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UCF 80: Adunga Jr v Wilder PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe Jr (ranked 1370 p4p, 5205 weight class) and Tahuso Norrez (ranked 123 p4p, 329 weight class). Joe Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Out Theme. Glass Joe Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tahuso Norrez's chin.
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glass Joe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahuso Norrez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norrez lands a lovely overhand right.
Joe Jr misses with an uppercut. Norrez saw that one coming.
Joe Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Joe Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Norrez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Norrez throws a lazy head kick
and Joe Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe Jr looks to land a right hand but Norrez moved out of range.
Joe Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norrez.
Joe Jr throws a series of punches but Norrez avoids them all with ease.
Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Norrez.
Joe Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norrez.
Norrez feints the counter takedown.
Norrez lands a jab to Joe Jr's midsection.
Joe Jr blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Norrez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Norrez.
Norrez throws a push kick but Joe Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Tahuso Norrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Norrez ducks down to avoid it.
Joe Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joe Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Norrez throws an overhand right that lands on Joe Jr's shoulder, as Joe Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Norrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Norrez moves out of range as Joe Jr strikes.
Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Norrez ducks down to avoid it.
Norrez staying out of range there.
Norrez misses with a double jab
and Norrez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norrez throws a body shot but no joy.
Norrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Norrez misses the shot to the body.
Norrez drives through with a takedown into Joe Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norrez advances to half guard.
Joe Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe Jr has his hands clasped together around Norrez's back. He's all about the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norrez lands a nice short elbow.
Joe Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Norrez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Norrez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joe Jr trying to control but Norrez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norrez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norrez on the ground.
Norrez is taking a breather. Joe Jr 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.
Norrez is thwarting Joe Jr's attempts to control the position.
Norrez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norrez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head.
Joe Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Norrez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe Jr wants to hold on but Norrez pushes him away.
Norrez prevents Joe Jr from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norrez cracks Joe Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joe Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Norrez looking to control but Joe Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norrez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Norrez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Norrez lands a big shot there that rocks Joe Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Norrez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norrez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joe Jr is looking to escape.
Joe Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahuso Norrez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joe Jr gets caught flat footed, as Norrez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norrez stands up over Joe Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe Jr trying to control the position.
Norrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Norrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norrez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe Jr's head.
Norrez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Jr keeping moving, preventing Norrez from controlling successfully.
Norrez throwing strikes from guard but Joe Jr blocks nicely.
Norrez stops Joe Jr from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norrez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe Jr has wrist control.
Joe Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norrez landing some decent shots from guard.
Norrez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe Jr is trying to control the position but Norrez postures up.
Joe Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe Jr tries to get out of the position.
Norrez trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom.
Norrez with a nice head shot there.
Norrez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norrez with a nice head shot there.
Joe Jr has momentary wrist control but Norrez slips an elbow through the middle.
Norrez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norrez trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom.
Joe Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norrez trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom.
Norrez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tahuso Norrez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Norrez is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norrez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr pulls Norrez in to control the position.
Norrez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joe Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norrez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe Jr controls Norrez momentarily but Norrez frees himself.
Norrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Norrez is proving a slippery customer.
Norrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe Jr keeping moving, preventing Norrez from controlling successfully.
Norrez 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.
Joe Jr working a defensive guard here.
Joe Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joe Jr 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe Jr is pulling down on Norrez's head. It's preventing any offense from Norrez, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahuso Norrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Norrez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norrez duly obliges.
Norrez tries to land a front kick but Joe Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joe Jr thuds his right hand into Norrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Norrez ducks down to avoid it.
Norrez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joe Jr's guard.
Norrez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Norrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe Jr working a defensive guard here.
Norrez working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norrez wants to control from the top but Joe Jr keeps moving.
Norrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Norrez stands up over Joe Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Norrez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe Jr wants to stand and escape but Norrez is having none of it.
Norrez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe Jr has wrist control.
Joe Jr is trying to control the position but Norrez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr is pulling down on Norrez's head. It's preventing any offense from Norrez, at least for the moment.
Norrez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norrez pushes down on Joe Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joe Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Norrez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Norrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norrez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norrez throws a right hand that misses
and Joe Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norrez thinking.
