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MMAH 97 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donavan Knapp (ranked 3486 p4p, 25238 weight class) and Johnny Slivers (ranked 416 p4p, 548 weight class). Donavan Knapp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donavan Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Slivers!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Slivers does it's job there.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Slivers.
Knapp takes one to the side of the head.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Slivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slivers throws an overhand right that lands on Knapp's shoulder, as Knapp tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Slivers misses.
Knapp misses with a shot to the body
and Slivers counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like Donavan Knapp has been cut.
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Slivers.
Slivers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Slivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knapp digs a good body shot into Slivers's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knapp scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Johnny Slivers has been cut.
Knapp lands with a shot to the body.
Slivers connects with a single shot there.
Knapp with a hook.
Slivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knapp has time to react.
Knapp takes one on the button.
 Knapp is rocked!
Knapp is looking to wear down Slivers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Slivers! Knapp is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Slivers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Rianin (ranked 3408 p4p, 24775 weight class) and Chinweike Idowu (ranked 351 p4p, 529 weight class). Nikita Rianin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chinweike Idowu's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Rianin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chinweike Idowu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rianin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rianin misses the shot to the body.
Rianin throws a push kick but Idowu slaps the foot to one side.
Rianin moves into the clinch successfully.
Rianin pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rianin lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rianin.
Idowu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rianin walks away with a smile on his face. Idowu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Idowu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rianin but Rianin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rianin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Idowu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Idowu works over Rianin's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been told by Rianin's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rianin scores with a head kick. Idowu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rianin misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikita Rianin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.
Idowu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rianin swivels and escapes.
Rianin closes the distance and clinches.
Rianin stops a takedown attempt from Idowu.
Idowu tries to break the clinch but Rianin is controlling the position.
Idowu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rianin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idowu's elbow.
Rianin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Idowu tries to pull guard but Rianin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rianin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Idowu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rianin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Idowu somewhat.
Rianin throws a front kick that sends Idowu stumbling back into the cage.
Rianin closes the distance and clinches.
Rianin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rianin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idowu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rianin circles away quickly and effectively.
Idowu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rianin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rianin throws a head kick that half lands.
Nikita Rianin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rianin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rianin lands with a kick to the temple. Idowu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu has managed to clinch.
Rianin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Idowu up against the cage.
Rianin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idowu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rianin is defending well.
Rianin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu is trying to break free.
Idowu takes a shot to the head.
Idowu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rianin lands with a right to the head.
Idowu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rianin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rianin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rianin tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Rianin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Rianin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rianin uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rianin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Rianin 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.
Rianin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rianin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Idowu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rianin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rianin lands with a right hand.
Chinweike Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Idowu gets tackled into the cage by Rianin. Rianin maintains the clinch.
Rianin misses with a punch to the body.
Rianin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idowu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rianin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rianin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Idowu throws a head kick but Rianin moves out of range.
Rianin thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu clinches.
Idowu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rianin smiles and moves away.
Idowu misses with a series of wild punches.
Rianin pushes Idowu up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rianin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rianin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
Rianin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikita Rianin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Idowu can't get the takedown.
Rianin lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rianin.
Rianin manages to break the clinch.
Idowu tries to clinch up.
Rianin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Idowu's head.
 Idowu is rocked!
Rianin moves into the clinch.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Rianin finish him?
Idowu tries to land a knee to the head but Rianin blocks with his arms.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rianin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rianin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rianin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Rianin throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Rianin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Idowu is trying to break the clinch but Rianin has him pressed against the cage.
Rianin lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rianin lands a body shot.
Idowu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rianin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikita Rianin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.
Rianin lands with a nice body kick.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
Rianin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rianin avoiding damage.
Rianin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rianin misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu trying to land knees to the body.
Rianin throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Idowu looking for a takedown.
Rianin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Rianin manages to get underhooks.
Idowu can't break the clinch.
Rianin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idowu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rianin circles away.
It looked like Rianin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Idowu.
Idowu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rianin throws a shot from downtown. Idowu moves away and avoids it.
