikes from Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti has good solid back control here.
Sector manages to stand up with Nti still on his back. Eventually Nti drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Nti as he checks the leg kick.
Sector misses with a hook.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sector jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sector misses with a double jab
and Nti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Summa Sector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Sector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sector throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Summa Sector is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Sector.
Nti blocks a head kick by Sector.
Nti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sector tried to score with a low kick but Nti checks it.
Sector throws a leg kick that misses.
Nti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sector takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
And Nti tries to counter it with a takedown but Sector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sector here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sector looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
Nti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sector can pounce on him.
Sector scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nti darts in looking for a takedown but Sector gets double underhooks and turns Nti into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sector fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
Sector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sector is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nti is controlling him.
Nti advances position into side control!
Sector wants to get back to his feet but Nti drags him back down.
Nti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sector is trying to get back to his feet.
Nti trying to control the position but Sector is working away.
Sector bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Danga de danga de dang - Sector scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Sector, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti avoids the body shot from Sector.
Nti feints the counter takedown.
Nti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sector wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nti wants to control but Sector is keeping him busy.
Sector is pushing Nti's head away, looking to escape. Nti manages to hold on to the position though.
Sector is being controlled here.
Nti wants to control but Sector is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sector sneaks out the side door and pushes Nti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sector dips to his left and cracks Nti with an uppercut!
Sector lands a really nice looking cross but Nti seems unphased.
Sector lands with a nice body punch.
Sector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Sector scores with a jab to the head.
Nti fails with the takedown.
Summa Sector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Nti.
Nti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sector!
Sector explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Sector throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nti.
Nti shoots in for a takedown but Sector shows good takedown defense.
Sector avoids the body shot from Nti.
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti avoids the head kick by Sector.
The fighters circling - Sector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Sector.
Sector cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nti blocks a jab.
Sector throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Nti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Summa Sector dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sector wants to slow Nti down by chopping away at his legs.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sector throws out the jab.
Sector throws a body shot but no joy.
Sector cracks Nti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sector throws out a loose jab but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector throws a head kick that misses.
Nti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nti wants to clinch up but Sector keeps it at a distance.
Sector lands a jab to Nti's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sector throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick lands for Sector.
Nti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Sector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti slips a jab from Sector.
Nti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nti checks a leg kick.
Nti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sector defends it well.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Sector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sector fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nti.
Sector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sector lands a leg kick that knocks Nti off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sector throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Nti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sector scores with a shot to the body.
Sector throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nti slips under a jab.
And Nti tries to counter it with a takedown but Sector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sector throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti blocks a head kick by Sector.
Sector misses with a straight left.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Sector.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sector lands with a right hand.
Sector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sector cracks Nti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Sector. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nti.
Sector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sector scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sector missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti shoots and misses
enabling Sector to counter with a crisp jab.
Sector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti slips a jab and a cross from Sector.
And Nti tries to counter it with a takedown but Sector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti feints the counter takedown.
Sector connects with the punch.
Sector blocks a jab.
Sector is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nti can do to turn this around?
Sector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Sector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sector defends it well.
Sector lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sector.
Sector jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Summa Sector showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sector, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Summa Sector!
Summa Sector decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 168 p4p, 167 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 26 p4p, 25 weight class). Simone comes to the cage accompanied by Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simone misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson with a jab.
Simone gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Simone manages to retain guard.
Simone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peterson won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Peterson trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peterson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Peterson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peterson passes into side control.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Simone's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Peterson lands a nice forearm strike.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Simone dodges it nicely.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is positioning himself well to prevent Peterson advancing to mount.
Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Simone taking some punishment here, with Peterson in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peterson's back!
Peterson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Peterson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Peterson tries to break free.
Peterson showing good submission defense here.
Peterson wants to control his opponent's hands but Simone gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simone gets his hands free as Peterson looks to control.
Simone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Peterson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Peterson is in close to Simone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Peterson rolls with it to try and escape but Simone cranks on the arm and Peterson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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