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Ascension:Hallowed Be Thy Name PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Drennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 暗殺者. Drennan has chosen Illy-oi! as his entrance music. Ichiro Takahashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gary Drennan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drennan scoring well with a low kick there.
Drennan throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi has a takedown stuffed.
Drennan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Drennan throws a sloppy body shot
and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drennan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takahashi has Drennan in his guard.
Takahashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Drennan is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drennan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi has his hands on Drennan's head, controlling the position.
Drennan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi controls Drennan momentarily but Drennan frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drennan misses with a low kick.
Drennan throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Takahashi crashes against the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi in side control, throwing shots but Drennan defends.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Drennan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Takahashi.
Drennan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drennan is keeping the position for now.
Drennan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drennan is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Drennan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Drennan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi working for submissions but it's allowed Drennan to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Drennan has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Takahashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drennan throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Drennan misses with a body shot
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
A cross from Drennan lands.
Drennan misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drennan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drennan looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
Drennan scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
Drennan takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drennan lands a head kick!
It looks like Ichiro Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Drennan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drennan.
Drennan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Drennan.
Gary Drennan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drennan throws a sloppy body shot
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drennan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi moves out of range as Drennan throws a body kick.
Drennan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drennan dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drennan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drennan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi clinches up with Drennan and pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drennans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drennan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Drennan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drennan is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Drennan blocks it.
Good body shot from Drennan.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Drennan avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Drennan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drennan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drennan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi trying to land knees to the body.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takahashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Drennan.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drennan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drennan.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
A big right from Drennan misses.
Drennan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Drennan.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Drennan is just out of range.
Drennan stuffs the takedown.
Drennan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drennan just misses with a punch to the body.
Drennan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi pushes Drennan up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Drennan.
Drennan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Drennan controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Drennan avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi cracks Drennan with a nice body shot.
Drennan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takahashi lands a nice knee to the body.
Drennan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drennan letting Takahashi take a breather here.
Good body shot from Drennan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drennan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Drennan on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Drennan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Takahashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drennan.
A low kick from Drennan is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drennan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Drennan defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takahashi trying to control but Drennan is working from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takahashi forces his way into half guard.
Ichiro Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Drennan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Drennan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi uses his free foot to push down on Drennan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drennan.
Drennan wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Takahashi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Takahashi working Drennan over with strikes here.
Drennan is rocked!
Takahashi is working for a guillotine from mount but Drennan frees his head quite easily.
Takahashi controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drennan blocking the ground and pound.
Takahashi working Drennan over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drennan is on top in guard.
Takahashi is trying to keep Drennan in close.
Drennan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi pulls Drennan in close to his closed guard and prevents Drennan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drennan trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Drennan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Drennan down.
Drennan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drennan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drennan.
Drennan throws a sloppy head kick
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Takahashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drennan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drennan throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Gary Drennan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drennan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Drennan's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drennan lands a nice shot to the body.
Drennan throws a shot to the body.
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takahashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichiro Takahashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichiro Takahashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nemean Athos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bin JinJu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Athos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thundercats. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nemean Athos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bin JinJu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JinJu tries to clinch but Athos moves out of range.
Athos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. JinJu is trying to defend but Athos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
JinJu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
JinJu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Athos not doing much here.
JinJu looking for submissions off his back.
Athos wants to take a breather but JinJu is having none of it.
Athos trying to mount his opponent but JinJu defends it.
JinJu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Athos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Athos's back!
JinJu avoiding Athos 's attempts to control his hands.
Athos tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JinJu looking for the RNC.
JinJu not allowing Athos to control his hands.
Athos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
JinJu lands strikes to the head.
Athos tries to escape the position.
Athos is working hard here to advance position.
JinJu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from JinJu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JinJu looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Athos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bin JinJu!
Our winner, Bin JinJu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svetnela comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Angel of Death . Lukasz Tyminski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tyminski!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyminski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tyminski misses with a kick to the body.
Tyminski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyminski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Svetnela tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyminski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyminski looks to land a combination. Svetnela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svetnela lands a leg kick that knocks Tyminski off balance momentarily.
Svetnela lands with a good body shot.
Svetnela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svetnela steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyminski. That one must have hurt.
Svetnela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svetnela throws a low kick but Tyminski moves out of range easily.
Svetnela thumps Tyminski with a low kick.
