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EVO 129: Stormcrow vs Junior 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Budo Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rei comes to the cage accompanied by Alice in Chains - No Excuses. Veron comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Budo Rei had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Budo Rei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei scores with a body shot.
Veron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rei.
Veron blocks a head kick by Rei.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veron throws a hook but Rei avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veron.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veron 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 Rei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veron.
Veron avoids the head kick by Rei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron cracks Rei with a good jab.
It looks like Budo Rei has been cut.
Rei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veron 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 Rei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! Veron slams his shin into Rei's torso.
Rei digs a good body shot into Veron's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rei.
Rei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Veron can pounce on him.
Rei checks a leg kick.
Rei throws a sloppy head kick and Veron moves out of range easily.
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veron misses with an uppercut.
Rei throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rei moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veron tries to score with a low kick but Rei moves his leg out of the way.
Veron moves out of range of the body kick from Rei.
Veron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rei 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.
Veron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veron moves out of range of the strikes.
Veron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rei. Rei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veron's calf.
Veron misses with a right hand
and Rei counters with a nice leg kick.
Rei blocks a leg kick.
Veron throws a jab but it's blocked by Rei.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veron misses with a kick to the body
and Rei counters with a stiff right hand.
Veron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veron darts in and clinches Rei up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rei as the two fighters clinch.
Rei tries to land knees in the clinch but Veron avoids the damage to the body.
Rei tries a body shot but Veron blocks it.
Rei misses with some punches.
Veron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rei backwards.
Rei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Veron working aggressively here.
Veron scores with a hook to the body.
Veron has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rei is trying to keep an underhook but Veron manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rei tries to get to full guard but Veron has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rei's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rei trying to control but Veron postures up.
Rei holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rei won't allow Veron to pass to mount.
Rei wants to improve his position but Veron is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veron throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Sebastien Veron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Budo Rei's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rei 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.
Rei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veron swats away the attempt to clinch by Rei.
Rei throws a shot to the body.
Rei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rei sizes up Veron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rei lands a head kick. Veron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Veron moves out of range as Rei throws a body kick.
Rei dips to his left and cracks Veron with an uppercut!
Veron works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Rei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron looks to land a left hand but Rei moved out of range nicely.
Rei takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Veron's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rei gets underhooks to prevent Veron's takedown attempt.
Veron lands with a light punch inside.
Veron trying to stall but Rei improves his position.
Veron has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veron can turn it around.
Rei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Veron misses with some punches.
Rei misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Rei.
Veron manages to break the clinch.
Rei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei slips under a jab.
Budo Rei is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Rei as he checks the leg kick.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Rei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rei is able to avoid easily.
Veron 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.
Veron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron throws a front kick that sends Rei stumbling back into the cage.
Veron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rei misses with a left hand
and Veron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Veron.
Veron is looking to work some ground and pound but Rei has wrist control.
Veron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rei wants to control the position but Veron says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rei keeps working.
Veron is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Veron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rei wants to control but Veron is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veron with a hook.
Rei misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Veron catches Rei right on the button with a cross.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Rei.
Veron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veron misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Budo Rei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Veron slips under a jab from Rei.
Veron scores with a hook to the body. Rei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veron fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rei is out of range.
Rei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veron is defended easily by Rei.
Veron lands a nice hook to Rei's body. Rei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rei looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron misses with a wild body shot.
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rei manages to avoid it.
Veron throws a low kick but Rei moves out of range easily.
Rei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron throws a shot from downtown. Rei moves away and avoids it.
Rei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Veron lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veron scores with a decent looking hook.
Rei tries to work over Veron's front leg with a kick but Veron checks it.
Veron on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Budo Rei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veron scoring well with a low kick there.
Veron moves out of range as Rei throws a body kick.
Veron keeps the fight on the outside.
Rei misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Rei blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rei.
Rei blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rei.
Rei ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Rei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rei throws out the jab.
A low kick from Veron is predictable there
and Rei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Veron lands an overhand right.
Rei throws a lazy head kick
and Veron counters with a single leg into guard. Rei didn't expect that.
Veron being controlled here momentarily.
Veron trying to control the position from guard on top but Rei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rei managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Veron trying to control the position from guard on top but Rei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veron throws a good cross that connects.
Rei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veron throws a series of punches but Rei moves out of range.
Rei lands a jab to the head.
Veron misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Budo Rei'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.
Veron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veron wants to slow Rei down by chopping away at his legs.
Rei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Veron lands an overhand right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rei.
Rei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rei.
Veron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Veron.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veron is defended easily by Rei.
Rei is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron wants to slow Rei down by chopping away at his legs.
Rei misses the jab.
Rei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rei throws an elbow that misses.
Rei throws an elbow but it misses.
