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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Weudke (ranked 1683 p4p, 1516 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 189 p4p, 167 weight class). McConnell has chosen Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monรกe as his entrance music. Dalton McConnell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 38 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McConnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McConnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut. A left lands for Weudke. Weudke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConnell feints a counter leg kick. Weudke lands with a nice body punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Weudke. Weudke throws a chopping leg kick but McConnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McConnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McConnell misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it. Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weudke misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy. A head kick misses from Weudke. Weudke feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down. McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke. Weudke swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand. Weudke on the wrong end of a nice hook. McConnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weudke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut. Good standup being displayed there by McConnell as he connects with a hook. McConnell thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Roland Weudke's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weudke. McConnell throws a big shot that misses. McConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Weudke moves out of range easily. Weudke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving. Weudke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Weudke throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side. McConnell misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming. McConnell wants to slow Weudke down by chopping away at his legs. A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Weudke tries to score with a low kick but McConnell moves his leg out of the way. Weudke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily. Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell. Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Weudke throws a leg kick but McConnell moved away. McConnell scores with a punch to the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet. McConnell throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it. Weudke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Weudke misses with a right hand and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target. McConnell stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Weudke slips a jab from McConnell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away. Weudke throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Weudke's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weudke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand. McConnell throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range. Weudke throws a head kick that McConnell semi-blocks.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weudke. McConnell connects with a leg kick. Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily. McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McConnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weudke blocks a jab. Weudke lands a jab. McConnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. This has been an exciting period of action! Weudke throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy. McConnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McConnell slips a straight right by Weudke. McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Weudke misses with a leg kick and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Roland Weudke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. McConnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circling - Weudke throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Weudke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McConnell lands a big head kick that sends Weudke tumbling to the mat! McConnell takes a step backwards and waves Weudke back to his feet - he wants the finish! Weudke is rocked! Jeez, Roland Weudke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Weudke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dalton McConnell! Post fight, Dalton McConnell took to the microphone: 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 1403 p4p, 1732 weight class) and Pultti Pyssy (ranked 98 p4p, 208 weight class). Christie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amityville. 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 19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pultti Pyssy! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Christie avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A momentary lapse in concentration from Pyssy enables Christie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pyssy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Christie preventing the sweep. Christie wants to control from the top but Pyssy keeps moving. Pyssy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Christie preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christie throwing strikes from guard but Pyssy blocks nicely. Pyssy working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy has control of Christie's left arm, preventing Christie from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pyssy trying to keep a closed guard but Christie is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Christie throwing strikes but missing. Christie throws a big elbow that misses. Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pyssy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pyssy controlling Christie's posture. Pyssy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Christie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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. Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pyssy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christie defends it easily. Pyssy working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christie defends well. Pyssy pulls Christie in to control the position. Pyssy wants to sweep here but Christie controlling him for the moment. Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pyssy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christie is one step ahead there. Pyssy trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Pyssy's shoulder, as Pyssy tries to avoid the shot. Christie misses with a hook. Pyssy ducked under it nicely. Pyssy throws a counter combo. Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Pyssy counters with a big head kick but Christie shrugs it off. Christie fails to land the takedown. A swing and a miss from Christie. Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pyssy tries to score with a low kick but Christie moves his leg out of the way. Christie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Steven Christie has been cut. Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Christie. Pyssy looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Christie has been working on his balance at Wolfpack Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pyssy. Christie gets the takedown into side control. Christie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. This has been an exciting period of action! The strikes coming from Christie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Christie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pyssy is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Pyssy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Christie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pyssy down.
Pyssy can't do much from the bottom here. Christie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pyssy is avoiding damage well.