Svetnela blocks a head kick by Tyminski.
Tyminski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyminski throws out a loose jab but Svetnela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyminski motions for Svetnela to come forward. Tyminski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svetnela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyminski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyminski throws a body punch but Svetnela moves out of range.
Svetnela wants to slow Tyminski down by chopping away at his legs.
Svetnela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Svetnela takes one on the button.
Svetnela loads up on a big right hand but Tyminski slips the punch.
Svetnela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyminski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyminski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Svetnela finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Svetnela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svetnela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyminski blocks a head kick by Svetnela.
Tyminski misses with a hook.
Svetnela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyminski misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela keeps Tyminski at a distance using the push kick.
Svetnela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyminski checks a low kick from Svetnela.
Svetnela moves out of range of the body kick from Tyminski.
Tyminski misses with a lunging right hand
and Svetnela counters with a slapping leg kick.
Svetnela cracks Tyminski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svetnela throws a leg kick but Tyminski moved away.
Svetnela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svetnela avoids the head kick by Tyminski.
Svetnela blocks the body kick.
Svetnela misses with a wild body shot.
Tyminski misses with a two punch combination.
Svetnela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyminski on the side of the head.
Svetnela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyminski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyminski blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyminski 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.
Tyminski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski checks a leg kick nicely.
Svetnela throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Tyminski.
Lukasz Tyminski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyminski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svetnela was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyminski.
Tyminski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svetnela manages to avoid it.
Tyminski tries to clinch but Svetnela is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyminski.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyminski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Svetnela - the referee stops the clock and Tyminski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Svetnela. Tyminski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Svetnela checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyminski moves out of range of the body kick.
Svetnela moves out of range as Tyminski strikes.
Svetnela is looking to wear down Tyminski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyminski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svetnela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyminski checks a leg kick.
Tyminski punishes Svetnela's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyminski throws a head kick that misses
and Svetnela counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyminski shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyminski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Svetnela scrambles back to his feet.
Svetnela swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyminski.
Svetnela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyminski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svetnela finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyminski's head.
Svetnela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svetnela avoids the head kick by Tyminski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyminski. Svetnela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svetnela throws a push kick but Tyminski slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Tyminski misses.
Svetnela throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Svetnela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyminski doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svetnela connects with an inside leg kick.
Svetnela throws a leg kick
and Tyminski counters with a nice uppercut.
Svetnela scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyminski should have avoided that one.
Tyminski is rocked!
Svetnela bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Svetnela 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.
Svetnela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyminski. That did some damage!
Svetnela lands a leg kick that knocks Tyminski off balance momentarily.
Svetnela misses with a kick to the body.
Svetnela lands a right hook to the body.
Tyminski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyminski is still on wobbly legs! Can Svetnela finish him?
Svetnela weaves into range and cracks Tyminski right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Tyminski goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Svetnela is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Svetnela!
In his post fight interview, Igor Svetnela gave a big smile as he said 'Good people of Los Angeles, I am happy to be here in Ascension fighting for all of you. At 37 years old, the Dominion of St. Pete is alive and well.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Worry, Be Happy!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Miller!
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, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpin thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Turpin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Turpin's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turpin.
Turpin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turpin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turpin avoids it really well and circles away.
Turpin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Turpin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Miller.
Turpin avoids the head kick by Miller.
An inside leg kick lands from Turpin.
Miller misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Turpin down.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Turpin throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Turpin throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Turpin checks it.
Turpin avoids the body shot from Miller.
Turpin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller is looking to wear down Turpin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Turpin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turpin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turpin sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turpin is out of range and Miller settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turpin. Turpin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turpin on the side of the head.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Turpin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Turpin checks it.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Turpin throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Turpin.
Miller slips under a jab from Turpin.
Miller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turpin counters with a straight right hand.
Turpin connects with a body shot.
Turpin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Turpin's head back.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Turpin saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Turpin blocks a leg kick.
Miller is looking to clinch but Turpin is avoiding it.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
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!
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
Turpin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turpin lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turpin thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Miller throws a head kick but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Turpin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller tries to work over Turpin's front leg with a kick but Turpin checks it.
Turpin feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller moves forwards but Turpin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Turpin's front leg but catches the back leg as Turpin tries to avoid it.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Turpin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Turpin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hugo Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Turpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Turpin moves out of range easily.