Rei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rei tries to land knees in the clinch but Veron avoids the damage to the body.
Rei tries to land a knee to the head but Veron blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron avoiding damage as Rei throws knees to the body.
Veron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veron dodges an elbow strike from Rei.
Rei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rei fails to land.
Veron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veron taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Veron takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
A short right from Veron on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rei.
Rei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veron scores with a shot to the side of Rei's head.
Veron is leaning against Rei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron avoids the elbow strike from Rei, against the cage.
Rei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Veron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veron is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Veron.
Veron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Veron misses with a punch on the inside.
Veron goes for a takedown attempt but Rei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donk. Veron catches Rei right on the button with a cross.
Rei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rei connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rei throws an overhand right that lands on Veron's shoulder, as Veron tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rei.
Nice body kick from Veron.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rei is out of range and Veron settles back down.
Veron misses with a hook.
Rei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rei looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
Rei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rei connects with the punch.
Rei blocks a head kick by Veron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Budo Rei will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rei tries to score with a low kick but Veron moves his leg out of the way.
Rei misses with the combination.
Rei lands the left hand.
Rei misses with a body kick.
Rei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veron lands a nice looking body shot.
Rei cracks the inside of Veron's front leg.
Rei blocks a head kick by Veron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron looks to score with a jab to the body but Rei is just out of range.
Rei gets tackled into the cage by Veron. Veron maintains the clinch.
Rei misses with a body punch.
Rei lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veron lands a body punch.
Veron is leaning against Rei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veron is looking to score with low kicks.
Rei misses the shot to the body.
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Rei scores with a head kick. Veron tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Veron works Rei's body with a nice hook.
Rei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rei checks a leg kick.
Budo Rei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron throws a front kick that sends Rei stumbling back into the cage.
Veron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Veron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Veron.
A left lands for Veron.
Veron clobbers Rei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veron misses with an uppercut. Rei saw that one coming.
Rei throws a body shot but no joy.
Rei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron tries to land a front kick but Rei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rei punishes Veron's body with a nice straight punch.
Veron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veron misses with a leg kick
and Rei counters with a left to the body.
Veron misses with a kick to the body.
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rei manages to avoid it.
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Rei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rei blocks a leg kick.
Rei is looking to land body kicks.
Rei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Veron.
Veron explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Juan Sebastien Veron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veron throws a hook to the side of Rei's head but Rei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veron wants to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Veron.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastien Veron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Veron 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seia comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit - Thieves blaring out of the sound system. Mousasi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Faded. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
31 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mousasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
A good leg kick by Seia.
Seia scores with a jab to the body.
Seia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mousasi counters with a takedown into side control.
Mousasi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mousasi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mousasi on the ground.
Mousasi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seia wants to control but Mousasi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mousasi happy to just control the position for now.
Seia is looking for a sweep.
Mousasi swings around for an armbar but Seia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mousasi's guard.
Seia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mousasi keeping moving, preventing Seia from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mousasi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mousasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seia defends it easily.
Mousasi has a closed guard, preventing Seia from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seia defends it easily.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Seia is proving a slippery customer.
Mousasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seia is aware though and is defending well.
Seia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Seia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Seia stopping the sweep attempt from Mousasi.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mousasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mousasi is trying to control the position but Seia postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seia throws a low kick but Mousasi avoids it.
Seia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mousasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seia works on Mousasi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mousasi looks winded!
Mousasi takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tolo Seia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seia drops Mousasi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mousasi looks back up at him and smiles so Seia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mousasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Seia misses.
Mousasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seia.
Seia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Seia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mousasi! Seia lets Mousasi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mousasi is rocked!
That has opened up Gegard Mousasi's cut even more.
Seia moves into the clinch successfully.
Mousasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Seia finish him?
Seia prevents the takedown attempt.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Mousasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mousasi seems to have recovered his senses.
Mousasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The cut above Gegard Mousasi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Seia lands a shot to the body.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.
Seia scores with a shot to the side of Mousasi's head.
Seia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia scores with a hook to the body.
Seia tries a body shot but Mousasi blocks it.
Seia is working Mousasi over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Seia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mousasi can do to turn this around?
Seia lands a big right hand that drops Mousasi! The killer instinct kicks in and Seia finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Seia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolo Seia!
Tolo Seia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gegard Mousasi spoke after the fight, saying 'Well played'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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241 lbs
35 - 15 - 0 |
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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
40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Speed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws the kick towards the body but Fortunado avoids it.
Fortunado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fortunado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
Fortunado misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fortunado.
Speed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Speed staying out of range there.
Speed scores with a hook.
Fortunado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortunado jabs Speed right on the nose. Speed blinks but takes it well.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Daniel Speed's cut even more.
Fortunado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Speed.
