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GAMMA#1093 Kurt v Wrecks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mousa Ndombele (ranked 2149 p4p, 2323 weight class) and Darryl Haze (ranked 303 p4p, 329 weight class). Darryl Haze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Ndombele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darryl Haze !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Haze throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Ndombele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze cracks Ndombele with an open hand slap.
Ndombele lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Ndombele.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Ndombele seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze lands a jab to Ndombele's midsection.
Ndombele moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
It looked like Ndombele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ndombele throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Ndombele slips a jab from Haze .
Ndombele slips a straight right by Haze .
Haze is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze connects with a jab.
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Ndombele takes one to the side of the head.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Haze misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Ndombele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze feints and as Ndombele raises his hands in defense, Haze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Ndombele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haze works over Ndombele with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ndombele holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndombele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndombele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndombele has control of Haze 's left arm, preventing Haze from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ndombele continues to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ndombele shoots in and drives through. Haze sprawls well.
Ndombele cracks a nice hook into Haze 's ribs.
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick.
Haze lands with a straight right. Ndombele didn't see that one coming.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
Ndombele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Haze misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
Haze digs a good hook to Ndombele's body.
Ndombele throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haze .
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 shot lands for Haze .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haze lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze walks into a straight right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele motions for Haze to come forward. Ndombele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
A big left from Haze misses.
A swing and a miss from Haze .
Haze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ndombele swivels and escapes.
Haze scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Haze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ndombele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Haze takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Haze .
Ndombele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ndombele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Haze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ndombele doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haze lands a head shot.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
Ndombele moves forwards but Haze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze checks a low kick from Ndombele.
A cross from Ndombele lands.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze looks for the body kick but Ndombele saw that one coming.
Haze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ndombele throws a lazy uppercut
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Haze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ndombele defends it well.
Haze misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ndombele darts in looking for a takedown but Haze gets double underhooks and turns Ndombele into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele is trying to pull guard but Haze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ndombele - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Ndombele throws a head kick that misses.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Haze lands a nice shot that snaps Ndombele's head back.
Haze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Haze .
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
Ndombele throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haze misses with a few strikes there.
Ndombele lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze fakes the leg kick and cracks Ndombele in the body.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Ndombele is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Haze lands the left hand.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Haze 's shoulder, as Haze tries to avoid the shot.
And Haze tries to counter it with a takedown but Ndombele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ndombele cracks Haze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndombele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Haze .
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Good standup being displayed there by Haze as he connects with a hook.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Haze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Ndombele is rocked!
Haze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Ndombele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haze cracks Ndombele on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ndombele falls backwards against the cage. Haze follows up with more strikes that drop Ndombele to his knees. Haze keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ndombele! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze !
During a confident post fight interview, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 2248 p4p, 1667 weight class) and Ronan Darongo (ranked 63 p4p, 43 weight class). Darongo has chosen Chaos And Destruction as his entrance music. 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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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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World class MT
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canada closes the distance and pushes Darongo back into the cage.
Canada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canada lands a takedown into guard.
Darongo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Darongo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Canada wants to control from the top but Darongo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darongo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Darongo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Canada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darongo is keeping the position for now.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo trying to strike off his back.
Canada stopping the sweep attempt from Darongo.
Canada cracks Darongo with a solid left hand.
Darongo trying to strike off his back.
Darongo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darongo striking off his back but it's not causing Canada any problems.
Canada is working Darongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada trying to control but Darongo is working from the bottom.
Canada wants to pass the guard but Darongo is keeping the position.
Canada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Darongo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Darongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canada manages to get himself to full guard.
Darongo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darongo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darongo stops Canada from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darongo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darongo throws a big right hand that misses.
Darongo throwing strikes but missing.
Darongo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darongo throwing strikes from guard but Canada blocks nicely.
Darongo throwing strikes but missing.
Darongo throws an elbow that misses. Canada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darongo's guard. Nice move by Canada!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darongo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Darongo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom.
Canada trying to control but Darongo is working from the bottom.
Darongo is striking from the bottom but Canada uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darongo tries to get to full guard but Canada has control of the leg.
Darongo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Canada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darongo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Darongo is not content to let Canada control the position.
Darongo tries to get to full guard but Canada has control of the leg.
Canada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darongo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Canada wants to pass the guard but Darongo is keeping the position.
Canada won't allow Darongo to sweep him here.
Canada works over Darongo with some ground and pound from guard.
