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MFN 101: Anastasio vs. Hauki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinton The Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Quick's entrance music is Higher. A fine choice. Quinton The Quick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton The Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miquel Costas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costas is looking to clinch.
A head kick by The Quick misses
and Costas counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Costas finds it's way through The Quick's defenses.
The Quick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costas is looking to clinch but The Quick is avoiding it.
Costas tries to clinch up but The Quick circles away and keeps his distance.
Costas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costas tries to clinch up
and The Quick counters by moving into the clinch.
The Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Quick gets a clinch.
The Quick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Costas is trying to break the clinch but The Quick is controlling him.
The Quick pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Quick has a closed guard, preventing Costas from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Quick keeping moving, preventing Costas from controlling successfully.
Costas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The Quick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costas.
The Quick keeping moving, preventing Costas from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Miquel Costas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Quick drives through with a takedown into Costas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Costas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Quick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costas is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Quick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Quick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Quick wants to stand but Costas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Quick is looking to work some ground and pound but Costas has wrist control.
The Quick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Costas is trying to control the position but The Quick postures up.
Costas striking off his back but it's not causing The Quick any problems.
Costas working for a triangle but The Quick defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Quick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Quick stands and steps away. Costas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Quick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Quick has managed to clinch.
The Quick lands an uppercut.
The Quick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costas walks away with a smile on his face. The Quick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Quick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costas circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Quick dodges the punch combination from Costas.
Costas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Quick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Costas!
The Quick wants to control but Costas is keeping him busy.
Costas is trying to control The Quick's posture but The Quick avoids it.
The Quick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costas struggling a bit here.
Costas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton The Quick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costas throws a nice looking combination but The Quick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Quick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Costas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Quick stands up.
Costas closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Quick counters by clinching up.
The Quick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Quick manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas is looking to clinch but The Quick is avoiding it.
Costas throws a big shot that misses.
The Quick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costas thuds a left hand into The Quick's body.
Costas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costas misses with a double jab.
The Quick throws a combination. Costas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Costas just misses with a punch to the body.
The Quick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Costas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Costas working a defensive guard here.
Costas looking to control but The Quick passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Quick postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Costas to stand up.
Miquel Costas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costas misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Quick throws a head kick but Costas moves out of range.
Costas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Costas does no damage.
The Quick doesn't manage to clinch there - Costas circles away.
The Quick pushes Costas up against the cage in a clinch.
The Quick pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas prevents The Quick from getting back to his feet.
Costas wants to control from the top but The Quick keeps moving.
The Quick is trying to keep Costas in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Costas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Costas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Costas postures up in The Quick's guard and throws a big left but The Quick blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Quick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Costas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The Quick is trying to stand.
The Quick has one foot on Costas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The Quick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costas wants to clinch up but The Quick keeps it at a distance.
Costas slaps away a takedown attempt from The Quick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Quick avoids the head kick by Costas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton The Quick dominated that second round.
That's time! The Quick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Quick blocks a head kick by Costas.
Costas throws a leg kick but The Quick checks it.
No joy there for Costas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costas throws an overhand right that lands on The Quick's shoulder, as The Quick tries to avoid the shot.
The Quick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Costas did well to prevent The Quick getting side control.
Quinton The Quick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costas actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Costas won't allow The Quick to pass to mount.
The Quick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Quick wants to take a breather but Costas is having none of it.
Costas trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas pushes The Quick off looking to stand but The Quick dives back in and keeps control.
The Quick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Quick prevents Costas from improving his position.
Costas is refusing to be controlled, as The Quick sits in half guard.
Costas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Quick stands up and beckons Costas to join him on the feet.
Costas throws a series of punches but The Quick moves out of range.
Costas throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Quick blocks a head kick by Costas.
Costas lands with a nice body punch.
The Quick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costas throws a head kick but The Quick moves out of range.
Costas misses with a wild combination.
The Quick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Costas to the mat! Costas manages to get full guard.
The Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Costas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Quick stands and steps away. Costas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Quick forces Costas back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Quick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Quick.
Costas is trying to break the clinch but The Quick is controlling him.
Costas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Quick's efforts to push away.
The Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costas takes a swing at The Quick's ribcage but misses.
The Quick slips a jab and a cross from Costas.
The Quick has closed the distance and engaged Costas in a clinch.
The Quick lands a shot to the body.
The Quick prevents Costas from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Costas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Quick.