Fortunado slips a jab from Speed.
Speed connects with a leg kick. Fortunado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speed is looking to score with low kicks.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortunado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fortunado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fortunado drops Speed with a beautiful combination! Speed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fortunado is looking for the KO!
Speed is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Speed finds it's target.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Fortunado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortunado drops Speed with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Speed looks back up at him and smiles so Fortunado waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Speed is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortunado finish him?
The cut above Daniel Speed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fortunado sends Speed crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fortunado is motioning to the referee to let Speed up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Daniel Speed's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortunado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed seems to have recovered his senses.
Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fortunado.
Speed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortunado.
Fortunado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Speed coming out on top.
Fortunado misses with a body shot.
Fortunado takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fortunado slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a head kick that misses
and Fortunado counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Speed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donzel Fortunado!
Donzel Fortunado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fleury's choice of entrance music: Drake - Pound Cake (featuring Jay Z). Theoran Fleury has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theoran Fleury!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Severn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fleury defends it nicely.
Fleury closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Severn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Severn loads up on a big right hand but Fleury slips the punch.
Fleury moves into the clinch successfully.
Fleury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Severn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Severn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fleury throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Severn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fleury's knee momentarily.
Fleury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Severn.
Fleury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Severn moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fleury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Severn moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Severn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fleury.
Severn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleury.
Severn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fleury will feel that in the morning.
Severn 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.
Severn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Severn is looking to slow Fleury down with leg kicks.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Severn and Fleury goes tumbling to the canvas! Severn follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fleury is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fleury quite badly. Fleury pulls Severn in close trying to recover. Severn postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fleury on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fleury doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Severn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manoel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hino do Flamengo. Antonio Manoel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tiny McGee's chin.
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222 lbs
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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
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Manoel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manoel slips under a jab from McGee.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Manoel.
Manoel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manoel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tiny McGee has been cut.
Manoel moves away from the strike by McGee.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Manoel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MagicalFatFarm in the buildup to the fight.
Tiny McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manoel clobbers McGee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Antonio Manoel has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Manoel does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee scores with a hook to the body. Manoel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee throws the left hand but Manoel avoids the punch easily.
Manoel delivers a nice body kick.
Manoel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGee throws a series of punches but Manoel avoids them all with ease.
Donk. McGee catches Manoel right on the button with a cross.
Manoel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manoel.
Manoel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manoel scores with a head kick. McGee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGee misses with a hook. Manoel ducked under it nicely.
McGee blocks a head kick by Manoel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manoel. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manoel drops McGee with a beautiful combination! McGee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manoel is looking for the KO!
McGee looks to throw the jab but Manoel is out of range.
Manoel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manoel misses with a hook.
McGee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Manoel's head back.
Manoel is rocked!
McGee circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Manoel tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! McGee wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiny McGee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Magneto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magneto comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Injection. Some is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home. Maximus Magneto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trouble Some's chin.
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182 lbs
35 - 16 - 5 |
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28
203 lbs
20 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 5, fighting out of London, Maximus Magneto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magneto. That did some damage!
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some throws a body kick that misses.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magneto.
Some bone on bone action there as Some checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magneto slips a straight right by Some.
We've been told by Magneto's head coaches at Outlaws Clubhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magneto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Some under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some throws a head kick but Magneto moves out of range.
Some lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magneto keeps the fight on the outside.
Some gets tackled into the cage by Magneto. Magneto maintains the clinch.
Magneto lands a shot to the body.
Magneto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Magneto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some takes a shot to the head.
Some managing to block the knees to the body from Magneto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Some.
Magneto lands a left hand.
Some misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some tries to pull guard but Magneto holds him up against the cage and eventually Some drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Magneto on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
Magneto tries to work over Some's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some working hard to break the clinch.
Magneto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magneto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magneto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some misses with a body punch.
Some tries to work over Magneto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magneto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magneto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Some.
Magneto blocking some punches.
Magneto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magneto works the jab nicely.
Some stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magneto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magneto connects with a crisp jab.
Magneto scoring well with a low kick there.
Magneto closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magneto prevents a body shot from Some.
Magneto has a couple of punches blocked by Some.
Magneto throws a head punch that misses.
Magneto tries to work over Some's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magneto lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Magneto.
Magneto lands with a left to the head.
Magneto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magneto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Some. That did some damage!
Magneto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Some. Some circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magneto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magneto clobbers Some with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Magneto finds it's target.
Magneto lands a leg kick that knocks Some off balance momentarily.
Magneto is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magneto throws a chopping leg kick but Some manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Some, right into the meat.
Magneto tries to close the distance and clinch but Some swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Magneto. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Some.
Some checks a low kick from Magneto.