Rianin rushes Idowu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rianin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rianin lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rianin pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rianin scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rianin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rianin stalling the fight.
Idowu takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Rianin throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Idowu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rianin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rianin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Idowu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rianin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rianin taking a breather.
Rianin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rianin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rianin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Idowu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Rianin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rianin lands with a nice combination. Idowu backs away looking to recover.
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Nikita Rianin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rianin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idowu slips a jab and a cross from Rianin.
Rianin keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Idowu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rianin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Idowu has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rianin lands a big head kick that sends Idowu to the canvas! Rianin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Rianin!
After the fight, Nikita Rianin 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrien Acosta (ranked 4929 p4p, 3949 weight class) and Phil Qwerty (ranked 482 p4p, 449 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Adrien Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Qwerty!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qwerty scores with a body shot.
Qwerty dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Acosta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qwerty tries to counter with a clinch but Acosta shakes him off and moves away.
Acosta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qwerty misses with a straight right.
Acosta fails with a takedown attempt.
Qwerty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown but Qwerty shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qwerty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qwerty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Acosta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adrien Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acosta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qwerty cracks Acosta 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.
Qwerty throws an overhand right that lands on Acosta's shoulder, as Acosta tries to avoid the shot.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Acosta slips a straight right by Qwerty.
Qwerty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Acosta tries to move into range but Qwerty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qwerty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Acosta is rocked!
Qwerty scores with the left hand. Acosta knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Acosta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qwerty digs a good body shot into Acosta's ribs.
Qwerty lands a glancing blow to the side of Acosta's head.
Qwerty looks to land a left hand but Acosta moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Qwerty misses.
Phil Qwerty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acosta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qwerty closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Acosta! Qwerty dives in looking to finish! Acosta is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Qwerty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kharkat Rahmanko (ranked 3171 p4p, 24164 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 329 p4p, 493 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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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kharkat Rahmanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahmanko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toney.
Rahmanko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toney.
Toney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahmanko missing with a left hand there. Toney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahmanko throws a poor cross that misses
and Toney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toney throws a body punch but Rahmanko moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Rahmanko misses its target.
Toney cracks Rahmanko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahmanko moves into the clinch successfully.
Rahmanko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahmanko has Toney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rahmanko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Toney tumbling to the mat - Rahmanko dives into Toney's guard.
Toney has momentary wrist control but Rahmanko slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahmanko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toney is keeping the position for now.
Rahmanko preventing the sweep.
Rahmanko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney wants to get back to his feet but Rahmanko passes into half guard.
Rahmanko slips a nice elbow through Toney's hands, connecting with Toney's forehead.
It looks like James Toney has been cut.
Ground and pound from Rahmanko.
Toney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The cut above James Toney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rahmanko is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rahmanko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James Toney's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Toney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kharkat Rahmanko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Haelfson (ranked 2953 p4p, 24654 weight class) and MF Jones (ranked 354 p4p, 538 weight class). Haelfson comes to the cage accompanied by 80/20SKYBEEF. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Haelfson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MF Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jones misses.
Haelfson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Haelfson uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haelfson is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haelfson!
Haelfson is looking to get to half guard.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Haelfson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Haelfson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haelfson is looking to escape.
Haelfson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Haelfson is trying to escape the mount but Jones keeps good control and instead manages to take Haelfson's back.
Haelfson tries to escape the position.
Haelfson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haelfson is trying to break free.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to stick to Haelfson's back but Haelfson is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haelfson.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haelfson controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but MF Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haelfson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haelfson is in Jones's guard.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Haelfson postures up.
Haelfson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haelfson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haelfson looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haelfson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Haelfson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haelfson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Haelfson's head back.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haelfson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Haelfson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Haelfson is proving a slippery customer.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Bjorn Haelfson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haelfson is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haelfson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
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.
Haelfson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones won't allow Haelfson to sweep him here.
Haelfson wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Haelfson there!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MF Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haelfson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones scores with a hook.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones is looking to control Haelfson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haelfson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haelfson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold.