The Quick successfully pulls guard.
The Quick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costas is looking to work some ground and pound but The Quick has wrist control.
Costas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costas trying to control but The Quick is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costas stopping the sweep attempt from The Quick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton The Quick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Quick, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton The Quick!
After winning the bout, Quinton The Quick 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 Jean-Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Beast - Tech N9ne. Jean-Louis Andre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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26
150 lbs
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Excellent 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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean-Louis Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Guerra as he checks the leg kick.
Guerra digs a good body shot into Andre's ribs.
Andre needs to keep his hands up - Guerra had a free shot at his head there.
Andre throws out a loose jab but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Guerra has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guerra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guerra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerra keeping full guard, as Andre tries to pass.
Andre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andre being controlled here momentarily.
Andre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guerra's head.
Guerra looking to control.
Andre throws an elbow that misses. Guerra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andre's guard. Nice move by Guerra!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre can't keep his opponent in guard - Guerra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andre looking for submissions off his back.
Andre actively working from the bottom here.
Andre is looking for a sweep. Guerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerra is controlling the pace.
Andre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra blocks the strikes from Andre.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andre looking for submissions off his back.
Andre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerra pulls his head out easily.
Guerra slows the pace down in half guard.
Andre tries to get to full guard but Guerra has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andre misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Andre with the active half guard here but Guerra passes nicely into side control.
Guerra trying to control the position but Andre is working away.
Andre is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean-Louis Andre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guerra thuds a left hand into Andre's body.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerra catches Andre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andre throws a body punch but Guerra moves out of range.
A slow jab from Andre misses its intended target.
Guerra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Inigo Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra misses with an uppercut.
Andre looks to land a left hand but Guerra moved out of range nicely.
Guerra misses the shot to the body.
Andre misses with a lunging right hand
and Guerra counters with a one-two to the body.
Guerra throws a nice looking combination but Andre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
Andre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guerra, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andre moves away.
Guerra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andre takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Andre throws a sloppy head kick and Guerra moves out of range easily.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Andre is just out of range.
Guerra cracks Andre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andre swings for the body but Guerra moves out of range.
Andre works the jab nicely.
Inigo Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Guerra - just one landing.
Guerra stuns Andre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guerra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Guerra counters with a right hand to the body.
Andre lands with an uppercut that bounces Guerra off the cage and back into range.
Guerra misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guerra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andre rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Andre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guerra thumps Andre with a low kick.
Andre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerra is just out of range.
A punch combination from Guerra misses.
Andre tries a low kick but Guerra avoids it.
Andre avoids the body shot from Guerra.
Guerra lands a right hook to the body.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andre manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerra. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andre.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andre moves away.
Andre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guerra can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws a good cross that connects.
Andre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guerra under the eye.
Guerra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerra.
Andre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guerra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Inigo Guerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerra throws a series of strikes that have Andre backpedaling.
Andre is rocked!
Guerra scores with a jab. Andre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Andre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerra takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Andre avoids the body shot from Guerra.
Guerra throws a big shot that misses.
Andre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerra misses with a double jab.
Andre seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerra is just out of range.
Guerra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Guerra misses.
Andre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra lands a right hook to the body.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andre manages to avoid it.
Andre avoids the body shot from Guerra.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Guerra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guerra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerra lands a two punch combo.
Guerra slaps away a takedown attempt from Andre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andre misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guerra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andre somewhat.
Andre looks to land a combination but Guerra avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inigo Guerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Guerra wants to clinch.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
Guerra throws a nice looking combination but Andre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andre throwing shots but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Andre is thwarting Guerra's attempts to control the position.
Andre is trying to work for a kimura but Guerra is defending well.
Andre is keen to just control but Guerra is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andre throws a big right hand that misses.
Andre throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Guerra escapes and throws Andre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andre manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Guerra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jean-Louis Andre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guerra defends it easily.
Guerra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Inigo Guerra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guerra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andre.
Guerra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guerra won't be happy with that.
Guerra is looking to reverse the position.
Andre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerra keeps working.
Andre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra being controlled for a moment.
Guerra is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean-Louis Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean-Louis Andre!
Jean-Louis Andre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maggot King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Make Them Suffer - Widower as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moses Ohchooto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maggot King!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohchooto scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King looks to throw the jab but Ohchooto is out of range.
King throws a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
King misses with a head kick.
