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TTFC Jamison Vs Stakanu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Flash!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp connects with an inside leg kick.
Flash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flash lands in his opponent's guard.
Flash wants to pass the guard but Harp is keeping the position.
Flash trying to control but Harp is working from the bottom.
Harp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flash manages to get himself to full guard.
Flash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harp is working Flash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harp works over Flash with some ground and pound from guard.
Flash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harp.
Flash wants to sweep here but Harp controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.
Harp postures up in Flash's guard and throws a big left but Flash blocks it.
Harp postures up in Flash's guard and throws a big left but Flash blocks it.
Flash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harp lands a couple of elbows.
Flash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harp is working Flash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harp is looking to work some ground and pound but Flash has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harp wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.
Harp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Harp from controlling successfully.
Harp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Harp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harp cracks Flash with a big right hand but Flash just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harp trying to control the action but Flash is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harp.
Flash is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harp trying to control from half guard but Flash is working away.
Flash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harp's back!
Harp breaks Flash's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harp being controlled here momentarily.
Flash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash is trying to keep Harp in close.
Flash is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harp wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.
Flash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harp.
Harp postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Harp from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harp thumps Flash with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Harp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harp counters with a good low kick that Flash was not able to check.
Flash with a poor takedown
and Harp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leslie Harp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Flash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harp counters with a low kick, right behind Flash 's knee.
Harp throws a sloppy head kick and Flash moves out of range easily.
Flash with a poor takedown
and Harp counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harp. That's going to slow Flash down.
Flash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flash fails with the takedown
and Harp counters with a good, hard body kick but Flash shrugs it off.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Harp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp trying to control the action but Flash is working from the bottom.
Harp throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Flash is not content to let Harp control the position.
Harp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harp throws an elbow but Flash slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Flash is trying to get back to half guard.
Flash gets back to half guard.
Harp lands with a punch from half guard.
Harp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flash's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harp connects with a nice short shot to Flash's temple.
Harp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flash is staying active underneath Harp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harp thows a huge punch but Flash dodges it nicely.
Harp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harp's back!
Flash is persistently looking for the submission but Harp is defending it well.
Flash is trying to stick to Harp's back but Harp is turning into Flash. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flash's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harp.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Harp from controlling successfully.
Harp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harp trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flash's head.
Harp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harp landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harp throwing strikes but missing.
Harp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flash keeping moving, preventing Harp from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Harp dominated that second round.
That's time! Harp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flash shoots in but Harp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harp connects with a solid leg kick.
Flash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flash shoots and misses
and Harp counters with an inside leg kick.
Leslie Harp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Harp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harp swivels and escapes.
Harp stuffs the takedown attempt from Flash. Flash gets slowly back to his feet.
Harp stuffs the takedown.
Flash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harp can pounce on him.
Flash fails with the takedown
and Harp counters with a big head kick but Flash shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp thuds his shin into the meat of Flash's side.
Jeff Flash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harp as he avoids it easily.
Flash has a takedown stuffed.
Harp misses with a head kick.
Harp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flash enables Harp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harp landing some decent shots from guard.
Leslie Harp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Harp from controlling successfully.
Harp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flash is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flash is still in real trouble! Can Harp finish him?
Harp is in close to Flash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flash can do to turn this around?
Harp landing some decent shots from guard.
Harp gets to his feet and stands over Flash, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Flash felt that one! Harp unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Flash from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leslie Harp!
Leslie Harp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Click Click Boom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
207 lbs
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205 lbs
12 - 16 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Matter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Matter persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matter.
Ortiz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matter trying to control the position but Ortiz is working away.
Ortiz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Matter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ortiz pushes Matter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ortiz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matter connects with a decent elbow.
Matter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortiz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matter wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Ortiz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matter is controlling him well.
Matter swings around for an armbar but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matter's guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matter working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Matter is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ortiz has his hands clasped together but Matter extends an breaks Ortiz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Matter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dark Matter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Jurcina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
196 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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186 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Jurcina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Massive Attack!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurcina misses with an uppercut. Attack saw that one coming.
Attack wants to clinch
and Jurcina counters with a straight right hand.
Jurcina throws a right hand that Attack ducks under and follows up with a left that Attack also avoids with ease.
Attack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Attack.
Attack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jurcina as he jumps to the side.
Attack fails to land with a series of punches.
Attack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Attack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurcina.
Jurcina tries to score with a low kick but Attack moves his leg out of the way.
