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RYZE 78: Cool Hand vs. B-25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graeme Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton comes into the arena with back passage only blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Graeme Norton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norton wants to control but McGill postures up.
McGill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McGill advances to mount.
McGill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGill cracks Norton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGill controlling from the full mount.
Norton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norton tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton really wants to buck McGill off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton is bucking up trying to escape but McGill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Norton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Norton tries to hold on but McGill postures up.
McGill controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like McGill might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McGill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McGill controlling from the full mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bogie McGill was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
McGill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Norton misses with a hook. McGill ducked under it nicely.
McGill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Norton misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGill lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a hook to the side of McGill's head but McGill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton tries to clinch up.
Norton is looking to clinch.
McGill walks into a jab.
Norton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norton thuds his right hand into McGill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norton misses with a body shot.
Norton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norton scrambles back to his feet.
McGill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Norton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGill is landing with some decent strikes but Norton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGill controlling his opponent.
McGill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogie McGill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Norton lands with a right hand.
Norton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGill scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Norton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McGill looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGill looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGill with good strikes from the mount here!
McGill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Norton wants to try and get back to his feet.
McGill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGill looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton tries to lock up and control but McGill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Norton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norton has left one of his arms exposed and McGill doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Norton screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bogie McGill!
In defeat, Graeme Norton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another fight best out of three. I went for power shots going for the knockout. Next time i will box his head off for three rounds just like in the first fight.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johniel Ocampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cave Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johniel Ocampo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ocampo connects with a single shot there.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Ocampo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ocampo.
Ocampo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ocampo lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocampo throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocampo is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ocampo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Ocampo prevents Johnson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ocampo throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Ocampo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ocampo wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ocampo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ocampo is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ocampo winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying active underneath Ocampo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Ocampo has control of the leg.
Ocampo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ocampo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ocampo passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocampo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ocampo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ocampo trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Ocampo is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ocampo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ocampo has passed into side control.
Ocampo tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ocampo.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johniel Ocampo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo misses with a looping right.
Cave Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocampo.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocampo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ocampo checks it.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Ocampo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ocampo is one step ahead there.
Ocampo scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Ocampo is proving a slippery customer.
Johniel Ocampo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ocampo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ocampo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Ocampo throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ocampo defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ocampo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ocampo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ocampo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
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!
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Ocampo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ocampo.
Ocampo in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Ocampo throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ocampo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ocampo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ocampo thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ocampo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Ocampo has control of the leg.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ocampo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Ocampo stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ocampo.
Ocampo works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ocampo is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocampo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johniel Ocampo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ocampo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Ocampo pushes him off.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Ocampo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ocampo is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ocampo tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Ocampo postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ocampo tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Ocampo keeps trying to improve his position.
Ocampo trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ocampo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Ocampo preventing the sweep.
Ocampo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cave Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ocampo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ocampo is in Johnson's guard.
Ocampo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo preventing the sweep.
Ocampo throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Ocampo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ocampo content to stall in guard here.
Ocampo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ocampo throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cave Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ocampo fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Ocampo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johniel Ocampo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ocampo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johniel Ocampo!
An out of breath Johniel Ocampo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yehia Kamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schilling's choice of entrance music: Roy Jones - Can't be touched. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yehia Kamel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamel as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Kamel catches Schilling right on the button with a cross.
Schilling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schilling has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kamel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schilling is out of range.
Schilling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamel scores with a push kick.
Kamel misses with a hook.
Schilling shoots in but no luck this time.
Schilling throws a good cross that connects.
Kamel thuds his right hand into Schilling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schilling checks a low kick from Kamel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamel. Schilling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schilling just misses with a punch to the body.
Schilling tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schilling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamel misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schilling misses with a straight right.
Kamel is looking to slow Schilling down with leg kicks.
Yehia Kamel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamel is looking to score with low kicks.
Schilling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schilling slips a straight right by Kamel.
Kamel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamel throws a series of strikes that have Schilling backpedaling.