King wants to slow Ohchooto down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been informed that King has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ohchooto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Ohchooto.
King throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a push kick but Ohchooto slaps the foot to one side.
Maggot King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to keep at a distance but Ohchooto has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King slowing the pace effectively.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Ohchooto is blocking nicely.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King stalling.
Ohchooto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohchooto obliges.
King misses with a body punch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Ohchooto is blocking nicely.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Ohchooto blocks an uppercut.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
King looks winded!
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Ohchooto blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohchooto is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ohchooto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohchooto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Ohchooto lands a body punch in the clinch.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Ohchooto.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Ohchooto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohchooto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ohchooto avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
Ohchooto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ohchooto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ohchooto avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Ohchooto misses with a knee to the head.
King manages to break the clinch.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves in looking to clinch but Ohchooto pushes him off.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohchooto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ohchooto blocks it with crossed arms.
Ohchooto lands with a short shot to the head.
King dodges an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohchooto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King crunches a lovely knee into Ohchooto's ribcage.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ohchooto pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohchooto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto prevents a body shot from King.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto lands a body punch in the clinch.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Ohchooto lands with a short shot to the head.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from King.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ohchooto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ohchooto connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ohchooto connects with a knee to the head.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Ohchooto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ohchooto is looking to clinch.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Ohchooto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Jab by Ohchooto.
King misses with a low kick.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maggot King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohchooto blocks a head kick by King.
Ohchooto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ohchooto checks it well.
It looks like Ohchooto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King clobbers Ohchooto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ohchooto works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
King is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ohchooto finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohchooto finish him?
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ohchooto to counter with a crisp jab.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Ohchooto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King is breathing heavily.
Ohchooto misses with a head kick.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
Ohchooto connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohchooto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohchooto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King throws a low kick, looking for Ohchooto's leg but Ohchooto calmly moves out of range.
Ohchooto cracks King with an open hand slap.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ohchooto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohchooto lands with a short shot to the head.
Ohchooto avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body.
Ohchooto connects with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King stalling in the clinch but Ohchooto improves position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohchooto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ohchooto scores with a knee to the head.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Ohchooto jerks King's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! King drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ohchooto goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ohchooto because King was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Moses Ohchooto!
During a confident post fight interview, Moses Ohchooto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Von Richtofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Richtofen has chosen Rammstein as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang Von Richtofen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart looks for a takedown but Von Richtofen sprawls well.
Hart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hart is defended easily by Von Richtofen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Richtofen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Nice takedown defense from Von Richtofen. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Richtofen tries to land a front kick but Hart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Richtofen throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Von Richtofen - just one landing.
Von Richtofen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hart will feel that in the morning.
Von Richtofen leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Richtofen throws a head kick that misses.
Von Richtofen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Richtofen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Richtofen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hart.
Von Richtofen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Richtofen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hart. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Richtofen defends it nicely.
Hart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Richtofen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Richtofen connects with a looping right hand.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Von Richtofen shows good takedown defense.
Hart gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Richtofen can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Richtofen is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold.
Hart seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Richtofen trying to control but Hart postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying for a kimura here. Von Richtofen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hart wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Hart!
In his post fight interview, Damian Hart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fallon Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum comes to the cage accompanied by XXX by Danny Brown. Fox has chosen Take a Walk on the Wild Side as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nickolai Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fallon Fox!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum throws a right hand that Fox ducks under and follows up with a left that Fox also avoids with ease.
Fox tries for a takedown but Ketchum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Fox working aggressively here.
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Fox clinches with his opponent.
Fox has Ketchum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ketchum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ketchum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ketchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickolai Ketchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ketchum lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketchum. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketchum lands an overhand right.
Ketchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Fox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ketchum throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
Ketchum throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Ketchum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Game Of Thrones MMA. LA in the buildup to the fight.
Ketchum throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
Ketchum gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
Fox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nickolai Ketchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fallon Fox.
Ketchum tries to break the clinch but Fox is controlling the position.
Ketchum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
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!
Fox tries to pull guard but Ketchum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fox tries for a takedown but Ketchum manages to get underhooks.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ketchum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Fox.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Ketchum circles away.
Fox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ketchum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ketchum as he jumps to the side.
Fox moves away from the strike by Ketchum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lands a jab to Fox's midsection.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketchum moves away.
Ketchum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fox in his tracks.
Ketchum connects with a jab.