Jurcina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attack throws a body punch but Jurcina moves out of range.
Jurcina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attack tries to land a leg kick but Jurcina saw it coming and moves away.
Jurcina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jurcina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurcina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Attack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Attack. That's going to slow Jurcina down.
That kick from Attack tenderised Jurcina's leg. Jurcina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jurcina takes a swing at Attack's ribcage but misses.
Attack misses with a body shot.
Attack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Attack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jurcina defending well though.
Attack lands strikes from half guard.
Attack misses with a head shot. Jurcina uses the momentum to regain guard.
Attack advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina trying to control but Attack postures up.
Attack is trying for a kimura here. Jurcina looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Attack wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massive Attack!
During a confident post fight interview, Massive Attack 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daigon Kins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kins's choice of entrance music: N.O.S. Daigon Kins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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217 lbs
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World class MT
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daigon Kins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kins misses with a wild body shot.
Capone looks to land a right hand but Kins moved out of range.
A jab from Capone misses.
Capone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Capone duly obliges.
Kins moves into range and clinches up with Capone.
Capone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kins's efforts to push away.
Capone lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Capone.
Capone is working Kins over against the cage.
Kins looks winded!
Capone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kins avoids it.
Capone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kins backwards.
Kins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kins's face.
It looks like Daigon Kins has been cut.
Capone digs a right hand underneath Kins's ribcage. Kins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capone lands a nice elbow.
Capone lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Capone.
Kins wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Capone.
Kins is rocked!
Kins is trying to force a seperation but Capone has the dominant position.
Kins is still on wobbly legs! Can Capone finish him?
Kins is trying to force a seperation but Capone has the dominant position.
Kins seems to have recovered his senses.
Capone digs a right hand into Kins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kins's gas tank.
Capone lands an elbow inside that Kins shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capone gets through Kins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Capone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kins is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Capone.
Capone lands a nice shot to the body.
Capone misses with a body punch.
Kins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kins takes an elbow to the temple.
Kins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Capone lands a shot to the body.
Capone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kins's defenses.
Capone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Capone.
Capone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capone crunches a lovely knee into Kins's ribcage.
Capone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capone landing knees to the head.
Capone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kins is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capone crunches a lovely knee into Kins's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Capone.
Capone lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capone obliges.
Capone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kins's defenses.
Capone lands a good knee to the midsection. Kins won't want to take too many of those.
Capone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kins.
Kins swings wildly with an uppercut but Capone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kins avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Capone's brow.
Capone lands an uppercut.
Capone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kins avoids the damage to the body.
Capone blocks a body shot from Kins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Capone.
Kins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Capone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capone missing with knees to the body.
Kins avoiding damage as Capone throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kins throws a head punch that misses.
Capone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kins's elbow.
Kins managing to block the knees to the body from Capone.
Capone prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daigon Kins.
Kins tries to break the clinch but Capone is controlling the position.
Capone lands a good knee to the midsection. Kins won't want to take too many of those.
Capone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Capone.
Capone misses with a body punch.
Kins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Capone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kins.
Capone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kins.
Capone tries a body shot but Kins blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kins.
Capone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Capone - that landed with a thud.
Capone gets through Kins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kins misses with a punch on the inside.
Capone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinss head.
Kins avoiding damage as Capone throws knees to the body.
Capone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Capone lands a nice knee to the body.
Kins managing to block the knees to the body from Capone.
A nice left hand lands by Capone.
Capone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kins or not.
Kins managing to block the knees to the body from Capone.
Capone lands a knee to the body.
Capone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Capone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capone lands a good knee to the midsection. Kins won't want to take too many of those.
Capone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Capone scores with a shoulder strike.
Kins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Capone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daigon Kins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Capone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capone tries to clinch there but Kins circles away.
Capone tries a head kick but it misses.
Capone tries to clinch up but Kins circles away and keeps his distance.
Kins fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Capone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kins has a takedown stuffed.
Kins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capone.
Capone tries to clinch but Kins is having none of it.
Kins scores with a decent looking hook.
Kins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Capone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kins is looking to land body kicks.
Kins is breathing heavily.
Capone misses with a wild combination.
Capone tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone swats away the attempt to clinch by Kins.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Capone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kins avoiding damage as Capone throws knees to the body.
Kins is trying to push Capone away but Capone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Capone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kins is looking for a takedown.
Al Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daigon Kins.
Kins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kins wants to take the fight to the mat but Capone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Capone missing with knees to the body.
Capone lands an elbow inside.
