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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Fincke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Fincke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalagho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kalagho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fincke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalagho stops Fincke from getting back to his feet.
Kalagho trying to mount his opponent but Fincke defends it.
Fincke wants to get back to full guard but Kalagho has passed into side control.
Fincke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho throws an elbow but Fincke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalagho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fincke!
Kalagho trying to control but Fincke is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho works his way to his opponent's back.
Fincke takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fincke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kalagho working for a choke but Fincke is defending well.
Kalagho has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fincke is in real trouble here. Kalagho gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fincke is tapping out! Kalagho wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chisulo Kalagho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Lima!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corkhill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lima stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lima wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corkhill is defended easily by Lima.
Lima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corkhill has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran Corkhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corkhill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Lima counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corkhill manages to avoid it.
Lima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corkhill's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corkhill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corkhill somewhat.
Corkhill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corkhill can't get the takedown.
Corkhill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corkhill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lima after a bit of a struggle.
Lima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corkhill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lima.
Nice sprawl there from Lima as Corkhill shoots in.
Lima has closed the distance and engaged Corkhill in a clinch.
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corkhill shoots in and bounces Lima off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corkhill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corkhill prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
Corkhill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lima has escaped and now he's on top!
Corkhill looking for a guillotine here but Lima defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to stand but Corkhill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Corkhill looking for subs off his back but Lima has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corkhill wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Corkhill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Corkhill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corkhill looking for submissions off his back.
Corkhill looking for submissions off his back.
Corkhill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corkhill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corkhill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lima. That one must have hurt.
Lima thuds his shin into the meat of Corkhill's side.
Lima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corkhill, pushing him back against the cage.
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corkhill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lima's waist but Lima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corkhill off to one side.
Corkhill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lima.
Lima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Lima.
Nice shot by Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lima throws a leg kick but Corkhill moved away.
Lima throws a leg kick which misses Corkhill's front leg but catches the back leg as Corkhill tries to avoid it.
Corkhill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lima defends well and Corkhill ends up having to push Lima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran Corkhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corkhill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Lima.
Lima scores with a shot to the side of Corkhill's head.
Lima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Lima.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lima as he jumps to the side.
Diego Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corkhill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lima can pounce on him.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Lima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corkhill.
Lima breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima scoring well with a low kick there.
Corkhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lima counters with a head kick.
Lima lands a head kick!
Lima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corkhill tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corkhill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corkhills head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lima, as that shot connected.
Lima connects with a solid leg kick.
Lima throws out a leg kick but Corkhill moves out of range and Lima only half commits.
Lima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corkhill. That did some damage!
Diego Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corkhill walks into a jab.
Lima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corkhill has a takedown stuffed.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corkhill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lima.
Corkhill dives in for a single leg takedown but Lima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lima scores with a shot to the side of Corkhill's head.
Lima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corkhill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lima can turn it around.
Lima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corkhill backwards.
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corkhill is defended easily by Lima.
Lima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corkhill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lima.
Lima lands a head kick!
Lima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima scoring well with a low kick there.
Lima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corkhill.
Corkhill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Corkhill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corkhill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corkhill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lima.
Corkhill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lima pinned against the cage. Lima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lima stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Lima.
Corkhill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Corkhill prevents Lima from escaping the position.
Corkhill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corkhill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Corkhill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lima, who protects the arm well.
Diego Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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.
Corkhill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corkhill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corkhill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corkhill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keiran Corkhill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to escape the position but Corkhill is controlling the position.
Lima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corkhill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corkhill has hold of Lima's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lima seems comfortable defending it but Corkhill has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lima is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lima is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Corkhill couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiran Corkhill!
Our winner, Keiran Corkhill, 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 Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingo Deems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Burley Haines has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Burley Haines seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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152 lbs
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burley Haines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mingo Deems!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deems leaves Haines with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deems misses with the combination.
Haines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deems is looking to clinch.
Mingo Deems seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deems throws a head kick but Haines moves out of range.
Deems fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deems lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deems ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deems throws a head kick that misses.
Deems misses with the combination.
Haines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deems sprawls well initially but Haines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haines is taking a breather. Deems says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haines throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Deems keeping moving, preventing Haines from controlling successfully.
Deems is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haines wants to control from the top but Deems keeps moving.
Haines looking to sit in guard and control but Deems gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deems really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deems escapes and throws Haines's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Haines tries to buck Deems off but Deems is having none of it.
Haines struggling a bit here.
Deems wants to stand but Haines has his arm trapped.
Haines wants to control but Deems postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deems taking a breather here.
Haines is looking to regain half guard here but Deems keeps moving and retains side control.
