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WVT 138: Corassa v Bloodaxe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leg Day (ranked 3414 p4p, 3848 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 500 p4p, 542 weight class). Leg Day 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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn tries to clinch there but Day circles away.
Thrawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thrawn wants to clinch.
Thrawn drives through and clinches with Day against the cage.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Grand Admiral Thrawn has been cut.
Thrawn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thrawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Thrawn tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thrawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Thrawn fails to land.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day blocking some punches.
Thrawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrawn avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Day's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrawn avoids it.
Day blocks a body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrawn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thrawn.
Thrawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Thrawn.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thrawn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Thrawn misses with the head strike.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
Thrawn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thrawn managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Thrawn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.
Day avoiding damage as Thrawn throws knees to the body.
Day connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thrawn's face.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Thrawn's ribcage.
Day working Thrawn over with knees to the body.
Thrawn looks winded!
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thrawn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thrawn misses with a knee to the head.
Thrawn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Day.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Day lands a knee to the head.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrawn managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thrawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Thrawn is rocked!
Day crunches a lovely knee into Thrawn's ribcage.
Thrawn is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Day working the clinch nicely. Thrawn is working for position but Day cracks him with a big knee to the head! Thrawn crumples up against the cage and Day lands two more shots before the ref can save Thrawn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Leg Day!
A relieved looking Leg Day 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 Dick Glover (ranked 2782 p4p, 4355 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 149 p4p, 192 weight class). 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover tries to counter with a takedown but Raper is quick to defend against it.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glover shoots in but no luck this time.
Glover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raper looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Good work by Glover as he checks the leg kick.
Raper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raper throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Glover drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raper sprawls and moves away.
Raper feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Glover crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Good Chin. Huge KO Power. IQ:136.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zima Voin (ranked 2989 p4p, 3114 weight class) and Stu Redman (ranked 445 p4p, 469 weight class). Redman has chosen Smke a Little Smoke - Eric Church as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Stu Redman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman shoots in for a takedown but Voin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voin misses with a looping right.
Voin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voin has managed to clinch.
Voin scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
Voin lands a nice uppercut.
Voin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voin has hold of one of Redman's legs. Redman is fighting the takedown attempt but Voin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Voin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Redman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman wants to sweep here but Voin controlling him for the moment.
Voin tries to free his leg and advance position but Redman is retaining full guard.
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.
Redman trying to keep a closed guard but Voin is proving a slippery customer.
Voin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voin wants to pass the guard but Redman is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Voin misses with a straight left.
Voin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voin is on top in guard.
Redman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Redman wants to control the position but Voin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman wants to control but Voin passes into side.
Redman is looking to regain half guard here but Voin keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Voin stalls from top position.
Redman is trying to control Voin's posture but Voin avoids it.
That's four 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.
Redman wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Voin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Redman's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Redman is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Voin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zima Voin!
An out of breath Zima Voin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 2094 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 116 p4p, 138 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blank moves forwards but Qiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blank blocks an uppercut.
Qiang lands a right hand.
Blank struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Blank misses with a punch on the inside.
Qiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Blank avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blank.
Blank breaks the clinch.
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!
Blank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blank's sensitive parts.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Blank.
Blank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
Qiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Qiang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Qiang scores with a body shot.
Qiang scores with a leg kick.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qiang scores with a hook to the body. Blank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blank lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Qiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qiang.
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!
Jab by Qiang.
A punch combination from Blank misses.
Qiang lands a slapping body shot.
Whack! Qiang lands a heavy head kick that drops Blank. The ref tackles Qiang to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blank was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hao Qiang!
A victorious Hao Qiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Blikstein (ranked 1982 p4p, 783 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 310 p4p, 122 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Blikstein.
A slapping body kick lands there for Terrell.
Blikstein throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blikstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Terrell, which made it look bad.
Blikstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Terrell to the ground. Blikstein is now in Terrell's guard.
Terrell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blikstein has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein breaks from the clinch.
Terrell cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
Terrell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blikstein's head.
Blikstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Terrell throws a body punch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Terrell.
As Terrell looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Terrell just gets out of the way.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrell lands the left hand.
Terrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blikstein.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Terrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terrell tries to land a leg kick but Blikstein saw it coming and moves away.
Terrell misses the jab.
Terrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Terrell throws a hook but Blikstein avoids it easily.
Terrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blikstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Blikstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terrell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blikstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Terrell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Terrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blikstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Blikstein keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Blikstein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Crunch! Terrell slams his shin into Blikstein's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blikstein checks a leg kick.
Blikstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
A cross from Terrell lands.
Terrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Terrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Terrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terrell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blikstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Terrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Terrell takes one to the chin there.
Blikstein has his takedown stuffed
and Terrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Terrell throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Terrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Terrell is quick to defend against it.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell scores with the left hand. Blikstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Terrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terrell jabs Blikstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Blikstein down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terrell lands a nice hook to Blikstein's body. Blikstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Terrell there.
Blikstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terrell.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Terrell thows a body kick. Blikstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Terrell wants to clinch up but Blikstein keeps it at a distance.
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Terrell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Terrell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Terrell.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Terrell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blikstein checks it well.
Blikstein tries to counter with a takedown but Terrell is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Blikstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blikstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terrell swivels and escapes.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Blikstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell throws a nice looking combination but Blikstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terrell swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blikstein scores with a three punch combo!
Blikstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terrell's waist but Terrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blikstein off to one side.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Blikstein as he checks the leg kick.
Terrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terrell misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell thows a body kick. Blikstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Terrell tries to clinch up.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Terrell connects with a leg kick.
Blikstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blikstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell rushes Blikstein and presses him up against the cage.
Blikstein lands with a light punch inside.
Blikstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blikstein avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Terrell is looking to slow Blikstein down with leg kicks.
Terrell moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
Terrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blikstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terrell! But no joy.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blikstein.
Terrell wants to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blikstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Terrell, which made it look bad.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Blikstein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Terrell duly obliges.
Blikstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell lands a front kick.
Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Blikstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown into Terrell's guard.
Terrell kicks Blikstein off and gets to his feet.
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!
Blikstein throws out a leg kick but Terrell moves out of range and Blikstein only half commits.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Blikstein shoots in but Terrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Terrell.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Blikstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terrell avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blikstein can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Terrell scores with a shot to the side of Blikstein's head.
A hook to the body from Terrell.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blikstein digs a right hand into Terrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrell's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blikstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Terrell there.
Terrell looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
Terrell works Blikstein's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Terrell avoids it well and moves away.
Terrell connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terrell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Terrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blikstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terrell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
An out of breath Phillip Terrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Burger (ranked 907 p4p, 1279 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 142 p4p, 205 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for 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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burger throws a head kick that misses
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
An attempted straight right counter from Burger misses the target.
San misses with an uppercut.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burger moves away.
San misses with a lunging right hand
and Burger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burger misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Burger.
Burger looking to score a takedown here. San is defending well but Burger drives through and ends up in San's guard.
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!
San trying to control the position.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from San.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger passes San's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
San throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Burger trying to control the pace.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger passes the guard and advances to mount!
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger controlling the position easily from mount.
San wants to hold on but Burger pushes him away.
Burger content just to control the position here.
Burger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now San is on top in guard.
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Burger's legs - danger averted.
Burger wants to sweep but no luck.
Burger has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.
Burger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
San looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burger keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Burger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burger keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
San is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
San sitting in guard, not really doing much.
San's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
San decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burger, up you get!
Burger lands a left and a right that send San crashing to the mat, dazed. Burger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Shichiroji San has been cut.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Burger's shoulder, as Burger tries to avoid the shot.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Burger scores with a counter punch that sends San to the canvas! Burger smells blood - he's punishing San with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! San has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ham Burger!
Ham Burger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Shichiroji San spoke after the fight, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 257 p4p, 152 weight class) and Maurits Assndrop (ranked 45 p4p, 24 weight class). Madkhao Sitsongrit had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assndrop lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Assndrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Assndrop cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assndrop checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Assndrop throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Assndrop ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assndrop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Assndrop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Assndrop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Assndrop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assndrop.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Assndrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Assndrop's midsection.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Assndrop moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Assndrop defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Assndrop shakes it off.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assndrop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands with a nice body punch.
Assndrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Assndrop connects with a jab.
Assndrop moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assndrop.
Assndrop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assndrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assndrop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Assndrop if he has to take too many more of those.
Assndrop checks a leg kick nicely.
Assndrop lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Assndrop throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Assndrop.
Assndrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop blocks a jab.
Assndrop is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assndrop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assndrop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
letting Assndrop counter with a right hand.
Assndrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Assndrop staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Donk. Assndrop catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Assndrop does it's job there.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit stuns Assndrop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Assndrop lands.
Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop takes one on the button.
Assndrop thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assndrop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Assndrop connects with a single shot there.