Magneto jabs Some to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magneto darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
Magneto tries to work over Some's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some pushes off an throws an elbow but Magneto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magneto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magneto lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some tries for a takedown but Magneto manages to get underhooks.
Magneto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magneto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magneto blocks an uppercut.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magneto misses with the head strike.
Some takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magneto throws a punch but it's blocked by Some.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
Magneto drops Some with a big knee straight up the middle! Some is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Some is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Magneto. That's going to slow Some down.
Some is still on wobbly legs! Can Magneto finish him?
Magneto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Magneto misses.
A slow jab from Magneto misses its intended target.
Some takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Some there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magneto blocks the body kick.
Magneto tries to clinch but Some is having none of it.
Magneto misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Some as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some misses with a body kick.
Some seems to have recovered his senses.
Some moves out of range as Magneto strikes.
Maximus Magneto is winning the standup battle so far.
Magneto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some throws a body punch but Magneto moves out of range.
Magneto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Some can do to turn this around?
Magneto walks into a left hand.
Some just misses with a punch to the body.
Some avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magneto throws a body shot but no joy.
Magneto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Some in his tracks.
Magneto connects with a leg kick. Some looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magneto has managed to clinch.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magneto digs a right hand into Some's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Some's gas tank.
Magneto prevents a body shot from Some.
Magneto connects with a knee to the head.
Magneto misses with a punch to the body.
Some taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magneto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magneto thows a body kick. Some tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magneto takes a swing at Some's ribcage but misses.
Magneto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magneto can pounce on him.
Some uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magneto.
Some's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magneto. Magneto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magneto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magneto throws a front kick aimed at Some's knee but Some avoids it well.
Magneto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magneto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some avoids the head kick by Magneto.
Good work by Some as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magneto misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magneto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Some.
Magneto is looking to slow Some down with leg kicks.
Magneto takes a swing at Some's ribcage but misses.
Some throws a front kick that sends Magneto stumbling back into the cage.
Magneto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Some. That did some damage!
Magneto missing with a left hand there. Some was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some lands a nice hook to Magneto's body. Magneto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some walks into a left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magneto 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 Some has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Some and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magneto lands a really nice looking cross but Some seems unphased.
Magneto misses with a looping left.
Some throws a hook but Magneto blocks it.
Some gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magneto lands with a short shot to the head.
Magneto misses with a punch on the inside.
Magneto breaks the clinch.
Magneto thuds a left hand into Some's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some tried to score with a low kick but Magneto checks it.
Magneto stalks Some and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Some's face. Some staggers backwards, shaken.
Magneto lands a nice looking body shot.
Magneto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Some was well out of range. Poor timing from Magneto.
Magneto lands with a good body shot.
Magneto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Some's calf.
Magneto with a jab.
Magneto stuns Some with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
Some misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magneto circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Magneto blocks the low kick.
Some scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magneto rather than just go for the knockout.
Magneto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Magneto misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Magneto.
Some takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some swats away the attempt to clinch by Magneto.
Magneto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Magneto swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
Magneto pushes Some away with a front kick.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magneto was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
Some throws a body shot but no joy.
Some swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magneto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Some swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magneto misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magneto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some moves into the clinch successfully.
Some blocks a body shot from Magneto.
Magneto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magneto backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some moves out of range of the body kick.
Magneto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magneto staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Some - just one landing.
Magneto connects with a solid leg kick.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
Some just misses with a punch to the body.
Magneto lands a really nice looking cross but Some seems unphased.
Magneto rushes Some and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magneto misses with some punches.
Magneto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magneto can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Magneto.
A short right from Some.
Some blocks a body shot from Magneto.
Magneto misses with a punch to the body.
Magneto pushes Some back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto is trying to get back to full guard.
Magneto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Some is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magneto defends it well.
Magneto is not content to let Some control the position.
Magneto trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some trying to control the action but Magneto is working from the bottom.
Magneto is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magneto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magneto swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magneto.
Some with a nice cross.
Some attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magneto fakes the leg kick and cracks Some in the body.
Magneto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magneto throws a head kick that misses.
Magneto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Some circles away quickly and effectively.
Magneto tries to clinch but Some moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto looks to score with a jab to the body but Some is just out of range.
Magneto scores with a kick to the body.
Magneto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some moves away from the strike by Magneto.
Some is looking to chop away at Magneto's legs.
Magneto keeps Some at a distance using the push kick.
Some thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magneto if he has to take too many more of those.
Magneto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magneto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Some darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magneto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Magneto.
Some throws a solid leg kick but Magneto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Some.
Magneto lands a slapping body shot.
Some wants to land a leg kick but Magneto is out of range.
A head kick misses from Some.
Magneto blocks a head kick by Some.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some walks forward, straight into a front kick from Magneto.