Hugo Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpin.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller motions for Turpin to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turpin.
Miller takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Turpin saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turpin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turpin.
Turpin lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Turpin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miller throws a low kick but Turpin moves out of range easily.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Turpin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller misses the body punch
and Turpin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Miller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turpin takes a step back to recover.
Turpin checks a leg kick nicely.
Turpin has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller blocking some punches.
Turpin takes a shot to the head.
Turpin managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Turpin lands with a light punch inside.
Turpin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Turpin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpin is defending well for now.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turpin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
Miller feints and then cracks Turpin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turpin down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turpin is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turpin in his tracks.
Miller misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Turpin blocks the low kick.
Turpin throws a body kick that misses.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turpin doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Turpin there.
Miller slips under a jab.
Turpin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turpin checks a low kick from Miller.
Turpin checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller tries to clinch but Turpin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
Miller slips a jab from Turpin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller motions for Turpin to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller scores with a jab. Turpin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turpin.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Turpin checks the leg kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
letting Turpin counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller dominated that second round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turpin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turpin checks the leg kick.
Turpin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turpin!
Turpin lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Turpin takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin misses with a head kick.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turpin tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Turpin tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Miller.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller avoids the body shot from Turpin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Turpin.
Turpin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller swings for the body but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Turpin lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Turpin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Turpin walks into a jab.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Turpin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Turpin counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Turpin blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Turpin lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Turpin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turpin scores with a decent looking hook.
Turpin moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Turpin.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turpin throws a sloppy head kick
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turpin lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Randolph Turpin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turpin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Turpin.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Turpin tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller throws a leg kick but Turpin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turpin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Turpin.
Turpin 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turpin.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turpin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpin checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Turpin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Turpin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Miller!
Hugo Miller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AVANTASIA-Seven Angels. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Caiaphas Caine enters the cage!
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274 lbs
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290 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caine lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Caine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caine thows a body shot but no joy.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
letting Caine counter with a right hand.
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Rua misses the body punch
and Caine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Caine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rua!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine manages to get back to half guard.
Caine trying to control from the bottom.
Caine is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caine wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyoto Rua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Caine moves out of range of the strikes.
Lyoto Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Caine lands a nice shot to the body.
Caine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Caine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rua misses with a kick to the body.
Rua throws a head kick but Caine moves out of range.
Caine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyoto Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caine manages to avoid it.
Caine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more.
Caine throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Caine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caine looks winded!
Caine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caine throws an elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caine's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Rua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Caine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
Caine looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caine lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Caine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caine throws a leg kick but Rua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Caine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua takes a swing at Caine's ribcage but misses.
Rua looks to land a body kick but Caine moved away.
Rua slips under a jab from Caine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua scores with a jab to the head.
Lyoto Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caine moves away.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caine stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Caine slams his shin into Rua's torso.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rua throws a body punch but Caine moves out of range.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caine moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Caine tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Caine doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Caine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caine.
Caine preventing the sweep.
Caine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caine looking to pass the guard.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caine wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caine manages to get himself to full guard.
Caine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Caine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom.
Rua won't allow Caine to sweep him here.
Caine being controlled here, momentarily.
Rua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Caine keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Caine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rua.
Caine working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Caine is trying to keep Rua in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caine has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rua should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Caine has tightened it up now! Rua should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caiaphas Caine!
Caiaphas Caine 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allan comes to the cage accompanied by Total War. Bunn has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan scores with a kick to the body.
Allan throws a hook to the side of Bunn's head but Bunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allan walks into a jab.
Bunn lands a head shot.
Bunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Allan misses.
Allan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunn lands with a hook. Allan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid body kick from Bunn.
Allan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allan moves forwards but Bunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bunn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunn tests Allan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown by Bunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Allan which made him look bad.
Bunn cracks Allan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan catches Bunn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunn. Allan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Allan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allan lands with a good body shot.
Bunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Bunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allan at a distance.
Allan throws a sloppy head kick and Bunn moves out of range easily.
Bunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunn misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Bunn tenderised Allan's leg. Allan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allan is out of range and Bunn settles back down.
Bunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allan, right into the meat.
Bunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Allan looks to land a combination but Bunn avoids it well.
Allan scores with a nice body kick.
Bunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Allan off the cage and back into range.
Bunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Allan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Bunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn tries to land a front kick but Allan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danga de danga de dang - Allan scores with a four punch combination!
Allan thows a leg kick but Bunn checks it
so Bunn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Allan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunn defends it well.
Bunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bunn.
Bunn is working an open guard so Allan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Bunn coming out on top.
Bunn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bunn.
Bunn moves away from the strike by Allan.
Zack Allan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bunn looks to land a body kick but Allan moved away.
Allan tries to land a front kick but Bunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Allan misses.
Bunn scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Allan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bunn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Allan throws a sloppy head kick and Bunn moves out of range easily.
Bunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Bunn will probably get the nod.
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.
Allan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Bunn.
Allan avoids the head kick by Bunn.
A good leg kick by Bunn.
Bunn checks a leg kick.
Allan looks to throw the jab but Bunn is out of range.
Allan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bunn misses with a hook. Allan ducked under it nicely.
Bunn throws an overhand right that lands on Allan's shoulder, as Allan tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Allan.
Crunch! Bunn slams his shin into Allan's torso.
Allan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allan throws a right and a left that Bunn avoids nicely.
Bunn wants to land a leg kick but Allan is out of range.
Allan throws a lazy right hand but Bunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunn lunges at Allan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allan's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bunn moves out of range of the body kick from Allan.
Allan throws a sloppy body shot
and Bunn counters with a single leg into guard. Allan didn't expect that.
Bunn won't allow Allan to get back to his feet.
Bunn throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allan pushes Bunn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Allan throws a leg kick that misses.
Allan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bunn back to the cage. Allan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunn throws a leg kick which misses Allan's front leg but catches the back leg as Allan tries to avoid it.
Bunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bunn misses with an uppercut
and Allan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan walks into a straight right hand from Bunn.
Allan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bunn.
Allan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Allan misses with a head kick.
Bunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allan in his tracks.
Bunn throws a sloppy head kick
and Allan counters with an inside leg kick.
Bunn lands an overhand right.
Bunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Allan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bunn lands a head shot.
Bunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allan looks to land a combination but Bunn avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Bunn.
Allan thumps Bunn with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allan circles away.
Bunn lands a jab.
Bunn slips a straight right by Allan.
Allan throws a low kick but Bunn moves out of range easily.
Bunn drops his hands momentarily and Allan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Bunn.
Allan lands a jab to the head.
Allan takes one to the side of the head.
Allan checks a leg kick.
Bunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Allan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunn looks to land a left hand but Allan moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allan.
Bunn cracks the inside of Allan's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Allan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allan 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.
A big right from Allan misses.
Bunn checks a leg kick nicely.
Allan lands a nice hook to Bunn's body. Bunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunn misses with a straight right.
Zack Allan is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunn fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunn looks to land a right hand but Allan moved out of range.
Allan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunn counters with a shoot takedown. Allan fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Bunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allan gets full guard.
Bunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan is retaining full guard.
Allan is trying to control the position but Bunn postures up.
Bunn won't allow Allan to get back to his feet.
Bunn wants to control from the top but Allan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunn stops Allan from standing up.
Allan keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Allan can't find room to land a body shot as Bunn controls the action.
Allan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunn stalling the fight.
Bunn wants a takedown.
Allan is trying to push Bunn away but Bunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allan misses with the head strike.
Bunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allan digs a right hand underneath Bunn's ribcage. Bunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bunn prevents a body shot from Allan.
Allan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Allan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bunn misses with a low kick.
Bunn misses with a head kick.
Allan throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunn.
Bunn connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn scores with a punch to the head.
Bunn throws a shot from downtown. Allan moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Bunn.
Allan throws a push kick but Bunn slaps the foot to one side.
Allan throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Bunn.
Allan defending well as Bunn loads up on a big left hand.
Allan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Allan as he checks the leg kick.
Allan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunn manages to avoid it.
Bunn cracks a nice hook into Allan's ribs.
Allan misses with a hook.
Allan throws a push kick but Bunn slaps the foot to one side.
Allan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Allan misses the shot to the body.
Bunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunn lands with an overhand left.
Allan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunn manages to avoid it.
Allan throws a leg kick
and Bunn counters with a single leg into guard. Allan didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunn wants to control from the top but Allan keeps moving.
