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DC 116: Cholo v Beard PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luka Marka (ranked 2372 p4p, 3361 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 262 p4p, 353 weight class). Marka's entrance music is HADES. A fine choice. Trejo has chosen El Mas Bravo De Los Bravos as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Trejo there.
Trejo lands with a straight right. Marka didn't see that one coming.
Trejo lands the left hand.
Trejo moves out of range of the strikes.
Trejo throws a jab when Marka was well out of range.
A punch combination from Trejo misses.
Trejo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Marka misses.
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trejo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka scores with a jab to the body.
Trejo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trejo.
Nice shot lands for Trejo.
No joy there for Trejo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marka punishes Trejo's body with a nice straight punch.
Marka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Marka is rocked!
Marka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trejo.
Oh Marka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo gets in close and tags Marka with a short punch that almost sends Marka to the mat! Oh Marka is in big trouble! He turns his back on Trejo, trying to create some distance but Trejo rushes him, striking wildly and Marka goes down! The referee tackles Trejo into the cage to end the fight! Trejo is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Trejo!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Trejo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 2479 p4p, 22905 weight class) and David Boo (ranked 274 p4p, 530 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, David Boo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
and Boo counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Boo counters with a straight right hand.
Clarkson shoots for a takedown but Boo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boo unleashes a big counter combination but Clarkson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Boo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boo enables Clarkson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo looking to control.
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Boo.
Clarkson stays in close to Boo's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clarkson has Boo in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clarkson trying to keep a closed guard but Boo is proving a slippery customer.
Clarkson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarkson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clarkson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo connects with a couple of short punches.
Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo defends it easily.
Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo defends it easily.
Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo defends it easily.
Clarkson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but Boo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson misses with a looping right.
Clarkson ducks right into an uppercut from Boo.
Boo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clarkson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boo wants to control but Clarkson is keeping busy.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but Boo defending well.
Boo is refusing to be controlled, as Clarkson sits in half guard.
Clarkson is pressing down on Boo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boo is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Boo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarkson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clarkson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Boo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Boo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Boo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clarkson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boo avoiding Clarkson 's attempts to control his hands.
Clarkson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Boo just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo tries to keep control of the position but Clarkson is staying busy.
Boo is not going to allow Clarkson to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Clarkson right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo gets his hands free as Clarkson looks to control.
Boo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Clarkson can't escape the position.
Clarkson breaks Boo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boo working a defensive guard but Clarkson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clarkson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clarkson is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to move to mount but Boo blocks the move with his legs.
Clarkson laying and praying for a moment but Boo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Clarkson blocks the strikes from Boo.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Boo is defending well.
Boo is looking to control Clarkson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boo avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
Clarkson moves into full mount! Boo won't be happy about that!
Boo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boo is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clarkson wants to control the pace but Boo is squirming around nicely.
Boo 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.
Hudson Clarkson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarkson controlling from the full mount.
Clarkson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boo and Clarkson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clarkson tries for a kimura but Boo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Boo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Boo throws a hook but Clarkson avoids it easily.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boo! But no joy.
Clarkson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boo connects with a body shot that sends Clarkson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Boo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Boo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo throws a body shot but no joy.
Boo scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Clarkson.
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boo's waist but Boo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Boo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarkson.
Boo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boo defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarkson takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson shoots in and gets a takedown into Boo's guard.
Boo wants to get back to his feet but Clarkson passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.
Boo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.
Clarkson won't allow Boo to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo pushes Clarkson off and gets back to his feet.
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Clarkson throws a right hand that misses
and Boo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hudson Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Boo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice jab there from Boo.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Boo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
and Boo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Boo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Boo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
enabling Boo to counter with a crisp jab.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boo tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boo to the ground. Boo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clarkson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boo.
Clarkson fails with the takedown
and Boo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarkson misses with a left hand
and Boo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarkson misses with a lunging right hand
and Boo counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson throws a shot from downtown. Boo moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Boo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Boo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Barella (ranked 1758 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Ari Katajamaki (ranked 128 p4p, 144 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barella pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barella working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki stops Barella from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barella has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Katajamaki is looking to defend but Barella has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Katajamaki! Barella pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Katajamaki taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 1070 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Fidelity Castro (ranked 137 p4p, 293 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fidelity Castro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski digs a good body shot into Castro's ribs.
Castro swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castro misses the body punch
and Bukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
Bukowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bukowski moves into the clinch.
Bukowski misses with the head strike.
Bukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bukowski avoiding damage.
Castro is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukowski scores with a nice head shot.
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castro is looking to stand up but Bukowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bukowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Bukowski misses.
Fidelity Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski scores with a hook.
