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FCL - 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vaughan (ranked 2641 p4p, 4856 weight class) and Sami Juntunen (ranked 277 p4p, 436 weight class). Simon Vaughan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Vaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Juntunen misses.
No luck for Vaughan with that takedown attempt.
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juntunen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntunen holding on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntunen defending against the ground and pound.
Juntunen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vaughan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juntunen is pressing down on Vaughan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan controlling from the top position.
Vaughan preventing the sweep.
Vaughan landing with the ground and pound.
 It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving.
Vaughan throws a big elbow that misses.
Juntunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Juntunen keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
Juntunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vaughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juntunen on the ground.
Vaughan is trying to control the position but Juntunen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntunen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughan can't keep his opponent in guard - Juntunen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juntunen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juntunen wants to stand up but Vaughan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen looking for a submission but Vaughan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Juntunen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juntunen drops back looking for a leg! Vaughan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaughan manages to kick Juntunen off! Juntunen jumps back into Vaughan's guard.
Vaughan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vaughan working a defensive guard here.
Juntunen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juntunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Juntunen stands up.
A good leg kick by Juntunen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juntunen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntunen tries to buck Vaughan off but Vaughan is having none of it.
Juntunen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vaughan's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sami Juntunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juntunen throws a head kick that half lands.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen thows a body kick. Vaughan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vaughan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juntunen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Juntunen tries to bench press Vaughan off him but Vaughan keeps the position.
Juntunen manages to get back to half guard.
Juntunen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntunen pulls Vaughan in close to his closed guard and prevents Vaughan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Juntunen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vaughan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen controls Vaughan momentarily but Vaughan frees himself.
Vaughan distracts Juntunen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juntunen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vaughan's guard.
Vaughan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vaughan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Juntunen won't allow Vaughan to pass to mount.
Vaughan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vaughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juntunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juntunen seems keen to control Vaughan's posture.
Vaughan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juntunen wants to stand but Vaughan is controlling the position.
Vaughan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vaughan throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaughan scoring with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Sami Juntunen's cut even more.
Juntunen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juntunen working for submissions but it's allowed Vaughan to get to half guard.
Vaughan is trying to control. Juntunen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juntunen trying to hold on to Vaughan's head to control him but Vaughan postures up.
Juntunen is refusing to be controlled, as Vaughan sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vaughan trying to mount his opponent but Juntunen defends it.
Juntunen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vaughan wants to control but Juntunen is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Juntunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaughan dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juntunen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juntunen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Vaughan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Vaughan blocks the leg kick.
Juntunen misses with a double jab.
Juntunen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vaughan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaughan gets a double leg takedown into Juntunen's guard.
Juntunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntunen, not yet.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntunen is controlling Vaughan's posture.
Juntunen working for a triangle but Vaughan defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan chips away with some ground and pound.
The cut above Sami Juntunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juntunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juntunen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vaughan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Juntunen's body to avoid the submission. Juntunen has instead reached around Vaughan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Juntunen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sami Juntunen!
Sami Juntunen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Lindsey (ranked 2947 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Brady Walker (ranked 179 p4p, 225 weight class). Brady Walker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucian Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsey moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Lindsey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindsey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lindsey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker is sitting in close to Lindsey's body. Lindsey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Walker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Walker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lindsey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucian Lindsey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Old Grappling (ranked 2293 p4p, 3211 weight class) and Yilmaz Kurth (ranked 265 p4p, 341 weight class). Grappling comes to the cage accompanied by After Dark - Old Grappling. Kurth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hail to the King kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Old Grappling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yilmaz Kurth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappling.
Kurth has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
Grappling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grappling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grappling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurth defending well though.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Kurth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Kurth's head.
Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grappling throws a strike but Kurth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grappling controlling from the top position.
Kurth wants to stand and escape but Grappling is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurth controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Kurth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling won't allow Kurth to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurth has his hands on Grappling'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.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
Grappling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grappling dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks.
Grappling takes one to the side of the head.
Kurth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Kurth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grappling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurth thinking.
Kurth wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grappling somewhat.
Grappling shoots in and gets a takedown into Kurth's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grappling is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurth has wrist control.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Grappling tries to clinch but Kurth moves out of range.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grappling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurth sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grappling jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Grappling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but Kurth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurth misses with a straight left.
Grappling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling rushes Kurth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grappling is working for takedown but Kurth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kurth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grappling looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Grappling keeps it at a distance.
Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurth slips under a jab from Grappling.
Kurth takes one to the chin there.
Kurth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Grappling. Beautiful body shot.
Grappling lands a nice shot to the body.
Grappling lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth drops his hands momentarily and Grappling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grappling gets a clinch.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grappling tries to clinch up but Kurth circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurth misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grappling, as that shot connected.
Kurth tries to sprawl but Grappling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurth taking some punishment here, with Grappling in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling working over Kurth with some ground and pound. Kurth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grappling wants to control but Kurth is keeping him busy.
Kurth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappling lands with a punch from half guard.
Grappling misses with a head shot. Kurth uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling cracks Kurth with a solid left hand.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kurth loads up on a big right hand but Grappling slips the punch.
Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Grappling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurth as he jumps to the side.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grappling avoids the body shot from Kurth.
Kurth throws a right hand that Grappling ducks under and follows up with a left that Grappling also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grappling moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurth's head backwards.
Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Grappling.
Kurth throws a series of strikes that have Grappling backpedaling.
Grappling clinches.
Grappling throws a head punch that misses.
Kurth prevents the takedown attempt.
Grappling misses with a body punch.
Kurth is trying to push Grappling away but Grappling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grappling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Grappling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurth or not.
Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurth is trying to break the clinch but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth tries to break free but Grappling pushes him back against the cage.
Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grappling.
Kurth wants to break free but Grappling has control.
Grappling misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurth is trying to break free.
Grappling tries to work over Kurth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grappling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position.
Grappling scores with a hook to the body.
Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Grappling won't allow it.
Kurth misses with some punches.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurth tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position.
Kurth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurth is trying to break free.
Kurth is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurth misses with a body punch.
Grappling lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yilmaz Kurth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Post fight, Old Grappling stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for accepting this fight.
I hope you are successful in your career.
For my next fight I want to face Jackson Grant (400383)'.
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oharles Cliveira (ranked 1772 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Onni Mountainjoki (ranked 243 p4p, 240 weight class). Onni Mountainjoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oharles Cliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Mountainjoki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cliveira moves to clinch but Mountainjoki breaks away
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight right hand.
Cliveira moves in looking to clinch but Mountainjoki pushes him off.
Mountainjoki thinks about the counter body kick.
Mountainjoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Mountainjoki, looking for a takedown. Cliveira pushes Mountainjoki against the cage but Mountainjoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki punishes Cliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mountainjoki's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mountainjoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mountainjoki is trying to control but can't.
Cliveira is looking for submissions but instead, Mountainjoki has regained full guard.
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!
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountainjoki is keeping the position for now.
Mountainjoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cliveira postures up in Mountainjoki's guard and throws a big left but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Cliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountainjoki is keeping the position for now.
Mountainjoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountainjoki is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard.
Cliveira passes Mountainjoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mountainjoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mountainjoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Mountainjoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mountainjoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliveira is looking for a kimura here.
Mountainjoki wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Mountainjoki sprawls well. He's pushed Cliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mountainjoki lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Mountainjoki.
Cliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mountainjoki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oharles Cliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mountainjoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Onni Mountainjoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountainjoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliveira.
Mountainjoki scores with a head kick.
 Cliveira is rocked!
It looks like Oharles Cliveira has been cut.
Mountainjoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountainjoki punishes Cliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown but Mountainjoki shows good takedown defense.
Cliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mountainjoki but Mountainjoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Mountainjoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oharles Cliveira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliveira.
Oharles Cliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cliveira fails to land the takedown.
As Cliveira backs off Mountainjoki throws a huge counter combo but Cliveira manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mountainjoki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cliveira shoots in for a double leg but Mountainjoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki connects with a leg kick.
Mountainjoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mountainjoki wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oharles Cliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountainjoki works Cliveira's body with a nice hook.
Mountainjoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cliveira.
Mountainjoki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountainjoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki connects with a body shot that sends Cliveira's belly button to the back.
Cliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Mountainjoki's guard.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Mountainjoki keeps moving.
Mountainjoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mountainjoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountainjoki is retaining full guard.
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Mountainjoki keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mountainjoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Cliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cliveira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mountainjoki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mountainjoki does it's job there.
Cliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountainjoki.
Cliveira goes for a double leg but Mountainjoki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mountainjoki continues to drive forward.
Mountainjoki lands a left hand.
Mountainjoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mountainjoki lands a big right hand that sends Cliveira crashing to the mat! Mountainjoki stays standing though and waves Cliveira back to his feet!
Oh Cliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountainjoki throws a leg kick which misses Cliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Cliveira tries to avoid it.
Mountainjoki cracks Cliveira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cliveira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Mountainjoki finish him?
Cliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mountainjoki tries to avoid it but Cliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mountainjoki to the ground. Mountainjoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Mountainjoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Onni Mountainjoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mountainjoki drops Cliveira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cliveira looks back up at him and smiles so Mountainjoki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliveira fails with the takedown
and Mountainjoki rattles Cliveira with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cliveira tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mountainjoki dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cliveira stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Onni Mountainjoki!
A victorious Onni Mountainjoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernard McCurtney (ranked 1695 p4p, 3615 weight class) and Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 120 p4p, 211 weight class). McCurtney's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Green card". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard McCurtney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
McCurtney looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
A combination from McCurtney does no damage.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCurtney is fending him off so far but Horiguchi persists. Nope, McCurtney circles away and we're back to standing.
Horiguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCurtney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horiguchi scrambles back to his feet.
McCurtney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Horiguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCurtney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCurtney throws out the jab.
Horiguchi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
McCurtney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCurtney misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi misses with a combination
and McCurtney counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but McCurtney is defending well.
Horiguchi is thwarting McCurtney's attempts to control the position.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but McCurtney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horiguchi is trying to work for a kimura but McCurtney is defending well.
McCurtney is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCurtney is trying to control but can't.
McCurtney is looking to get back to full guard here but Horiguchi has managed to pass to side control instead.
McCurtney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCurtney is working hard here to advance position.
Horiguchi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCurtney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCurtney is looking for a sweep.
Horiguchi in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horiguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Horiguchi trying to control the action but McCurtney is working from the bottom.
McCurtney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCurtney keeps working.
McCurtney is looking to regain half guard here but Horiguchi keeps moving and retains side control.
McCurtney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCurtney is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCurtney tries to hold on but Horiguchi pushes him away.
McCurtney manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by McCurtney, under a barage of strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCurtney is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
Horiguchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCurtney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi has control of McCurtney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McCurtney regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bernard McCurtney will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCurtney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and McCurtney moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi checks the leg kick.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from McCurtney finds it's target.
McCurtney throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Horiguchi is rocked!
A shot to the body from McCurtney misses
and Horiguchi counters with a solid body kick.
McCurtney loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
McCurtney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCurtney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurtney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCurtney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCurtney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horiguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCurtney.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horiguchi can do to turn this around?
McCurtney is looking to score with low kicks.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
McCurtney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
McCurtney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
McCurtney throws a combination that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a two punch combo.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
McCurtney throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
McCurtney throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCurtney.
Good shot there by McCurtney.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that Horiguchi avoids nicely.
As McCurtney backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but McCurtney manages to avoid it all.
Oooooh!!! McCurtney has knocked Horiguchi down with a huge combo! McCurtney steps away and waves a wobbly Horiguchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Horiguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
Nice straight punches there by McCurtney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCurtney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
McCurtney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from McCurtney misses.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from McCurtney.
Horiguchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Horiguchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCurtney to the ground. Horiguchi is now in McCurtney's guard.
McCurtney wants to hit a sweep here but Horiguchi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCurtney there!
McCurtney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horiguchi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCurtney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi working McCurtney over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi wants to control the pace but McCurtney is squirming around nicely.
Horiguchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Horiguchi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Horiguchi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCurtney is surviving well by controlling Horiguchi's body position as best he can.
Horiguchi tries to push McCurtney's head away but McCurtney is holding on tight.
McCurtney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCurtney misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McCurtney dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCurtney misses with a body punch
and Horiguchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bernard McCurtney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCurtney misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Horiguchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCurtney but McCurtney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCurtney thuds his right hand into Horiguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bernard McCurtney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCurtney's head.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy right hand. Horiguchi should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi has a takedown stuffed.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
McCurtney throws a big counter combination but Horiguchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurtney just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by McCurtney.
McCurtney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from McCurtney.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCurtney but McCurtney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCurtney circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and McCurtney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
Horiguchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by McCurtney misses
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from McCurtney misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from McCurtney misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Horiguchi finds it's target.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
McCurtney lands a nice shot that snaps Horiguchi's head back.