Canada trying to control but Darongo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darongo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Canada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Darongo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Canada won't allow Darongo to sweep him here.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Canada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darongo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Darongo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Darongo has momentary wrist control but Canada slips an elbow through the middle.
Darongo wants to sweep here but Canada controlling him for the moment.
Canada passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darongo wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Canada.
Darongo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Canada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canada misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Darongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darongo has closed the distance and engaged Canada in a clinch.
Canada cracks Darongo with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Darongo fails to land.
Canada tightens his grip and picks Darongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Darongo manages to land in guard.
Canada postures up and lands a big shot to Darongo's brow.
Canada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Darongo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Canada is working Darongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Canada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Canada looking to pass the guard.
Darongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canada is one step ahead there.
Darongo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Canada preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Darongo has momentary wrist control but Canada slips an elbow through the middle.
Canada working some strikes from top position.
Darongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canada's guard.
Darongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darongo can do to turn this around?
Darongo throws an elbow that misses. Canada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darongo's guard. Nice move by Canada!
Darongo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Canada chips away with some ground and pound.
Darongo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Darongo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Darongo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Canada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darongo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Canada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Beau Canada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canada is working Darongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Canada distracts Darongo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canada working some strikes from top position.
 Darongo is rocked!
Darongo trying to strike off his back.
Darongo is still in real trouble! Can Canada finish him?
Canada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darongo's head.
Darongo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darongo is striking off his back. Canada thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Darongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Darongo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Canada scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Darongo is not content to let Canada control the position.
Darongo punching from the bottom.
Darongo is looking to improve his position.
Darongo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Canada moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo is looking for a sweep.
Darongo gets back to half guard.
Canada lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Canada there.
Darongo punching from the bottom.
Canada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Canada lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Darongo quite badly. Darongo pulls Canada in close trying to recover. Canada postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Darongo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Darongo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
Beau Canada gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agansing Rai (ranked 643 p4p, 855 weight class) and Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 70 p4p, 92 weight class). Rai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Stuff. 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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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai misses the jab.
Sitsongrit tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Rai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Rai jumps back.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Rai walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Rai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agansing Rai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rai is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rai.
Rai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Rai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Rai misses.
Rai lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
Rai checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Good standup being displayed there by Rai as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Rai.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rai walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rai throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rai lands with a slapping head kick.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Rai's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Rai's head.
Rai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Rai settles back down.
Rai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Rai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit leaves Rai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit motions for Rai to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Rai walks into a jab.
Rai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rai misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Rai jumps back.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Rai's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit cracks Rai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Rai avoids it.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Rai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rai scores with a three punch combo!
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Rai connects with a leg kick.
Rai clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rai is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Rai's front leg but catches the back leg as Rai tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Rai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rai moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Rai knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Rai persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agansing Rai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rai slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Rai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Rai.
Rai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai checks the leg kick.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rai's head.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Rai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Rai misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Rai there.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Rai scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai scores with a jab.
Rai scores with a leg kick.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Rai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rai closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Rai pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Rai misses its target.
Rai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Rai's head back.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rai throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Rai down.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rai moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Rai jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Rai around his waist. Rai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai blocking some punches.
Rai tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rai tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Rai blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Rai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Rai fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sitsongrit works Rai's body with a nice hook.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Rai.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Rai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rai doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Rai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rai.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rai. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Rai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Rai misses with a straight right.
A big left from Rai misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Rai shrugs it off though.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Rai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rai throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Rai's body.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Rai's defenses.
Rai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rai closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Rai pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Rai throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Rai only half commits.
Rai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Rai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rai down.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rai. Rai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agansing Rai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rai will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rai. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
Rai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Rai seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!
Danny Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 1341 p4p, 1454 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 187 p4p, 203 weight class). Sampaio comes to the cage accompanied by Corre Riba Corre Baixo. Aaron Wolf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sampaio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sampaio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sampaio is looking to score with low kicks.
Sampaio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sampaio misses with a body shot.
Wolf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampaio misses with a kick to the body.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Sampaio's head but Sampaio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolf takes a step back to recover.
Jab, jab by Sampaio - just one landing.
 It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sampaio throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolf counters with a crisp one two that drops Sampaio! Wolf thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sampaio to his feet! Sampaio is in big trouble!
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Sampaio misses.
Wolf tries a quick counter leg kick but Sampaio is wise to it.
A cross from Wolf lands.
Sampaio scores with a push kick.
Sampaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampaio jabs Wolf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sampaio.