Capone tries a body shot but Kins blocks it.
Capone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kins can do to turn this around?
Capone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kins.
Capone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kins backwards.
Kins managing to block the knees to the body from Capone.
Capone stops a takedown attempt from Kins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capone obliges.
Capone crunches a lovely knee into Kins's ribcage.
Capone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Capone pushes Kins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kins backwards.
Capone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kins's defenses.
Al Capone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kins tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Capone.
Capone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Capone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capone landing knees to the body.
Capone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Capone.
Capone lands a nice knee to the body.
Capone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kins misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kins.
Kins is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Capone.
Capone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Capone.
A right handed body shot lands from Capone.
Kins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capone obliges.
Capone lands a body punch.
Capone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kins is defending well for now.
Kins tries to break the clinch but Capone is controlling the position.
Kins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Capone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kins is defending well for now.
Capone landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kins managing to block the knees to the body from Capone.
Kins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Capone is defending well.
Capone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capone lands a shoulder strike.
Kins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kins's defenses.
Kins avoiding damage as Capone throws knees to the body.
Capone lands a body shot.
Capone lands a nice uppercut.
Capone lands an elbow inside.
Kins dodges an elbow strike from Capone.
Kins looking for a takedown.
Capone tries to throw a body punch but Kins avoids it by throwing Capone back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kins avoids it.
Capone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Capone lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Capone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daigon Kins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Capone darts in and clinches Kins up against the cage.
Kins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capone.
Capone lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Capone.
Capone lands a shoulder strike.
Capone keeps control of Kins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Capone.
Capone lands a nice uppercut.
Kins tries to throw a body punch but Capone avoids it by throwing Kins back against the cage.
Kins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capone lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kins avoids it.
Capone lands an elbow that stopped Kins in his tracks for a moment.
Capone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kins avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Capone.
Capone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Capone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capone creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kins! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Capone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Capone!
Al Capone 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Broyeur deRobinet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Charm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). deRobinet comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Broyeur deRobinet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Charm!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from deRobinet.
deRobinet lands with a thumping leg kick.
deRobinet scores with a push kick.
deRobinet throws a low kick, looking for Charm's leg but Charm calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from deRobinet.
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!
Charm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charm looks winded!
deRobinet keeps Charm at a distance using the push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
deRobinet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
deRobinet throws a head kick but Charm moves out of range.
deRobinet pushes Charm away with a front kick.
deRobinet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charm.
Charm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from deRobinet.
A good leg kick by deRobinet.
Charm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by deRobinet. deRobinet obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from deRobinet.
Charm walks forward, straight into a front kick from deRobinet.
Charm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Lucky Charm has been cut.
deRobinet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by deRobinet.
deRobinet misses with a head kick.
Charm closes the distance and clinches.
deRobinet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charm misses with a hook from the clinch.
deRobinet lands a nice elbow.
deRobinet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
deRobinet working Charm over with knees to the body.
deRobinet landing knees to the head.
Charm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
deRobinet misses with an elbow over the top.
Charm tries to throw a body punch but deRobinet avoids it by throwing Charm back against the cage.
Charm misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deRobinet.
deRobinet blocks an uppercut.
deRobinet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Charm's defenses.
deRobinet crunches a lovely knee into Charm's ribcage.
deRobinet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
deRobinet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, deRobinet throws an elbow but misses.
deRobinet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charm avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Charm has a couple of punches blocked by deRobinet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
deRobinet scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for deRobinet.
Charm being controlled against the cage.
deRobinet pushes off an throws an elbow but Charm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
deRobinet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Lucky Charm's cut even more.
deRobinet manages to break the clinch.
Charm walks forward, straight into a front kick from deRobinet.
deRobinet thumps Charm with a low kick.
Charm avoids a kick to the body.
deRobinet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by deRobinet.
deRobinet throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Charm crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Broyeur deRobinet!
A relieved looking Broyeur deRobinet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battle Hymn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Connor MacLeod enters the cage!
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod is looking to clinch.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teixeira. Teixeira obviously looking to wear him down.
MacLeod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teixeira doesn't seem bothered though.
Teixeira cracks MacLeod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Teixeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacLeod throws a combination that misses
and Teixeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range.
Teixeira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira looks to land a combination. MacLeod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the body.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teixeira momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod closes the distance and pushes Teixeira back into the cage.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Teixeira.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Teixeira.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of MacLeod's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Teixeira.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Teixeira avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teixeira.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLeod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacLeod has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod pushes Teixeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connor MacLeod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod pushes Teixeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeira digs a right hand underneath MacLeod's ribcage. MacLeod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
A short left from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Teixeira controls his hands.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Teixeira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teixeira.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
A right handed body shot lands from Teixeira.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a left hand.
