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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Skip Em' Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reed Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Ortiz misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ortiz thinking.
Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Ortiz misses with a hook.
Williams keeps Ortiz at a distance using the push kick.
Ortiz looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Ortiz tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Ortiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Angel Ortiz has been cut.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Ortiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortiz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williams - the referee stops the clock and Ortiz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williams. Ortiz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Ortiz in the body.
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ortiz drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Williams follows Ortiz to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Williams!
An out of breath Reed Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Angle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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278 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexei Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Angle!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko with a poor takedown
and Angle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Angle trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Klitschko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klitschko tries to get out of the position.
Klitschko wants to sweep here but Angle controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klitschko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klitschko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Angle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klitschko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angle's guard.
Angle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klitschko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klitschko is looking to work some ground and pound but Angle has wrist control.
Angle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Angle has momentary wrist control but Klitschko slips an elbow through the middle.
Angle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klitschko landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko stops Angle from standing up.
Klitschko is looking to work some ground and pound but Angle has wrist control.
Klitschko postures up in Angle's guard and throws a big left but Angle blocks it.
Klitschko with a nice head shot there.
Angle wants to sweep here but Klitschko controlling him for the moment.
Klitschko throwing strikes but missing.
Klitschko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klitschko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Angle working a defensive guard here.
Klitschko working some strikes from top position.
Klitschko chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko connects with a couple of short punches.
Angle wants to stand and escape but Klitschko is having none of it.
Klitschko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angle has momentary wrist control but Klitschko slips an elbow through the middle.
Angle has momentary wrist control but Klitschko slips an elbow through the middle.
Klitschko postures up.
Klitschko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klitschko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Klitschko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angle wants to sweep here but Klitschko controlling him for the moment.
Klitschko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Angle controlling Klitschko's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klitschko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klitschko throwing strikes but missing.
Angle has momentary wrist control but Klitschko slips an elbow through the middle.
Klitschko throws a big right hand that misses.
Klitschko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klitschko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klitschko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angle has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Last Dragon MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Klitschko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klitschko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko is working Angle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klitschko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klitschko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Angle's head.
Angle is rocked!
Klitschko arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Angle's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexei Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pradchapet has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bapit Pradchapet enters the cage!
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176 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Newbomb Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pradchapet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pradchapet checks a leg kick nicely.
Pradchapet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turk is looking to clinch.
Pradchapet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pradchapet throws a jab but it's blocked by Turk.
We've been hearing reports that Turk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turk moves away from the strike by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet fails to land with a series of punches.
Pradchapet lands with a hook. Turk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newbomb Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turk takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Newbomb Turk has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pradchapet counters with a single leg into guard. Turk didn't expect that.
Pradchapet trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pradchapet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turk keeping moving, preventing Pradchapet from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pradchapet is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet landing with the ground and pound.
Pradchapet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pradchapet throws a big elbow that misses.
Pradchapet landing with the ground and pound.
Pradchapet throwing strikes from guard but Turk blocks nicely.
Turk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pradchapet is controlling him.
Pradchapet throwing strikes but missing.
Pradchapet postures up in Turk's guard and throws a big left but Turk blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving.
Pradchapet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pradchapet looking to sit in guard and control but Turk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pradchapet trying to keep a closed guard but Turk is proving a slippery customer.
Turk wants to stand but Pradchapet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pradchapet has control of Turk's left arm, preventing Turk from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bapit Pradchapet.
Pradchapet missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Pradchapet.
Turk throws a series of punches but Pradchapet moves out of range.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pradchapet.
Turk scores with a jab to the head.
Pradchapet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Pradchapet.
A combination from Pradchapet does no damage.
Pradchapet throws a nice looking combination but Turk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pradchapet misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pradchapet lands a nice shot that snaps Turk's head back.
Turk is rocked!
Pradchapet lands a jab to the head.
Oh Turk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Turk.
Pradchapet throws a lazy uppercut
and Turk counters with a head kick.
Turk misses with a double jab
letting Pradchapet counter with a right hand.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Pradchapet throws a shot from downtown. Turk moves away and avoids it.
Turk moves away from the strike by Pradchapet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pradchapet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pradchapet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turk.
