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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Massif Headingery (ranked 24505 p4p, 3610 weight class) and Kody Ruiz (ranked 501 p4p, 412 weight class). Massif Headingery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kody Ruiz's chin.
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Massif Headingery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kody Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz pushes Headingery up against the cage in a clinch.
Headingery gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ruiz regains guard.
Ruiz pushes Headingery off and gets back to his feet.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Headingery on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Headingery wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
Headingery tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Headingery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruiz off and has taken his back!
Headingery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruiz won't enjoy being in this position. Headingery looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ruiz is tapping - it's over boys! Headingery picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Massif Headingery!
A pretty intense looking Massif Headingery took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Ellis (ranked 4748 p4p, 3884 weight class) and Gumpy Stoice (ranked 120 p4p, 166 weight class). Quinton Ellis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinton Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gumpy Stoice!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stoice sees it coming and defends easily.
Ellis is looking to take a break and control but Stoice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoice controlling the position for now.
Stoice felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stoice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ellis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stoice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stoice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stoice holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis preventing the sweep.
Stoice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Stoice keeps moving.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Stoice keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Stoice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ellis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Stoice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellis manages to get himself to full guard.
Stoice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Stoice from controlling successfully.
Stoice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellis has his foot on Stoice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoice works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stoice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ellis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stoice on the ground.
Stoice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoice pushes down on Ellis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stoice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ellis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stoice slips a nice elbow through Ellis's hands, connecting with Ellis's forehead.
Ellis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Ellis actively working from the bottom here.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoice.
Ellis looking for submissions off his back.
Stoice is trying to control. Ellis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stoice pulls his head out easily.
Stoice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ellis!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Ellis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stoice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stoice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quinton Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis throws a big elbow that misses.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis landing with the ground and pound.
Stoice wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stoice's guard.
Stoice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellis lands a couple of elbows.
Ellis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ellis has gone for a leg lock! Stoice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ellis's guard.
Ellis has an active guard here but Stoice has managed to pass into half guard.
Stoice moves into full mount! Ellis won't be happy about that!
Stoice lands a big shot there that rocks Ellis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stoice working for a guillotine from mount but Ellis is in no mood to give up.
Ellis is desperately trying to improve his position but Stoice has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoice throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ellis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stoice.
Stoice throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stoice prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound.
Stoice has hold of Ellis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ellis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stoice controlling the pace for now.
Stoice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellis is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoice throwing strikes here but Ellis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stoice thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stoice avoids the attempt from Ellis to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoice throws some wild stikes that Ellis manages to avoid easily.
Ellis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gumpy Stoice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Stoice as Ellis shoots in.
Stoice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellis did well to prevent Stoice getting side control.
Stoice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoice.
Ellis wants to get back to his feet.
Stoice throwing shots but Ellis is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoice wants to work for an arm triangle but Ellis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ellis is staying active underneath Stoice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoice is pressing down on Ellis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellis is holding on for now.
Ellis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ellis seems keen to control Stoice's posture.
Stoice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ellis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellis controls Stoice momentarily but Stoice frees himself.
Ellis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ellis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ellis tries to get out of the position.
That's two 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.
Ellis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoice defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ellis gets caught flat footed, as Stoice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Stoice from controlling successfully.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stoice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoice trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoice is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Stoice stands and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stoice grinds an elbow into Ellis's temple.
Stoice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Stoice happy to just control the position for now.
Stoice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stoice works to advance to full mount. Ellis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to control but Stoice is having none of it.
Ellis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stoice has control of Ellis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ellis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ellis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stoice tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stoice. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Gumpy Stoice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoice 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gumpy Stoice!
Gumpy Stoice opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brady Walker (ranked 4913 p4p, 4699 weight class) and Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 229 p4p, 224 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Walker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
We've been informed that Horiguchi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Horiguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brady Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Walker throws a low kick, looking for Horiguchi's leg but Horiguchi calmly moves out of range.
Horiguchi unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walker misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Horiguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Horiguchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horiguchi on the ground.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Horiguchi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Horiguchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Horiguchi throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Walker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horiguchi.
Poor strikes thrown by Horiguchi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Walker can't escape the position.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.
Horiguchi tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Horiguchi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi controlling the pace for now.
Horiguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horiguchi is working for a guillotine from mount but Walker frees his head quite easily.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Horiguchi tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Horiguchi is working for a guillotine from mount but Walker frees his head quite easily.
Horiguchi lands a nice shot to the head.
Walker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Horiguchi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Walker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horiguchi at a distance.
Horiguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker scores with a jab. Horiguchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker cracks Horiguchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walker misses with a jab to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a two punch combo.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Brady Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker lands a head shot.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Walker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi throws a fast counter high kick but Walker manages to duck under it in time.
Walker throws a leg kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Horiguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's 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!
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Horiguchi throws an elbow but Walker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Horiguchi works to advance to full mount. Walker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Horiguchi wants to finish this one by submission but Walker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Horiguchi.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi dominating with strikes here.
Kyoji Horiguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horiguchi looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Horiguchi working Walker over with strikes here.
Horiguchi wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Horiguchi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Walker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Walker shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Horiguchi working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Horiguchi working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Horiguchi tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Horiguchi unloads with some shots from mount but Walker bucks and avoids them well.
Horiguchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Horiguchi looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Brady Walker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Walker throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Horiguchi throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Horiguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horiguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horiguchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horiguchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brady Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Both fighters circling a little - Horiguchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Horiguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horiguchi moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walker slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi slips a straight right by Walker.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horiguchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horiguchi forces his way into half guard.
Horiguchi winds up and cracks Walker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Horiguchi is controlling him
Horiguchi prevents Walker from improving his position.
Horiguchi is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Horiguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Horiguchi trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi working Walker over with strikes.
Walker pushes Horiguchi off looking to stand but Horiguchi dives back in and keeps control.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horiguchi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Horiguchi trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Horiguchi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyoji Horiguchi!
A victorious Kyoji Horiguchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kremer (ranked 3410 p4p, 3576 weight class) and Ispa Prkl (ranked 397 p4p, 411 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Kremer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Prkl!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kremer works Prkl's body with a nice hook.
Prkl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kremer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prkl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prkl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kremer cracks Prkl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kremer throws an off balance right hand
and Prkl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Daniel Kremer has been cut.
Kremer misses the shot to the body.
Prkl cracks Kremer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Prkl swings for the body but Kremer moves out of range.
Kremer scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kremer drops his hands momentarily and Prkl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kremer cracks a nice hook into Prkl's ribs.
Kremer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prkl.
Kremer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prkl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kremer misses the shot to the body.
Prkl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kremer. Kremer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Kremer is rocked!
Kremer drops his hands momentarily. Prkl doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kremer staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kremer doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Prkl!
After winning the bout, Ispa Prkl 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vaughan (ranked 2807 p4p, 3012 weight class) and Nils Fjellstroem (ranked 307 p4p, 329 weight class). Nils Fjellstroem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Vaughan's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Vaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nils Fjellstroem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vaughan or perhaps it was just good defense by Fjellstroem, which made it look bad.
Fjellstroem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vaughan fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughan fails to land the takedown.
Fjellstroem works the jab nicely.
Vaughan with a poor takedown
and Fjellstroem counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjellstroem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fjellstroem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vaughan manages to pass to side control.
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!
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaughan pulls his head out easily.
Fjellstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjellstroem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaughan pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vaughan lands a nice short elbow.
Vaughan wants to take a breather but Fjellstroem is having none of it.
Vaughan is really struggling to control Fjellstroem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fjellstroem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjellstroem trying to control from the bottom.
Fjellstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Vaughan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjellstroem taking some punishment here, with Vaughan in his half guard.
Fjellstroem is trying to get back to full guard.
Vaughan moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjellstroem is looking to regain half guard here but Vaughan keeps moving and retains side control.
Fjellstroem is not content to let Vaughan control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fjellstroem is trying to work for a sweep but Vaughan has mounted him!
Vaughan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fjellstroem looks a forlorn figure.
Fjellstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vaughan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vaughan tries to control but Fjellstroem wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Vaughan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fjellstroem tries to hold on but Vaughan postures up.
Vaughan breaks from Fjellstroem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vaughan with good strikes from the mount here!
 Fjellstroem is rocked!
 It looks like Nils Fjellstroem has been cut.
Fjellstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vaughan unloading with bombs!
Fjellstroem is still in real trouble! Can Vaughan finish him?
Vaughan lands a big elbow - Fjellstroem is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fjellstroem is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernard McCurtney (ranked 1571 p4p, 2700 weight class) and Laddy Sutherland (ranked 109 p4p, 160 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCurtney might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Wonton Soup”. Bernard McCurtney has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 9 - 3 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laddy Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by McCurtney.
McCurtney tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!
Sutherland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCurtney throws a sloppy head kick and Sutherland moves out of range easily.
McCurtney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCurtney works the jab nicely.
Sutherland misses with a right hand
and McCurtney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sutherland cracks a nice hook into McCurtney's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Sutherland.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCurtney.
Sutherland lands a two punch combo.
Sutherland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCurtney to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland throws a body kick that misses
and McCurtney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
Sutherland is rocked!
It looks like Laddy Sutherland has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCurtney. Sutherland does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCurtney misses with a wild body shot.
McCurtney tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutherland throws out a loose jab but McCurtney uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCurtney moves out of range as Sutherland throws a body kick.
Sutherland misses with a takedown
and Sutherland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sutherland throws a jab when McCurtney was well out of range.
Sutherland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking to chop away at McCurtney's legs.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sutherland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland misses with a low kick.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCurtney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sutherland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sutherland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCurtney throws a head kick that misses.
McCurtney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutherland throws a body shot but no joy.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney digs a good hook to Sutherland's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCurtney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutherland throws a sloppy head kick and McCurtney moves out of range easily.
McCurtney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sutherland throws a push kick but McCurtney slaps the foot to one side.
McCurtney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sutherland at a distance.
McCurtney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCurtney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sutherland dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Sutherland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Sutherland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses.
McCurtney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sutherland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from McCurtney misses its target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCurtney!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCurtney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sutherland is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
McCurtney throws a chopping leg kick but Sutherland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sutherland seems to have recovered his senses.
Good standup being displayed there by McCurtney as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a push kick but McCurtney slaps the foot to one side.
Sutherland throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laddy Sutherland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCurtney checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney cracks Sutherland with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a wild body kick that McCurtney sees coming a mile off.
McCurtney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sutherland moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney throws a nice looking combination but Sutherland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sutherland looks to land a combination but McCurtney avoids it well.
McCurtney tried to counter with a leg kick but Sutherland avoided it.
Sutherland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sutherland lands with a kick to the temple. McCurtney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurtney avoids the body shot from Sutherland.
Jab, jab by McCurtney - just one landing.
Sutherland misses with a body shot.
McCurtney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sutherland might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCurtney has got the better of the exchanges.
McCurtney throws a body shot but no joy.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutherland can do to turn this around?
Sutherland misses with a hook
and McCurtney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sutherland tries a head kick but it misses.
McCurtney throwing a counter right hand but Sutherland manages to avoid it.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the head.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutherland blocks the body kick.
Sutherland throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from McCurtney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Sutherland avoids them all with ease.
Sutherland throws out a counter right but McCurtney avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCurtney takes a swing at Sutherland's ribcage but misses.
Sutherland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCurtney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCurtney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sutherland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sutherland walks into a straight right hand from McCurtney.
Sutherland lands a head kick!
Sutherland looks for the body kick but McCurtney saw that one coming.
A big left from Sutherland misses.
McCurtney lands a nice hook to Sutherland's body. Sutherland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCurtney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland throws a sloppy head kick
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sutherland thinking.
Nice body kick from Sutherland.
McCurtney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sutherland throws the kick towards the body but McCurtney avoids it.
McCurtney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sutherland on the side of the head.
Sutherland is looking to slow McCurtney down with leg kicks.
McCurtney feints a jab promting Sutherland to slip. McCurtney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sutherland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sutherland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! McCurtney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sutherland. Sutherland tries to recover but McCurtney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sutherland lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
After winning the bout, Bernard McCurtney 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Herpes (ranked 1063 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Sami Juntunen (ranked 137 p4p, 162 weight class). Herpes comes to the cage accompanied by Space Herpes. The key to victory for Space Herpes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
265
7 - 2 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Space Herpes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herpes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
Juntunen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juntunen moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herpes.