Some takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some misses with a looping left.
Magneto lands a head shot.
Magneto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magneto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Some manages to avoid it.
Magneto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Some manages to avoid it.
Magneto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Some is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Magneto.
Magneto looks to score with a jab to the body but Some is just out of range.
Magneto throws a looping overhand right but Some ducks down to avoid it.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magneto was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
Magneto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some scores with a nice right hand.
Magneto digs a good hook to Some's body.
Some 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magneto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magneto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magneto throws a wild body kick that Some sees coming a mile off.
Some throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magneto's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magneto. Some does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magneto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Some's head backwards.
Some's corner calls for a 1-2. Some obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Some blocks the leg kick.
Magneto lands an overhand right.
Some fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magneto is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magneto connects with a body shot that sends Some's belly button to the back.
Magneto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magneto.
Some connects with a solid leg kick.
Some swats away the attempt to clinch by Magneto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto connects with a body shot that sends Some's belly button to the back.
Some doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magneto.
Some thuds his shin into the meat of Magneto's side.
Some throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magneto works the jab nicely.
Some lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some throws a wild body kick that Magneto sees coming a mile off.
Magneto scores with a push kick.
Some shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Magneto blocks the leg kick.
Magneto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magneto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Magneto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magneto manages to avoid it.
Some misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magneto throws a sloppy head kick and Some moves out of range easily.
Some on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Magneto down.
Magneto with a nice cross.
Some throws a chopping leg kick but Magneto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magneto swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Magneto.
Some blocks a head kick by Magneto.
Some throws a body punch but Magneto moves out of range.
Magneto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Magneto fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Magneto.
Magneto throws a hook but Some avoids it easily.
Some is looking to land body kicks.
Some connects with a body shot that sends Magneto's belly button to the back.
Some is looking to land body kicks.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
Some moves away from the strike by Magneto.
Some checks a leg kick.
Magneto misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Some misses.
Magneto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magneto tries to land a front kick but Some steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magneto tries to land a front kick but Some steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magneto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magneto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magneto throws a shot from downtown. Some moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magneto.
Magneto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Some was well out of range. Poor timing from Magneto.
Some sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Magneto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Some's hands.
Some stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magneto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some misses with a body shot.
Magneto connects with a body shot that sends Some's belly button to the back.
Some takes a swing at Magneto's ribcage but misses.
Magneto lands a nice hook to Some's body. Some takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some needs to keep his hands up - Magneto had a free shot at his head there.
Some throws a head kick that misses.
Magneto lands with a right hand.
Some takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magneto throws a right and a left that Some avoids nicely.
Some keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magneto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto had his way with Trouble Some in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magneto.
Good leg kick by Magneto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magneto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magneto, right into the meat.
Some chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magneto can pounce on him.
Some has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some throws a body kick that misses.
Magneto misses the shot to the body.
Some tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magneto rushes Some and presses him up against the cage.
Some blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magneto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Some's elbow.
Magneto working aggressively here.
Magneto misses with a punch on the inside.
Magneto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Magneto.
Some swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some working aggressively here.
Some throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnetos head.
Magneto digs a right hand underneath Some's ribcage. Some let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Magneto lands an uppercut.
Some is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Magneto.
Magneto has a couple of punches blocked by Some.
Some tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magneto lands with a short shot to the head.
Some misses with a punch to the body.
Magneto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magneto landing knees to the head.
Some prevents a body shot from Magneto.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Magneto.
Magneto cracks Some with a nice body shot.
Magneto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Some backwards.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some misses with a punch on the inside.
Magneto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magneto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magneto lands a good knee to the midsection. Some won't want to take too many of those.
Magneto taking a breather.
Magneto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magneto misses with a punch to the body.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Magneto.
Magneto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magneto cracks Some with a nice body shot.
Magneto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magneto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Some blocks it with crossed arms.
Magneto manages to break the clinch.
Magneto checks a low kick from Some.
Some stuns Magneto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magneto lands with a hook. Some tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto lands a body shot.
Magneto is looking to slow Some down with leg kicks.
Some throws a body kick that misses.
Some throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magneto scores with a shot to the body.
Magneto jabs Some to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magneto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magneto misses with a body shot.
Magneto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Some under the eye.
Magneto cracks Some with an open hand slap.
Magneto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magneto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magneto throws a leg kick but Some sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magneto. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some 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 Magneto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magneto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Some.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magneto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magneto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Some.
Some keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magneto.
Some swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magneto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Some. That did some damage!
Some swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trouble Some has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magneto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magneto lands a head kick. Some smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magneto misses with a hook.
Some keeps Magneto at a distance using the push kick.
Magneto tries to clinch but Some is having none of it.
Some misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Magneto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magneto, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Magneto!