Bukowski throws an off balance right hand
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski cracks Castro with a hook to the temple - Castro is on wobbly legs here! Bukowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Castro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bukowski wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Bukowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Bukowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 2352 p4p, 2696 weight class) and Kova Luu (ranked 128 p4p, 129 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frank might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. Everest Frank has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Kova Luu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Luu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
Luu tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luu thinks about the counter body kick.
Luu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frank will feel that in the morning.
Luu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frank wants to break free but Luu has control.
Frank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Frank throwing strikes from guard but Luu blocks nicely.
Luu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luu is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying is best to control the position here.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is holding on to half guard well.
Luu is stalling here. Frank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Luu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Frank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Frank in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luu wants to control but Frank postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank working the head with strikes.
Frank scores with punches from side control.
Frank fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Luu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frank is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Luu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frank in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Luu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Frank turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
Post fight, an emotional Everest Frank said 'England I JUST SMASHED YOUR BOY!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 1472 p4p, 992 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 90 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Cozad misses.
Christ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Cozad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Cozad drops Christ with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Christ looks back up at him and smiles so Cozad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cozad cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christ looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cozad finish him?
Christ is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad knocks out Christ with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cozad before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cozad picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ruyjini (ranked 1394 p4p, 2707 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 199 p4p, 355 weight class). Ruyjini comes into the arena with 修羅ã®èŠ± Shura no hana by Meiko Kaji blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Priest's choice of entrance music: Jiřà Procházka Battle Scream. 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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Granite chin |
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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ruyjini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruyjini slips a straight right by Priest.
Ruyjini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest throws a body punch but Ruyjini moves out of range.
Ruyjini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priest checks it well.
Ruyjini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priest with a poor takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priest shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruyjini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Priest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruyjini lands with a hook. Priest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruyjini misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini misses the shot to the body.
Priest throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruyjini was covering up waiting for the punch and Priest finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruyjini is looking to stand up but Priest isn't so interested in that idea.
Priest wants to control from the top but Ruyjini keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Priest stops Ruyjini from standing up.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Ruyjini can't keep his opponent in guard - Priest advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest prevents Ruyjini from standing back up.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruyjini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruyjini makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Priest misses with a hook
and Ruyjini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Ruyjini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruyjini circles away.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruyjini connects with a looping right hand.
Ruyjini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priest.
Ruyjini misses with a wild body shot.
Ruyjini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruyjini wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruyjini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priest moves away.
Priest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruyjini defends it well.
Ruyjini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruyjini ducks right into an uppercut from Priest.
Ruyjini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruyjini misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini closes the distance looking to clinch
and Priest counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Priest wants to control from the top but Ruyjini keeps moving.
Ruyjini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruyjini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruyjini trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ruyjini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest stops Ruyjini from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest feints the counter takedown.
Ki Ruyjini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Priest at a distance.
Priest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruyjini as he avoids it easily.
Priest slips a jab from Ruyjini.
Nice defenses there by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini throws a solid leg kick but Priest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruyjini.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruyjini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruyjini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priest.
Ki Ruyjini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priest drives through with a takedown into Ruyjini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ruyjini manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ki Ruyjini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruyjini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruyjini wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruyjini lands a high kick!
Priest moves out of range as Ruyjini throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Priest throws a hook but Ruyjini blocks it.
Priest bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruyjini's head backwards.
Ruyjini throws a jab but it's blocked by Priest.
Priest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruyjini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Priest can do to turn this around?
Ruyjini swings for the body but Priest moves out of range.
Ruyjini throws a jab when Priest was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini moves into range and clinches up with Priest.
Ruyjini lands a right hand.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Priest blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruyjini has a couple of punches blocked by Priest.
Priest tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruyjini tries to throw a body punch but Priest avoids it by throwing Ruyjini back against the cage.
Ruyjini can't find room to land a body shot as Priest controls the action.
Priest jumps guard and drags Ruyjini to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruyjini wants to stand but Priest has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Priest is pulling down on Ruyjini's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruyjini, at least for the moment.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Ruyjini from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is pulling down on Ruyjini's head to control his posture.
Ruyjini is looking to stand up but Priest won't let him.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Priest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruyjini swings for the body but Priest moves out of range.
Priest misses with a hook. Ruyjini ducked under it nicely.
Priest on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruyjini ducks under a wild hook from Priest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruyjini throws a shot from downtown. Priest moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Ruyjini. Beautiful body shot.
Priest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruyjini misses with a body shot.
Priest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruyjini finds it's way round the side to connect with Priest's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Priest crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruyjini - the referee stops the clock and Priest gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruyjini. Priest manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Priest takes a swing at Ruyjini's ribcage but misses.
Ruyjini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Priest's sensitive parts.