Norrez scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe Jr misses with the combination.
That kick from Norrez tenderised Joe Jr's leg. Joe Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norrez lands an overhand right.
Joe Jr checks a low kick from Norrez.
Norrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe Jr throws out the jab.
Joe Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Norrez cracks Joe Jr with a good jab.
Norrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away.
Norrez lands a head shot.
Norrez lands a head shot.
Norrez misses with a left hand
and Joe Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Joe Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norrez throws out the jab.
Norrez lands a really nice looking cross but Joe Jr seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target.
Tahuso Norrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr swinging wildly here.
Norrez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norrez throws a wild body kick that Joe Jr sees coming a mile off.
Joe Jr is looking to counter punch.
Norrez misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr avoids the head kick by Norrez.
Norrez lands a leg kick that knocks Joe Jr off balance momentarily.
Norrez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe Jr moves out of range as Norrez throws a body kick.
Joe Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norrez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass Joe Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe Jr is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahuso Norrez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norrez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahuso Norrez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jani Hurme (ranked 2542 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Manuel Paruzzi (ranked 281 p4p, 177 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Hurme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Hurme.
Hurme moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hurme scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurme misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hurme takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hurme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paruzzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hurme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paruzzi looks winded!
Hurme wants the takedown. Paruzzi is fighting it off but Hurme persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paruzzi's guard against the cage.
Hurme slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurme looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hurme is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurme is pressing down on Paruzzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paruzzi is holding on for now.
Hurme is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paruzzi is just riding it out for now. Hurme eventually gives up the hold.
Hurme tries to pass to full mount but Paruzzi defends it.
Hurme trying to control from half guard but Paruzzi is working away.
Hurme thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurme tries to pass to full mount but Paruzzi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paruzzi tries to roll over but Hurme keeps him under control.
Paruzzi is still trying to improve position.
Hurme is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paruzzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hurme is pressing down on Paruzzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paruzzi is holding on for now.
Paruzzi trying to control from the bottom.
Hurme tries to pass to full mount but Paruzzi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paruzzi trying to hold on to Hurme's head to control him but Hurme postures up.
Hurme works his foot free and advances to mount.
Paruzzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hurme.
Hurme working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hurme is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paruzzi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hurme goes for an armbar but Paruzzi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Paruzzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paruzzi won't allow Hurme to sweep him here.
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurme is keeping the position for now.
Paruzzi trying to control but Hurme is working from the bottom.
Paruzzi won't allow Hurme to sweep him here.
Hurme is looking for a triangle but Paruzzi pushes his legs off easily.
Paruzzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hurme's guard.
Well, if Paruzzi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hurme wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Hurme dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hurme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paruzzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurme sprawls well. He's pushed Paruzzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hurme throws a body punch but Paruzzi moves out of range.
Hurme cracks Paruzzi with a good jab.
Hurme swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paruzzi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hurme connects with a single shot there.
Hurme shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurme missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurme is looking for a kimura but Paruzzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hurme to get the leverage.
Hurme wants to free his trapped foot but Paruzzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paruzzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurme's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurme's back!
Hurme can't escape the position.
Hurme is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Paruzzi gets his way!
Paruzzi controlling the position well here. Hurme rolled but Paruzzi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Paruzzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Hurme do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurme tries to escape the position.
Hurme preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paruzzi.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Paruzzi keeps control of the position as Hurme tries to break free.
Paruzzi has Hurme flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hurme rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paruzzi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paruzzi is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Paruzzi 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paruzzi stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurme wants to get back to full guard.
Paruzzi not doing much here.
Hurme wants to improve his position but Paruzzi is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paruzzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurme is looking to improve his position.
Hurme is working hard here to advance position.
Paruzzi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jani Hurme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurme defends it well.
Paruzzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here.
Hurme tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manuel Paruzzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Paruzzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurme avoids it really well and circles away.
Hurme tries to sprawl but Paruzzi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurme is trying to stand back up but Paruzzi is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paruzzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurme keeps working.