That kick from Kamel tenderised Schilling's leg. Schilling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schilling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kamel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schilling loads up on a big right hand but Kamel slips the punch.
Kamel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schilling to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamel looking for a guillotine here but Schilling defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamel being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamel looking for a guillotine here but Schilling defends easily.
Kamel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Schilling rolls with it to try and escape but Kamel cranks on the arm and Schilling is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yehia Kamel!
A relieved looking Yehia Kamel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralte Bentea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Fortune 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralte Bentea!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune throws a solid leg kick but Bentea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortune.
Bentea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortune counters with a shoot takedown. Bentea fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fortune throws a big elbow that misses.
Bentea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fortune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fortune 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.
Fortune is looking to work some ground and pound but Bentea has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentea pulls Fortune in to control the position.
Bentea is trying to control the position but Fortune postures up.
Fortune throws a big right hand that misses.
Fortune sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bentea is trying to control the position but Fortune postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ralte Bentea was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fortune enables Bentea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fortune manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bentea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bentea throws a big right hand that misses.
Bentea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bentea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune trying to control the position.
Fortune utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fortune is trying to keep Bentea in close.
Bentea throwing strikes but missing.
Fortune lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bentea!
Fortune trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fortune misses with some ground and pound and Bentea recovers position to half guard.
Bentea is controlling Fortune's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fortune works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune landing strikes from the mount and Bentea is in trouble!
Bentea wants to hold on but Fortune pushes him away.
Fortune is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fortune thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentea is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bentea can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Fortune there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bentea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bentea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fortune with a couple of short strikes.
Fortune tries to control but Bentea wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bentea hang on?
Bentea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fortune looking to ground and pound but Bentea is blocking nicely.
Fortune lands a nice shot to the head.
Fortune is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bentea can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bentea is rocked!
Bentea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bentea tries to lock up and control but Fortune gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bentea is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fortune is staying active.
Fortune raining down shots from the mount!
Bentea is still in real trouble! Can Fortune finish him?
A big strike lands for Fortune! That's really hurt Bentea and he's turned his back - Fortune keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fortune jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Fortune!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McLachlan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Funeral For a Friend - 'History'. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sonni's choice of entrance music: Chica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McLachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLachlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni throws a shot to the body.
McLachlan moves out of range as Sonni strikes.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
Sonni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLachlan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLachlan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sonni defends well and McLachlan ends up having to push Sonni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McLachlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLachlan misses with a takedown attempt - Sonni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McLachlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLachlan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLachlan scrambles back to his feet.
Sonni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLachlan circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaheli Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLachlan checks it well.
Sonni scores with a hook.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLachlan throws a jab when Sonni was well out of range.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLachlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
McLachlan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLachlan thows a body shot but no joy.
Sonni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLachlan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sonni.
Nice shot lands for Sonni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLachlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonni throws a low kick, looking for McLachlan's leg but McLachlan calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Sonni stuns McLachlan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLachlan avoids the body shot from Sonni.
McLachlan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McLachlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLachlan misses with a wild body shot.
Sonni lands a right hook to the body.
McLachlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonni scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLachlan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a hook but McLachlan avoids it easily.
Sonni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonni dodges the punch combination from McLachlan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonni.
Sonni feints and then cracks McLachlan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLachlan down.
Sonni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sonni wants it to stay on the feet.
McLachlan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonni lands with an uppercut that bounces McLachlan off the cage and back into range.
Sonni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but McLachlan is out of range.
Kaheli Sonni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sonni.
McLachlan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLachlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
A jab from Sonni finds it's way through McLachlan's defenses.
Nice jab there from Sonni.
McLachlan loads up on a big right hand but Sonni slips the punch.
McLachlan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sonni scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but McLachlan is out of range.
Sonni is looking to land body kicks.
Sonni scores with a jab. McLachlan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaheli Sonni 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. McLachlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLachlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonni on the side of the head.
McLachlan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonni.
McLachlan takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Kaheli Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonni with a nice cross.
Sonni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLachlan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLachlan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sonni connects with a single shot there.