Ketchum dips to his left and cracks Fox with an uppercut!
Ketchum misses the shot to the body.
Ketchum walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fox drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ketchum swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fox's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickolai Ketchum!
After the big win, Nickolai Ketchum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bad Man Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jorvee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurucz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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28
139 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Jorvee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jorvee.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jorvee cracks Kurucz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kurucz defending against the ground and pound.
Jorvee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kurucz regains half guard, as Jorvee was trying to land strikes.
Jorvee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurucz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorvee.
Jorvee is working for a submission of some sort.
Jorvee looks to land a strike but Kurucz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorvee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurucz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jorvee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kurucz with a knee to the head.
Jorvee is trying to drag Kurucz to the mat but Kurucz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kurucz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorvee backwards.
Kurucz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jorvee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Kurucz.
Kurucz lands a shoulder strike.
Kurucz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurucz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorvee or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurucz lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kurucz.
Kurucz lands an elbow just above Jorvee 's eye.
It looks like Jon Jorvee has been cut.
Kurucz lands a damaging elbow.
Jorvee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kurucz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kurucz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorvee backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kurucz.
Jorvee misses with a straight left.
Kurucz throws a front kick that sends Jorvee stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Kurucz.
Kurucz lands a jab.
Kurucz scores with a jab. Jorvee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jorvee is rocked!
Kurucz knocks out Jorvee with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kurucz before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kurucz picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ansgar Kurucz!
After winning the bout, Ansgar Kurucz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoner comes to the cage accompanied by Blister in the Sun-violent femmes. Mutters has chosen Hand of Doom as his entrance music. Mick Mutters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Smolder Stoner's chin.
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24
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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164 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mutters!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutters darts in and clinches Stoner up against the cage.
A short left from Mutters.
Stoner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutters moves into the clinch.
Mutters working aggressively here.
A short right from Mutters on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Stoner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stoner is trying to break free.
Mutters pushes off an throws an elbow but Stoner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stoner wants a takedown but no success here.
Mutters lands an elbow inside that Stoner shrugs off.
Mutters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutters lands with a left to the head.
Mutters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
Stoner jumps guard but Mutters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smolder Stoner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoner working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutters blocks a body shot from Stoner.
Stoner takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters lands an uppercut.
Stoner is rocked!
Mutters creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stoner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stoner drops to his knees and Mutters pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Mutters!
Mick Mutters decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeskog has chosen Warm Shadow - Fink as his entrance music. Magnus Landeskog acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
162 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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25
147 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Landeskog!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spezza throws a head kick that misses.
Landeskog has managed to clinch.
Spezza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Landeskog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Landeskog prevents Spezza from breaking the clinch.
Landeskog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spezza stalling the fight.
Landeskog jumps guard but Spezza stands there with Landeskog around his waist. Landeskog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Landeskog wants a takedown.
Spezza being controlled against the cage.
Landeskog is trying to drag Spezza to the mat but Spezza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Spezza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jason Spezza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Landeskog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Landeskog working aggressively here.
Landeskog dodges an elbow strike from Spezza.
Spezza swings wildly with an uppercut but Landeskog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landeskog is trying to maintain a safe position but Spezza gets an underhook and turns Landeskog into the cage.
Landeskog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spezza stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Spezza for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spezza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Landeskog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza wants to break free but Landeskog has control.
Spezza scores with a hook to the body.
Landeskog being controlled against the cage.
Landeskog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spezza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spezza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spezza misses with a head kick.
Spezza misses with a straight left.
Spezza misses with a hook. Landeskog ducked under it nicely.
Landeskog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spezza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Spezza as Landeskog shoots in.
Landeskog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magnus Landeskog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landeskog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spezza throws a sloppy head kick and Landeskog moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog closes the distance and clinches.
Spezza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landeskog drives through with a takedown into Spezza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spezza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spezza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landeskog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spezza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeskog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spezza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landeskog.
Landeskog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spezza dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeskog working for a triangle but Spezza defends it easily.
Spezza trying to control but Landeskog is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza stopping the sweep attempt from Landeskog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spezza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Landeskog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spezza has managed to get both his arms back between Landeskog's legs - danger averted.
Spezza tries to free his leg and advance position but Landeskog is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeskog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spezza passes into side control.
Spezza tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Landeskog dominated that round.
That's time! Spezza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landeskog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spezza defends well and Landeskog ends up having to push Spezza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spezza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landeskog's elbow.