Haelfson trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Jones looking to control.
Haelfson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to control but Haelfson passes easily into half guard.
Haelfson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haelfson.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg.
Haelfson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haelfson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Haelfson slips the punch.
And Haelfson counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Haelfson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Haelfson is now in Jones's guard.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haelfson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Haelfson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haelfson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MF Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones cracks Haelfson with an open hand slap.
Bjorn Haelfson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands with a straight right. Haelfson didn't see that one coming.
Haelfson wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
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 Bjorn Haelfson.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... MF Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Chi (ranked 3058 p4p, 3936 weight class) and Tike Myson (ranked 320 p4p, 388 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colonel Chi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tike Myson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi closes the distance and clinches.
Chi scores with a shot to the side of Myson's head.
Chi lands a right hand.
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Myson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myson throws a head punch that misses.
Myson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myson takes a shot to the head.
Chi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myson backwards.
Myson has a couple of punches blocked by Chi.
A head punch on the inside from Myson fails to land.
Chi tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Myson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myson misses with a punch on the inside.
Myson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myson.
Still in the clinch, Myson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Chi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chi tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chi.
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chi misses with a body punch.
Chi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Myson throws a head punch that misses.
Chi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chi.
Myson looks winded!
A short right from Chi.
A nice left hand lands by Chi.
Chi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chi lands a right hand.
Myson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chi working aggressively here.
Chi lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myson misses with the head strike.
Chi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mysons head.
A hook to the body from Chi.
Myson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.
Myson has a couple of punches blocked by Chi.
Chi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Chi.
Chi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Myson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Myson drops to his knees and Chi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colonel Chi!
After the big win, Colonel Chi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nevermore Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron A. Aaronson (ranked 2913 p4p, 4743 weight class) and EL Chapo (ranked 305 p4p, 422 weight class). Aaron A. Aaronson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron A. Aaronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, EL Chapo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaronson throws a hook but Chapo blocks it.
Chapo misses with a two punch combination.
Chapo cracks Aaronson with an open hand slap.
Aaronson blocks a head kick by Chapo.
Aaronson cracks Chapo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Chapo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aaronson at a distance.
Aaronson scores with a nice head shot.
Chapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aaronson on the side of the head.
It looks like Aaron A. Aaronson has been cut.
Chapo throws a body punch but Aaronson moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Chapo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapo cracks Aaronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aaronson looks to land a left hand but Chapo moved out of range nicely.
BOOM! Chapo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aaronson. Aaronson tries to recover but Chapo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aaronson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EL Chapo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 3276 p4p, 2804 weight class) and Martin Bhullar (ranked 340 p4p, 294 weight class). Schoonie Jenkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schoonie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jenkins finds it's way through Bhullar's defenses.
Jenkins lands with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bhullar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jenkins - the referee stops the clock and Bhullar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jenkins. Bhullar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bhullar takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhullar working away.
Jenkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bhullar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bhullar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins is pressing down on Bhullar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard.
Bhullar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Jenkins controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bhullar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bhullar passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bhullar is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
Jenkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bhullar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Bhullar from advancing to side control.
Jenkins is looking to control Bhullar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
Bhullar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bhullar is looking to stall here but Jenkins recovers full guard.
Jenkins controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bhullar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bhullar trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Bhullar postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bhullar is one step ahead there.
Bhullar looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Bhullar keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Bhullar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bhullar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Bhullar ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses.
Bhullar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jenkins with a body shot.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Bhullar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bhullar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenkins.
Bhullar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jenkins to the mat! Jenkins manages to get full guard.
Bhullar passes into half guard.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhullar trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar is looking to pass Jenkins's guard but actually Jenkins recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Bhullar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bhullar postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Bhullar passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bhullar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Jenkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bhullar is pulling down on Jenkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Jenkins, at least for the moment.
Bhullar controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Bhullar has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bhullar 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.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Bhullar.
Bhullar is still trying to improve position.
Jenkins passes Bhullar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Jenkins seems content to control.