Our winner, Maximus Magneto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Näkäräinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Pikku Näkäräinen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Näkäräinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Näkäräinen is looking to clinch but Wursty is avoiding it.
Wursty feints and then cracks Näkäräinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Näkäräinen down.
Näkäräinen misses with a left hand
and Wursty counters with a nice uppercut.
Näkäräinen tries for a takedown but Wursty circles away easily
and Wursty counters with a big head kick but Näkäräinen shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen works Wursty's body with a nice hook.
Wursty throws a leg kick that misses.
Näkäräinen connects with a body shot that sends Wursty's belly button to the back.
Näkäräinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a chopping leg kick but Wursty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Näkäräinen feints a jab promting Wursty to slip. Näkäräinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wursty slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Näkäräinen tries to move into range but Wursty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wursty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Näkäräinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Näkäräinen scores with a nice strike.
Näkäräinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wursty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Näkäräinen is in Wursty's guard.
Wursty keeping full guard, as Näkäräinen tries to pass.
Wursty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Näkäräinen working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty trying to control but Näkäräinen is working from the bottom.
Wursty stopping the sweep attempt from Näkäräinen.
Wursty trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wursty postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen has a closed guard, preventing Wursty from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick that misses
and Wursty counters with a nice body kick.
Näkäräinen has Wursty up against the cage in a clinch.
Näkäräinen working aggressively here.
Wursty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wursty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Näkäräinen stalling.
Wursty tries to work over Näkäräinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Näkäräinen prevents a body shot from Wursty.
Wursty struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Näkäräinen blocks a body shot from Wursty.
Näkäräinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Wursty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Antero Wursty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Näkäräinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty misses with the head strike.
Näkäräinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Näkäräinen.
Wursty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Näkäräinen misses with a body punch.
Näkäräinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wursty's elbow.
Wursty lands a nice uppercut.
Wursty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pikku Näkäräinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Näkäräinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen tries to clinch but Wursty moves out of range.
Näkäräinen avoids the head kick by Wursty.
Horrible takedown attempt by Näkäräinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Wursty, which made it look bad.
Antero Wursty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wursty throws an overhand right that lands on Näkäräinen's shoulder, as Näkäräinen tries to avoid the shot.
Näkäräinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen connects with a body shot.
Wursty looks to clinch
and Näkäräinen counters with a single leg into guard. Wursty didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen 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.
Näkäräinen connects with a single shot there.
Näkäräinen throws a nice looking combination but Wursty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wursty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Näkäräinen cracks Wursty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Näkäräinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Näkäräinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Näkäräinen is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Näkäräinen tenderised Wursty's leg. Wursty is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Wursty lands.
Näkäräinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wursty slips a jab from Näkäräinen.
Wursty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wursty throws a head kick but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Näkäräinen stuns Wursty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Näkäräinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wursty scrambles back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Näkäräinen. Wursty shrugs it off though.
Näkäräinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wursty should have avoided that one.
Näkäräinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Näkäräinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wursty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown but Wursty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wursty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Näkäräinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Wursty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Näkäräinen misses with a double jab
and Wursty counters with a leg kick.
Wursty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Näkäräinen. That's going to slow Wursty down.
Wursty scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty connects with a right hand. Näkäräinen shakes it off.
Näkäräinen cracks Wursty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Näkäräinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wursty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Näkäräinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Näkäräinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wursty.
A slapping body kick lands there for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a big shot that misses.
Wursty lands a big right hand that sends Näkäräinen crashing to the mat! Wursty stays standing though and waves Näkäräinen back to his feet!
Näkäräinen is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Wursty finish him?
Wursty moves into the clinch.
Wursty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Näkäräinen backwards.
Wursty can't find room to land a body shot as Näkäräinen controls the action.
Näkäräinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wursty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Näkäräinen on the inside.
Näkäräinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wursty.
Näkäräinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wursty lands a big right hand that drops Näkäräinen! The killer instinct kicks in and Wursty finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wursty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Wursty!
Antero Wursty made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McWhiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McWhiskey has chosen ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ as his entrance music. 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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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick McWhiskey!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWhiskey swinging wildly here.
Thor misses with a hook. McWhiskey ducked under it nicely.
Thor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McWhiskey.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McWhiskey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McWhiskey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thor manages to avoid it.
Thor throws a solid leg kick but McWhiskey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thor.
Thor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWhiskey.
Good exchange - Thor coming out on top.
Thor throws a leg kick
and McWhiskey counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWhiskey drives through and clinches with Thor against the cage.
McWhiskey lands a body shot in the clinch.
McWhiskey throws a head punch that misses.
McWhiskey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWhiskey working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWhiskey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McWhiskey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McWhiskey.
McWhiskey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
and McWhiskey counters by moving into the clinch.