Allan is trying to keep Bunn in close.
Bunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allan wants to get back to his feet but Bunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn won't allow Allan to sweep him here.
Allan is looking to stand up but Bunn isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gary Bunn just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bunn misses with a low kick.
Allan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunn.
Allan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Allan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allan moves away.
Allan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunn throws a front kick aimed at Allan's knee but Allan avoids it well.
Bunn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Allan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunn - the referee stops the clock and Allan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunn. Allan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Allan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Bunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunn.
Bunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunn moves away.
Bunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Allan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Allan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Allan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bunn throws a front kick that sends Allan stumbling back into the cage.
Allan lands a jab to the nose.
Bunn slips a jab and a cross from Allan.
Allan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Allan.
Bunn walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunn misses with an uppercut. Allan saw that one coming.
Allan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunn manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bunn scores with a three punch combo!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allan - the referee stops the clock and Bunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allan. Bunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Allan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bunn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bunn there.
Allan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunn.
Bunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Allan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gary Bunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allan trying to control here.
Allan is trying to stand back up but Bunn is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Allan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bunn tries to land a leg kick but Allan saw it coming and moves away.
Bunn defending well as Allan loads up on a big left hand.
Allan throws out a leg kick but Bunn moves out of range and Allan only half commits.
Bunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allan pinned against the cage. Allan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bunn showed some decent athleticism there.
Allan wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allan wants to control the action here but instead Bunn manages to pass to full mount!
Bunn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Allan's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunn landing shots from mount.
Allan is looking to improve his position but Bunn isn't that keen on the idea.
Bunn wants to control the pace but Allan is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You get the feeling that Allan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bunn lunges at Allan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allan's hand.
Bunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunn misses with a low kick.
Allan motions for Bunn to come forward. Allan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allan scrambles back to his feet.
Bunn misses with a head kick.
Allan lunges at Bunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunn's hand.
A low kick from Allan is predictable there
and Bunn counters with a single leg into guard. Allan didn't expect that.
Allan keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Bunn lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunn is controlling him.
Bunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn wants to control from the top but Allan keeps moving.
Allan wants to get back to his feet but Bunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Allan is trying to keep Bunn in close.
Bunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunn stops Allan from standing up.
Bunn trying to control but Allan is working from the bottom.
Zack Allan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn working some strikes from top position.
Bunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Allan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunn manages to get himself to full guard.
Allan wants to stand but Bunn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan throws an elbow that misses. Bunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allan's guard. Nice move by Bunn!
Bunn chips away with some ground and pound.
Allan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bunn controls the pace.
Bunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn trying to control but Allan is working from the bottom.
Allan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunn is controlling him.
Allan keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Allan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bunn escapes and throws Allan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Allan prevents Bunn from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bunn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!
Gary Bunn is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Gary Bunn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kyle's choice of entrance music: Wasted. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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284 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle throws the left hand but Punani avoids the punch easily.
Punani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyle throws a jab when Punani was well out of range.
Punani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyle can pounce on him.
Kyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kyle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani connects with a leg kick. Kyle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani scores with a push kick.
Punani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani motions for Kyle to come forward. Punani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punani misses with a head kick.
Kyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Punani needs to keep his hands up - Kyle had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani gets the takedown into side control.
Kyle is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Punani.
Punani landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Punani is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyle tries to bench press Punani off him but Punani keeps the position.
Punani scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle trying to remain calm as Punani controls from the top position.
Punani cracks Kyle with a big elbow.
Kyle tries to bench press Punani off him but Punani keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani tries to advance to mount but Kyle denies him.
Punani tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Punani advances to mount.
Punani landing shots from mount.
Kyle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Punani landing strikes from the mount and Kyle is in trouble!
Punani landing strikes, looking to finish!
Punani postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kyle looks a forlorn figure.
Punani lands a big shot there that rocks Kyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Punani has a good base and remains in mount.
Kyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kyle is looking to get back to full guard here but Punani has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Punani wants to control but Kyle is keeping him busy.
Punani working the body and head with strikes.
Kyle tries to bench press Punani off him but Punani keeps the position.
Punani lands a few punches from side control.
Punani lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Punani is chipping away with strikes.
Kyle regains half guard.
Kyle is looking for a sweep. Punani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyle is in trouble now - Punani has advanced to mount!