Bhullar tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Bhullar is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Bhullar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhullar is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins connects with a right hand. Bhullar shakes it off.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schoonie Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Bhullar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bhullar also avoids with ease.
Bhullar slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Bhullar.
Schoonie Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Bhullar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!
Bhullar throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jenkins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jenkins is positioning himself well to prevent Bhullar advancing to mount.
Martin Bhullar has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bhullar.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Bhullar stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to keep Bhullar in close.
Bhullar is looking to advance position but Jenkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bhullar is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Bhullar to control.
Bhullar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bhullar is looking to escape.
Bhullar can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bhullar tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenkins tries to control but Bhullar wriggling away.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Jenkins prevents Bhullar from getting the reversal.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar tries to hold on but Jenkins postures up.
Bhullar is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Bhullar is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
Bhullar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schoonie Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schoonie Jenkins!
Schoonie Jenkins 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ovaltine Jenkins (ranked 3369 p4p, 3008 weight class) and Praew Dao (ranked 403 p4p, 360 weight class). Praew Dao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ovaltine Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Praew Dao!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dao counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Dao avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Dao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dao scores with a shot to the body.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Dao looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dao forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Dao backwards.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dao tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dao throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Dao lands a lovely overhand right.
Dao avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Dao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dao swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Dao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jenkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Jenkins throws a head kick but Dao moves out of range.
Jenkins connects with a body shot that sends Dao's belly button to the back.
Dao catches Jenkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jenkins lands with a straight right. Dao didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dao has time to react.
Dao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dao moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dao.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Dao scores with a nice strike.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Dao moves out of range.
Jenkins throws out a powerful jab.
Jenkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Dao misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range and Dao settles back down.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Dao throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jenkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Dao counters with a stiff right hand.
Dao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dao connects with a solid leg kick.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dao.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dao.
Dao lands with a nice body punch.
Dao throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dao misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins scores with the left hand. Dao knows he should have avoided that one.
Jenkins tries to move into range but Dao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Dao moves out of range easily.
Dao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins with a nice calf kick.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Dao with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Dao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jenkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jenkins feints a jab promting Dao to slip. Jenkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dao lands a glancing blow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Dao moves out of range.
Dao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dao throws out the jab.
Dao throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao catches Jenkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jenkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Dao misses.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Dao's ribs.
Dao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Dao's ribs.
Dao scores with a decent looking hook.
Dao forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
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 Ovaltine Jenkins 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.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dao throws a leg kick but Jenkins checks it.
It looks like Jenkins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good standup being displayed there by Jenkins as he connects with a hook.
Dao has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dao walks into a straight right hand from Jenkins.
Dao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins is looking to wear down Dao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ovaltine Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao is looking to chop away at Jenkins's legs.
Dao dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Dao lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dao dips to his left and cracks Jenkins with an uppercut!
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dao.
Jenkins walks into a jab.
Dao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
A low kick lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Dao wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Dao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dao instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dao breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins lands with a cross.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dao throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Jenkins moves out of range as Dao strikes.
Dao avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dao.
Dao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
Dao lands a head shot.
Jenkins takes a swing at Dao's ribcage but misses.
Dao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jenkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jenkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dao scores with a nice right hand.
Dao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Dao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Dao moves out of range.
Dao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Dao saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Dao as he connects with a hook.
Jenkins punishes Dao's body with a nice straight punch.
Dao swings widly with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dao avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dao scores with a one two! Jenkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dao.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins works over Dao's head and body with a nice combination.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Dao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Dao misses.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Dao avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dao thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dao misses the jab.
Dao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dao lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dao letting Jenkins take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dao controls his hands.
Dao cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Praew Dao 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. This is the final round!
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Nice cross by Dao.
Dao closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao.
Dao is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins cracks Dao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao misses with a hook.
Jenkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dao.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Dao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Dao moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Dao moves away and avoids it.
Dao throws a combination. Jenkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Dao misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dao throws out the jab.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dao misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dao.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dao.