Pyssy sneaks back into half guard. Pyssy wants to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Christie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Christie throwing shots but Pyssy is blocking nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steven Christie's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Christie scores with a body shot.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy. Christie dives in for a single leg takedown but Pyssy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pyssy throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it. Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pyssy digs a good hook to Christie's body.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Pyssy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Christie looks to throw the jab but Pyssy is out of range. Christie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pyssy avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pyssy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pyssy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pyssy cracks a nice hook into Christie's ribs. Christie misses the shot to the body. Christie takes a kick to the side of the head. Pyssy defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand. Pyssy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christie's sensitive parts. Pyssy looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely. A swing and a miss from Christie. Pyssy slips under a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Pyssy misses. Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pyssy is looking to score with low kicks. Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie. A nice side step and Pyssy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Pyssy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie. And Pyssy responds with a good body kick, but Christie manages to step out the way in time. Pultti Pyssy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pyssy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target. A countering left hand to the body from Pyssy misses. Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Pyssy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Pyssy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Pyssy leaves Christie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pyssy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie. Pyssy lands with a kick to the temple. Christie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Christie with a poor takedown and Pyssy counters with a right hand to the body. Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy. Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pyssy. Pyssy lands a nice looking body kick. Pyssy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christie checks it well. Christie lands a right hook to the body.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christie connects with a right hand. Pyssy shakes it off. Pyssy throws a head kick that misses. Pyssy with a body punch. A glancing blow. No luck for Christie with that takedown attempt. Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pultti Pyssy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pyssy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie. Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pyssy momentarily.
Pyssy tried to score with a low kick but Christie checks it. Christie throws a hook to the side of Pyssy's head but Pyssy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pyssy misses the shot to the body. Christie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Christie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pyssy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pyssy throws a nice inside leg kick. Pyssy takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pyssy throws a leg kick but Christie moved away. Christie attempts a counter takedown but Pyssy avoids it well and moves away. Christie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pyssy swivels and escapes. Pyssy lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand. Christie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pyssy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pyssy cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Pyssy swats away the attempt to clinch by Christie. Pyssy throws a leg kick and Christie counters by moving into the clinch. Pyssy digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected. A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyssy. Pyssy is trying to maintain a safe position but Christie gets an underhook and turns Pyssy into the cage. Pyssy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pultti Pyssy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Steven Christie's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Pyssy loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch. Christie blocks a low kick nicely. Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Pyssy's shoulder, as Pyssy tries to avoid the shot. Pyssy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Christie throws a hook but Pyssy avoids it easily. Pyssy counters with a body kick. Christie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pyssy as he jumps to the side. Christie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pyssy. Pyssy lands the left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A head kick misses from Pyssy. Christie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Pyssy gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pyssy controls Christie momentarily but Christie frees himself. Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pyssy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Christie working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving. Pyssy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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. Christie wants to hit a sweep here but Pyssy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christie there! Christie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Christie wants to control but Pyssy is keeping busy.
Pyssy wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it. Christie desperately trying to maintain half guard. Pyssy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pyssy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christie has managed to free his arm - good work. Christie trying to control but Pyssy postures up.
Pyssy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pyssy. Christie is not content to let Pyssy control the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Christie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pyssy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Christie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Christie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Steven Christie. I think Christie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pultti Pyssy! After the fight, Pultti Pyssy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Steven Christie spoke after the fight, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Distefano (ranked 1622 p4p, 1005 weight class) and Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 178 p4p, 119 weight class). Aonghus Mormaer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Distefano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mormaer throws a hook but Distefano blocks it. Mormaer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mormaer blocks a head kick by Distefano.
Mormaer moves into range and connects with a jab. Distefano throws a hook but Mormaer avoids it easily. Distefano moves away from the strike by Mormaer. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Distefano, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mormaer works the jab nicely. Distefano throws a head kick that misses and Mormaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Distefano is rocked! Distefano switches off momentarily and Mormaer cracks him with a monster right hand! Distefano topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mormaer dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mormaer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aonghus Mormaer! A relieved looking Aonghus Mormaer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nova Lankinen (ranked 670 p4p, 789 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 86 p4p, 103 weight class). Weight has chosen They say that I'm Crazy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nova Lankinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Welter Weight! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. It looks like Welter Weight has been cut. Lankinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lankinen lands a big uppercut and Weight crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Weight looks OK. Lankinen waves Weight back to his feet! Weight is rocked! Weight lands a jab. Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Lankinen finish him? It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lankinen cracks Weight with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Weight falls to his knees and Lankinen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen! Nova Lankinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Peters (ranked 873 p4p, 860 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 53 p4p, 52 weight class). Peters comes to the cage accompanied by Skyfire - Shogun. Svend Thorsby will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sol Peters! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight. Peters lands a jab to the head.
Peters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peters lands with a good body shot. Peters darts in trying to clinch and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peters thinking. Thorsby misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Peters misses and Thorsby counters with a right hand to the body. Thorsby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Peters is just out of range. Thorsby swats away the attempt to clinch by Peters. A good leg kick by Thorsby. Peters just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Peters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away. Thorsby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peters rather than just go for the knockout. A nice leg kick lands there from Thorsby. Thorsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Peters wants to clinch but Thorsby slips to the side and Peters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. It looks like Sol Peters has been cut. An inside leg kick from Thorsby misses. Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peters.