Punani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kyle's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is trying to escape the mount.
Kyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyle really wants to buck Punani off and get back to his feet.
Kyle is trying to escape the mount.
Punani landing strikes from the mount.
Punani cracks Kyle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Punani is landing with some decent strikes but Kyle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Punani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Punani with good strikes from the mount here!
Punani cracks Kyle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani 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.
Punani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Punani digs a good body shot into Kyle's ribs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Punani here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Punani lands with a kick to the temple. Kyle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mark Kyle has been cut.
Harry Punani is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Punani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
Nice body punch from Kyle.
Punani slips a straight right by Kyle.
Kyle is looking to land body kicks.
Punani lands a glancing blow to the side of Kyle's head.
Punani throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Kyle tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punani lands a front kick.
Kyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punani under the eye.
Punani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyle can do to turn this around?
Kyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kyle!
Kyle is in a horrible position here. Punani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Punani lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kyle is in a horrible position here. Punani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kyle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Punani working over Kyle with some ground and pound. Kyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kyle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kyle is looking to improve his position.
Punani works his foot free and advances to mount.
Punani looking to control but Kyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Punani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani landing strikes from the mount.
Kyle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kyle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kyle has hold of Punani's hands but Punani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kyle taking some punishment here, with Punani in his half guard.
Punani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Punani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Punani wants to free his trapped foot but Kyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punani stopping the sweep attempt from Kyle.
Punani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punani is in close to Kyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kyle wants to sweep here but Punani controlling him for the moment.
Punani looking to pass the guard.
Kyle is looking for a triangle but Punani pushes his legs off easily.
Kyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there.
Punani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Punani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
Kyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead 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!
Punani is working Kyle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani prevents Kyle from getting back to his feet.
Punani wants to pass the guard but Kyle is keeping the position.
Punani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Kyle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punani avoids the head kick by Kyle.
Punani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Kyle throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Kyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punani. Punani obviously looking to wear him down.
Kyle feints and then cracks Punani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punani down.
Punani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Kyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyle tries to avoid it.
Punani shoots in but Kyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punani connects with a high kick.
Kyle has a takedown stuffed.
Kyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punani, right into the meat.
Punani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Punani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Punani throws a right and a left that Kyle avoids nicely.
Punani lands with a right hand.
Kyle connects with a leg kick. Punani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punani misses with a double jab.
Punani throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani scores with a nice strike.
Kyle throws a series of punches but Punani avoids them all with ease.
Punani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyle doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Punani.
Punani scores with a kick to the body.
Harry Punani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyle's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Punani!
Good standup being displayed there by Punani as he connects with a hook.
Punani connects with a high kick.
Punani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick from Punani.
Kyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Punani circles away.
Punani connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Punani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Punani.
Punani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kyle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Punani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Punani.
Punani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punani moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
Punani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.
Punani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Punani ducks down to avoid it.
Kyle leaves Punani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Punani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Punani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Mark Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Punani lands an overhand right.
Kyle throws a hook but Punani avoids it easily.
Punani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyle.
Punani moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle pushes Punani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyle lands a nice uppercut.
Kyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Punani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punani, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Punani!
A very excited looking Harry Punani made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Creed finds it's way round the side to connect with Karev's head.
It looks like Oleg Karev has been cut.
Creed throws a low kick but Karev moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Creed.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karev blocks a jab.
Creed connects with a leg kick. Karev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Creed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karev takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Karev.
Karev sizes up Creed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creed, right into the meat.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Creed.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Creed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Creed lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed moves out of range as Karev throws a body kick.
Karev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Victor Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed tries to clinch but Karev moves out of range.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed lands a body shot.
Karev looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Karev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed cracks the inside of Karev's front leg.
Creed scores with a punch to the head.
Creed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karev has time to react.
Karev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Creed lands with an overhand left.
Karev is rocked!
Karev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Karev is on queer street and Creed is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Victor Creed!
Post fight, Victor Creed took to the microphone: 'How dare these buums challenge me with their primitive skills? It makes me angry. Theyre just as good as dead. My power is discombobulatingly devastating I could feel is muscle tissues collapse under my force. Its ludicrous these mortals even attempt to enter my realm.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald motions for Chinaski to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
Chinaski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Chinaski's ribs.