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Assndrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Assndrop blocking some punches.
Assndrop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Assndrop tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Assndrop lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Assndrop controls his hands.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Assndrop lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Assndrop as the two fighters clinch.
Assndrop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit gets through Assndrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assndrop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Assndrop or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Assndrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Assndrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Assndrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assndrop pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Assndrop is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Assndrop's ribcage.
Assndrop is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Assndrop's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assndrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assndrop is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Assndrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Assndrop controls his hands.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Assndrop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assndrop.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Assndrop avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Assndrop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assndrop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Assndrop throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Assndrop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Assndrop's front leg with a kick but Assndrop checks it.
Assndrop throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Assndrop is out of range.
A nice side step and Assndrop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Assndrop moved away.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assndrop's hands.
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assndrop stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assndrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Assndrop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Assndrop with a nice cross.
Assndrop tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Assndrop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assndrop blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Assndrop is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Assndrop avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Assndrop blocks it.
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assndrop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assndrop.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
Assndrop connects with a looping right hand.
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Assndrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Assndrop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Assndrop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
Assndrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Assndrop is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Assndrop moves out of range easily.
Assndrop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Assndrop counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Assndrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assndrop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Assndrop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Assndrop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Assndrop.
Assndrop 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.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Assndrop throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Assndrop misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurits Assndrop.
I think Assndrop 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
A relieved looking Maurits Assndrop 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 Antti Railio (ranked 363 p4p, 600 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 18 p4p, 34 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Railio lands a big right hand that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Railio stays standing though and waves Thompson back to his feet!
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Railio moved away.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Railio.
It looked like Railio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a crisp right that sends Thompson to the canvas! Railio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Rivers (ranked 476 p4p, 335 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 73 p4p, 51 weight class). Miguel Azevedo Souza 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Rivers wants to clinch.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Azevedo Souza thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivers is looking to reverse the position.
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Azevedo Souza's guard.
Rivers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Rivers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
A jab lands there for Rivers.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivers tries to work over Azevedo Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Azevedo Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Rivers.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers pushing down on Azevedo Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivers wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Rivers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rivers is working for a kimura here but Azevedo Souza manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rivers's guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza preventing the sweep.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers seems keen to control Azevedo Souza's posture.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Rivers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers cracks Azevedo Souza with an open hand slap.
Azevedo Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers tried to score with a low kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Jab by Azevedo Souza.
Rivers lands with a cross.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivers misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Clint Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a shot to the body
so Azevedo Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers trying to control the position.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers'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.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looking to control.
Azevedo Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Rivers trying to control but Azevedo Souza postures up.
Rivers is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
Rivers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Rivers defends it.
Azevedo Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivers lands a jab to the nose.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivers.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Azevedo Souza.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Azevedo Souza's body.
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Azevedo Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivers smiles and moves away.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clint Rivers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivers.
Rivers throws a body kick that misses.
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azevedo Souza moves into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivers tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Azevedo Souza presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza controlling from the full mount.
Rivers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Rivers turns into him and now he's in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers wants to stand but Azevedo Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivers stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivers defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Azevedo Souza has a closed guard, preventing Rivers from standing up.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Azevedo Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Clint Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza has control of Rivers's left arm, preventing Rivers from doing any damage.
Rivers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivers wants to stand but Azevedo Souza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivers, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Rivers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Clint Rivers waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 97 p4p, 158 weight class) and Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 16 p4p, 27 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corassa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
Corassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloodaxe with a nice calf kick.
Bloodaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa throws a low kick but Bloodaxe avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe is looking to score with low kicks.
Corassa thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloodaxe throws a nice looking combination but Corassa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corassa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corassa throws a leg kick that misses.
Bloodaxe throws the kick towards the body but Corassa avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bloodaxe.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Corassa throws a lazy head kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bloodaxe misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corassa feints and then cracks Bloodaxe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodaxe down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corassa scores with a nice body kick.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Bloodaxe.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Corassa moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Corassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloodaxe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa takes one to the chin there.
Bloodaxe lands a right hook to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corassa. That one must have hurt.
Corassa slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Corassa appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bloodaxe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa throws a low kick, looking for Bloodaxe's leg but Bloodaxe calmly moves out of range.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa throws the kick towards the body but Bloodaxe avoids it.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick that misses
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloodaxe, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bloodaxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corassa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corassa misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Corassa is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloodaxe, as that shot connected.
Oh Corassa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodaxe darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Corassa's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bloodaxe before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe 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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