McCurtney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCurtney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCurtney tries to avoid it but Horiguchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCurtney to the ground. McCurtney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horiguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCurtney throws a low kick but Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by McCurtney misses
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCurtney lands a right hook to the body.
McCurtney looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
Horiguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
McCurtney tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Horiguchi blocks the low kick.
McCurtney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCurtney.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As McCurtney backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but McCurtney manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney connects with a jab.
McCurtney misses with a looping left.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
McCurtney jabs Horiguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McCurtney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCurtney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matto Kaveri (ranked 2901 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Mike Beltran (ranked 171 p4p, 133 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Powerful takedowns
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matto Kaveri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaveri slips a jab from Beltran.
Kaveri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beltran sprawls and moves away.
Kaveri dives in for a single leg takedown but Beltran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaveri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaveri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaveri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beltran defends it well.
Kaveri is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaveri postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Beltran to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri misses with a left hand
and Beltran counters with a series of strikes. Kaveri will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Kaveri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran scores with a hook to the body. Kaveri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Kaveri avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Beltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaveri throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran slips under a jab.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Beltran.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Kaveri.
Beltran connects with a looping right hand.
Kaveri throws a leg kick
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaveri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaveri tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Beltran.
It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Kaveri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beltran avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Kaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
A slow jab from Beltran misses its intended target.
Beltran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Kaveri fails to land the takedown.
Beltran cracks Kaveri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Kaveri.
Kaveri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kaveri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.
Beltran jabs Kaveri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
The crowd cheers as Beltran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaveri doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooh!!! Beltran has knocked Kaveri down with a huge combo! Beltran steps away and waves a wobbly Kaveri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kaveri is rocked!
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaveri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beltran scores with a decent looking hook.
Matto Kaveri's cut is getting worse.
Kaveri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beltran lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri misses with a hook
and Kaveri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Kaveri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran lands a big uppercut and Kaveri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaveri looks OK. Beltran waves Kaveri back to his feet!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily.
Kaveri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaveri defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Kaveri seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran dips to his left and cracks Kaveri with an uppercut!
Kaveri swings widly with a right hand
and Beltran counters with a left to the body.
Beltran connects with a right hand. Kaveri shakes it off.
Kaveri looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beltran lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kaveri. Beltran pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Beltran!
Our winner, Mike Beltran, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiba Yamasaki (ranked 1619 p4p, 1787 weight class) and Tamryn Shihsaidov (ranked 116 p4p, 124 weight class). Shihsaidov has chosen “Soviet Connection” as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kiba Yamasaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiba Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tamryn Shihsaidov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shihsaidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shihsaidov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamasaki.
Yamasaki is trying to drag Shihsaidov to the mat but Shihsaidov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Yamasaki to work.
Yamasaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shihsaidov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shihsaidov lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamasaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shihsaidov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiba Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamasaki taking a breather.
Yamasaki wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been hearing reports that Yamasaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shihsaidov lands a right hand.
Yamasaki trying to control the position but instead, Shihsaidov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamasaki into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shihsaidov is trying to keep an underhook but Yamasaki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shihsaidov's head.
Shihsaidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamasaki thows a huge punch but Shihsaidov dodges it nicely.
Yamasaki wants to take a breather but Shihsaidov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihsaidov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yamasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shihsaidov trying to control from the bottom.
Shihsaidov is trying to get back to full guard.
Shihsaidov is still trying to improve position.
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shihsaidov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shihsaidov trying to control but Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Yamasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yamasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shihsaidov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamasaki working over Shihsaidov with some ground and pound. Shihsaidov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yamasaki throwing shots but Shihsaidov is blocking nicely.
Yamasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki throwing shots but Shihsaidov is blocking nicely.
Shihsaidov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shihsaidov is rocked!
Yamasaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Shihsaidov is still in real trouble! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Yamasaki scores with a big shot! Shihsaidov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Shihsaidov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiba Yamasaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onyx Outlaw (ranked 1928 p4p, 2019 weight class) and Kamari Daugherty (ranked 123 p4p, 129 weight class). Daugherty has chosen Loading as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
290
8 - 2 - 0 |
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285
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Onyx Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamari Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Daugherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outlaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daugherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Outlaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daugherty throws a series of punches but Outlaw moves out of range.
Daugherty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Daugherty throws a shot from downtown. Outlaw moves away and avoids it.
Outlaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daugherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outlaw connects with a looping right hand.
Outlaw looks to throw the jab but Daugherty is out of range.
Outlaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outlaw lands with a cross.
Daugherty scores with a nice head shot.