Teixeira scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of MacLeod's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Teixeira throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
Teixeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teixeira staying out of range there.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacLeod swings widly with a right hand
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teixeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Teixeira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Teixeira saw that one coming.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from MacLeod does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod misses the jab.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of MacLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Teixeira.
MacLeod works over Teixeira's head and body with a nice combination.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Teixeira throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Teixeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Teixeira defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Teixeira avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Teixeira cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
MacLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
MacLeod clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
Teixeira tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Teixeira tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira pushes MacLeod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teixeira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teixeiras head.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aj Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Teixeira.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
Teixeira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teixeira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aj Teixeira.
Well MacLeod 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cid comes to the cage accompanied by There's No Home for You Here. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Cid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cid tries to clinch but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Cid darts in and clinches Montoya Rivera up against the cage.
Montoya Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montoya Rivera momentarily.
Xavier Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montoya Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cid lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya Rivera off the cage and back into range.
Cid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montoya Rivera is out of range and Cid settles back down.
Montoya Rivera scores with a hook.
Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Cid.
Cid tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Good work by Cid as he checks the leg kick.
Montoya Rivera shoots in but no luck this time.
Montoya Rivera checks the leg kick.
Cid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montoya Rivera, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montoya Rivera.
Cid tries to clinch up.
Montoya Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cid.
Cid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cid throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Montoya Rivera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cid.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xavier Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cid throws a lazy uppercut
and Montoya Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montoya Rivera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montoya Rivera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montoya Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Cid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montoya Rivera is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cid misses with a hook.
Montoya Rivera lands a really nice looking cross but Cid seems unphased.
Cid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Montoya Rivera scores with a hook.
Cid is looking to chop away at Montoya Rivera's legs.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montoya Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cid misses with a low kick.
Montoya Rivera lands a nice hook to Cid's body. Cid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montoya Rivera misses with a left hand
and Montoya Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cid lands an overhand right.
Montoya Rivera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montoya Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xavier Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cid throws a low kick but Montoya Rivera moves out of range easily.
Cid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montoya Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Cid's shoulder, as Cid tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Cid.
Cid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cid scores with a nice right hand.
Montoya Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Cid off balance momentarily.
Montoya Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Cid off balance momentarily.
Montoya Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montoya Rivera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cid is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera checks a low kick from Cid.
Cid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cid tries to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera misses with a looping right.
Cid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cid feints and then cracks Montoya Rivera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montoya Rivera down.
Montoya Rivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montoya Rivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montoya Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Cid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya Rivera.
Cid tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montoya Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cid misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Montoya Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montoya Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cid.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montoya Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Cid misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cid 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.
Cid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cid lands a head kick!
Montoya Rivera checks a low kick from Cid.
Cid thuds his shin into the meat of Montoya Rivera's side.
Cid throws a looping overhand right but Montoya Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick and Montoya Rivera moves out of range easily.
Montoya Rivera blocks a low kick nicely.
Montoya Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cid manages to avoid it.
Cid avoids the body shot from Montoya Rivera.
Cid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montoya Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montoya Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cid manages to avoid it.
Montoya Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cid tries to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera moves his leg out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid is looking to clinch but Montoya Rivera is avoiding it.
Cid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montoya Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya Rivera misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Xavier Cid is winning the standup battle so far.
Montoya Rivera connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Cid does it's job there.
Cid misses with a low kick as Montoya Rivera jumps back.
Cid is looking to clinch.
Cid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cid scores with a leg kick.
Cid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cid wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid drops his hands momentarily and Montoya Rivera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montoya Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick and Montoya Rivera moves out of range easily.
Cid looks for the body kick but Montoya Rivera saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cid throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cid.
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck for Montoya Rivera with that takedown attempt.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick.
Montoya Rivera lands a jab to Cid's midsection.
Cid throws a head kick that misses.
Cid closes the distance but Montoya Rivera moves to the side
and Montoya Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Cid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cid.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
Montoya Rivera avoids the head kick by Cid.
Cid moves away from the strike by Montoya Rivera.
Cid throws a lazy body kick
and Montoya Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Montoya Rivera tenderised Cid's leg. Cid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cid throws a low kick, looking for Montoya Rivera's leg but Montoya Rivera calmly moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera looks to land a right hand but Cid moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cid misses the target.