Turk seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pradchapet cracks Turk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pradchapet misses with a right hand
and Turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Pradchapet there.
A head kick from Turk lands but Pradchapet takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newbomb Turk's cut.
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.
Turk throws a body kick that misses.
Pradchapet misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Turk misses its intended target.
Pradchapet blocks a leg kick.
Pradchapet avoids the body shot from Turk.
Pradchapet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Pradchapet - just one landing.
Turk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pradchapet scores with a jab to the head.
Turk closes the distance but Pradchapet moves to the side
and Pradchapet counters with a big uppercut that knocks Turk off his feet! Pradchapet dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pradchapet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pradchapet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pradchapet in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Turk looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pradchapet turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bapit Pradchapet!
A victorious Bapit Pradchapet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evaristus Cookescommons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookescommons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - Shipping up to Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Munoz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Munoz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evaristus Cookescommons!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cookescommons moves away.
Munoz just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munoz. Cookescommons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cookescommons was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Cookescommons slips a jab from Munoz.
A combination from Munoz does no damage.
Cookescommons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munoz misses with a body shot.
Munoz misses with a looping right.
Munoz takes a swing at Cookescommons's ribcage but misses.
Munoz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cookescommons counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munoz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munoz misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munoz. Cookescommons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cookescommons ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munoz throws the left hand but Cookescommons avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munoz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz throws a body punch but Cookescommons moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munoz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munoz misses with an uppercut
and Cookescommons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munoz's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munoz.
Munoz misses with a looping left.
Cookescommons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munoz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mark Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a hook. Cookescommons ducked under it nicely.
Munoz throws a shot from downtown. Cookescommons moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Munoz.
Munoz throws a lazy uppercut
and Cookescommons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munoz's knee momentarily.
Cookescommons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munoz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munoz misses with a left hand
and Cookescommons counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a push kick but Cookescommons slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Munoz misses.
Munoz misses with an uppercut
and Cookescommons counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz lands a big right hand that sends Cookescommons crashing to the mat! Munoz stays standing though and waves Cookescommons back to his feet!
Cookescommons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cookescommons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munoz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munoz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cookescommons sprawling to the canvas! Cookescommons rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Munoz finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Munoz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the body from Munoz misses
and Cookescommons counters with an outside leg kick.
Munoz misses with a hook.
Cookescommons moves out of range of the strikes.
Munoz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munoz misses with an uppercut
and Cookescommons counters with a nice leg kick.
Munoz throws a jab but it's blocked by Cookescommons.
Munoz swings widly with a right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a good low kick that Munoz was not able to check.
A big left from Munoz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a hook to the body
and Cookescommons counters with a nice leg kick.
Munoz misses with a lunging right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Munoz is looking to score with low kicks.
Munoz misses with a right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a thumping low kick.
Munoz swings widly with a right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a leg kick.
Munoz cracks Cookescommons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cookescommons moves out of range of the strikes.
Munoz throws a poor cross that misses
and Cookescommons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a jab when Cookescommons was well out of range.
Munoz swings widly with a right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munoz's knee momentarily.
Munoz thuds his right hand into Cookescommons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munoz throws a right hand that misses
and Cookescommons counters with a good low kick that Munoz was not able to check.
Munoz misses with a right hand
and Cookescommons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munoz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cookescommons counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws an overhand right that lands on Cookescommons's shoulder, as Cookescommons tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munoz throws a hook to the side of Cookescommons's head but Cookescommons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munoz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cookescommons might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Munoz has got the better of the exchanges.
Munoz throws a jab when Cookescommons was well out of range.
Cookescommons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munoz.
Munoz misses with a looping right.
Munoz works Cookescommons's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a poor cross that misses
and Cookescommons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cookescommons staying out of range there.
Munoz throws a lazy uppercut
and Cookescommons counters with a good low kick that Munoz was not able to check.
Munoz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munoz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark Munoz is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz throws out a loose jab but Cookescommons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munoz throws an off balance right hand
and Cookescommons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Munoz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Munoz throws a right hand that misses
and Cookescommons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munoz's knee momentarily.
Cookescommons moves out of range of the strikes.
Cookescommons blocks a jab.