Ruyjini needs to keep his hands up - Priest had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest misses with a body shot.
Priest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
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!
Ruyjini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruyjini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
A hook to the body from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini tries to throw a body punch but Priest avoids it by throwing Ruyjini back against the cage.
Priest jumps guard.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruyjini gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ruyjini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ki Ruyjini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
That's time! Ruyjini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Priest shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruyjini tries to sprawl out of it but Priest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruyjini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judas Priest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priest dives in and grabs Ruyjini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruyjini pushes down on Priest's head and hops out.
Ruyjini misses with a wild body shot.
Ruyjini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest throws a body shot but no joy.
Priest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruyjini is looking to wear down Priest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Priest shoots in but Ruyjini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini clinches up against the cage.
Priest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruyjini lands with a light punch inside.
Ruyjini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Priest tightens his grip and picks Ruyjini up, before dumping him to the ground. Ruyjini manages to land in guard.
Priest postures up in Ruyjini's guard and throws a big left but Ruyjini blocks it.
Ruyjini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Priest is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Ruyjini wants to stand but Priest is controlling the position.
Judas Priest has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini has his feet on Priest's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruyjini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priest manages to avoid it.
Ruyjini connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruyjini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruyjini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priest was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruyjini.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Priest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruyjini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruyjini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priest walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruyjini, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priest.
Priest keeps the fight on the outside.
It looks like Ruyjini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruyjini thuds his right hand into Priest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priest looking to score a takedown here. Ruyjini is defending well but Priest drives through and ends up in Ruyjini's guard.
Priest stops Ruyjini from standing up.
Priest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruyjini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Priest is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini is wriggling around but Priest manages to pass to half guard.
Ruyjini wants to stand back up but Priest manages to pass into side control.
Ruyjini is trying to get back to his feet.
Priest is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruyjini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ruyjini pushes Priest away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Priest gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Ruyjini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruyjini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ki Ruyjini!
A victorious Ki Ruyjini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Knightley (ranked 701 p4p, 464 weight class) and Fotos Hasapis (ranked 85 p4p, 56 weight class). Knightley comes to the cage accompanied by The Top - Ken Blast. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Knightley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fotos Hasapis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightley throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Knightley delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Knightley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hasapis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knightley tests Hasapis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hasapis tries to work over Knightley's front leg with a kick but Knightley checks it.
Good exchange - Hasapis coming out on top.
Hasapis scores with a takedown into Knightley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley is controlling Hasapis's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knightley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasapis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knightley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hasapis has managed to get both his arms back between Knightley's legs - danger averted.
Hasapis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knightley has his hands on Hasapis's head, controlling the position.
Hasapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasapis working some strikes from top position.
Knightley has an active guard here but Hasapis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasapis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hasapis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knightley is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis lands a big elbow.
Hasapis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasapis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley wants to hold on but Hasapis pushes him away.
Knightley is bucking up trying to escape but Hasapis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knightley is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Knightley is trying to escape the mount.
Knightley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasapis on the ground.
Knightley controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hasapis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hasapis blocks a head kick by Knightley.
Hasapis moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Hasapis feints the counter takedown.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Hasapis.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
Hasapis throws a good cross that connects.
Knightley walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hasapis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hasapis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knightley defending well though.
Knightley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knightley.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knightley's head.
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a solid left hand.
Knightley has his hands on Hasapis's head, controlling the position.
Fotos Hasapis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knightley has Hasapis pulled in close to control his posture.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley seems keen to control Hasapis's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hasapis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasapiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasapiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knightley looks to land a right hand but Hasapis moved out of range.
Hasapis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knightley at a distance.
Knightley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hasapis! But no joy.
Knightley stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasapis. Hasapis gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasapis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knightley's waist but Knightley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasapis off to one side.
Hasapis misses with the combination.
Knightley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasapis moves away.
Nice body kick there by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a body kick.
Hasapis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasapis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasapis misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis motions for Knightley to come forward. Hasapis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donny Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley misses with a hook.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knightley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hasapis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Hasapis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knightley walks into a straight right hand from Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with a hook
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis throws a sloppy head kick and Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley throws a hook but Hasapis avoids it easily.
Hasapis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hasapis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hasapis swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Hasapis slips under a jab.
Hasapis tries a quick counter leg kick but Knightley is wise to it.
Knightley throws a push kick but Hasapis slaps the foot to one side.
Hasapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley slips a straight right by Hasapis.
Hasapis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Hasapis shoots in but Knightley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knightley throws a lazy body kick
and Hasapis counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knightley.
Hasapis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donny Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasapis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasapis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donny Knightley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fotos Hasapis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hasapis!
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fotos Hasapis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hasapis 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fotos Hasapis!