Fortunado Sampaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf lands a leg kick that knocks Sampaio off balance momentarily.
Sampaio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sampaio blocks it well.
Wolf has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wolf throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sampaio to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Wolf backs away, Sampaio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wolf misses with a kick to the body
and Sampaio counters with a nice uppercut.
Sampaio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sampaio.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sampaio is looking to slow Wolf down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Wolf misses
and Sampaio counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf thows a leg kick but Sampaio checks it
and Sampaio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolf throws a wild body kick that Sampaio sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Sampaio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sampaio.
Sampaio cracks Wolf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Sampaio throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sampaio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolf scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Sampaio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wolf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sampaio if he has to take too many more of those.
Sampaio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Fortunado Sampaio has been cut.
Sampaio misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sampaio! Wolf lets Sampaio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortunado Sampaio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sampaio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sampaio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampaio.
Wolf shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wolf tries to land a front kick but Sampaio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sampaio gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sampaio.
Sampaio with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampaio moves away.
Sampaio is looking to slow Wolf down with leg kicks.
A big left from Wolf misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio throws a body kick that misses.
Wolf blocks the body kick.
Sampaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Sampaio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wolf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sampaio has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut lands for Sampaio. That snapped Wolf's head back.
Wolf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sampaio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolf scrambles back to his feet.
The cut above Aaron Wolf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio blocks the body kick.
Sampaio avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wolf drops his hands momentarily and Sampaio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sampaio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Wolf feints and then cracks Sampaio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sampaio down.
Sampaio lands a right hook to the body.
Sampaio misses with a body shot.
Fortunado Sampaio is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sampaio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wolf will feel that in the morning.
Wolf misses the body punch
and Sampaio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sampaio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wolf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sampaio. Sampaio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Sampaio.
A lazy left from Sampaio finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
and Sampaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaron Wolf's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sampaio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sampaio. That snapped Wolf's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampaio scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampaio.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortunado Sampaio dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sampaio misses with a looping left.
Wolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Wolf backs away, Sampaio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wolf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sampaio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampaio counters with an outside leg kick.
Sampaio connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Sampaio feints and then cracks Wolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf down.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sampaio walks into a straight right hand from Wolf.
Sloppy strikes from Sampaio. Those never looked like landing.
Wolf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sampaio with a body shot.
Wolf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Sampaio tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sampaio avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio throws a front kick that sends Wolf stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf misses with a left hand
and Sampaio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Wolf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortunado Sampaio!
A less than humble Fortunado Sampaio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ledley King (ranked 1474 p4p, 894 weight class) and Hargol Svenkter (ranked 36 p4p, 21 weight class). Svenkter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. heavy bass test kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Ledley King has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ledley King seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ledley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hargol Svenkter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Svenkter.
Svenkter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Svenkter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King connects with a body shot.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Svenkter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Svenkter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from King.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter slips a straight right by King.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Svenkter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svenkter tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King misses with the head strike.
Svenkter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenkter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svenkter counters with a stiff right hand.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svenkter thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King misses the body punch
and Svenkter counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Svenkter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hargol Svenkter!
Our winner, Hargol Svenkter, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Burnett (ranked 948 p4p, 1295 weight class) and Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 127 p4p, 179 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuorempi lands with an uppercut that bounces Burnett off the cage and back into range.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nuorempi takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Nuorempi misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Burnett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Nice shot by Nuorempi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants to counter the offense by Burnett and move into the clinch position.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Burnett throwing a counter right hand but Nuorempi manages to avoid it.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Nuorempi ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nuorempi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nuorempi lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nuorempi lands with a cross.
Nuorempi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuorempi tries to move to mount but Burnett blocks the move with his legs.
Nuorempi keeps trying to improve his position.
Nuorempi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nuorempi laying and praying for a moment but Burnett takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi wants to pass the guard but Burnett is defending well.
Burnett wants to get back to full guard.
Nuorempi wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burnett has his hands on Nuorempi's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi stays in close to Burnett's body and controls the position.
Nuorempi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nuorempi advances to half guard.
Nuorempi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nuorempi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nuorempi wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it.
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.
Burnett trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nuorempi trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuorempi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burnett trying to hold on to Nuorempi's head to control him but Nuorempi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nuorempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnett is looking to counter punch.
Nuorempi slips under a jab from Burnett.
Nuorempi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi fails to land the takedown.
Burnett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nuorempi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Nuorempi misses with a wild body shot.