Munoz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cookescommons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cookescommons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munoz.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Munoz throws a hook but Cookescommons blocks it.
Munoz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookescommons blocks a jab.
Munoz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munoz swings widly with a right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a low kick, right behind Munoz 's knee.
Munoz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cookescommons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munoz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cookescommons counters with a nice leg kick.
Munoz throws an off balance right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a good low kick that Munoz was not able to check.
Munoz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cookescommons can do to turn this around?
Munoz looks to throw the jab but Cookescommons is out of range.
Munoz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cookescommons counters with a low kick, right behind Munoz 's knee.
Munoz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands with a nice body punch.
Munoz cracks Cookescommons with a good jab.
Cookescommons ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Nice defenses there by Cookescommons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cookescommons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munoz throws a shot from downtown. Cookescommons moves away and avoids it.
Munoz looks to land a body kick but Cookescommons moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Munoz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munoz swings for the body but Cookescommons moves out of range.
Munoz misses with an uppercut
and Cookescommons counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Munoz coming out on top.
Mark Munoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munoz misses with a right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a good low kick that Munoz was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a jab when Cookescommons was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munoz throws an off balance right hand
and Cookescommons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
Munoz throws a body punch but Cookescommons moves out of range.
Munoz throws a jab when Cookescommons was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cookescommons slips under a jab.
Evaristus Cookescommons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Munoz catches Cookescommons right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Munoz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munoz 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Munoz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Supreme court hymn. Renato King had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Luiz !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz misses with a double jab
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
Luiz throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luiz feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luiz lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Luiz .
Good leg kick by Luiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruno Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz misses with a body punch
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Luiz 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a left hand
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Luiz .
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Luiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luiz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a good low kick that Luiz was not able to check.
Luiz throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luiz 's knee momentarily.
Luiz throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Luiz misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Luiz misses the target.
Luiz looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Luiz throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Luiz tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Luiz misses with a right hand
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luiz throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Luiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King staying out of range there.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Luiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luiz clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King defending well as Luiz loads up on a big left hand.
Luiz scores with a jab to the jaw.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Luiz misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Luiz is looking to score with low kicks.
Luiz looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luiz lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Luiz misses with a looping right.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Luiz 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Luiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz misses with a leg kick
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Luiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luiz throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Luiz dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Luiz misses its intended target.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Luiz 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz .
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luiz .
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luiz misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Luiz was not able to check.
Luiz throws a leg kick
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Luiz 's knee.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luiz .
That's one minute gone in the round.
King needs to keep his hands up - Luiz had a free shot at his head there.
Luiz swings widly with a right hand
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luiz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Luiz throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Luiz only half commits.
Luiz with a nice cross.
Luiz throws a hook but King blocks it.
Luiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Luiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Luiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
King checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Luiz .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Luiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Luiz does no damage.
Luiz jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Luiz throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luiz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luiz connects with a crisp jab.
Luiz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Luiz misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether King might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luiz missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luiz misses with a right hand
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King moves away from the strike by Luiz .
Luiz misses with a right hand
and King counters with a leg kick.
Luiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Luiz swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
Luiz misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a body punch
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luiz . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luiz misses with a hook.
Luiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luiz .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luiz swinging wildly here.
Luiz throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Luiz 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! This is the final round!
Luiz swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King slips under a jab.
Luiz swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Luiz 's knee.
Luiz misses with a looping left.
Bruno Luiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luiz throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Jab by Luiz .
Luiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luiz tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Luiz throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luiz misses with a hook
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Luiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luiz misses with a left hand
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luiz 's knee momentarily.
Luiz misses with a looping right.
King slips under a jab.
Luiz swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a good low kick that Luiz was not able to check.
Luiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Luiz cracks King with a good jab.
Luiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luiz 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luiz loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Luiz throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luiz misses with a straight left.
Luiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luiz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Luiz 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Luiz swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Luiz throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Luiz 's knee.
Luiz misses with a right hand
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Luiz tries a low kick but King avoids it.
Luiz misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a good low kick that Luiz was not able to check.
Luiz misses with a right hand
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Luiz throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luiz misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a hook
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luiz throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Luiz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luiz cracks the inside of King's front leg.