Cid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya Rivera.
Cid thuds his right hand into Montoya Rivera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera throws a front kick aimed at Cid's knee but Cid avoids it well.
Montoya Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Cid wants to clinch up but Montoya Rivera keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cid throws the kick towards the body but Montoya Rivera avoids it.
Cid tries to clinch but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montoya Rivera.
Cid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Montoya Rivera lands a right hook to the body.
Cid blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montoya Rivera cracks the inside of Cid's front leg.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook but Cid blocks it.
A slow jab from Cid misses its intended target.
Cid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya Rivera throws out the jab.
Cid darts in trying to clinch
and Montoya Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Montoya Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Cid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya Rivera gets a takedown into half guard.
Montoya Rivera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cid to regain full guard.
Montoya Rivera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cid manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Montoya Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montoya Rivera is pulling down on Cid's head. It's preventing any offense from Cid, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid looking to sit in guard and control but Montoya Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cid is looking to sweep but instead, Montoya Rivera has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera won't allow Cid to sweep him here.
Montoya Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Cid is retaining full guard.
Montoya Rivera trying to control but Cid is working from the bottom.
Montoya Rivera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montoya Rivera has Cid in his guard.
Cid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier Cid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Montoya Rivera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Montoya Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cid.
Montoya Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cid wants to clinch.
Cid throws a chopping leg kick but Montoya Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cid pushes Montoya Rivera away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Montoya Rivera blocks a jab.
Cid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montoya Rivera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montoya Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cid throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera moved away.
Cid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montoya Rivera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya Rivera prevents Cid from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Cid.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cid!
Xavier Cid 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucretia Reflection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reflection comes to the cage accompanied by Lucretia, My Reflection. Lucretia Reflection could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Woods's chin.
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucretia Reflection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Woods!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reflection as he jumps to the side.
Woods lands a slapping body shot.
Reflection misses with an uppercut
and Woods counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Woods misses with a hook. Reflection ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Reflection as Woods shoots in.
Woods lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woods.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Reflection's front leg but catches the back leg as Reflection tries to avoid it.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Woods are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Woods fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reflection wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reflection takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Woods wants to control but Reflection is keeping him busy.
Woods content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Reflection is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Woods asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Woods stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods prevents Reflection from escaping the position.
Woods working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods working the ground and pound.
Reflection is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Woods is controlling him well.
Woods trying to control the position but Reflection is working away.
Woods stands up.
Woods thows a leg kick but Reflection checks it
and Reflection counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like James Woods has been cut.
Woods pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reflection back to the cage. Woods follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reflection is rocked!
Reflection with a hook.
Reflection throws a head kick that misses.
Reflection on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods motions for Reflection to come forward. Woods throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woods dives in and scores a takedown into Reflection's guard.
Reflection keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
Reflection wants to get back to his feet but Woods is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Reflection is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods postures up in Reflection's guard and throws a big left but Reflection blocks it.
Reflection wants to get back to his feet but Woods passes into half guard.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Reflection is defending well.
Reflection wants to get back to his feet.
Woods winds up and cracks Reflection with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reflection is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods stops Reflection from getting back to his feet.
Woods trying to control the action but Reflection is working from the bottom.
Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Woods has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Woods is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reflection can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Woods loads up with a big shot that hurts Reflection! He's pulled Woods in close but Woods has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Reflection survive? More strikes from Woods and Reflection is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Woods!
After winning the bout, James Woods 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjak Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menace comes to the cage accompanied by Leroy Brown. Boran has chosen Lief Klein Konijntje as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phantom Menace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Janjak Boran!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menace throws a leg kick
and Boran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Menace's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Menace is predictable there
and Boran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Menace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phantom Menace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boran.
Menace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Menace throws a head kick that misses.
Menace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boran takes the fight into the clinch.
Menace breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Boran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Menace misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Boran.
Boran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menace.
Menace misses with a low kick.
Boran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boran checks a leg kick.
Menace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Menace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Boran.
Boran misses the shot to the body.
Boran lands with a nice body punch.
Menace throws an overhand right that lands on Boran's shoulder, as Boran tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Boran.
Boran lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Menace.
Boran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menace moves away.
Menace cracks the inside of Boran's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran misses with an uppercut
enabling Menace to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boran misses the shot to the body.
Boran just misses with a punch to the body.
Menace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boran throws a body punch but Menace moves out of range.
Menace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Menace rather than just go for the knockout.