Sonni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLachlan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sonni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLachlan on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLachlan.
Sonni throws a jab when McLachlan was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Sonni.
Sonni connects with a leg kick. McLachlan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonni throws a lazy right hand but McLachlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks McLachlan off balance momentarily.
Sonni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLachlan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLachlan's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Sonni. Beautiful body shot.
Sonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLachlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLachlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonni throws out a leg kick but McLachlan moves out of range and Sonni only half commits.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Sonni there.
Sonni with a nice cross.
Sonni throws a leg kick that misses.
McLachlan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sonni's guard.
McLachlan trying to control but Sonni is working from the bottom.
Sonni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McLachlan has picked Sonni up and slammed him! Sonni can't keep hold of the triangle and McLachlan manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLachlan cracks Sonni with a big right hand but Sonni just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sonni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McLachlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sonni looking for submissions off his back.
McLachlan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sonni.
McLachlan tries to move to full mount but Sonni actually manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan not doing much here.
Sonni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McLachlan trying to control the action but Sonni is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni is concentrating on defense, preventing McLachlan from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaheli Sonni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sonni lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Sonni finds it's target.
McLachlan misses with a body punch
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Sonni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLachlan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
McLachlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body kick from Sonni.
Sonni cracks the inside of McLachlan's front leg.
Sonni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLachlan moves out of range of the body kick from Sonni.
Nice body kick from Sonni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and McLachlan counters with a three punch combo that has Sonni backing up. Sonni nods at McLachlan to acknowledge the strikes.
Sonni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sonni throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLachlan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sonni misses with a straight right.
Sonni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
McLachlan walks into a jab.
Sonni connects with a leg kick. McLachlan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonni scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLachlan if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLachlan avoids the body shot from Sonni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLachlan.
McLachlan ducks right into an uppercut from Sonni.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonni as he connects with a hook.
Sonni lands a jab to the head.
Sonni throws a good cross that connects.
Sonni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonni connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonni, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonni.
Sonni throws a front kick aimed at McLachlan's knee but McLachlan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan misses with a hook.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLachlan.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLachlan slips under a jab from Sonni.
McLachlan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLachlan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McLachlan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sonni swivels and escapes.
Sonni scores with a nice right hand.
Sonni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sonni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonni.
Sonni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sonni throws a quick inside leg kick.
John McLachlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaheli Sonni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body kick there by Sonni.
Sonni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonni connects with an inside leg kick.
McLachlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Sonni scores with a leg kick.
Sonni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLachlan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLachlan walks into a left hand.
Sonni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonni.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaheli Sonni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonni 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaheli Sonni!
After winning the bout, Kaheli Sonni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muszyna throws a good cross that connects.
Kutsoo is looking to clinch.
Muszyna scores with a jab.
Kutsoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muszyna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutsoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muszyna just misses with a punch to the body.
Muszyna misses with a straight right.
Jarni Kutsoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutsoo slips a straight right by Muszyna.
Muszyna throws a right hand that misses
and Kutsoo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kutsoo looking to score a takedown here. Muszyna is defending well but Kutsoo drives through and ends up in Muszyna's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kutsoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutsoo postures up in Muszyna's guard and throws a big left but Muszyna blocks it.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kutsoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muszyna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Muszyna is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Muszyna keeps moving.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Muszyna is keeping the position.
Kutsoo is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Muszyna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Muszyna is keeping the position.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Muszyna has wrist control.
Muszyna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Muszyna is keeping the position.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutsoo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muszyna is proving hard to escape from.
Kutsoo 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.
Kutsoo looking to pass the guard.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Muszyna keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna being controlled here, momentarily.
Kutsoo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kutsoo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kutsoo trying to control but Muszyna is working from the bottom.
Kutsoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarni Kutsoo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kutsoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Muszyna sprawls well. He's pushed Kutsoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muszyna as he jumps to the side.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo tries to clinch
and Muszyna counters with a nice body shot.
Kutsoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutsoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kutsoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Muszyna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muszyna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutsoo.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Muszyna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutsoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kutsoo shoots for a takedown but Muszyna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Muszyna tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muszyna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Muszyna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muszyna pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kutsoo shoots in and drives through. Muszyna sprawls well.
Kutsoo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muszyna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Muszyna has wrist control.
Kutsoo looking to pass the guard.
Kutsoo wanted to stand there but Muszyna had control of the position.
Kutsoo slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo seems to be looking for submissions.
Kutsoo throws a strike but Muszyna avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutsoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muszyna is keeping the position for now.
Kutsoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kutsoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Muszyna has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutsoo is looking to stand up but Muszyna won't let him.
Kutsoo trying to control but Muszyna is working from the bottom.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Muszyna is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutsoo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kutsoo throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna pulls Kutsoo in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab by Muszyna.
Muszyna swats away the attempt to clinch by Kutsoo.
Muszyna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muszyna lands the left hand.
Muszyna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kutsoo checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kutsoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muszyna stuns Kutsoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Jarni Kutsoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Muszyna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muszyna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kutsoo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kutsoo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muszyna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kutsoo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kutsoo tries to move to full mount but Muszyna actually manages to regain half guard.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muszyna defends it well.
Kutsoo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muszyna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo with the ground and pound but Muszyna uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kutsoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muszyna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muszyna keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Muszyna has wrist control.
Muszyna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muszyna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutsoo advances to half guard.
Kutsoo wants to take a breather but Muszyna is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura here.
Muszyna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kutsoo.
Muszyna is concentrating on defense, preventing Kutsoo from advancing position.
Cechini Muszyna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo throws a strike but Muszyna avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kutsoo passes Muszyna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kutsoo wants to take a breather but Muszyna is having none of it.
Kutsoo 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.
Kutsoo misses with a head shot. Muszyna uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jarni Kutsoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muszyna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutsoo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muszyna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jarni Kutsoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutsoo wants to stand but Muszyna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutsoo advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarni Kutsoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutsoo, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo took some time post fight to say the following; 'WHO? WHO? WHO`S THE BEST?! I CAN`T HEAR YOU!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuoppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuoppala comes into the arena with Children of Bodom - Warheart blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunter's choice of entrance music: Intimidation mixtape. On his way into the cage it seems that Alexander Kuoppala has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexander Kuoppala seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Kuoppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kuoppala.
Kuoppala moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Kuoppala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuoppala with a hook.
Kuoppala avoids a kick to the body.
Kuoppala misses with a straight left.
Kuoppala tries to clinch up
and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuoppala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuoppala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuoppala gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Kuoppala throws a head punch that misses.
Kuoppala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuoppala digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuoppala throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuoppala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Kuoppala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Kuoppala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuoppala avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuoppala as Hunter tries to tie him up.
Kuoppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Kuoppala tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuoppala is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Kuoppala into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Kuoppala has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuoppala.
Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Kuoppala.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Kuoppala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Come on Kuoppala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuoppala gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuoppala lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Kuoppala blocks an uppercut.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Kuoppala lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter trying to control the position but instead, Kuoppala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunter into the cage.
Hunter lands a knee to the head.
Hunter misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuoppala avoids the damage to the body.
Kuoppala lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Nice body punch from Kuoppala.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Kuoppala lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuoppala landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuoppala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Kuoppala lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunter won't want to take too many of those.
Kuoppala misses with a knee strike.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuoppala avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Kuoppala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuoppala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuoppala gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuoppala stalling in the clinch.
Kuoppala blocking some punches.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuoppala blocks an uppercut.
Kuoppala throws a head punch that misses.
Kuoppala managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Kuoppala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Alexander Kuoppala will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuoppala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Kuoppala.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuoppala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuoppala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunter tries a low kick but Kuoppala avoids it.
A jab lands there for Hunter.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuoppala misses the target.
Kuoppala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Kuoppala slips under a jab from Hunter.
Kuoppala takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Kuoppala slips under a jab.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuoppala is just out of range.
Kuoppala lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuoppala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Kuoppala settles back down.
Kuoppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Kuoppala throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunter throws a low kick but Kuoppala avoids it.
Kuoppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Kuoppala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Kuoppala in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kuoppala lands with a left to the head.
Kuoppala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alexander Kuoppala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuoppala can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala blocks an uppercut.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuoppala backwards.
Kuoppala lands with a right to the head.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuoppala is keeping busy.
Kuoppala takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Kuoppala is struggling to control the position.
Kuoppala wants to stall.
Kuoppala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuoppala lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the position but instead, Kuoppala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunter into the cage.
Kuoppala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
Kuoppala lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuoppala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuoppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuoppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Kuoppala avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuoppala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuoppala misses with a knee strike.
Kuoppala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuoppala avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Hunter trying to stall but Kuoppala improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuoppala.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuoppala lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
Kuoppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuoppala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Hunter working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
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 Alexander Kuoppala will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter avoids the body shot from Kuoppala.
A lazy left from Kuoppala finds it's target.
Alexander Kuoppala is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuoppala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Kuoppala moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunter.
Kuoppala lands an uppercut.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuoppala is looking to control Hunter's arms but Hunter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuoppala has his back to the cage.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuoppala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuoppala comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuoppala lands with a right to the head.
Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuoppala is defending well for now.
Hunter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuoppala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuoppala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunter misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Kuoppala managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuoppala misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Hunter.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuoppala obliges.
Kuoppala tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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!
Hunter prevents a body shot from Kuoppala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala blocking some punches.
Kuoppala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuoppala missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Herb Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuoppala up against the cage.
Kuoppala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuoppala avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Kuoppala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuoppala misses with an elbow strike.
Kuoppala looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Kuoppala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuoppala is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunter looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kuoppala.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter avoiding damage.
Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Kuoppala avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Kuoppala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala trying to stall but Hunter improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala lands a right hand.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuoppala lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuoppala managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuoppala is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Kuoppala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuoppala is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuoppala lands a left hand.
Kuoppala content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuoppala lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Kuoppala.
Well Kuoppala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuoppala!
A very excited looking Alexander Kuoppala 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Denver Washington was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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181 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Gouken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouken misses with a right hand
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gouken.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Washington slips under a jab.
Gouken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gouken gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washington is looking to regain half guard here but Gouken keeps moving and retains side control.
Gouken lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gouken tries to advance to mount but Washington denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington trying his best to control but Gouken has mounted him.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Gouken has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gouken goes for an armbar but Washington turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Washington.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gouken's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouken wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Gouken pulls Washington in close to his closed guard and prevents Washington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washington passes Gouken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gouken controls his leg.
Gouken trying to control from the bottom.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken wants to get back to full guard.
Washington passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gouken gets back to half guard.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Gouken is defending well.
Gouken is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gouken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gouken wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Washington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gouken is defending well.
Washington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Gouken uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Gouken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Gouken has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Washington off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gouken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gouken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's time! Gouken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gouken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gouken misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Gouken tries to clinch
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Gouken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gouken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington throws a head kick but Gouken moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gouken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gouken scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been told by Gouken's head coaches at Predator Training Center (9 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Washington connects with a nice looking jab.
Scott Gouken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gouken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Gouken tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gouken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gouken throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gouken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Gouken staying out of range there.
Washington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Scott Gouken has been cut.
Gouken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gouken.
Gouken misses with a body punch
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gouken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gouken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Gouken moves out of range easily.
Gouken fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gouken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouken misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gouken ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
A punch combination from Gouken misses.
Gouken misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gouken throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Gouken misses with a takedown attempt
and Gouken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington lands a nice hook to Gouken's body. Gouken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gouken tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Gouken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gouken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Gouken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington catches Gouken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken wants to clinch
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gouken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Gouken does it's job there.
Denver Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gouken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington works Gouken's body with a nice hook.
Gouken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.
Washington catches Gouken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Gouken seems unphased.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Gouken is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws the left hand but Gouken avoids the punch easily.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gouken.
A cross from Washington lands.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gouken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington lands the left hand.
Gouken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gouken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Gouken misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gouken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gouken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Gouken.
