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WVT 99: Simone v Halsti PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 5364 p4p, 4346 weight class) and Hao Qiang (ranked 202 p4p, 193 weight class). Bill Goldberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 32 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Qiang ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang moves away from the strike by Goldberg.
Qiang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Qiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Qiang misses with a hook to the body
and Goldberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang moves out of range of the body kick from Goldberg.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Qiang moved out of range nicely.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Goldberg moved out of range nicely.
Qiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Qiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goldberg misses with a combination
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Qiang. That snapped Goldberg's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang lands a nice shot that snaps Goldberg's head back.
Goldberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
Goldberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Qiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qiang.
Goldberg walks straight into a right hand from Qiang - that's dropped him! Qiang jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goldberg from any more punishment! Goldberg complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hao Qiang!
An out of breath Hao Qiang 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Johnson (ranked 2158 p4p, 24161 weight class) and Richard Cheese (ranked 275 p4p, 512 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cheese's choice of entrance music: Rape Me. Richard Cheese acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richard Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cheese lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese throws a shot to the body.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Johnson lunges at Cheese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheese's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Cheese connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A solid body kick from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cheese sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cheese is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cheese keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cheese pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
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.
Cheese throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Cheese only half commits.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Richard Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Cheese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheese.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheese as he avoids it easily.
Cheese defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cheese dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Cheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheese lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cheese. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A low kick lands for Cheese.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cheese darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cheese's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Johnson wants to stand but Cheese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Cheese had control of the position.
Johnson trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Cheese is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Richard Cheese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheese tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Remi Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cheese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese motions for Johnson to come forward. Cheese throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
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!
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Cheese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cheese throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A low kick from Cheese is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cheese avoids it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Cheese.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cheese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cheese enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cheese manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Cheese was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheese throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Cheese misses with a head kick.
Cheese misses with a wild combination.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Cheese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheese as he jumps to the side.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Cheese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Crunch! Cheese slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Cheese lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Remi Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cheese 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
Richard Cheese seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Wilcox (ranked 1553 p4p, 2655 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 216 p4p, 318 weight class). Donovan Wilcox had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilcox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keane.
An inside leg kick from Wilcox misses.
Keane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilcox as he connects with a hook.
Wilcox cracks Keane with a good jab.
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Keane moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox misses with a combination
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Donovan Wilcox has been cut.
Wilcox jabs at Keane's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Keane. That snapped Wilcox's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Wilcox moves away and avoids it.
Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Wilcox.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilcox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Keane moved away.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
Jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox is looking to score with low kicks.
Keane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilcox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
Wilcox feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
Keane with a nice cross.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Wilcox throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Wilcox defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilcox slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Keane moves out of range easily.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Wilcox moved out of range.
Wilcox lands with a cross.
Wilcox defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
Wilcox throws a combination. Keane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Wilcox tenderised Keane's leg. Keane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilcox.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilcox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilcox wants to land a leg kick but Keane is out of range.
Keane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilcox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
A big left from Keane misses.
Keane 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donovan Wilcox's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane lands with a cross.
Wilcox catches Keane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wilcox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane 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.
Wilcox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Wilcox is rocked!
Wilcox blocks a jab.
Oh Wilcox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilcox throws a low kick, looking for Keane's leg but Keane calmly moves out of range.
Wilcox seems to have got his legs back now.
Keane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Wilcox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Keane slips a jab from Wilcox.
Keane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilcox. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilcox lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Keane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wilcox has got the better of the exchanges.
Keane avoids the head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keane.
Wilcox tries to land a leg kick but Keane saw it coming and moves away.
Keane cracks Wilcox with an open hand slap.
Keane lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keane lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilcox's head.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Keane scores with a counter punch that sends Wilcox to the canvas! Keane smells blood - he's punishing Wilcox with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wilcox has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Keane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Sitsongrit (ranked 2113 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 269 p4p, 286 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Magomed Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Chugman misses.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chugman has his takedown stuffed
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Chugman shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chugman is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Chugman breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit punishes Chugman's body with a nice straight punch.
Chugman misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Chugman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chugman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomed Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chugman throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Chugman backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chugman looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Chugman drops back down to his feet.
Sitsongrit pushes Chugman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chugman.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chugman wants a takedown.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chugman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Chugman's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Chugman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chugman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chugman lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chugman has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Chugman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit throws an elbow but it misses.