Menace scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Boran.
Boran throws an overhand right that lands on Menace's shoulder, as Menace tries to avoid the shot.
Menace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boran is out of range and Menace settles back down.
Menace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boran lands with a hook. Menace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Menace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran jabs at Menace's body.
Menace takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Menace cracks Boran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Menace is looking to slow Boran down with leg kicks.
Boran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boran throws a big shot that misses.
Menace slips a jab from Boran.
Menace works Boran's body with a nice hook.
Boran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boran swinging wildly here.
Jab by Menace.
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!
Menace is looking to slow Boran down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Boran misses.
Menace tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Menace throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boran misses with a hook to the body
and Menace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boran.
Menace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Boran.
Menace just misses with a punch to the body.
Boran scores with a jab.
Menace lands with a shot to the body.
Boran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menace had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Menace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menace throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjak Boran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Menace misses with a wild body shot.
Menace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boran. Boran obviously looking to wear him down.
Boran scores with a jab. Menace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Menace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janjak Boran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boran. Boran obviously looking to wear him down.
Boran tests Menace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boran rushes Menace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Boran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menace backwards.
Menace wants to break free but Boran has control.
Menace wants to stall.
Boran lands an uppercut.
Boran stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran misses with the head strike.
Boran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boran being controlled against the cage.
Menace tries a body shot but Boran blocks it.
A short right from Boran.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boran lands with a light punch inside.
Menace tries to work over Boran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menace throws a head punch that misses.
Boran can't find room to land a body shot as Menace controls the action.
Menace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace stalling in the clinch but Boran improves position.
Menace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Menace takes a knee right on the jaw!
Menace taking a breather.
Menace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boran lands a left hand.
Boran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menace backwards.
Boran throws a punch but it's blocked by Menace.
Boran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boran is trying to force a seperation but Menace has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Boran.
Boran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boran.
Menace is trying to stall.
Boran is trying to push Menace away but Menace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Menace can't find room to land a body shot as Boran controls the action.
Boran scores with a shot to the side of Menace's head.
Menace blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boran lands a nice shot that snaps Menace's head back.
Boran scoring well with a low kick there.
Menace misses with a jab to the body
and Boran counters with a head kick that drops Menace to the mat! Menace scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Menace is rocked!
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!
Boran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Menace is out of range and Boran settles back down.
Menace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Menace lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boran will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Boran.
Menace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menace connects with an inside leg kick.
Menace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Boran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boran throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace ducks under a wild hook from Boran.
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menace digs a good hook to Boran's body.
Nice body kick from Boran.
Boran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boran throws a lazy right hand but Menace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menace's sensitive parts.
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boran cracks Menace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menace, pushing him back against the cage.
Janjak Boran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boran tries a body shot but Menace blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjak Boran 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.
Boran missing with a left hand there. Menace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Boran lands but Menace takes it in his stride.
Menace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boran wants to land a leg kick but Menace is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Menace.
Menace checks a low kick from Boran.
Boran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menace tried to score with a low kick but Boran checks it.
Boran moves out of range of the body kick from Menace.
Menace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menace wants to land a leg kick but Boran is out of range.
Menace throws a series of punches but Boran moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menace. Menace circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menace takes a swing at Boran's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Menace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boran.
Menace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boran moves away.
Boran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boran moves to clinch but Menace breaks away
and Menace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Menace takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Menace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boran doesn't manage to clinch there - Menace circles away.
Boran lands a leg kick that knocks Menace off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace misses with a leg kick.
Menace seems to have got his legs back now.
Boran lands the left hand.
Boran lands a left and a right that send Menace crashing to the mat, dazed. Boran thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Menace throws a hook but Boran avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boran.
Menace needs to keep his hands up - Boran had a free shot at his head there.
Boran misses with a head kick.
Boran misses with an uppercut.
Boran throws a leg kick but Menace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Menace moves out of range of the body kick.
Menace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boran moves away.
Boran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Boran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boran lands a body shot.
A big right from Boran misses.
Menace ducks under a wild hook from Boran.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menace, as that shot connected.
Menace throws a body punch but Boran moves out of range.
Boran throws a head kick but Menace moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Menace.
Boran tries to clinch but Menace moves out of range.
Menace thows a body shot but no joy.
Menace slips under a jab from Boran.
Menace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Menace - that will leave a mark!
Menace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menace misses with a hook. Boran ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menace lands with a good body shot.
Boran misses with a straight left.