A big right from Dao misses.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dao.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dao throws a body shot but no joy.
Dao misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dao looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Dao digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
Dao missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Dao's body.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Dao's head but Dao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dao blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Dao throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a right hand
and Dao counters with a stiff right hand.
Dao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Dao.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dao doesn't seem bothered though.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
A big left from Dao misses.
Jenkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dao works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Jenkins scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dao moves away.
Dao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dao scores with a hook.
Dao throws a leg kick that misses.
Dao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dao throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dao moves into the clinch.
Dao tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Ovaltine Jenkins.
I think Jenkins 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ovaltine Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Singer (ranked 2108 p4p, 3034 weight class) and Alfonzo Le Mans (ranked 282 p4p, 373 weight class). Le Mans has chosen Purge announcement as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfonzo Le Mans!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Mans throws a series of punches but Singer moves out of range.
Le Mans throws a looping overhand right but Singer ducks down to avoid it.
Singer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Le Mans scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Saul Singer has been cut.
Alfonzo Le Mans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Mans misses with a combination
and Le Mans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Mans misses the target.
Le Mans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Singer closes the distance and clinches.
Singer effectively controlling the action here.
Le Mans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Mans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Mans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singer.
Le Mans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singer counters by moving into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Singer - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Singer scores with a shoulder strike.
Singer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Singer lands a nice uppercut.
Singer lands with a left to the head.
Singer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Singer.
Nice body punch from Singer - that landed with a thud.
Le Mans looks winded!
Singer is stalling here.
Singer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Le Mans.
Nice body punch from Singer.
Le Mans manages to break the clinch.
Singer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Mans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singer is looking to counter the offense by Le Mans and move into the clinch.
A head kick by Le Mans misses
and Singer counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Singer - that landed with a thud.
Singer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le Mans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Le Mans. Those never looked like landing.
Singer rushes Le Mans and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Singer.
Singer lands with a light punch inside.
Le Mans breaks from the clinch.
Le Mans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singer counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singer.
Nice body punch from Singer.
Singer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Singer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singer.
Singer taking a breather.
Singer stalling against the cage.
Le Mans manages to break the clinch.
Singer misses with an uppercut. Le Mans saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer blocks a jab.
Le Mans gets tackled into the cage by Singer. Singer maintains the clinch.
Le Mans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Mans throws an overhand right that lands on Singer's shoulder, as Singer tries to avoid the shot.
Le Mans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Singer's head.
Le Mans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singer counters by clinching up.
Singer lands a body shot.
Singer lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Le Mans has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Singer slowing the pace effectively.
Singer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singer lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singer pushes Le Mans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Singer lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Le Mans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Singer's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Le Mans misses with a few strikes there.
Le Mans throws a series of punches but Singer moves out of range.
Singer is looking to counter the offense by Le Mans and move into the clinch.
Singer clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Singer.
A shot in the inside from Singer.
Singer gets through Le Mans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Singer stalling against the cage.
Le Mans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Mans throws a lazy head kick
and Singer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Singer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Le Mans.
Singer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Singer.
Singer lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Singer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Singer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Le Mans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Mans scores with a jab. Singer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Singer misses.
Singer slips a jab and a cross from Le Mans.
It looked like Singer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Le Mans.
Singer dodges the punch combination from Le Mans.
Singer throwing a counter right hand but Le Mans manages to avoid it.
Singer drives through and clinches with Le Mans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Mans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Mans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singer moves into the clinch.
Singer lands a right hand.
Le Mans manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Mans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singer circles away quickly and effectively.
Singer drives through and clinches with Le Mans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Mans is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Singer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Singer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Singer.
Saul Singer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Mans takes a shot to the head.
Singer lands a body punch.
Singer lands a nice shot to the body.
Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Mans backwards.
Singer lands with a left to the head.
Le Mans is rocked!
Singer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le Mans is still on wobbly legs! Can Singer finish him?
Singer works on Le Mans's body with a couple of short punches.
Singer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Le Mans's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Le Mans drops to his knees and Singer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Singer!
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pop
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RATING
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