Well, if Paruzzi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hurme is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paruzzi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hurme makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurme.
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Paruzzi looking to pass the guard.
Hurme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paruzzi defends it easily.
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.
Paruzzi won't allow Hurme to get back to his feet.
Paruzzi 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.
Hurme seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Paruzzi advances position into side control!
Hurme is trying to escape the position but Paruzzi is controlling the position.
Hurme regains half guard.
Hurme wants to improve his position but Paruzzi is controlling well.
Paruzzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paruzzi winds up and cracks Hurme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hurme trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paruzzi trying to pass the guard but Hurme defending well.
Paruzzi prevents Hurme from improving his position.
Paruzzi wants to pass the guard but Hurme is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hurme is looking for a sweep. Paruzzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paruzzi 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.
Paruzzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurme keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurme works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paruzzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurme is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paruzzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hurme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paruzzi controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hurme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paruzzi is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Paruzzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paruzzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paruzzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reese Madden (ranked 2414 p4p, 984 weight class) and Michael Tavares (ranked 220 p4p, 103 weight class). Madden comes to the cage accompanied by Shut Up. Tavares has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reese Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Madden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Tavares being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madden tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Madden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madden dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Madden's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madden attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madden fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a nice body shot.
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Madden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares misses the jab.
Madden shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses the jab.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madden digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Madden misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with the takedown.
Tavares throws a combination. Madden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reese Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Madden moves out of range.
Madden closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Madden pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madden misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madden's head.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Tavares.
A punch lands to the side of Madden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Madden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madden scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that round.
That's time! Madden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Madden misses.
Madden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Madden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Madden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Madden.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Madden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madden or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Madden blocks the leg kick.
Madden dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Madden's head and hops out.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Madden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a body punch but Madden moves out of range.
Madden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madden. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madden. Madden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Madden fails to land the takedown.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madden's head.
Madden slips under a jab.
Madden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tavares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Madden is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tavares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Madden has gone for a leg lock! Tavares slips out almost immediately though and dives into Madden's guard.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madden looking to control.
Tavares stays in close to Madden's body and controls the position.
Tavares is continuing to stall.
Madden is trying to control the position 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares 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.
Tavares leaves Madden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Madden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Madden closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Madden pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares slips a jab from Madden.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madden.
Madden takes one to the side of the head.
Madden lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Madden scores with a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Madden stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position.
Madden trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares wants to stand but Madden is controlling the position.
Tavares is pulling down on Madden's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madden.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Madden moves away and avoids it.
Tavares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Madden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tavares as he jumps to the side.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madden has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madden misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden shoots in but no luck this time.
Madden goes for a double leg but Tavares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tavares continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madden works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Madden just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madden or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tavares pushes Madden off and gets back to his feet.
Madden lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden misses with a body punch
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Madden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Madden is looking to wear down Tavares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tavares stuns Madden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Madden does no damage.
Madden drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madden was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Madden throws a body shot but no joy.
Madden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madden with a poor takedown
and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Madden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tavares throws Madden to one side and escapes!
Madden fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings for the body but Madden moves out of range.
Madden slips under a jab.
Reese Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Madden off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
After the big win, Michael Tavares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Wick (ranked 1039 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 135 p4p, 131 weight class). Billy Butcher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Wick tries to counter by clinching up but Butcher breaks away and moves out of range.
Joe Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Butcher misses
and Wick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher is working Wick over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Wick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wick leaning against his opponent.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a right hand.
Wick misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick digs a right hand into Butcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butcher's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Butcher.
Wick lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Wick.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Wick.
Butcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Wick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butcher.
Nice body punch from Wick.
Wick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Butcher can turn it around.
Wick missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
Wick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wick lands a right hand.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wick obliges.
Butcher looks winded!
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Wick.
Wick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wick tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wick crunches a lovely knee into Butcher's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Butcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Wick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Butcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
A hook to the body from Wick.
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Wick - that landed with a thud.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wick thuds a left hand into Butcher's body.
Butcher tries to move into range but Wick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wick connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Butcher tries to keep at a distance but Wick has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
A body shot lands from Wick.