Menace thows a leg kick but Boran checks it
and Boran counters with a leg kick.
Menace throws a jab when Boran was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Boran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boran.
Boran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boran lunges at Menace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menace's hand.
Boran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menace. Boran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menace slips a straight right by Boran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjak Boran really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boran lands a nice hook to Menace's body. Menace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menace lands with a right hand.
Menace takes a swing at Boran's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Boran.
Boran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boran, right into the meat.
Boran scores with a head kick. Menace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good standup being displayed there by Menace as he connects with a hook.
Boran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menace.
Boran throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menace circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Menace misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran lands a slapping body shot.
Menace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boran throws a body kick that misses.
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boran tries a low kick but Menace avoids it.
Boran takes one to the chin there.
Boran lands a leg kick that knocks Menace off balance momentarily.
Boran scores with a punch to the head.
Boran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menace misses with a hook
and Boran counters with a good, hard body kick but Menace shrugs it off.
A lazy left from Menace finds it's target.
Menace will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boran checks a low kick from Menace.
Menace bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boran.
Boran throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boran checks a low kick from Menace.
Boran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Menace lands with a nice combination. Boran backs away looking to recover.
Menace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Menace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boran throws a push kick but Menace slaps the foot to one side.
Boran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boran is out of range.
Menace thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menace's head backwards.
Boran misses with a wild combination.
Boran looks to land a left hand but Menace moved out of range nicely.
Menace is looking to score with low kicks.
Boran cracks Menace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menace misses with a wild body shot.
Menace throws a nice head kick!
Menace misses with a hook.
Boran misses with a hook.
Menace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menace tries to land a front kick but Boran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boran will feel that in the morning.
Menace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boran counters with a left to the body.
Boran throws the left hand but Menace avoids the punch easily.
Boran ducks under a wild hook from Menace.
Boran thuds his right hand into Menace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menace 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menace misses with a hook. Boran ducked under it nicely.
Menace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Boran. That snapped Menace's head back.
A jab from Boran does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boran lands a nice shot that snaps Menace's head back.
Boran misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Boran. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Janjak Boran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boran takes a swing at Menace's ribcage but misses.
Boran slips a jab and a cross from Menace.
Boran looks to land a left hand but Menace moved out of range nicely.
Boran bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boran throws out a loose jab but Menace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menace swings for the body but Boran moves out of range.
A big left from Menace misses.
Menace lands with a cross.
Boran misses with a low kick.
Menace jabs at Boran's body.
Menace throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boran counters with a stiff right hand.
Menace lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Menace misses
and Boran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Menace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran throws a body punch but Menace moves out of range.
Menace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menace throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boran counters with a straight right hand.
Boran throws a push kick but Menace slaps the foot to one side.
Boran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Menace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Menace finds it's target.
Boran checks a leg kick.
Boran tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boran throws a head kick that Menace semi-blocks.
Boran avoids the head kick by Menace.
Boran moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran connects with a jab.
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!
Boran throws a low kick, looking for Menace's leg but Menace calmly moves out of range.
Boran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menace.
A jab from Boran misses.
Nice cross by Menace.
Menace misses with a body kick.
Menace cracks a nice hook into Boran's ribs.
Boran scores with a nice strike.
Menace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boran tries to close the distance and clinch but Menace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menace ducks under a wild hook from Boran.
Menace throws a leg kick but Boran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Menace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phantom Menace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menace has time to react.
Boran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Menace misses with a double jab.
Menace throws a hook to the side of Boran's head but Boran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boran throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Boran.
Menace throws a solid leg kick but Boran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Menace.
Boran is looking to clinch but Menace is avoiding it.
Menace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boran slips a jab from Menace.
Boran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Menace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boran slips a jab from Menace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boran scores with a jab to the head.
Boran misses with a body kick.
Menace throws a jab when Boran was well out of range.
Boran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boran lands with a nice body punch.
Boran scores with a body shot.
Menace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Menace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Menace throws a chopping leg kick but Boran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janjak Boran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janjak Boran!
Janjak Boran is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Janjak Boran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison comes to the cage accompanied by My Last Serenade by Killswitch Engage. Stakanu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oy, To Ne Vecher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hiranuka Stakanu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 lbs
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stakanu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Cole Jamison has been cut.
Hiranuka Stakanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stakanu throws an off balance right hand
and Jamison counters with a left to the body.
Jamison doesn't manage to clinch there - Stakanu circles away.
Jamison wants to clinch.