Peters lands a body shot.
Thorsby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peters moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Peters throws out a powerful jab. Peters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Peters can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Peters scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peters misses with a hook from the clinch. Peters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Peters. Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peters swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thorsby presses Peters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Peters working aggressively here.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Peters pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Peters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Peters lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards. Peters lands with a light punch inside. Thorsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Peters.
Peters tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut. Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Peters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby. Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Peters - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Peters. Peters is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Peters lands with a light punch inside. Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Thorsby throws a head punch that misses. Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peters is keeping busy. Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peters lands a nice shot to the body. Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peters seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around. Peters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Peters on the inside. Peters is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thorsby looks winded! Peters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby takes a shot to the head. Peters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Peters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Peters struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thorsby blocks a body shot from Peters. A right hand to the body from Peters.
Peters misses with a body punch.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peters's elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peters working aggressively here.
Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Peters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby looking to stall.
Thorsby taking a breather. Still in the clinch, Peters scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Peters. Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Peters pushes Thorsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Peters tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Peters back against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peters. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Peters dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sol Peters's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peters feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thorsby sprawling to the canvas! Thorsby rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peters finish him?!
Thorsby is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Sol Peters is winning the standup battle so far. Peters throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot. Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Peters finish him? Peters cracks Thorsby with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Peters! Sol Peters thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fritz (ranked 932 p4p, 133 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 116 p4p, 21 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Fritz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jaegerjaquez takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fritz throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fritz avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Jaegerjaquez misses and Fritz counters with a straight right hand. Fritz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jaegerjaquez is looking to land body kicks. Jaegerjaquez throws out a loose jab but Fritz uses good head movement to avoid it. Jaegerjaquez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand. Fritz scores with a jab. Jaegerjaquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fritz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Jaegerjaquez with a hook. Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Fritz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez. Fritz backing away here, and Jaegerjaquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Jaegerjaquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jaegerjaquez cracks Fritz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fritz with a jab. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fritz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good leg kick by Fritz. Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab from Fritz. Good shot there by Jaegerjaquez. Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch. Jaegerjaquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it. Jaegerjaquez throws a shot to the body.
Fritz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fritz moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping left. Jaegerjaquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Fritz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fritz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez looks for the body kick but Fritz saw that one coming. Fritz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Fritz throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fritz slips a jab from Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez with a nice cross. Jaegerjaquez blocks a leg kick. Fritz ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick that misses. Jaegerjaquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fritz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fritz lands a head kick. Jaegerjaquez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Jaegerjaquez throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range. A punch lands to the side of Jaegerjaquez 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fritz throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range. Jaegerjaquez takes the fight into the clinch. Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand underneath Fritz's ribcage. Fritz let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fritz is trying to push Jaegerjaquez away but Jaegerjaquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A short right from Fritz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fritz backwards. Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fritz misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Fritz blocking some punches.
A short left from Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fritz moves away. Fritz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jaegerjaquez blocks a head kick by Fritz.
Jaegerjaquez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fritz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Fritz counter with a right hand. Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fritz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jaegerjaquez connects with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fritz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Fritz takes a swing at Jaegerjaquez's ribcage but misses. Jaegerjaquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez. Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fritz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fritz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez. Fritz misses with a low kick. Decent striking displayed by Fritz there. Fritz misses with a two punch combination.
Fritz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jaegerjaquez to score with a decent uppercut. Fritz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fritz throws a lazy head kick and Jaegerjaquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jaegerjaquez connects with a body shot that sends Fritz's belly button to the back. The fighters circling - Fritz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice side step and Jaegerjaquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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. Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body. Fritz misses with a two punch combination.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jaegerjaquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaegerjaquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fritz takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Fritz cracks Jaegerjaquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fritz avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Fritz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fritz lands with a kick to the temple. Jaegerjaquez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jaegerjaquez pushes Fritz up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fritz backwards. Jaegerjaquez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fritz is looking to control Jaegerjaquez's arms but Jaegerjaquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fritz has his back to the cage. Fritz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fritz throws a head punch that misses. Fritz tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez presses Fritz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fritz breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez with a jab. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jaegerjaquez walks into a stiff left hand from Fritz. Fritz looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely. Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice right hand.