Luiz misses with a hook
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King blocks a head kick by Luiz .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luiz throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Luiz was not able to check.
Luiz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
Renato King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Luiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Luiz !
Bruno Luiz very nearly forgot to thank VIRAL COMBAT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Redford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Redford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock instigates a clinch.
Murdock connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Redford's takedown attempt.
A short left from Murdock.
Murdock lands a body shot.
A short left from Murdock.
Murdock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murdock after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Redford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock lands with a light punch inside.
Murdock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murdock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murdock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redford can't get the takedown.
Murdock's coach down at Gracie Barra Hilo (Sauna + Bang for your Buck) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murdock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Redford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murdock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murdock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfords head.
Murdock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murdock obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redford takes an elbow to the temple.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murdock obliges.
Redford wants a takedown.
Redford is breathing heavily.
Murdock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redford being controlled against the cage.
Murdock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murdock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murdock lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redford wants a takedown but no success here.
Murdock with a knee to the head.
Murdock lands a nice knee to the body.
Murdock crunches a lovely knee into Redford's ribcage.
Murdock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redford's face.
Redford wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
Murdock scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hank Redford has been cut.
Redford is trying to drag Murdock to the mat but Murdock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Redford takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redford.
Murdock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murdock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murdock stops a takedown attempt from Redford.
Redford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Murdock.
Redford takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock lands a nice knee to the body.
Murdock drops Redford with a big knee straight up the middle! Redford is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Redford is rocked!
Murdock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Redford sprawling to the canvas! Redford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Murdock finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Redford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murdock fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Redford square on the jaw! Damn, Redford is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Murdock!
Matthew Murdock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Soul Supremacy Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nap Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcel Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nap Mann!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann misses with a leg kick
and Valentino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentino looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
Valentino throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Mann throws a leg kick but Valentino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mann motions for Valentino to come forward. Mann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentino misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentino misses with a straight left.
Valentino fails to land with a series of punches.
Mann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentino is out of range.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentino.
Valentino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentino checks a leg kick.
Mann throws a leg kick but Valentino moved away.
Mann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valentino throws a body shot but no joy.
Mann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mann throws a leg kick but Valentino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentino lands with a right hand.
Valentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentino blocks the leg kick.
Valentino throws a low kick but Mann moves out of range easily.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Valentino moves his leg out of the way.
Mann misses with a double jab.
Mann throws a leg kick but Valentino moved away.
Valentino misses with a body shot
and Mann counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentino moves out of range of the leg kick from Mann.
Mann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentino.
A low kick from Mann is predictable there
and Valentino counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Mann falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcel Valentino!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcel Valentino thanked VIRAL COMBAT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tayber comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu 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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176 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jebidiah Tayber!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayber misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tayber.
Tayber misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Tayber's body. Tayber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Tayber moves out of range.
Tayber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tayber misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tayber needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Tayber.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Tayber's shoulder, as Tayber tries to avoid the shot.
Jebidiah Tayber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tayber just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Tayber strikes.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tayber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Tayber uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Tayber saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Pulkkinen blocks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Tayber moved away.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tayber scores with a punch to the head.
Tayber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tayber throws out the jab.
Tayber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Tayber on that attempt.
Tayber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Tayber throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Tayber avoids them all with ease.
Tayber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tayber.
Pulkkinen jabs Tayber right on the nose. Tayber blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Tayber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Tayber on that attempt.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tayber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Tayber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tayber.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Tayber - just one landing.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Tayber checks it.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Tayber misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tayber off the cage and back into range.
Tayber's coach down at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tayber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tayber clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tayber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tayber avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Tayber throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Tayber's ribcage but misses.
Tayber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tayber's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tayber throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Tayber moves out of range.
Tayber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Tayber avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Tayber drives through with a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Tayber tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tayber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
A swing and a miss from Tayber.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tayber staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Tayber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Tayber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Tayber moved out of range nicely.
Tayber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen.
Tayber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tayber.
Tayber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tayber scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Tayber misses.
Pertti Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Tayber.
Tayber needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Jebidiah Tayber has been cut.
Tayber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tayber.