Gouken fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Gouken.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Gouken.
Gouken doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington lands an overhand right.
Washington clobbers Gouken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gouken has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings Gouken.
Gouken is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gouken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gouken looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gouken doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Gouken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Washington drops Gouken with a beautiful combination! Gouken stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Washington is looking for the KO!
Scott Gouken's cut is getting worse.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Washington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gouken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washington cracks Gouken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington moves away from the strike by Gouken.
Gouken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Gouken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Gouken.
Gouken gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gouken tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Washington is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gouken buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gouken!! Gouken is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Washington throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denver Washington!
Denver Washington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jun Moroba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xinhai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loco. Jun Moroba 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Moroba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moroba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xinhai. Xinhai obviously looking to wear him down.
Xinhai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moroba.
Moroba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Jun Moroba has been cut.
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.
Xinhai connects with a right hand. Moroba shakes it off.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Moroba moves out of range easily.
Xinhai 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.
Xinhai with a nice cross.
Moroba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xinhai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moroba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xinhai's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xinhai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moroba trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moroba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xinhai controlling Moroba's posture.
Moroba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moroba with a nice head shot there.
Xinhai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moroba stopping the sweep attempt from Xinhai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moroba looking to sit in guard and control but Xinhai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moroba seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moroba has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Xinhai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moroba has tightened it up now! Xinhai 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 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jun Moroba!
A determined Jun Moroba didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Gentleman. 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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilpatrick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yossarian's face.
Yossarian looking to slow down the pace here.
Yossarian throws a head punch that misses.
Kilpatrick prevents Yossarian from breaking the clinch.
Yossarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Kilpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yossarian blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Yossarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kilpatrick.
Yossarian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a head punch that misses.
Yossarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yossarian lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Yossarian pushes Kilpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Yossarian lands a right hand.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
Yossarian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yossarian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilpatrick is trying to stall.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilpatrick prevents a body shot from Yossarian.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Yossarian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpatrick into the cage.
Kilpatrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kilpatrick being controlled against the cage.
Kilpatrick tries to stall but Yossarian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilpatrick missing with knees to the body.
Yossarian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kilpatrick is defending well for now.
Yossarian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yossarian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yossarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilpatrick controls his hands.
Kilpatrick just leaning against Yossarian, taking a breather.
Yossarian avoiding damage as Kilpatrick throws knees to the body.
Kilpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yossarian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yossarian throws a leg kick which misses Kilpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilpatrick tries to avoid it.
Kilpatrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian lands a body shot.
Kilpatrick cracks Yossarian with an open hand slap.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yossarian. That's going to slow Kilpatrick down.
Kilpatrick catches Yossarian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilpatrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yossarian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yossarian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kilpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Yossarian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Yossarian blocks it.
Kilpatrick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yossarian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yossarian misses with a leg kick
enabling Kilpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick slips a jab from Yossarian.
Kilpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Yossarian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yossarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilpatrick checks it well.
The fighters circling - Yossarian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Yossarian avoids it easily.
Yossarian dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilpatrick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kilpatrick crunches a lovely knee into Yossarian's ribcage.
Kilpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Kilpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Yossarian blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Kilpatrick.
Yossarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilpatrick misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yossarian wants to take the fight to the mat but Kilpatrick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yossarian has Kilpatrick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilpatrick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luke Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Yossarian.
Kilpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Yossarian taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kilpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Yossarian in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
John Yossarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kilpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yossarian stalling in the clinch but Kilpatrick improves position.
Yossarian effectively controlling the action here.
Yossarian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yossarian obliges.
Yossarian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yossarian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kilpatrick avoids it.
Kilpatrick just leaning against Yossarian, taking a breather.
Kilpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yossarian avoiding damage.
Yossarian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yossarian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kilpatrick's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Yossarian won't allow it.
Yossarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Yossarian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yossarian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yossarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Kilpatrick to work.
Yossarian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yossarian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kilpatrick is defending well for now.
Kilpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yossarian.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Yossarian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpatrick into the cage.