McWhiskey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thor is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McWhiskey.
McWhiskey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thor smiles and moves away.
Thor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWhiskey throws a series of punches but Thor moves out of range.
Thor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McWhiskey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thor throws a leg kick that is checked
and McWhiskey moves into the clinch.
McWhiskey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWhiskey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thor walks away with a smile on his face. McWhiskey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thor checks a low kick from McWhiskey.
McWhiskey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thor throws a leg kick that is checked
so McWhiskey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McWhiskey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWhiskey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thor managing to control the position.
Thor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWhiskey manages to get himself to full guard.
Thor stays in close to McWhiskey's body and controls the position.
McWhiskey is looking for a triangle but Thor pushes his legs off easily.
McWhiskey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thor stacks McWhiskey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thor!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey tries to bench press Thor off him but Thor keeps the position.
McWhiskey is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McWhiskey working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWhiskey is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McWhiskey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thor throws the kick towards the body but McWhiskey avoids it.
McWhiskey wants to clinch up but Thor keeps it at a distance.
McWhiskey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thor.
McWhiskey closes the distance and pushes Thor back into the cage.
Thor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thor cracks a nice hook into McWhiskey's ribs.
McWhiskey ducks under a wild hook from Thor.
Thor misses with a hook
and McWhiskey counters with a left and a right that stings Thor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thor. That's going to slow McWhiskey down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thor thows a leg kick but McWhiskey checks it
and McWhiskey counters by clinching up.
McWhiskey working Thor over with knees to the body.
McWhiskey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thor is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Thor fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWhiskey swings wildly with an uppercut but Thor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrick McWhiskey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McWhiskey cracks Thor with a nice body shot.
McWhiskey is trying to pull guard but Thor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McWhiskey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thor takes a shot to the head.
McWhiskey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McWhiskey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
McWhiskey lands a shoulder strike.
McWhiskey trying to land knees to the body.
McWhiskey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thor backwards.
McWhiskey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McWhiskey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thor prevents a body shot from McWhiskey.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McWhiskey.
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!
McWhiskey lands a shot to the body.
McWhiskey works on Thor's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor managing to block the knees to the body from McWhiskey.
McWhiskey lands a body shot in the clinch.
McWhiskey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thor tries to circle away but McWhiskey has him pinned against the cage.
McWhiskey tries a knee to the head but Thor blocks it.
McWhiskey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McWhiskey fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McWhiskey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McWhiskey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thor working aggressively here.
Thor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Thor is predictable there
and McWhiskey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thor blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWhiskey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWhiskey.
Thor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWhiskey.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWhiskey is working for a kimura but Thor is defending it quite comfortably.
Patrick McWhiskey has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWhiskey wants to pass to mount but Thor is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McWhiskey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick McWhiskey!
Patrick McWhiskey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Titanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wei Pei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titanus comes to the cage accompanied by To Glory. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Constantine Titanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wei Pei!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titanus misses with a low kick.
Titanus tries a head kick but it misses.
Titanus connects with a solid leg kick.
Titanus walks into a left hand.
It looks like Constantine Titanus has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pei.
Titanus misses with a right hand
and Pei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pei throws a nice looking combination but Titanus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Titanus throws a body shot but no joy.
Pei has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titanus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Titanus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Titanus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Titanus.
Pei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titanus throws a head kick that misses.
Titanus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pei just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Titanus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pei thuds his shin into the meat of Titanus's side.
Titanus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Titanus is breathing heavily.
Pei connects with a solid leg kick.
Titanus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pei.
Pei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Titanus.
Titanus dips to his left and cracks Pei with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pei.
Constantine Titanus's cut is getting worse.
Pei staying out of range there.
Pei throws an overhand right that lands on Titanus's shoulder, as Titanus tries to avoid the shot.
Titanus connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Pei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Titanus misses with a low kick as Pei jumps back.
Titanus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pei finds it's way round the side to connect with Titanus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Titanus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pei throws the left hand but Titanus avoids the punch easily.
Pei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Titanus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pei moves out of range of the strikes.
Pei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pei throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Titanus tenderised Pei's leg. Pei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pei drops Titanus with a naaaaasty hook - Titanus is in real trouble here! Pei dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Pei!
A relieved looking Wei Pei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormcrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Junior.
We've been told by Stormcrow's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick.
Stormcrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stormcrow blocks a leg kick.
Stormcrow tries to work over Junior's front leg with a kick but Junior checks it.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Junior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stormcrow thuds a left hand into Junior's body.
Stormcrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stormcrow lands a nice hook to Junior's body. Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick nicely.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a leg kick
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Junior throws an elbow that misses. Stormcrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Junior's guard. Nice move by Stormcrow!
Stormcrow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stormcrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior controlling Stormcrow's posture.