Herpes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herpes misses with a punch to the body.
Herpes is leaning against Juntunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herpes blocks an uppercut.
Juntunen misses with a punch on the inside.
Herpes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juntunen tries to circle away but Herpes has him pinned against the cage.
Juntunen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herpes manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herpes. Juntunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntunen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Juntunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herpes throws out the jab.
Juntunen has closed the distance and engaged Herpes in a clinch.
Herpes blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herpes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Herpes.
Juntunen prevents a body shot from Herpes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herpes scores with a shot to the side of Juntunen's head.
Herpes lands a nice uppercut.
Herpes scores with a shot to the side of Juntunen's head.
Juntunen misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntunen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Herpes - that landed with a thud.
Juntunen looks winded!
Herpes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herpes working aggressively here.
Herpes misses with some punches.
Herpes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Herpes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Herpes.
A shot in the inside from Herpes.
That has opened up Sami Juntunen's cut even more.
Herpes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntunen backwards.
Juntunen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herpes misses with the head strike.
Juntunen is still on wobbly legs! Can Herpes finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntunen.
Herpes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juntunen is trying to break free.
Herpes lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herpes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntunen has a couple of punches blocked by Herpes.
Herpes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Juntunen to his knees! Herpes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Space Herpes!
After winning the bout, Space Herpes 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Williamson (ranked 1409 p4p, 1014 weight class) and Tony Twist (ranked 179 p4p, 132 weight class). Twist has chosen tony twist fights, enjoy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marion Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Twist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williamson tries to throw a body punch but Twist avoids it by throwing Williamson back against the cage.
Twist tries to pull guard but Williamson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Twist jumps guard but Williamson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Twist gets control of Williamson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Twist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Twist looking for a sweep. Not yet Twist, not yet.
Williamson works over Twist with some ground and pound from guard.
Twist wants to sweep here but Williamson controlling him for the moment.
Twist keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist pulls Williamson in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Twist has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Twist is looking for a triangle but Williamson pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson trying to control but Twist is working from the bottom.
Twist looking for subs off his back but Williamson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Twist wants to get back to full guard.
Williamson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Twist has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Williamson. Oh but Twist has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Williamson goes limp - he's gone! Twist jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Twist!
Tony Twist tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Marion Williamson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fellas. Billy is getting old and slow. Billy's time is coming to an end.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vidar Engberg (ranked 1522 p4p, 993 weight class) and Small Fry (ranked 181 p4p, 124 weight class). Vidar Engberg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vidar Engberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Small Fry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fry! But no joy.
Fry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Engberg moves away.
Engberg slips under a jab from Fry.
A little feinted left hand from Engberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fry misses with a double jab.
Engberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fry.
The fighters circling - Engberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Engberg misses with a body shot.
Engberg looks to land a right hand but Fry moved out of range.
Engberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Fry is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Engberg misses
and Fry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engberg closes the distance but Fry moves to the side
and Fry counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Vidar Engberg has been cut.
Fry misses with a looping left.
Fry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engberg throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
Fry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engberg throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
Fry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fry digs a good hook to Engberg's body.
Fry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Engberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fry throws a leg kick which misses Engberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Engberg tries to avoid it.
Fry digs a good hook to Engberg's body.
Fry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Engberg throws a right and a left that Fry avoids nicely.
Fry scoring well with a low kick there.
Engberg lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Engberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Engberg throws a hook but Fry avoids it easily.
Engberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Engberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fry throws a jab when Engberg was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry cracks Engberg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Engberg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fry finish him?
Engberg is rocked!
Engberg sizes up Fry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fry! Engberg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Fry!
Small Fry 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aoatea Nuku (ranked 323 p4p, 792 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 37 p4p, 103 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aoatea Nuku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Nuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Nuku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Nuku.
Aoatea Nuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Nuku misses
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Aoatea Nuku has been cut.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuku.
Nuku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nuku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a big counter head kick but Nuku avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nuku. Those never looked like landing.
Nuku motions for Velasquez to come forward. Nuku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a hook.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Nuku.
Nuku misses with a looping left.
Nuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuku throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Nuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Nuku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuku throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez misses the jab.