Yossarian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yossarian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kilpatrick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kilpatrick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yossarian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Yossarian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpatrick into the cage.
Yossarian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yossarian as Kilpatrick tries to tie him up.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yossarian is defending well for now.
Kilpatrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yossarian.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick trying to stall but Yossarian improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Yossarian fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yossarian as Kilpatrick tries to tie him up.
Yossarian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yossarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Yossarian lands a body punch.
Yossarian throws an elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick is pressed up against the cage. Yossarian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilpatrick down to the mat. Kilpatrick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yossarian, right into the meat.
Yossarian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yossarian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kilpatrick under the eye.
Yossarian lands with a nice body punch.
John Yossarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Yossarian tries to work over Kilpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yossarian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yossarian just leaning against Kilpatrick, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilpatrick.
Yossarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilpatrick controls his hands.
Kilpatrick missing with knees to the body.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yossarian is defending well for now.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Yossarian avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Yossarian looking to slow down the pace here.
Yossarian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kilpatrick is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Yossarian.
Kilpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yossarian.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yossarian tries for a takedown but Kilpatrick manages to get underhooks.
Luke Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Yossarian.
Kilpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yossarian is struggling to control the position.
Yossarian stalling in the clinch but Kilpatrick improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yossarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
Yossarian throws a hook but Kilpatrick avoids it easily.
Yossarian walks into a stiff left hand from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick.
Yossarian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Yossarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yossarian connects with a body shot.
Kilpatrick misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yossarian. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yossarian is looking to clinch but Kilpatrick is avoiding it.
Kilpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
Yossarian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilpatrick's sensitive parts.
Kilpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yossarian thuds his shin into the meat of Kilpatrick's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yossarian as he avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yossarian checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Yossarian misses.
Kilpatrick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yossarian digs a good hook to Kilpatrick's body.
Kilpatrick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yossarian slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
Yossarian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilpatrick misses the target.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Yossarian.
Kilpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Yossarian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yossarian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Yossarian's front leg with a kick but Yossarian checks it.
Yossarian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilpatrick lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yossarian throws out a powerful jab.
Yossarian moves out of range as Kilpatrick throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Yossarian.
Kilpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Yossarian ducks down to avoid it.
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yossarian connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yossarian throws out the jab.
A big left from Kilpatrick misses.
Kilpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Yossarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working aggressively here.
Kilpatrick slows down the pace here.
Yossarian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Yossarian pushes Kilpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yossarian or not.
Yossarian wants a takedown but no success here.
Yossarian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kilpatrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilpatrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yossarian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yossarian blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Kilpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick prevents a body shot from Yossarian.
A short uppercut from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Yossarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilpatrick controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kilpatrick.
Yossarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilpatrick's elbow.
Yossarian working Kilpatrick over with knees to the body.
Yossarian misses with a knee strike.
Kilpatrick landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yossarian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kilpatrick tries to stall but Yossarian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kilpatrick prevents a body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian stalling in the clinch but Kilpatrick improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Luke Kilpatrick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kilpatrick lands a leg kick that knocks Yossarian off balance momentarily.
Yossarian connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick but Yossarian moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Yossarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilpatrick throws a jab when Yossarian was well out of range.
Yossarian connects with a single shot there.
Kilpatrick tries a low kick but Yossarian avoids it.
Kilpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilpatrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kilpatrick.
Yossarian scores with a nice right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yossarian dodges the punch combination from Kilpatrick.
Yossarian digs a good hook to Kilpatrick's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian delivers a nice body kick.
Yossarian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilpatrick will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws the kick towards the body but Kilpatrick avoids it.
Yossarian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yossarian passes into half guard.
Kilpatrick has a hand on Yossarian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yossarian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Yossarian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kilpatrick looks a forlorn figure.
That's two 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!
Yossarian landing punches.
Kilpatrick is rocked!
Yossarian lands a big elbow - Kilpatrick is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kilpatrick is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Yossarian!
John Yossarian is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional John Yossarian said 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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FIGHT
RATING
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