Chugman can't get the takedown.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chugman.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chugman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugman stalls.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Chugman has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Chugman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chugman is on him like a limpet, forcing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Chugman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Chugman manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit wants to hit a sweep here but Chugman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sitsongrit there!
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is landing with some decent strikes but Sitsongrit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Chugman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sitsongrit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Chugman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sitsongrit?
Chugman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Chugman postures up.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Chugman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Chugman's attempts to control the action.
Chugman dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to ground and pound but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Chugman working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is in no mood to give up.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is in a horrible position here. Chugman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chugman landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman lands a couple of good shots and Sitsongrit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chugman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sitsongrit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sitsongrit for a finish.
Chugman missing with strikes from the back.
Sitsongrit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chugman gets his way!
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chugman fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chugman gets the takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Sitsongrit is right now.
Chugman trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman controls the position.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chugman scores with punches from side control.
Chugman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chugman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sitsongrit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chugman but great work by Sitsongrit.
Chugman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Chugman is working away.
Sitsongrit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
Chugman manages to get back to half guard.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sitsongrit lands a nice short elbow.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Chugman won't let him.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is landing with strikes from the back.
Chugman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position.
Chugman punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman not allowing Sitsongrit to control his hands.
Chugman looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chugman 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
After the big win, Klaus Chugman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 2218 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 336 p4p, 303 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Duele El Carazon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent 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 22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
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.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Silva controls the action.
Silva scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with punches to the body.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Silva controlling the position well here. Sanchez rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Sanchez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Silva tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez 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.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Silva passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Silva stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Sanchez tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is trying to keep Silva in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva postures up.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Sanchez has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sanchez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Silva! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sanchez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 2030 p4p, 1656 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 103 p4p, 83 weight class). Takeishi comes into the arena with Kabuki Gomen-Jyo blaring out of the sound system. Fisticuffs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Eyez On Me - Tupac. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs jabs Takeishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeishi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisticuffs circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeishi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fisticuffs counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeishi dives in and grabs Fisticuffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisticuffs pushes down on Takeishi's head and hops out.
Takeishi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fisticuffs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi throws a wild body kick that Fisticuffs sees coming a mile off.
Fisticuffs avoids the head kick by Takeishi.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi.
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Takeishi in a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeishi can't get the takedown.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Takeishi is looking to control Fisticuffs's arms but Fisticuffs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeishi has his back to the cage.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Takeishi tries to score a body lock takedown but Fisticuffs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisticuffs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi gets control of Fisticuffs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takeishi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Takeishi had control of the position.
Fisticuffs wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Takeishi's closed guard. He's half up but Takeishi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Takeishi pivots and extends the arm, Fisticuffs falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Takeishi! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ko Van Den Born (ranked 1075 p4p, 925 weight class) and Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 155 p4p, 129 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ko Van Den Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kiryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Kiryu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu thumps Van Den Born with a low kick.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiryu lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
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.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born thinks about countering with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
Kiryu defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Kazuma Kiryu's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Kiryu slips the punch.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiryu.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiryu clobbers Van Den Born with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiryu misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kiryu misses with a straight right.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a head punch that misses.
Van Den Born looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiryu misses with some punches.
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuma Kiryu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Van Den Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiryu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kiryu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Kiryu.
It appears Van Den Born was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kiryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu tries to clinch up.
Kiryu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Den Born under the eye.
Kiryu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiryu sends Van Den Born crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiryu is motioning to the referee to let Van Den Born up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Van Den Born is rocked!
Ko Van Den Born's cut is getting worse.
Kiryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiryu slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiryu misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Born is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Kiryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiryu throws a front kick that sends Van Den Born stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Van Den Born sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Kazuma Kiryu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiryu looks to clinch
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiryu rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu misses with some punches.
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu slips under a jab.
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazuma Kiryu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Kiryu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiryu.
Van Den Born defending well as Kiryu loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Den Born goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiryu tries to counter with a clinch but Van Den Born shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kiryu sends Van Den Born crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiryu is motioning to the referee to let Van Den Born up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiryu knocks out Van Den Born with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kiryu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kiryu picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 944 p4p, 680 weight class) and Adrian Picklesbly (ranked 137 p4p, 104 weight class). Halli comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz. Picklesbly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Angels in Heaven - Chris Rodrigues & the Spoon Lady kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Red Belt
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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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Picklesbly!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli with a poor takedown
letting Picklesbly counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Picklesbly 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.