Outlaw misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Daugherty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outlaw works Daugherty's body with a nice hook.
Outlaw throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Kamari Daugherty has been cut.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut. Daugherty saw that one coming.
Outlaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Daugherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daugherty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Outlaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugherty is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw lands with a right hand.
Daugherty catches Outlaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Outlaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Daugherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Daugherty throws a lazy right hand but Outlaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BOOM! Outlaw lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daugherty. Daugherty tries to recover but Outlaw is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daugherty lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onyx Outlaw!
Onyx Outlaw bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Pike (ranked 500 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Big Fish (ranked 33 p4p, 87 weight class). Pike's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - Intro. Fish has chosen Cant Stop - RHCP as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
147
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130
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Pike!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Fish!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish moves to clinch but Pike breaks away
and Pike makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fish really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Fish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fish fails with the takedown
and Pike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish slips under a jab from Pike.
The crowd cheers as Pike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Fish moves out of range as Pike strikes.
Fish shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.
Fish is taking a breather. Pike says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pike is looking to improve his position but Fish isn't that keen on the idea.
Pike is working hard here to advance position.
Fish controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pike is looking to escape.
Pike is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fish wants to control the pace but Pike is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pike manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pike wants to control but Fish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pike controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Fish dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pike scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick from Pike misses.
Pike throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Pike looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've been told by Pike's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fish blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Fish scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pike throws a head kick that misses.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Fish lands a slapping body shot.
Fish scores with a hook.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to clinch but Pike moves away
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Christopher Pike is winning the standup battle so far.
Pike delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pike swinging wildly here.
Fish misses with a right hand
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish cracks Pike with a good jab.
It looks like Christopher Pike has been cut.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Christopher Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Fish is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Pike finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fish is still on wobbly legs! Can Pike finish him?
Pike scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pike steps in with a hook that catches Fish right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pike follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fish looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Christopher Pike thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Kaufman (ranked 1299 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Lars Elofsson (ranked 89 p4p, 90 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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28
300
9 - 2 - 0 |
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300
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodolfo Kaufman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Kaufman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Elofsson blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Elofsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Elofsson.
It looks like Rodolfo Kaufman has been cut.
Kaufman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elofsson backwards.
Elofsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Elofsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaufman.
Elofsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elofsson can't find room to land a body shot as Kaufman controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elofsson.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but Elofsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Elofsson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elofsson lands an uppercut.
Elofsson blocking some punches.
Elofsson taking a breather.
Elofsson is leaning against Kaufman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Elofsson.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by Elofsson.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Kaufman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elofsson up against the cage.
Elofsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Elofsson.
Elofsson misses with the head strike.
Kaufman blocks a body shot from Elofsson.
Elofsson stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Kaufman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Kaufman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaufman.
Kaufman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman just leaning against Elofsson, taking a breather.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Kaufman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kaufman struggles to land a body shot inside as Elofsson controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Elofsson on the inside.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Elofsson working aggressively here.
Kaufman is trying to maintain a safe position but Elofsson gets an underhook and turns Kaufman into the cage.
Elofsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elofsson stalls.
Kaufman struggles to land a body shot inside as Elofsson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Kaufman as the two fighters clinch.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands with a light punch inside.
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elofsson is looking to control Kaufman's arms but Kaufman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elofsson has his back to the cage.
Elofsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaufman controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elofsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaufman backwards.
Elofsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaufman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaufman blocking some punches.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elofsson backwards.
Elofsson lands with a light punch inside.
Elofsson misses with a punch to the body.
Elofsson blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
Elofsson tries to work over Kaufman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaufman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elofsson lands a left hand.
Elofsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elofsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaufman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaufman looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaufman stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Elofsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Elofsson.
Kaufman is breathing heavily.
A short right from Elofsson.
Elofsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaufman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elofsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elofsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elofsson.
Elofsson tries a body shot but Kaufman blocks it.
Elofsson is working Kaufman over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Elofsson.
Elofsson lands with a left to the head.
Elofsson is working Kaufman over against the cage.
Elofsson digs a right hand underneath Kaufman's ribcage. Kaufman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaufman's elbow.
A short uppercut from Elofsson.
Nice body punch from Elofsson.
Elofsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Elofsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Elofsson sends Kaufman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Elofsson is motioning to the referee to let Kaufman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kaufman is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kaufman is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Elofsson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kaufman crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kaufman's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Elofsson!
Lars Elofsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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