Wick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Wick lands a body shot.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Wick.
Wick lands a body punch.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wick lands a nice knee to the body.
Wick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wick landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
A knee to the head by Wick.
Wick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wick connects with a single shot there.
Wick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Wick ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Wick misses the jab.
Wick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butcher is out of range and Wick settles back down.
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wick jabs at Butcher's body.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wick.
Wick blocks the body kick.
Wick jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Wick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick rushes Butcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Wick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Butcher improves position.
Still in the clinch, Wick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wick.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe Wick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Butcher is rocked!
Butcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Wick finish him?
Wick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Wick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Wick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Wick lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick drops Butcher with a big knee straight up the middle! Butcher is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wick lands with a big right hook that stumbles Butcher - he's out on his feet here! Wick follows up with another monster hook that separates Butcher from consciousness! Butcher falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Wick stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Wick!
Joe Wick 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 548 p4p, 1429 weight class) and Jimmy Skoog (ranked 72 p4p, 191 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Skoog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skoog's guard.
Skoog trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
Skoog has Boytsov pulled in close to control his posture.
Skoog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Skoog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skoog manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Skoog's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog is trying to keep Boytsov in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoog keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Skoog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skoog manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Skoog's guard.
Boytsov trying to control but Skoog is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skoog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skoog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skoog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boytsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skoog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoog misses the jab.
Boytsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skoog was well out of range. Poor timing from Boytsov.
Boytsov shoots in for a double leg but Skoog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skoog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boytsov throws out the jab.
Skoog tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skoog throws a series of punches but Boytsov avoids them all with ease.
Skoog looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Boytsov tries to keep at a distance but Skoog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skoog lands a body punch.
Boytsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skoog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skoog misses with some punches.
Boytsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Skoog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boytsov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Skoog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skoog scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoog misses with some punches.
Boytsov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skoog has control of Boytsov's left arm, preventing Boytsov from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skoog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skoog trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Skoog pushes his legs off easily.
Skoog wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Skoog defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoog 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.
Skoog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skoog has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Skoog from controlling successfully.
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skoog controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boytsov misses with a hook.
Jimmy Skoog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boytsov sizes up Skoog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Skoog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boytsov looks to land a left hand but Skoog moved out of range nicely.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skoog as he jumps to the side.
Boytsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skoog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boytsov somewhat.
Skoog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boytsov.
Boytsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skoog lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boytsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skoog defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Skoog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boytsov blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skoog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boytsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skoog.
Skoog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boytsov.
Boytsov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skoog sprawls well initially but Boytsov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Skoog tries to get to full guard but Boytsov has control of the leg.
Skoog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skoog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skoog wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skoog is keeping the position for now.
Skoog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skoog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skoog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skoog managing to control the position.
Boytsov trying to control but Skoog is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skoog holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boytsov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Skoog doesn't defend quickly enough and Boytsov has managed to lock this one up! Can Skoog escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boytsov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dmitry Boytsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitry Boytsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 815 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Quinton Wilder (ranked 104 p4p, 153 weight class). Adunga Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Wilder has chosen GraveyardGod as his entrance music. Kwadwo Adunga Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder is looking to clinch but Adunga Jr is avoiding it.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Adunga Jr moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Adunga Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adunga Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Quinton Wilder has been cut.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adunga Jr lands an overhand right.
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Adunga Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adunga Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adunga Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adunga Jr moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Donk. Adunga Jr catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Adunga Jr misses
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adunga Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Adunga Jr should have avoided that one.
Adunga Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Adunga Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adunga Jr.
That has opened up Quinton Wilder's cut even more.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Adunga Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Adunga Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilder finds it's way round the side to connect with Adunga Jr's head.
Wilder misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adunga Jr's head backwards.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adunga Jr misses with a looping right.
Adunga Jr lands a big head kick that sends Wilder tumbling to the mat! Adunga Jr takes a step backwards and waves Wilder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Quinton Wilder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a huge left! Wilder is in big trouble! He's backing up but Adunga Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wilder from any more damage. A dominating finish by Adunga Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
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