Burnett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi scores with a jab to the body.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuorempi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi misses with a double jab.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett misses with a right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuorempi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett counters with a straight right hand.
Burnett walks into a straight right hand from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi thuds his right hand into Burnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nuorempi throws an off balance right hand
and Burnett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi closes the distance and pushes Burnett back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Burnett.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Burnett blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Burnett tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuorempi.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Burnett tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Burnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Burnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnett's elbow.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Burnett - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnett.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Burnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Burnett blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett.
A short right from Burnett.
Burnett tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Khalil Burnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Burnett lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Burnett dominated that second round.
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!
Burnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Burnett avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Burnett avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Burnett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Burnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burnett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burnett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuorempi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nuorempi moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Nuorempi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nuorempi swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Nuorempi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuorempi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Nuorempi is avoiding it.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuorempi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuorempi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
Nuorempi goes for a double leg but Burnett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burnett continues to drive forward.
Nuorempi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burnett.
A left and a right from Nuorempi both land. Nice combination.
Nuorempi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuorempi.
Nuorempi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Nuorempi takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Burnett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burnett.
Nuorempi walks into a stiff left hand from Burnett.
Nuorempi is rocked!
Burnett closes the distance and clinches.
Nuorempi is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnett finish him?
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett throws a big uppercut that drops Nuorempi! More strikes from Burnett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nuorempi lies dazed against the cage as Burnett celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint River (ranked 693 p4p, 721 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 92 p4p, 97 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River takes a swing at Tomson's ribcage but misses.
River clobbers Tomson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomson walks into a stiff left hand from River .
A shot to the body from River misses
and Tomson counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws the kick towards the body but Tomson avoids it.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson prevents a body shot from River .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomson blocks an uppercut.
Tomson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomson moves out of range of the body kick from River .
Tomson feints a counter leg kick.
Tomson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River misses the body punch
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for River .
River knocks out Tomson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles River before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. River picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River !
A relieved looking Clint River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 611 p4p, 519 weight class) and Wang Jang Jai (ranked 47 p4p, 39 weight class). Jang Jai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snake Shadow. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang Jai looks to land a right hand but Seanoa moved out of range.
Jang Jai takes a swing at Seanoa's ribcage but misses.
Seanoa misses with a takedown
and Seanoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Jang Jai sends Seanoa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jang Jai is motioning to the referee to let Seanoa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jang Jai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jang Jai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Seanoa sprawling to the canvas! Seanoa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jang Jai finish him?!
Seanoa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jang Jai tries to sprawl out of it but Seanoa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jang Jai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jang Jai stuns Seanoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seanoa is breathing heavily.
Jang Jai misses with a lunging right hand
and Seanoa counters with a one-two to the body.
Jang Jai throws a lazy right hand but Seanoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seanoa cracks Jang Jai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jang Jai tries to bum rush Seanoa with a series of wild strikes but Seanoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Jang Jai.
Seanoa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jang Jai! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 235 p4p, 362 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 31 p4p, 50 weight class). Tucker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faith of The Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tucker misses.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Tucker's side.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Tucker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Tucker tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A short right from Tucker on the inside.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker wants to break free but Smith has control.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
A right hook to the body lands for Tucker.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Smith.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Smith tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith slips a jab from Tucker.
Smith cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tucker rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith slips a straight right by Tucker.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tucker's head backwards.
Tucker lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Tucker lands a jab.
Tucker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Tucker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is leaning against Tucker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body punch.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith gets through Tucker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith pushes Tucker away with a front kick.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith lands the left hand.
Tucker moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tucker takes a step back to recover.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Smith digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Tucker seems unphased.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Smith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoiding damage as Tucker throws knees to the body.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Tucker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tucker.
Tucker is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
Smith blocking some punches.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Tucker is working Smith over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
After the big win, Leon Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Zweihander (ranked 16 p4p, 46 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wrecks throws a shot from downtown. Zweihander moves away and avoids it.
Wrecks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zweihander moves away.
A big left from Wrecks misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zweihander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zweihander misses with a body shot.
Wrecks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Wrecks misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wrecks swings widly with a right hand
and Zweihander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecks misses with a left hand
and Zweihander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zweihander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Wrecks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrecks scores with a jab.
Wrecks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Zweihander.
Zweihander lands a big right hand that sends Wrecks crashing to the mat! Zweihander stays standing though and waves Wrecks back to his feet!
Wrecks is rocked!
It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
Zweihander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zweihander throws a pinpoint strike between Wrecks's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wrecks crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Zweihander scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kurt Zweihander, 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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