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Picklesbly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Halli is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Picklesbly to the mat. Picklesbly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Picklesbly 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Picklesbly is on top in guard.
Picklesbly tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Picklesbly defends it easily.
Picklesbly stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is looking to reverse the position.
Picklesbly trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Picklesbly is trying to get an arm triangle but Halli is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly controls the position from side control.
Picklesbly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Picklesbly's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Picklesbly is looking for a kimura here.
Picklesbly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Picklesbly prevents Halli from improving his position.
Picklesbly trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Picklesbly is working for a submission of some sort.
Halli wants to control but Picklesbly is keeping busy.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to control but Picklesbly postures up.
Halli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Picklesbly from controlling successfully.
Picklesbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Picklesbly from controlling successfully.
Picklesbly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Picklesbly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Picklesbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Picklesbly trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picklesbly.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Picklesbly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halli misses with an uppercut
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picklesbly! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halli.
Halli tries to clinch up.
Halli sets himself, and Picklesbly steps forward looking for the clinch! Halli avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Picklesbly as he avoids it easily.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Picklesbly misses.
Halli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Picklesbly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Picklesbly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Picklesbly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halli throws an overhand right that lands on Picklesbly's shoulder, as Picklesbly tries to avoid the shot.
Picklesbly tries to counter with a clinch but Halli shakes him off and moves away.
Picklesbly swats away the attempt to clinch by Halli.
Picklesbly tries to counter with a clinch but Halli shakes him off and moves away.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Picklesbly counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picklesbly is fending him off so far but Halli persists. Nope, Picklesbly circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picklesbly! But no joy.
Halli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Picklesbly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Picklesbly lands a left hand.
Picklesbly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli is trying to pull guard but Picklesbly has him pressed against the cage.
Picklesbly prevents the takedown attempt.
Halli jumps guard but Picklesbly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Picklesbly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halli avoids it.
Halli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Picklesbly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
Halli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Picklesbly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Halli is trying to break free.
Halli has Picklesbly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Picklesbly tumbling to the mat - Halli dives into Picklesbly's guard.
Picklesbly is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Picklesbly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Picklesbly looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Picklesbly is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Picklesbly keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Picklesbly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Picklesbly 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.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four 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.
Halli trying to control but Picklesbly is working from the bottom.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picklesbly is keeping the position for now.
Picklesbly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Picklesbly looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Halli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picklesbly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halli.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picklesbly stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Picklesbly as Halli shoots in.
Picklesbly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Picklesbly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Picklesbly throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli misses with a jab to the body
and Picklesbly counters with a straight right hand.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Picklesbly counters with a good low kick that Halli was not able to check.
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halli.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Picklesbly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halli's brow.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Picklesbly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Halli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Picklesbly lands an uppercut.
Halli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Picklesbly is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli is trying to drag Picklesbly to the mat but Picklesbly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Halli is trying to drag Picklesbly to the mat but Picklesbly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Picklesbly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halli is working for takedown but Picklesbly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
Picklesbly lands a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli tries for a takedown but Picklesbly manages to get underhooks.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow.
Picklesbly lands a shoulder strike.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Reijo Halli has been cut.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Picklesbly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Picklesbly slaps away a takedown attempt from Halli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picklesbly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Picklesbly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly misses with a body punch.
A short left from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halli is defending well for now.
Picklesbly is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Picklesbly down to the mat. Picklesbly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Picklesbly circles away.
Picklesbly wants to counter the offense by Halli and move into the clinch position.
Halli tries for a takedown but Picklesbly circles away easily
and Picklesbly counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picklesbly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halli.
Halli jumps guard but Picklesbly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Picklesbly working aggressively here.
Halli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Picklesbly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Halli is working for takedown but Picklesbly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Halli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Picklesbly scores a nice knee to the body.
Picklesbly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halli.
Picklesbly tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
Halli takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly missing with knees to the body.
Picklesbly lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Picklesbly.
Halli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Picklesbly to keep the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Picklesbly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Picklesbly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Picklesbly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halli has Picklesbly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Picklesbly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Picklesbly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Picklesbly tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Picklesbly prevents it.
Halli avoids a wild elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallis head.
Picklesbly is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Picklesbly down to the mat. Picklesbly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Picklesbly. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Halli misses its intended target.
Picklesbly throws out a loose jab but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Picklesbly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halli misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picklesbly! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picklesbly 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Picklesbly!