A telegraphed right hand from Tayber misses the target.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Tayber is rocked!
Pulkkinen wobbles Tayber with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Pulkkinen dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tayber to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pertti Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Pertti Pulkkinen 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enrique Molito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosenberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molito misses with an uppercut. Rosenberg saw that one coming.
Rosenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rosenberg ducks under a wild hook from Molito.
Molito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rosenberg at a distance.
Molito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molito throws a big shot that misses.
Molito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosenberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Molito connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Molito misses
and Rosenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Molito.
Molito throws a body shot but no joy.
Molito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosenberg's hands.
Rosenberg moves out of range as Molito strikes.
Rosenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Molito lands a head kick!
Molito throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosenberg.
Rosenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molito misses with a body shot.
Molito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molito.
Molito misses with an uppercut.
Molito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosenberg blocks a head kick by Molito.
Molito throws a body punch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Molito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rosenberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Molito scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Molito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molito takes a swing at Rosenberg's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosenberg.
Molito scores with a shot to the body.
Molito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rosenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molito.
Molito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molito throws a jab when Rosenberg was well out of range.
Molito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rosenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito throws a lazy uppercut
and Rosenberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg counters with a good low kick that Molito was not able to check.
Molito misses with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Molito misses the jab.
Molito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Molito throws a head kick that misses.
Molito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rosenberg's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Molito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Molito.
Molito catches Rosenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Molito. Rosenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molito throws the left hand but Rosenberg avoids the punch easily.
Molito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg counters with a head kick.
Molito misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Molito throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Molito is looking to chop away at Rosenberg's legs.
Molito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rosenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Molito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molito misses with an uppercut. Rosenberg saw that one coming.
Molito throws a right hand that misses
and Rosenberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Rosenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molito.
Molito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Molito.
Molito throws a head kick but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Molito misses with a left hand
and Rosenberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Molito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molito just misses with a punch to the body.
Enrique Molito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenberg manages to avoid it.
Molito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molito scores with a head kick.
Molito misses the body punch
and Rosenberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molito's knee momentarily.
Molito throws a sloppy head kick
and Rosenberg counters with a body kick that stops Molito in his tracks momentarily.
Molito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rosenberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Molito really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molito works the jab nicely.
Molito misses with a wild body shot.
Rosenberg moves forwards but Molito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Molito catches Rosenberg right on the button with a cross.
Molito throws a body punch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Jab by Molito.
Molito misses with a jab to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a two punch combo.
Rosenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Molito misses with a series of wild punches.
Molito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosenberg.
A jab from Molito misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito misses with a jab to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Molito.
Molito misses with an uppercut. Rosenberg saw that one coming.
Molito missing with a left hand there. Rosenberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molito tests Rosenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosenberg checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Molito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molito throws a head kick but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Rosenberg ducks under a wild hook from Molito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Molito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Molito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Molito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosenberg's hands.
Molito stuns Rosenberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Molito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molito throws an off balance right hand
and Rosenberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Molito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Molito tries to bum rush Rosenberg with a series of wild strikes but Rosenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Molito throws a hook but Rosenberg avoids it easily.
Rosenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito misses with a body shot.
Molito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combo that has Molito backing up. Molito nods at Rosenberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Molito loads up on a big right hand but Rosenberg slips the punch.
Rosenberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Molito tries to work over Rosenberg's front leg with a kick but Rosenberg checks it.
Molito fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosenberg walks into a jab.
Molito misses with a shot to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Molito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito misses with a body punch
and Rosenberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Molito fails to land with a series of punches.
Molito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molito throws a body punch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Molito, as that shot connected.
Molito throws a head kick that misses.
Rosenberg moves out of range as Molito strikes.
Molito throws a hook to the side of Rosenberg's head but Rosenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molito punishes Rosenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Molito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rosenberg dodges the punch combination from Molito.
A head kick misses from Molito.
Molito throws out a loose jab but Rosenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rosenberg in his tracks.
A slow jab from Molito misses its intended target.
Molito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Molito.
Molito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosenberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niko Rosenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Molito misses its intended target.
Rosenberg slips under a jab.
Molito misses with a hook
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combo that has Molito backing up. Molito nods at Rosenberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Rosenberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molito misses with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Molito.