Jamison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stakanu counters with a left and a right that stings Jamison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakanu throws a big shot that misses.
Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stakanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Stakanu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stakanu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stakanu misses with a lunging right hand
and Jamison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison is trying to push Stakanu away but Stakanu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jamison trying to land knees to the body.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jamison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jamison is looking to clinch but Stakanu is avoiding it.
Stakanu misses with a straight left.
Stakanu misses with a double jab
and Jamison counters with a straight right hand.
Stakanu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stakanu checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Stakanu.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Stakanu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jamison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stakanu swinging wildly here.
Stakanu loads up on a big right hand but Jamison slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stakanu, pushing him back against the cage.
Jamison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stakanu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stakanu blocks a body shot from Jamison.
Stakanu blocks a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jamison has Stakanu up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Stakanu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Stakanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanu misses with an uppercut. Jamison saw that one coming.
Jamison tries to work over Stakanu's front leg with a kick but Stakanu checks it.
Jamison lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jamison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stakanu.
Cole Jamison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison moves out of range as Stakanu strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jamison as he connects with a hook.
Jamison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jamison has Stakanu pushed against the cage.
Stakanu blocking some punches.
Jamison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison is trying to push Stakanu away but Stakanu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison has Stakanu pressed against the cage, preventing Stakanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Stakanu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stakanu takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Hiranuka Stakanu has been cut.
Stakanu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jamison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamison breaks from the clinch.
Stakanu lands a nice shot that snaps Jamison's head back.
Stakanu gets the takedown into side control.
Jamison prevents Stakanu from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Jamison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamison is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jamison dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stakanu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jamison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jamison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Stakanu misses the shot to the body.
Stakanu cracks Jamison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stakanu.
Stakanu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamison swings for the body but Stakanu moves out of range.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Stakanu misses.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jamison is fending him off so far but Stakanu persists. Nope, Jamison circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stakanus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stakanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stakanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jamison is fending him off so far but Stakanu persists. Nope, Jamison circles away and we're back to standing.
Stakanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jamison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stakanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu.
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Jamison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stakanu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stakanu misses with a body shot
and Jamison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Stakanu with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Stakanu finds it's way through Jamison's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jamison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stakanu on the side of the head.
Stakanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stakanu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stakanu takes one to the side of the head.
Jamison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stakanu on the side of the head.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stakanu moves away.
Stakanu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stakanu shoots in but Jamison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stakanu looks to land a left hand but Jamison moved out of range nicely.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamison misses with a knee to the head.
Jamison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stakanu managing to block the knees to the body from Jamison.
Jamison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stakanu blocking some punches.
Stakanu trying to control the position but instead, Jamison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stakanu into the cage.
Jamison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stakanu tries to pull guard but Jamison holds him up against the cage and eventually Stakanu drops back down to his feet.
Jamison is trying to push Stakanu away but Stakanu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to work over Stakanu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stakanu managing to block the knees to the body from Jamison.
Stakanu is trying to maintain a safe position but Jamison gets an underhook and turns Stakanu into the cage.
Jamison is struggling to control the position.
Jamison lands a good knee to the midsection. Stakanu won't want to take too many of those.
Jamison crunches a lovely knee into Stakanu's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stakanu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jamison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamison gets through Stakanu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jamison dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stakanu misses with a lunging right hand
and Jamison counters with an outside leg kick.
Stakanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Jamison cracks Stakanu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stakanu throws a right hand that misses
and Jamison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stakanu misses with a hook to the body
letting Jamison counter with a right hand.
Jamison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jamison connects with a body shot.
Jamison is looking to clinch but Stakanu is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jamison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stakanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamison darts in and clinches Stakanu up against the cage.
Stakanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jamison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jamison scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jamison lands a nice shot that snaps Stakanu's head back.
Jamison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stakanu can do to turn this around?
Jamison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stakanu.
Jamison rushes Stakanu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stakanu prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Stakanu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamison lands with a left to the head.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stakanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stakanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jamison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamison lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
Jamison drops Stakanu with a big knee straight up the middle! Stakanu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jamison with a hook.
Stakanu is rocked!
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Stakanu.
Jamison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jamison drops Stakanu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stakanu looks back up at him and smiles so Jamison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stakanu is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamison finish him?
Jamison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stakanu, pushing him back against the cage.
Jamison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jamison lands a big right hand that drops Stakanu! The killer instinct kicks in and Jamison finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jamison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Jamison!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Jamison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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