Fritz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Fritz checks it. Jaegerjaquez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFritz. A head kick by Fritz misses and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut. Fritz misses the jab. Jaegerjaquez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fritz takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Fritz. Jaegerjaquez lands with a right to the head. Fritz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right. The fighters circle momentarily. Fritz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fritz throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it. Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from Fritz. Jaegerjaquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fritz's sensitive parts. Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez thows a leg kick but Fritz checks it and Fritz counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jaegerjaquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but Fritz moves away and Fritz counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez. A nice inside leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. That's going to slow Fritz down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fritz throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range. Fritz takes one to the side of the head.
Fritz missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jaegerjaquez closes the distance and pushes Fritz back into the cage. Fritz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fritz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fritz trying to control the position but instead, Jaegerjaquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fritz into the cage. Jaegerjaquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fritz's efforts to push away. Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand into Fritz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fritz's gas tank. Fritz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice shot to the body. Fritz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fritz. Fritz tries to circle away but Jaegerjaquez has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
Fritz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaegerjaquez. Fritz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fritz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jaegerjaquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fritz controls his hands.
Fritz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Fritz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fritz takes a shot to the head. Jaegerjaquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fritz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fritz misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jaegerjaquez tried to score with a low kick but Fritz checks it. Jaegerjaquez looks to land a left hand but Fritz moved out of range nicely. Jaegerjaquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jaegerjaquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Fritz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick that knocks Fritz off balance momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Fritz's ribcage but misses. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Fritz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Fritz's head. Jaegerjaquez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand. Fritz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez. Fritz scores with the left hand. Jaegerjaquez knows he should have avoided that one. Fritz throws a big shot that misses. Fritz throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily. Fritz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A nice leg kick lands there from Fritz. Fritz swings widly with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fritz cracks Jaegerjaquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fritz throws a head kick that misses. Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab from Fritz. Jaegerjaquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Jaegerjaquez. Fritz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fritz working aggressively here.
Jaegerjaquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fritz up against the cage. Jaegerjaquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fritz or not. Fritz throws a head punch that misses. Jaegerjaquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fritz backwards. Fritz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch in the clinch. Fritz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fritz backwards. Fritz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fritz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fritz misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fritz misses with a body punch.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand underneath Fritz's ribcage. Fritz let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fritz misses with some punches.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fritz. Fritz misses with some punches.
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Fritz avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage. Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the side of the head. Jaegerjaquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fritz backwards. Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez - that landed with a thud.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shot to the side of Fritz's head. Fritz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right to the head. Fritz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Fritz with a nice body shot. Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez. A head punch on the inside from Fritz fails to land. Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Fritz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow. Jaegerjaquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fritz backwards. Matthew Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jaegerjaquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fritz. Jaegerjaquez lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fritz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Fritz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jaegerjaquez blocks an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Fritz controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Fritz. Fritz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Fritz. Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fritz. Jaegerjaquez lands a left hand.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Fritz blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez is pushing Fritz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fritz backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jaegerjaquez scores with a shot to the side of Fritz's head. Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch.
Fritz looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range. Jaegerjaquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice head shot. Jaegerjaquez closes the distance and clinches. Jaegerjaquez is leaning against Fritz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A hook to the body from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right to the head. A short body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez as the two fighters clinch.
Jaegerjaquez stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaegerjaquez. A bit of stalling here from Jaegerjaquez.
And that's the end of the fight! Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jaegerjaquez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez! Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 808 p4p, 862 weight class) and Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 49 p4p, 58 weight class). Chai has chosen Dirt as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch. Batirovenkekikala takes one on the button. Batirovenkekikala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight. Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving. Batirovenkekikala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back. Batirovenkekikala punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch. Chai slips under a jab. Batirovenkekikala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batirovenkekikala. 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! Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Chai throws a body punch but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range. Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target. Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here. Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing. Batirovenkekikala staying out of range there. Chai connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai slips under a jab. Batirovenkekikala lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head. Chai with the inside leg kick. Batirovenkekikala scores with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala lands a jab. Chai misses with a straight left. Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batirovenkekikala sees it coming and avoids it easily. Batirovenkekikala misses with a wild body shot. Batirovenkekikala misses the jab. Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Batirovenkekikala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Batirovenkekikala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Batirovenkekikala throws a right hand that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batirovenkekikala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right. Chai misses with an uppercut. Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batirovenkekikala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Batirovenkekikala's head back.
Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. Chai punishes Batirovenkekikala's body with a nice straight punch. Chai misses with a double jab.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a wild body shot. Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Batirovenkekikala lands a head shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala misses with a leg kick and Chai counters with a good low kick that Batirovenkekikala was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Chai. Chai checks a low kick from Batirovenkekikala. Chai works the jab nicely. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala. Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Batirovenkekikala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batirovenkekikala momentarily.
Chai slips under a jab. Chai lands a nice looking body kick. Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Batirovenkekikala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Batirovenkekikala misses. Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Batirovenkekikala takes one to the side of the head.
Chai defending well as Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big left hand. The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batirovenkekikala doesn't seem phased though. A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses. Batirovenkekikala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice shot lands for Chai. Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Batirovenkekikala moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chai works Batirovenkekikala's body with a nice hook. Chai throws a head kick but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batirovenkekikala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Batirovenkekikala throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Batirovenkekikala - just one landing. A jab from Chai misses. Batirovenkekikala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body. Batirovenkekikala slips a straight right by Chai. The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick. Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Batirovenkekikala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Batirovenkekikala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Batirovenkekikala is wise to it. Chai misses with a looping left. Batirovenkekikala throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely. Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy. Batirovenkekikala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai. Batirovenkekikala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming. A leg kick checked by Chai. Batirovenkekikala 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. Batirovenkekikala throws a right and a left that both miss. Bigi Boi Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Batirovenkekikala avoids the head kick by Chai.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batirovenkekikala throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease. Chai is looking to slow Batirovenkekikala down with leg kicks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice leg kick lands there from Chai. Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses. Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Batirovenkekikala dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai defending well as Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big left hand. Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the bread basket. A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target. Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Batirovenkekikala slips a straight right by Chai. Batirovenkekikala works the jab nicely. Chai throws a head kick that misses. Chai staying out of range there. Batirovenkekikala is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai throws a body punch but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range. As Chai backs away, Batirovenkekikala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Chai moves out of range of the strikes. Chai loads up on a big right hand but Batirovenkekikala slips the punch. Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batirovenkekikala lands a lovely overhand right. Batirovenkekikala lands a head shot. Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Batirovenkekikala tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts. Chai checks a leg kick. Chai lands a jab to Batirovenkekikala's midsection. A big left from Chai misses. Batirovenkekikala throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy. Batirovenkekikala checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing. Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chai lands with a nice body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Batirovenkekikala avoids the head kick by Chai.
Batirovenkekikala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chai digs a good hook to Batirovenkekikala's body.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head. Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body. Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai staying out of range there. Chai looks to throw the jab but Batirovenkekikala is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Batirovenkekikala down. Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bigi Boi Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Batirovenkekikala looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range. Chai staying out of range there. Batirovenkekikala throws a big shot that misses. Chai thinks about the counter body kick. Batirovenkekikala tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Batirovenkekikala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Chai lands a jab-cross combination. Chai misses with a head kick.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A jab from Batirovenkekikala misses. Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Batirovenkekikala half committed to a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batirovenkekikala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batirovenkekikala throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot. Chai takes one to the chin there. Batirovenkekikala 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Batirovenkekikala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai. It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Batirovenkekikala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Batirovenkekikala scores with a punch to the head. Batirovenkekikala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks. Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Batirovenkekikala's front leg but catches the back leg as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid it. Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala with a jab. Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. Batirovenkekikala misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Batirovenkekikala should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chai misses with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Batirovenkekikala looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range. A combination from Batirovenkekikala does no damage. Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Batirovenkekikala swings away with a leg kick that misses. Batirovenkekikala misses the body punch and Chai counters with a right hand to the body. Chai misses with an uppercut. Batirovenkekikala saw that one coming. Batirovenkekikala takes one to the chin there. Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right. Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Batirovenkekikala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head. Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala blocks it. Chai looks to land a left hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Batirovenkekikala misses the target. Batirovenkekikala moves away from the strike by Chai. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Batirovenkekikala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Batirovenkekikala misses with a jab to the body