Landeskog blocking some punches.
Spezza looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Landeskog.
Landeskog is trying to pull guard but Spezza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Landeskog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spezza smiles and moves away.
Jason Spezza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Landeskog.
Spezza misses with a head kick.
Landeskog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spezza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Landeskog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landeskog misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Landeskog checks a low kick from Spezza.
Landeskog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Landeskog throws a shot from downtown. Spezza moves away and avoids it.
Spezza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spezza misses with a straight right.
Landeskog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spezza can pounce on him.
Landeskog is looking to clinch but Spezza is avoiding it.
Landeskog has managed to clinch.
Landeskog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spezza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Landeskog.
Spezza tries to circle away but Landeskog has him pinned against the cage.
Landeskog cracks Spezza with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spezza is defending well.
Spezza struggles to land a body shot inside as Landeskog controls his hands.
Spezza lands an elbow that stopped Landeskog in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Magnus Landeskog has been cut.
Spezza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landeskog slows down the pace here.
Spezza prevents a body shot from Landeskog.
Landeskog is trying to pull guard but Spezza has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spezza.
Spezza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Landeskog wants a takedown.
Landeskog throws a punch but it's blocked by Spezza.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spezza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Landeskog is trying to pull guard but Spezza has him pressed against the cage.
Spezza scores with a shot to the side of Landeskog's head.
Landeskog misses with a punch on the inside.
Landeskog blocking some punches.
Landeskog is looking for a takedown.
Landeskog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Landeskog. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Landeskog jumps guard but Spezza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Landeskog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spezza's elbow.
Landeskog lands a right hand.
Spezza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landeskog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza misses with a looping left.
Spezza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spezza slaps away a takedown attempt from Landeskog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spezza cracks the inside of Landeskog's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spezza cracks the inside of Landeskog's front leg.
Spezza lands the left hand.
Landeskog misses with a takedown attempt - Spezza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Landeskog wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezza staying out of range there.
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 Jason Spezza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Landeskog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Landeskog swats away the attempt to clinch by Spezza.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spezza.
Spezza throws the left hand but Landeskog avoids the punch easily.
Spezza throws a right hand that misses
and Landeskog moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spezza misses with a punch on the inside.
Landeskog tries to throw a body punch but Spezza avoids it by throwing Landeskog back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Landeskog takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Landeskog struggles to land a body shot inside as Spezza controls his hands.
Landeskog jumps guard but Spezza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spezza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Landeskog is defending well for now.
Spezza misses with a punch on the inside.
Landeskog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spezza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Landeskog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landeskog drops his hands momentarily and Spezza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spezza misses with an uppercut
and Landeskog counters with a left to the body.
Landeskog connects with a body shot.
Landeskog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Landeskog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spezza was well out of range. Poor timing from Landeskog.
A punch lands to the side of Spezza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Landeskog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jason Spezza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Landeskog.
Landeskog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landeskog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Landeskog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Landeskog is working for an americana but Spezza has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Landeskog was thinking about the submission.
Landeskog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spezza wants to improve his position but instead Landeskog has moved into half guard.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura but Spezza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Landeskog to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spezza is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Landeskog working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Landeskog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Landeskog seems to be working for a kimura but Spezza defends the submission attempt.
Landeskog prevents Spezza from improving his position.
Landeskog 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spezza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Landeskog trying to work for an americana but Spezza has managed to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landeskog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spezza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Landeskog.
I think Landeskog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Landeskog!
Post fight, Magnus Landeskog stared into the camera and said 'Everybody knows that I was robbed against Montana, but unfortunately there's nothing I can do about it now. Keep throwing me other guys and I'll gladly build my way back to the rematch and then my title shot. You know what's coming next.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taneli Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasio comes into the arena with Tweezer blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
203 lbs
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26
197 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Anastasio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taneli Hauki!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauki cracks a nice hook into Anastasio's ribs.
Hauki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anastasio.
Hauki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anastasio doesn't seem bothered though.
Anastasio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hauki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anastasio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anastasio looking to control but instead Hauki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hauki wants to get back to full guard.
Anastasio trying to control from half guard but Hauki is working away.
Anastasio is looking to stall here but Hauki recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anastasio looking to pass the guard.
Anastasio advances to half guard.
Hauki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anastasio trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anastasio wants to pass the guard but Hauki is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio looking to sit in guard and control but Hauki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anastasio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hauki defends it easily.