Nuku throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
Nuku slips under a jab from Velasquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nuku. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nuku misses with a body shot.
As Nuku backs off Velasquez throws a huge counter combo but Nuku manages to avoid it all.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuku scores with a hook.
Velasquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuku is out of range and Velasquez settles back down.
It looked like Nuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuku takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Nuku tries to score with a low kick but Velasquez moves his leg out of the way.
Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuku clobbers Velasquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez. That snapped Nuku's head back.
Nuku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuku lands with a nice body punch.
Velasquez defending well as Nuku loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nuku momentarily.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuku blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuku lands a jab to the head.
Nuku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Nuku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku misses with a body shot.
Velasquez throws a hook to the side of Nuku's head but Nuku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuku.
Velasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuku.
Nuku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Velasquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nuku jabs at Velasquez's body.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nuku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velasquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Nuku is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Nuku misses.
Nuku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuku circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez just manages to avoid it.
Aoatea Nuku is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nuku misses with a body shot
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez works over Nuku's head and body with a nice combination.
Nuku dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Nuku avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Nuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuku.
Nuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Nuku scores with a one two! Velasquez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Nuku moved out of range nicely.
Nuku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuku looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Nuku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Nuku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nuku throws a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Nuku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Nuku misses
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoatea Nuku's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuku. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velasquez! But no joy.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nuku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Nuku.
Nuku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Nuku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVelasquez.
Nuku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velasquez has time to react.
Nuku scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Nuku catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
Nuku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Velasquez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nuku has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuku was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Nuku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velasquez misses with a double jab
and Nuku counters with a nice leg kick.
Nuku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Velasquez is out of range and Nuku settles back down.
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 Aoatea Nuku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nuku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nuku throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez scores with a jab. Nuku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velasquez throws a jab when Nuku was well out of range.
Nuku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nuku thuds a left hand into Velasquez's body.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku throws a leg kick
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
Nuku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Velasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Nuku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez thows a leg kick but Nuku checks it
and Nuku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nuku cracks a nice hook into Velasquez's ribs.
Nuku throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nuku misses with a hook.
Nuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku misses with a body shot
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Nuku lands a jab.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Nuku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuku misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Nuku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez misses with a low kick.
Nuku throws a leg kick which misses Velasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Velasquez tries to avoid it.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Nuku.
A jab from Nuku misses.
Velasquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velasquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuku misses with a hook.
Nuku misses with an uppercut
and Nuku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nuku connects with a nice looking jab.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nuku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez throws a big counter head kick but Nuku avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nuku to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
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.
Velasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nuku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nuku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nuku.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nuku. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Velasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nuku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nuku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
Nuku takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Nuku avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Nuku there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nuku jabs Velasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Nuku avoids the punch easily.
Nuku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Nuku.
Nuku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Nuku moves out of range easily.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Nuku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuku blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuku works Velasquez's body with a nice hook.
Nuku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nuku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Nuku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuku throws out the jab.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body. Nuku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nuku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuku.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
Velasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Nuku misses.
Velasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nuku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Nuku throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
Velasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Velasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Nuku.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Nuku ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuku also avoids with ease.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velasquez cracks Nuku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuku.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuku should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku had his way with Cain Velasquez in that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
That's time! Nuku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Velasquez throws a jab when Nuku was well out of range.
Nuku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nuku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nuku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Nuku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velasquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuku slips a jab from Velasquez.
Nuku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Nuku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Nuku misses with a looping right.
Velasquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Nuku moved out of range.
Nuku throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Nuku lands with a good body shot.
Nuku scores with a nice head shot.
Velasquez slips a jab from Nuku.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Nuku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuku connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuku.
Nuku throws an off balance right hand
and Velasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez throws a lazy head kick
and Nuku counters with a nice body shot.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuku.
Velasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Nuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Velasquez.
Velasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
A nice side step and Velasquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nuku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nuku defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuku digs a good hook to Velasquez's body.
Velasquez misses with a hook
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Nuku slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Nuku throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Nuku misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aoatea Nuku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nuku works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
An inside leg kick lands from Nuku.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velasquez's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoatea Nuku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoatea Nuku!
Aoatea Nuku retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Aoatea Nuku 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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