Haines manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Deems won't allow Haines to pass to mount.
Haines is nestled in close to Deems, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haines trying to control the action but Deems is working from the bottom.
Haines content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haines wants to take a breather but Deems is having none of it.
Haines prevents Deems from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haines moves into full mount! Deems won't be happy about that!
Deems told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Haines looking to control but Deems is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mingo Deems will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deems misses with a two punch combination.
Deems misses with a series of wild punches.
Deems fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deems avoids the body shot from Haines.
Haines swings for the body but Deems moves out of range.
Haines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deems sprawls well initially but Haines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haines controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haines seems to be working for a kimura but Deems defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines is looking to advance position but Deems won't allow it.
Haines wants to control but Deems is keeping him busy.
Haines trying to mount his opponent but Deems defends it.
Deems is defending against the submission attempts here by Haines.
Haines tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deems knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haines is looking for a kimura here.
Haines wants to pass the guard but Deems is defending well.
Deems wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haines looks to land a left hand but Deems moved out of range nicely.
Mingo Deems is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haines dives in and grabs Deems's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deems pushes down on Haines's head and hops out.
Deems shoots in but no luck this time.
Deems leaves Haines with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deems sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burley Haines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deems darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haines is trying to get back to full guard.
Deems looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deems is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haines moves into full guard.
Haines wants to sweep here but Deems controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Burley Haines will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Deems fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haines manages to avoid it.
Haines darts in looking for a takedown but Deems gets double underhooks and turns Haines into the cage.
Deems misses with a knee to the head.
Haines working hard to break the clinch.
Haines breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deems scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haines ducks under a wild hook from Deems.
Haines takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haines walks into a jab.
Haines shoots for a takedown but Deems saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haines has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deems works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems throws a sloppy head kick and Haines moves out of range easily.
Deems misses with a head kick.
Haines stuffs the takedown.
Haines misses with an uppercut
and Deems counters with a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Haines.
Deems scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haines shoots in and gets a takedown into Deems's guard.
Haines throws an elbow that misses. Deems uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haines's guard. Nice move by Deems!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deems stopping the sweep attempt from Haines.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haines is keeping the position for now.
Haines pushes a forearm under Deems's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Deems is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burley Haines!
Burley Haines bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wiggins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock Chalk Jayhawk. Wilkinson has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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223 lbs
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216 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
An inside leg kick from Wilkinson misses.
Wiggins is looking to land body kicks.
Wiggins lands a two punch combo.
Wiggins missing with a left hand there. Wilkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wiggins lands a body shot.
Wiggins misses the shot to the body.
Wiggins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wiggins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiggins with a jab.
Wiggins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wiggins loads up on a big right hand but Wilkinson slips the punch.
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!
Wiggins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.
Wilkinson slips a jab and a cross from Wiggins.
Good shot there by Wiggins.
Sloppy strikes from Wiggins. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson cracks the inside of Wiggins's front leg.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Wiggins avoids it easily.
Wiggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiggins.
Wiggins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wiggins lands a body shot.
A jab from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wiggins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Wiggins.
Wilkinson throws a body punch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Good exchange - Wiggins coming out on top.
Wiggins misses with a body shot
and Wilkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggins tries to land a front kick but Wilkinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Wiggins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilkinson doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Wiggins 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.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wiggins checks a leg kick.
Wiggins slips a straight right by Wilkinson.
Wiggins tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson's coach down at GreatWall MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilkinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wiggins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiggins misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wiggins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilkinson under the eye.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Wilkinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilkinson 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.
Andrew Wiggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiggins misses with a looping left.
Wiggins scores with a punch to the head.
Wilkinson slips a jab and a cross from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with a straight right.
Wiggins avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
Wiggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
Wiggins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiggins throws out a powerful jab.
Wilkinson tries to work over Wiggins's front leg with a kick but Wiggins checks it.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson jabs Wiggins right on the nose. Wiggins blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins punishes Wilkinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilkinson lands with a good body shot.
Wilkinson connects with a single shot there.
Wiggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
Jab from Wiggins.
Wilkinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wiggins throws an off balance right hand
and Wilkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wiggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilkinson.
Wiggins with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiggins throws a jab when Wilkinson was well out of range.
Wilkinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilkinson walks into a stiff left hand from Wiggins.
Wilkinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilkinson looks to land a left hand but Wiggins moved out of range nicely.
Wiggins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Wiggins misses with a body kick.
Wiggins misses with the combination.
Wilkinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wiggins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wiggins blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins looks to land a body kick but Wilkinson moved away.
Wilkinson looks to throw the jab but Wiggins is out of range.