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body. Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Batirovenkekikala defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand. Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Batirovenkekikala thows a left - swing and a miss! Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Batirovenkekikala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Batirovenkekikala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Batirovenkekikala jabs at Chai's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Chai misses. Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Batirovenkekikala slips a jab from Chai. Batirovenkekikala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chai tried to score with a low kick but Batirovenkekikala checks it. Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a right hand and Batirovenkekikala counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Chai throws a body punch but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range. It looked like Batirovenkekikala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab. Batirovenkekikala lands a jab. Chai misses with a looping right. Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Batirovenkekikala does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala showed his dominance in that final round. Well Batirovenkekikala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bigi Boi Chai! Bigi Boi Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 733 p4p, 225 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 114 p4p, 36 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Wolf! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wolf staying out of range there. Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range. Wolf has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nuorempi misses the shot to the body. A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses. Nuorempi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice body punch from Nuorempi. Wolf misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nuorempi lands with a cross. Nuorempi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wolf is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nuorempi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Nuorempi is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Wolf has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Nuorempi is in a lot of trouble! Wolf is straining to finish and he's done it! Nuorempi taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Wolf! Our winner, Aaron Wolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 546 p4p, 603 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 39 p4p, 44 weight class). Deane comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. Thulani has chosen Zara - Sojaboy as his entrance music. Mandlenkosi Thulani will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deane doesn't succeed with the takedown and Deane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circling - Deane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Deane drives through with a takedown into guard. Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy. Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thulani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Thulani has control of Deane's left arm, preventing Deane from doing any damage. Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thulani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deane with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thulani managing to control the position. Deane is working Thulani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Thulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deane throws a big elbow that misses. Deane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thulani is keeping the position for now. Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Deane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Deane throws a big elbow that misses. Deane trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Deane content to stall in guard here. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy. Deane lands a couple of elbows. Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control. Thulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Deane lands a couple of digs. Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control. We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Deane postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it. Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thulani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Thulani wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thulani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Deane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thulani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Deane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thulani manages to get himself to full guard.
Thulani pulls Deane in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Deane throwing strikes from guard but Thulani blocks nicely. Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Deane dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Deane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thulani circles away. Calvin Deane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deane misses with an uppercut. Deane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thulani sprawls well. Thulani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deane gets slowly back to his feet. Thulani leaves Deane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thulani circles away. Deane fails to land the takedown. Thulani throws out a counter right but Deane avoids it with no problem. Deane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane lands a jab to the head.
Deane misses with a takedown and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Deane throws a big shot that misses. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Deane scores with the left hand. Thulani knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thulani thows a left - swing and a miss! Deane dives in and scores a takedown into Thulani's guard. Deane is fighting to break Thulani's control of his arms but Thulani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Thulani is trying to control the position but Deane postures up. Deane throws a big elbow that misses. Thulani controlling the position. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Deane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thulani's head. Deane throws a strike but Thulani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Deane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thulani trying to control but Deane is working from the bottom. Deane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thulani. Thulani is looking to work some ground and pound but Deane has wrist control. Deane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Deane wants to sweep but no luck. Thulani content to stall in guard here. Calvin Deane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Thulani stopping the sweep attempt from Deane.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thulani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Thulani wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Deane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thulani as he avoids it easily. Deane shoots for a double leg takedown but Thulani sprawls well. He's pushed Deane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deane.
Deane staying out of range there. Deane throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Deane slips under a jab. Deane fails to land the takedown. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Deane throws a hook but Thulani blocks it. Deane misses with a takedown attempt and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. Deane ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Deane thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
Deane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Thulani keeps control of the position for the meantime. Thulani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Thulani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deane. Deane winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deane working over Thulani with some ground and pound. Thulani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Deane misses with a head shot. Thulani uses the momentum to regain guard. Thulani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Thulani throws a series of punches but Deane avoids them all with ease. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deane.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Deane fails with the takedown. A big right from Thulani misses. Deane ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Deane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thulani. Thulani circles away out of range and recomposes himself. No luck for Deane with that takedown attempt. Thulani lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Deane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thulani's guard. Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Thulani. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thulani controlling Deane's posture. Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Thulani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thulani has his hands on Deane's head, controlling the position. Deane postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it. Thulani wants to sweep but no luck. Thulani pulls Deane in close to prevent any damage. Thulani wants to sweep here but Deane controlling him for the moment. Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Thulani pulls Deane in close to his closed guard and prevents Deane from doing any damage or advancing position. Thulani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Deane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane. Thulani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deane manages to get himself to full guard.
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Deane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Deane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thulani defending well though. Deane throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely. Deane not landing any meaningful shots this time. Thulani is refusing to be controlled, as Deane sits in half guard. Deane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thulani trying to hold on to Deane's head to control him but Deane postures up.