Chinaski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Ronald McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinaski avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A clash of legs there as Chinaski blocks the low kick.
Nice shot by Chinaski.
McDonald defending well as Chinaski loads up on a big left hand.
Chinaski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Chinaski's knee but Chinaski avoids it well.
A slow jab from Chinaski misses its intended target.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chinaski.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinaski moves away.
McDonald is looking to slow Chinaski down with leg kicks.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chinaski rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Chinaski moved away.
Chinaski misses with a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Chinaski.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chinaski.
Chinaski looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Chinaski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chinaski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chinaski throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chinaski is able to avoid easily.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Chinaski's knee but Chinaski avoids it well.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chinaski.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Chinaski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald slips under a jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a solid leg kick but McDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chinaski.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Chinaski is avoiding it.
McDonald tries to land a body kick
enabling Chinaski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chinaski motions for McDonald to come forward. Chinaski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chinaski throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Chinaski lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chinaski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chinaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Chinaski struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Chinaski sees coming a mile off.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chinaski blocks a jab.
Chinaski motions for McDonald to come forward. Chinaski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Chinaski's belly button to the back.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Chinaski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chinaski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chinaski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald jabs Chinaski right on the nose. Chinaski blinks but takes it well.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Chinaski counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald works over Chinaski's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chinaskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chinaski moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chinaski counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Chinaski's front leg but catches the back leg as Chinaski tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Chinaski lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ronald McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chinaski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Chinaski moved out of range nicely.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Chinaski's head but Chinaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chinaski loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chinaski.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Chinaski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch but Chinaski moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chinaski tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chinaski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald slips under a jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Chinaski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
Chinaski looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald swings for the body but Chinaski moves out of range.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chinaski's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
Chinaski throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Chinaski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chinaski throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Chinaski down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald McDonald 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!
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chinaski throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Chinaski tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Chinaski moved away.
Chinaski loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Chinaski avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Chinaski 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.
McDonald tries a low kick but Chinaski avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Chinaski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Chinaski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Chinaski sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald 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.
Chinaski throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chinaski misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chinaski tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chinaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Chinaski.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chinaski under the eye.
Chinaski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Chinaski.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chinaski lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chinaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Chinaski lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Chinaski moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chinaski.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Chinaski avoids it.
McDonald slips under a jab from Chinaski.
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chinaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald cracks Chinaski with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chinaski.
A nice left hand lands by Chinaski.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Chinaski is controlling him.
Chinaski wants to stall.
Chinaski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chinaski can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Chinaski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Chinaski avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Chinaski avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chinaski.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chinaski scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Chinaski stalling against the cage.
Chinaski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chinaski swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chinaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chinaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Chinaski controls his hands.
Chinaski managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Henry Chinaski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Chinaski checks it.
McDonald tries to clinch but Chinaski moves out of range.
Chinaski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chinaski misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chinaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald throws a body punch but Chinaski moves out of range.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chinaski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chinaski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chinaski throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Chinaski should have avoided that one.
Chinaski throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Chinaski throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Chinaski off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Chinaski throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Chinaski lands the left hand.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
McDonald wants to slow Chinaski down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chinaski is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chinaski.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chinaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Chinaski.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chinaski misses with a straight left.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Chinaski pushes him off.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chinaski.
Chinaski lands a jab to the head.
Chinaski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chinaski throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Chinaski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chinaski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Chinaski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald. Chinaski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chinaski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Chinaski does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a low kick but Chinaski avoids it.
Chinaski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Chinaski jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Chinaski moved out of range.
Chinaski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Chinaski moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Chinaski down.
Chinaski throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chinaski is able to avoid easily.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Chinaski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chinaski throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chinaski.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Chinaski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chinaski checks a leg kick.
Chinaski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
Chinaski connects with a single shot there.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chinaski lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Chinaski lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Good standup being displayed there by Chinaski as he connects with a hook.
A solid body kick from McDonald.
Henry Chinaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
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!
Chinaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald slips under a jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Chinaski keeps it at a distance.
Chinaski misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throws a head kick that Chinaski semi-blocks.
McDonald misses with the body kick
and Chinaski counters with a leg kick.
Chinaski scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Chinaski blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chinaski moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Chinaski misses with a straight left.
Chinaski lands a big uppercut and McDonald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDonald looks OK. Chinaski waves McDonald back to his feet!