Anastasio is trying to control the position but Hauki postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anastasio is on top in guard.
Anastasio controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hauki working a defensive guard here.
Anastasio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hauki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trey Anastasio just wasn't active enough.
Anastasio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Anastasio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Hauki.
Hauki throws the kick towards the body but Anastasio avoids it.
Anastasio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hauki throws a nice looking combination but Anastasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anastasio misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Hauki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Hauki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anastasio doesn't seem phased though.
Trey Anastasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauki misses with a combination
and Anastasio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hauki delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anastasio looks for the body kick but Hauki saw that one coming.
Anastasio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hauki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hauki works the jab nicely.
It looks like Trey Anastasio has been cut.
Anastasio throws a series of punches but Hauki avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trey Anastasio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anastasio shoots in and drives through. Hauki sprawls well.
Anastasio misses with a takedown attempt - Hauki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hauki. Anastasio shrugs it off though.
Hauki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anastasio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hauki under the eye.
Hauki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anastasio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hauki.
Anastasio wants to slow Hauki down by chopping away at his legs.
Anastasio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anastasio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anastasio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hauki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Anastasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hauki - that will leave a mark!
Anastasio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hauki counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anastasio moves away.
Hauki cracks Anastasio with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Anastasio tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hauki pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Anastasio is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki!
Taneli Hauki is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Taneli Hauki waved his t-shirt featuring Speedy Supps + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bregan Union!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Union just misses with a punch to the body.
Takiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Union swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Union avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takiyama clinches.
Takiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takiyama pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Union looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takiyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takiyama looking for subs off his back but Union has passed one foot through into half guard.
Takiyama is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Union performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takiyama looking for submissions off his back.
Union trying to mount his opponent but Takiyama defends it.
Union seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takiyama gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Union's guard.
Takiyama stops Union from standing up.
Takiyama wants to pass the guard but Union is keeping the position.
Takiyama passes Union's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takiyama tries to pass to full mount but Union defends it.
Union wants to improve his position but Takiyama is controlling well.
Union is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takiyama is looking for a kimura but Union is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takiyama to get the leverage.
Takiyama is looking for a kimura but Union is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takiyama to get the leverage.
Takiyama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Union sees it coming and defends easily.
Takiyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Union keeps working.
Union is trying to maintain the position but Takiyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Union is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union wants to get back to his feet.
Takiyama prevents Union from improving his position.
Takiyama wants to work for an arm triangle but Union is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takiyama is trying to control the action in half guard but Union is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Takiyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Union is trying is best to control the position here.
Takiyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamamoto Takiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Union fails to land with a series of punches.
Union misses with a few strikes there.
Takiyama tries to clinch up.
Takiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Union swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Union circles away from the clinch attempt.
Union lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takiyama at a distance.
No joy there for Union, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Union avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takiyama misses with a hook. Union ducked under it nicely.
Takiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Union, looking for a takedown. Takiyama pushes Union against the cage but Union circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Union circles away.
Takiyama tries to clinch but Union is having none of it.
Union lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takiyama at a distance.
Takiyama is looking to clinch.
Jab from Union.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiyama tries to clinch but Union is having none of it.
Takiyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Union connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Yamamoto Takiyama has been cut.
Takiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Union throws a series of punches but Takiyama moves out of range.
Takiyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takiyama is rocked!
Takiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Union swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Union listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Union finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Takiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Union thows a body shot but no joy.
Takiyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Takiyama tries to clinch but Union is having none of it.
Union swats away the attempt to clinch by Takiyama.
We've been told by Union's head coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takiyama tries to clinch there but Union circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Union thuds a left hand into Takiyama's body.
Takiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Union manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Union.
Union scores with a punch to the head.
Union tries to bum rush Takiyama with a series of wild strikes but Takiyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Takiyama misses.
Takiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Union scores with the left hand. Takiyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Union takes a swing at Takiyama's ribcage but misses.
Union cracks Takiyama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Union has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Takiyama to stand back up!
That has opened up Yamamoto Takiyama's cut even more.
Takiyama tries to clinch but Union moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama throws a series of punches but Union moves out of range.
Union keeps the fight on the outside.
Takiyama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Union swats him away and circles back towards the center.
and Union counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Takiyama! He's just covering up as Union starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
Our winner, Bregan Union, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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pop
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