Our winner, Fotos Hasapis, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiamat Tenkula (ranked 446 p4p, 790 weight class) and Jay Porter (ranked 53 p4p, 103 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiamat Tenkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Porter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenkula throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Porter misses with a double jab
and Tenkula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Tenkula misses with a hook. Porter ducked under it nicely.
Porter looks to land a right hand but Tenkula moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenkula misses the target.
Porter throws a hook but Tenkula avoids it easily.
Tenkula swats away the attempt to clinch by Porter.
A shot to the liver by Tenkula. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porter.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenkula ducks under a wild hook from Porter.
Tenkula takes one to the side of the head.
Porter clinches.
Tenkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tenkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porter.
Tiamat Tenkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Tenkula misses.
Porter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tenkula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porter throws a lazy right hand but Tenkula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porter misses with a two punch combination.
Tenkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenkula avoids the body shot from Porter.
Porter throws a looping overhand right but Tenkula ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter moves into range and clinches up with Tenkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Tenkula.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tenkula.
Tenkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenkula misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenkula avoiding damage as Porter throws knees to the body.
Tenkula lands with a left to the head.
Tenkula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Porter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenkula keeps control of Porter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Porter blocking some punches.
Tenkula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Porter, as that shot connected.
Tenkula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Porter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter swings widly with a right hand
letting Tenkula counter with a right hand.
 Porter is rocked!
Tenkula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tenkula is looking to counter punch.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenkula finish him?
A jab from Porter misses.
Porter seems to have recovered his senses.
Porter scores with a three punch combo!
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter throws out a loose jab but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Porter.
Tenkula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porter takes one to the side of the head.
Porter lands a leg kick that knocks Tenkula off balance momentarily.
Porter walks into a straight right hand from Tenkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
Porter misses with a few strikes there.
Porter misses with a combination
and Tenkula counters with a huge left! Porter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tenkula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Porter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tenkula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiamat Tenkula!
A relieved looking Tiamat Tenkula 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIg Cholo (ranked 399 p4p, 920 weight class) and Jarrod Beard (ranked 25 p4p, 54 weight class). Beard has chosen Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins as his entrance music. Jarrod Beard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with BIg Cholo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, BIg Cholo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cholo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarrod Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cholo was well out of range. Poor timing from Beard.
Beard connects with a body shot.
Cholo tries to bum rush Beard with a series of wild strikes but Beard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cholo misses with a head kick.
Beard scores with a hook to the body. Cholo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cholo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cholo misses with a looping left.
Beard with the counter takedown but Cholo avoids it easily.
Beard throws out a powerful jab.
Beard scores with a jab to the body.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Cholo misses.
Beard feints the counter takedown.
Beard lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cholo on his heels. He'll look to pass Cholo's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cholo is keeping the position for now.
Beard wants to control from the top but Cholo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beard works over Cholo with some ground and pound from guard.
Beard is looking to work some ground and pound but Cholo has wrist control.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beard throwing strikes but missing.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Cholo is keeping the position.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cholo wants to stand up but Beard is controlling him.
Beard throws a big elbow that misses.
Beard is looking to work some ground and pound but Cholo has wrist control.
Beard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beard working some strikes from top position.
Beard works over Cholo with some ground and pound from guard.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cholo pulls Beard in close to prevent any damage.
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beard stops Cholo from standing up.
Cholo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cholo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cholo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cholo throws a leg kick which misses Beard's front leg but catches the back leg as Beard tries to avoid it.
Beard lands a jab to Cholo's midsection.
Cholo throws out a powerful jab.
Cholo stuffs the takedown attempt from Beard. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
Cholo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cholo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Beard's head but Beard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cholo misses with a few strikes there.
Cholo works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beard scores with a hook to the body. Cholo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beard throws a shot to the body.
Cholo misses with a hook to the body
and Beard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cholo's guard.
Cholo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cholo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cholo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Beard dominated that round.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cholo, which made it look bad.
Beard lands a jab to Cholo's midsection.
Beard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cholo rather than just go for the knockout.
Cholo just misses with a punch to the body.
And Beard tries to counter it with a takedown but Cholo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cholo avoids the body shot from Beard.
Beard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cholo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beard lands with a nice body punch.
Beard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jarrod Beard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cholo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cholo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cholo defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beard thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Cholo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beard thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Beard throwing shots but Cholo is blocking nicely.
Beard is pressing down on Cholo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cholo is holding on for now.
Cholo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beard.
Beard lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cholo is refusing to be controlled, as Beard sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beard connects with a nice short shot to Cholo's temple.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Cholo is defending well.
Beard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cholo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beard lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cholo quite badly. Cholo pulls Beard in close trying to recover. Beard postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cholo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cholo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
Jarrod Beard is the new super heavyweight champion!
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