McDonald is rocked!
It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Chinaski moved away.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Chinaski finish him?
McDonald throws a leg kick but Chinaski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chinaski darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! McDonald's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Chinaski before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Chinaski!
Henry Chinaski retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henry Chinaski made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen comes to the cage accompanied by Man! I Feel Like a Woman. Shakur has chosen Tatanka - Africa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jan Paulsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 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
43 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Paulsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Shakur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shakur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakur lands a right hook to the body.
Shakur throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paulsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paulsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shakur's calf.
Paulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shakur throws a leg kick
and Paulsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shakur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shakur is pulling down on Paulsen's head to control his posture.
Shakur lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paulsen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shakur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paulsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakur performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shakur is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Emeka Shakur hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shakur thumps Paulsen with a low kick.
Shakur lands a jab.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paulsen at a distance.
Shakur lands with a shot to the body.
Paulsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakur wants to slow Paulsen down by chopping away at his legs.
Emeka Shakur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakur jabs at Paulsen's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Paulsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paulsen lands a high kick!
Paulsen throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulsen.
Paulsen walks into a jab.
Shakur jabs Paulsen right on the nose. Paulsen blinks but takes it well.
Paulsen throws a chopping leg kick but Shakur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paulsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakur misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shakur misses with an uppercut.
Shakur misses with a hook
and Paulsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emeka Shakur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emeka Shakur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paulsen lands a jab to Shakur's midsection.
Shakur misses with a leg kick
and Paulsen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shakur really felt that one!
Shakur moves into range and clinches up with Paulsen.
Shakur lands a nice uppercut.
Shakur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen lands a shoulder strike.
Paulsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paulsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Shakur gets an underhook and turns Paulsen into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shakur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paulsens head.
Paulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakur lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Shakur.
Still in the clinch, Shakur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Shakur controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen lands a body punch.
Shakur scores with a shot to the side of Paulsen's head.
Shakur scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paulsen lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakur misses with a body punch.
Paulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Shakur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulsen misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Paulsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakur takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulsen blocking some punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shakur. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shakur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paulsen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulsen.
Paulsen is trying to force a seperation but Shakur has the dominant position.
Paulsen misses with the head strike.
Shakur prevents a body shot from Paulsen.
Shakur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulsen scores with a hook to the body.
Paulsen successfully pulls guard.
Shakur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shakur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulsen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shakur tries to stand but Paulsen is controlling from the bottom.
Shakur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulsen keeping moving, preventing Shakur from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emeka Shakur.
Paulsen cracks the inside of Shakur's front leg.
Paulsen throws a jab when Shakur was well out of range.
Shakur connects with a body shot that sends Paulsen's belly button to the back.
Shakur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Shakur.
Shakur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paulsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shakur checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Paulsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emeka Shakur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paulsen checks a leg kick.
A big left from Shakur misses.
Shakur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shakur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paulsen thuds his shin into the meat of Shakur's side.
Shakur connects with a jab.
Paulsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakur moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Shakur throws a shot from downtown. Paulsen moves away and avoids it.
Paulsen is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Shakur.
Shakur misses with a two punch combination.
Paulsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shakur.
Shakur digs a good hook to Paulsen's body.
Shakur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shakur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakur scores with a shot to the body.
Shakur looks to score with a jab to the body but Paulsen is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shakur thows a body shot but no joy.
Shakur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paulsen at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shakur misses with a body shot.
Shakur scores with a nice head shot.
Shakur lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paulsen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shakur.
Shakur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paulsen is looking to wear down Shakur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shakur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakur.
Shakur takes a swing at Paulsen's ribcage but misses.
Shakur misses with a wild body shot.
Shakur lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakur misses with a hook to the body
and Paulsen counters with a single leg into guard. Shakur didn't expect that.
Shakur wants to stand up but Paulsen is controlling him.
Paulsen wants to control from the top but Shakur keeps moving.
Shakur is controlling Paulsen's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakur wants to sweep here but Paulsen controlling him for the moment.
Shakur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paulsen is controlling him.
Shakur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulsen controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jan Paulsen just wasn't active enough.
Shakur scores with a jab to the body.
Emeka Shakur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shakur misses with a straight left.
Shakur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emeka Shakur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emeka Shakur!
Emeka Shakur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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