Thulani regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Deane. Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Thulani pulls Deane in close to his closed guard and prevents Deane from doing any damage or advancing position. Deane won't allow Thulani to sweep him here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Deane looking to sit in guard and control but Thulani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin Deane showed his dominance in that final round. I think Deane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Deane! Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 222 p4p, 154 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 18 p4p, 11 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fleximario might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Funkmeister. Cross has chosen Folk Metal as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fleximario staying out of range there. Fleximario throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cross has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Fleximario throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Cross misses. Cross throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Fleximario takes one to the side of the head.
Fleximario defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand. Cross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fleximario. That did some damage! Cross throws a series of punches but Fleximario moves out of range. Cross tries to keep at a distance but Fleximario has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Fleximario fails to land. Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid it. Cross breaks the clinch.
Fleximario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice shot by Fleximario. It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cross scores with a hook. Fleximario slips a jab from Cross. Fleximario walks into a stiff left hand from Cross. Fleximario will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross swings for the body but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fleximario moves away from the strike by Cross. Jab by Cross. Fleximario lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts. Cross throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range. A low kick from Cross is predictable there and Fleximario counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cross walks into a straight right hand from Fleximario. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fleximario.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fleximario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross. Cross misses with a right hand and Fleximario counters with a thumping low kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Fleximario. Fleximario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot. Fleximario lunges at Cross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cross's hand. Cross misses with a hook. Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario. Fleximario moves out of range of the strikes. Fleximario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fleximario moves out of range as Cross strikes. Fleximario clinches. Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Fleximario controls the action.
Fleximario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fleximario digs a right hand into Cross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cross's gas tank. Cross blocking some punches.
Cross is working Fleximario over against the cage. Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleximario takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses. Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fleximario. Cross lands an overhand right. Cross with the inside leg kick. Fleximario wants to clinch. Cross misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming. Fleximario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleximario moves away from the strike by Cross. Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleximario. Fleximario is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fleximario lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fleximario misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross counters with a straight 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! Cross moves out of range of the strikes. Cross looks to land a left hand but Fleximario moved out of range nicely. Fleximario is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cross lands the left hand. Fleximario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming. Fleximario moves out of range as Cross strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Fleximario is looking to score with low kicks. Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Fleximario counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fleximario. Fleximario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fleximario scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a right hand to the body. Fleximario scoring well with a low kick there.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters by moving into the clinch. Fleximario misses with a body punch.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Fleximario. This has been an exciting period of action! Fleximario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross. Cross gets tackled into the cage by Fleximario. Fleximario maintains the clinch. Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fleximario ducks under a wild hook from Cross. Fleximario appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Cross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleximario. Fleximario obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Cross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fleximario doesn't seem phased though. Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fleximario misses with a low kick as Cross jumps back. You can see that Cross has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Fleximario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross throws the kick towards the body but Fleximario avoids it. Cross throws a big shot that misses. Fleximario clinches up against the cage. Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleximario controls his hands.
Fleximario lands a shot to the body. Fleximario pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fleximario misses with some punches.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Cross misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Fleximario. Good body shot from Fleximario.
Cross is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short body shot lands from Fleximario as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Fleximario on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleximario. Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike. Fleximario lands a right hand. A short uppercut from Fleximario. Fleximario lands a body shot. Fleximario lands a shot to the body. Fleximario lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A hook to the body from Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with a shoulder strike. Fleximario makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fleximario lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleximario creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleximario. Fleximario lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleximario. Cross is rocked! Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fleximario can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Fleximario lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, Fleximario scores with a nice short uppercut. Fleximario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fleximario pushes Cross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short uppercut from Fleximario. Fleximario stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fleximario lands a left hand.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleximario finish him? Fleximario working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A body shot lands from Fleximario.
A head punch on the inside from Fleximario fails to land. Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross seems to have recovered his senses. Fleximario goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Fleximario. Fleximario tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross. Fleximario throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fleximario lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleximario. Fleximario lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cross or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fleximario lands a right hand. Fleximario tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fleximario lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards. A nice left hand lands by Fleximario.
Fleximario working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Fleximario on the inside. Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Fleximario controls the action.
Fleximario tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fleximario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fleximario drops Cross onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cross is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Good body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fleximario lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards. Fleximario mutters something to Cross before pushing him back against the cage. As Cross comes back towards him, Fleximario unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Cross clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawk Fleximario! Hawk Fleximario seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Jeremy Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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