A very excited looking Adrian Picklesbly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauski Mountain (ranked 412 p4p, 539 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 23 p4p, 31 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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mountain there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Tharrier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been informed that Tharrier 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 misses with a two punch combination.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain lands the left hand.
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mountain with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain works over Tharrier's head and body with a nice combination.
Tharrier looks to throw a body kick
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tharrier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tharrier lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tharrier has closed the distance and engaged Mountain in a clinch.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Tharrier scores with a shoulder strike.
Tauski Mountain's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Mountain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Mountain moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Mountain feints and then cracks Tharrier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tharrier down.
Tharrier looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a solid leg kick but Tharrier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mountain.
Mountain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Mountain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tharrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Tharrier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tharrier circles away quickly and effectively.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
Tharrier clinches up against the cage.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tharrier lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mountain.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mountain stalling in the clinch but Tharrier improves position.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Mountain can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mountain.
Tharrier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Thom Tharrier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the side of Mountain's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mountains head.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tharrier.
A left hand lands to the body for Tharrier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Tharrier lands a big uppercut and Mountain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mountain looks OK. Tharrier waves Mountain back 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!
Tharrier misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharrier lands a jab.
Tauski Mountain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mountain is able to avoid easily.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tharrier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mountain! Tharrier lets Mountain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mountain is rocked!
Jeez, Tauski Mountain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tauski Mountain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thom Tharrier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 368 p4p, 157 weight class) and Royal Halsti (ranked 57 p4p, 24 weight class). Simone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro. Royal Halsti 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 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 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royal Halsti!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simone moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Simone lands a body shot.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Simone avoids them all with ease.
Simone ducks right into an uppercut from Halsti.
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Halsti walks into a jab.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
A jab from Simone misses.
Halsti scores with a body shot.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone checks a low kick from Halsti.
Simone instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone pushes Halsti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halsti struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Halsti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simone lands a shoulder strike.
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halsti defends well.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simone is looking to advance position but Halsti won't allow it.
Simone wants to take a breather but Halsti is having none of it.
Halsti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Halsti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone passes Halsti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simone is looking for a kimura here.
Halsti is looking to get back to full guard here but Simone has managed to pass to side control instead.
Halsti struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries for a kimura but Halsti is defending well.
Halsti is not content to let Simone control the position.
Halsti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control. Halsti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halsti wants to get back to full guard.
Halsti trying to control from the bottom.
Halsti is pressing down on Simone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halsti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halsti keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Halsti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Halsti controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Halsti lands a jab to the head.
Simone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halsti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halsti scores with a body shot.
Halsti throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simone rushes Halsti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halsti smiles and moves away.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a lunging right hand
and Simone counters by moving into the clinch.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halsti smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halsti throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Halsti misses the jab.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halsti lands a jab.
Simone lands a nice hook to Halsti's body. Halsti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Halsti misses with a double jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone lands the left hand.
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halsti passes into half guard.
Simone is pressing down on Halsti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Joey Simone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halsti's guard.
Simone pushes down on Halsti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Simone wants to pass the guard but Halsti is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone passes to full mount!
Simone tries to take his opponent's back but Halsti turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Halsti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halsti stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halsti is aware though and is defending well.
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halsti has passed into side control.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halsti off and has taken his back!
Halsti fending off the submission attempt from Simone.
Simone working for a choke but Halsti is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simone misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Halsti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti throws a series of punches but Simone moves out of range.
Simone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Simone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halsti! But no joy.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halsti.
Simone scores with the left hand. Halsti knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Simone.
Halsti is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Halsti misses the target.
Simone slips a jab from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halsti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halsti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halsti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Halsti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Halsti avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Simone jumps guard but Halsti stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halsti throws a head punch that misses.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halsti walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone moves away from the strike by Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Halsti throws an off balance right hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halsti thumps Simone with a low kick.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halsti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
Simone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halsti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halsti!
Halsti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone jabs Halsti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Simone moves forwards but Halsti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halsti throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Halsti manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Halsti's head.
Halsti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simone throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Halsti swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Halsti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halsti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halsti takes one to the side of the head.
Halsti looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halsti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halsti throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Halsti throws a leg kick
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Halsti misses its intended target.
Simone lands a jab to the head.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halsti on the side of the head.
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halsti misses the jab.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halsti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Simone as he checks the leg kick.
Halsti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simone punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Simone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simone, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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