Stormcrow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Stormcrow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Junior's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stormcrow working away.
Stormcrow takes a little break here. Junior wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Stormcrow working away.
Stormcrow just content to control the position.
Stormcrow wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stormcrow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stormcrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stormcrow swivels and escapes.
Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stormcrow walks into a jab.
Junior misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stormcrow, right into the meat.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Stormcrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stormcrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stormcrow wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance.
Stormcrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormcrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Junior is predictable there
and Stormcrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stormcrow lands a nice shot that snaps Junior's head back.
It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stormcrow takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Stormcrow blocks the leg kick.
Stormcrow clinches.
Stormcrow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stormcrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stormcrow lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to take the fight to the mat but Stormcrow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stormcrow digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow working aggressively here.
Stormcrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Stormcrow tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stormcrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stormcrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stormcrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands with a shot to the body.
Stormcrow dips to his left and cracks Junior with an uppercut!
Junior attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Stormcrow misses.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Stormcrow counters with a big head kick but Junior shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Junior, right into the meat.
Junior throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stormcrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a low kick, right behind Junior 's knee.
Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stormcrow's calf.
Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick as Junior jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Junior cracks the inside of Stormcrow's front leg.
Stormcrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stormcrow is out of range.
Stormcrow wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
A right-left combo lands from Junior.
Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stormcrow's sensitive parts.
Stormcrow drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Junior.
Junior throws a front kick aimed at Stormcrow's knee but Stormcrow avoids it well.
Stormcrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Stormcrow blocks a leg kick.
Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stormcrow throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Stormcrow throws a head kick that misses.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Stormcrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stormcrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Stormcrow as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Junior 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 Stormcrow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stormcrow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stormcrow clinches with his opponent.
Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stormcrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Stormcrow wants to land a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Junior takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donk. Junior catches Stormcrow right on the button with a cross.
Junior takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Stormcrow avoids it.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Stormcrow slips a jab from Junior.
Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stormcrow counters with a good, hard body kick but Junior shrugs it off.
Stormcrow lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stormcrow's calf.
Stormcrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stormcrow on his heels. He'll look to pass Stormcrow's guard now, I'm sure.
Stormcrow keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Stormcrow pulls Junior in close to prevent any damage.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Stormcrow is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior 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.
Jorge Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Stormcrow has wrist control.
Stormcrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junior goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormcrow lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stormcrow.
A jab from Junior misses.
Junior is looking to slow Stormcrow down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Junior. That snapped Stormcrow's head back.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junior is rocked!
Stormcrow misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Stormcrow, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow moves out of range as Junior throws a body kick.
Junior walks into a left hand.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Stormcrow finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stormcrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior cracks the inside of Stormcrow's front leg.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stormcrow under the eye.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Junior jabs at Stormcrow's body.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Stormcrow tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior'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.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior scores with a takedown into Stormcrow's guard.
Junior throws an elbow that misses. Stormcrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Junior's guard. Nice move by Stormcrow!
Stormcrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stormcrow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Stormcrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stormcrow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Junior!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stormcrow wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow controlling from the full mount.
Junior has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stormcrow's lack of action.
Stormcrow prevents Junior from improving his position.
Stormcrow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Junior is positioning himself well to prevent Stormcrow advancing to mount.
Stormcrow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Stormcrow is very close to passing his half guard.
Stormcrow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stormcrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Junior motions for Stormcrow to come forward. Junior throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Junior
and Stormcrow counters with a leg kick.
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Stormcrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stormcrow tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stormcrow to the ground. Stormcrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior throws a leg kick but Stormcrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Stormcrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stormcrow jabs Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stormcrow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stormcrow struggling a bit here.
Junior is working Stormcrow over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow prevents Junior from improving position.
Stormcrow tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior working the strikes but Stormcrow uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Junior throws a body kick that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stormcrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormcrow.
Junior throws a low kick but Stormcrow avoids it.
Stormcrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stormcrow cracks Junior with a good jab.
Junior connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Junior tried to score with a low kick but Stormcrow checks it.
Junior needs to keep his hands up - Stormcrow had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow checks a low kick from Junior.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick nicely.
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormcrow controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stormcrow is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stormcrow keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior throws a strike but Stormcrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jorge Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stormcrow trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior keeping full guard, as Stormcrow tries to pass.
Junior controlling Stormcrow's posture.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior is pulling down on Stormcrow's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stormcrow manages to get himself to full guard.
Junior looking to sit in guard and control but Stormcrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stormcrow wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Stormcrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stormcrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stormcrow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow takes a little break here. Junior wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Stormcrow is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bowser Stormcrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stormcrow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow retains his welterweight title!
Bowser Stormcrow tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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