A swing and a miss from Molito.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molito throws a body punch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rosenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Molito misses with a straight right.
Rosenberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Molito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosenberg.
Rosenberg moves out of range as Molito strikes.
Molito lands a jab to the nose.
Molito misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Molito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenberg moves away.
Rosenberg avoids the head kick by Molito.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rosenberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Molito has got the better of the exchanges.
Molito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Molito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito misses with a hook
and Rosenberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molito just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenberg blocks a jab.
Molito misses the shot to the body.
Molito swings for the body but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Molito throws a lazy right hand but Rosenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molito misses with an uppercut
and Rosenberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Molito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molito throws a front kick aimed at Rosenberg's knee but Rosenberg avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito throws a sloppy head kick and Rosenberg moves out of range easily.
Molito misses with a looping right.
Molito throws a body shot but no joy.
Molito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molito misses the body punch
and Rosenberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Molito is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Molito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rosenberg checks it well.
Molito misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Molito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenberg can do to turn this around?
Molito throws a sloppy head kick
and Rosenberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito tries to clinch but Rosenberg moves out of range.
Molito throws a body shot but no joy.
Rosenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molito misses with a head kick.
Molito misses with an uppercut. Rosenberg saw that one coming.
Molito looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenberg is just out of range.
Molito throws a low kick but Rosenberg moves out of range easily.
Rosenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Molito misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molito throws a right hand that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molito misses with a two punch combination.
Molito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rosenberg eats them both and turns towards Molito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Molito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combo that has Molito backing up. Molito nods at Rosenberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Molito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenberg moves away.
Molito throws a head kick that misses
and Rosenberg counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molito misses with a left hand
and Rosenberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Molito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Molito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito had his way with Niko Rosenberg in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Molito misses with a body punch
and Rosenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Molito.
Rosenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molito tries to clinch there but Rosenberg circles away.
Rosenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molito.
Nice defenses there by Rosenberg.
A head kick by Molito misses
and Rosenberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Molito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rosenberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Molito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosenberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molito's knee momentarily.
Molito misses with a hook to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a two punch combo.
Molito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Molito misses with a wild body shot.
Molito misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Molito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Molito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenberg manages to avoid it.
A big right from Molito misses.
Molito throws a shot to the body.
Molito throws a hook but Rosenberg avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito misses with a shot to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combo that has Molito backing up. Molito nods at Rosenberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Molito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molito throws a looping overhand right but Rosenberg ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Molito misses
and Rosenberg counters with a two punch combo.
Molito misses with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rosenberg slips a jab and a cross from Molito.
Molito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Molito throws a sloppy head kick
and Rosenberg counters with a low kick, right behind Molito 's knee.
Molito scores with a body shot.
Enrique Molito is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito tries to clinch but Rosenberg is having none of it.
Molito takes a swing at Rosenberg's ribcage but misses.
Molito throws a body shot but no joy.
Molito throws an off balance right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Molito misses.
Molito misses with a hook. Rosenberg ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Molito misses the target.
Molito misses with a shot to the body
and Rosenberg counters with a series of strikes. Molito will be more careful next time no doubt.
Molito swings widly with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Molito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito misses with a right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Molito.
Enrique Molito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molito misses with a hook
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combo that has Molito backing up. Molito nods at Rosenberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Molito misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molito's knee momentarily.
Rosenberg is working the combinations to good effect here.
Molito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosenberg.
Rosenberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rosenberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Molito throws a head kick that Rosenberg semi-blocks.
Rosenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molito.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molito looks to land a combination but Rosenberg avoids it well.
Niko Rosenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molito misses with a hook
and Rosenberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Molito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Molito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Molito!
Enrique Molito retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Enrique Molito waved his t-shirt featuring VIRAL COMBAT's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IceMan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes into the arena with Umaga blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, IceMan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Fatu's head and hops out.
Fatu dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Fatu's head and hops out.
Fatu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatu.
Fatu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones sends Fatu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Fatu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Eddie Fatu has been cut.
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!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Fatu moves away and avoids it.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fatu.
Jones connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fatu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Jones fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Fatu out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). IceMan Jones!
IceMan Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, IceMan Jones 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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