Wiggins lands with a straight right. Wilkinson didn't see that one coming.
Wiggins throws the left hand but Wilkinson avoids the punch easily.
Wiggins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson defending well as Wiggins loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
No joy there for Wiggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiggins looks to land a left hand but Wilkinson moved out of range nicely.
Wilkinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggins.
Wiggins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilkinson throws a low kick but Wiggins moves out of range easily.
Wiggins tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson tries to land a leg kick but Wiggins saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wiggins misses with an uppercut. Wilkinson saw that one coming.
Andrew Wiggins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilkinson is out of range and Wiggins settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that Wiggins avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilkinson misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiggins thuds his right hand into Wilkinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wiggins lands with a good body shot.
Wiggins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wiggins scores with a nice head shot.
Wilkinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wiggins misses with a body punch
and Wilkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Wiggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a straight right.
Wiggins motions for Wilkinson to come forward. Wiggins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.
Wilkinson staying out of range there.
Wiggins misses with a straight left.
Wiggins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wiggins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilkinson's head backwards.
Wilkinson blocks a jab.
Wiggins just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiggins misses with a body shot.
Wilkinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilkinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilkinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wiggins misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiggins throws a head kick but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wiggins throws a looping overhand right but Wilkinson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilkinson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilkinson tries to score with a low kick but Wiggins moves his leg out of the way.
Wilkinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilkinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wiggins lands a really nice looking cross but Wilkinson seems unphased.
Wiggins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wiggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wiggins misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilkinson.
Wiggins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wiggins ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Wiggins tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wiggins checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilkinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilkinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson thows a leg kick but Wiggins checks it
and Wiggins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wiggins lands a jab to the head.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiggins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilkinson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilkinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiggins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiggins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Wiggins as he checks the leg kick.
Wiggins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiggins scores with a shot to the body.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilkinson loads up on a big right hand but Wiggins slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins connects with a single shot there.
Wiggins looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.
Clay Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wiggins ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Wiggins defending well as Wilkinson loads up on a big left hand.
Wiggins moves out of range of the body kick.
Wiggins moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.
Wiggins slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Wiggins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggins!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggins, as that shot connected.
Wiggins lunges at Wilkinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilkinson's hand.
Wiggins blocks the body kick.
Wilkinson wants to land a leg kick but Wiggins is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins with a jab.
Wiggins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wiggins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilkinson back to the cage. Wiggins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilkinson is rocked!
Wilkinson misses with a body shot
and Wiggins counters with a crisp right that sends Wilkinson to the canvas! Wiggins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Wiggins!
Andrew Wiggins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch comes into the arena with Fight For Your Right To Party blaring out of the sound system. 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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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch throws a head kick that Fedotov semi-blocks.
Fedotov misses with a looping right.
Fedotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Yauch's head.
Yauch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fedotov is rocked!
Yauch throws an overhand right that lands on Fedotov's shoulder, as Fedotov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Yauch finish him?
Yauch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yauch lands a nice hook to Fedotov's body. Fedotov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yauch lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Fedotov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Yauch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Yauch!
Our winner, Adam Yauch, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Torrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar comes to the cage accompanied by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Torrance has chosen Black Strobe - I'm a man 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Torrance!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar misses with a low kick.
Torrance has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torrance there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muakbar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muakbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torrance tries to clinch there but Muakbar circles away.
Torrance forces Muakbar back against the cage and clinches.
Torrance misses with the head strike.
Muakbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Torrance gets an underhook and turns Muakbar into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torrance working aggressively here.
Muakbar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torrance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch but Muakbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torrance takes the fight into the clinch.
Muakbar dodges an elbow strike from Torrance.
Muakbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muakbar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muakbar lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torrance 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.
Torrance tries to clinch but Muakbar moves out of range.
Muakbar misses with a looping left.
Torrance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muakbar throws a hook but Torrance blocks it.
Muakbar digs a good body shot into Torrance's ribs.
Torrance darts in trying to clinch
and Muakbar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muakbar wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Muakbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torrance working aggressively here.
Muakbar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torrance backwards.
Torrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Muakbar.
Muakbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Torrance gets an underhook and turns Muakbar into the cage.
Muakbar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muakbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torrance's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muakbar backwards.
Torrance blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muakbar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Muakbar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muakbar just leaning against Torrance, taking a breather.
Torrance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torrance wants to get back to striking at distance but Muakbar won't allow it.
Muakbar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrance's efforts to push away.
A short left from Torrance.
Muakbar looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Torrance fails to land.
Muakbar tries to work over Torrance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Torrance.
Muakbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Torrance gets an underhook and turns Muakbar into the cage.
Torrance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torrance manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muakbar on his heels. He'll look to pass Muakbar's guard now, I'm sure.
Muakbar keeping moving, preventing Torrance from controlling successfully.
Muakbar has a closed guard, preventing Torrance from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muakbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrance is looking to stand up but Muakbar won't let him.
Torrance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muakbar is keeping the position for now.
Torrance stands up from Muakbar's guard - Torrance perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haji Muakbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torrance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch but Muakbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muakbar throws a lazy right hand but Torrance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four 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.
Muakbar throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrance.
Muakbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torrance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muakbar lands with a nice combination. Torrance backs away looking to recover.
Torrance shoots in and bounces Muakbar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torrance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torrance wants to control from the top but Muakbar keeps moving.
Muakbar has a closed guard, preventing Torrance from standing up.
Muakbar seems keen to control Torrance's posture.
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 Haji Muakbar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torrance tries to clinch up.
Torrance moves into the clinch.
Muakbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torrance pulls guard successfully.
Torrance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muakbar's guard.
Muakbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torrance tries to stand but Muakbar is controlling from the bottom.
Torrance wants to control from the top but Muakbar keeps moving.
Torrance stays in close to Muakbar's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muakbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muakbar is trying to keep Torrance in close.
Muakbar pulls Torrance in close to his closed guard and prevents Torrance from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torrance wants to pass the guard but Muakbar is keeping the position.
Torrance wants to get up but he can't break Muakbar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muakbar is pulling down on Torrance's head to control his posture.
Torrance looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torrance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torrance slips under a jab.
Muakbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrance keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muakbar.
Danga de danga de dang - Muakbar scores with a four punch combination!
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torrance as he avoids it easily.
Torrance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haji Muakbar is winning the standup battle so far.
Muakbar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muakbar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muakbar.
Haji Muakbar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torrance misses with the head strike.
Torrance is trying to break the clinch but Muakbar is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrance.
Muakbar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrance.
Torrance misses with a punch on the inside.
Muakbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muakbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torrance looks to land a left hand but Muakbar moved out of range nicely.
Torrance wants to clinch up but Muakbar keeps it at a distance.
Torrance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muakbar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torrance somewhat.
Muakbar throws a body punch but Torrance moves out of range.
Torrance wants to clinch up but Muakbar keeps it at a distance.
Torrance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrance walks into a straight right hand from Muakbar.
Torrance tries to clinch up
and Muakbar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Muakbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muakbar throws a big shot that misses.
Muakbar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torrance is rocked!
A big left from Muakbar misses.
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!
Torrance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torrance defending well as Muakbar loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Muakbar misses.
Muakbar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jack Torrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muakbar looks to land a right hand but Torrance moved out of range.
A jab from Muakbar finds it's way through Torrance's defenses.
Torrance is still on wobbly legs! Can Muakbar finish him?
Muakbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrance can do to turn this around?
Torrance clinches up with Muakbar and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Torrance fails to land.
Muakbar stalling in the clinch.
Muakbar lands with a light punch inside.
Muakbar looking to stall.
Torrance is trying to push Muakbar away but Muakbar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torrance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muakbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muakbar blocks an uppercut.
Torrance misses with a punch on the inside.
Muakbar is working Torrance over against the cage.
Muakbar lands a big right hand that drops Torrance! The killer instinct kicks in and Muakbar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Muakbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
After the fight, Haji Muakbar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros comes to the cage accompanied by Pride Theme. Bones has chosen Fight Music D12 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26 - 13 - 0 |
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225 lbs
24 - 15 - 4 |
Good wrestling
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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 4, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bones looks to land a right hand but Quadros moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Bones.
Bones blocks a head kick by Quadros.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bones.
Quadros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bones.
Quadros swings for the body but Bones moves out of range.
Quadros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bones misses with a body kick.
Bones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Quadros.
Bones clinches up against the cage.
Bones blocks a body shot from Quadros.
Quadros has Bones pressed against the cage, preventing Bones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bones controlling the action here for a moment.
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!
Quadros landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quadros has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Bones avoids the elbow strike from Quadros, against the cage.
Quadros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quadros just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bones's brow.
Quadros lands an elbow inside.
Bones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quadros pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Quadros misses with a punch to the body.
Quadros throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quadros.
Bones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quadros misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws an elbow but it misses.
Bones has a couple of punches blocked by Quadros.
Bones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Quadros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quadros is keeping busy.
Quadros swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quadros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quadros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quadros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bones blocks the elbow strike.
Bones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros lands an elbow inside that Bones shrugs off.
Quadros throws an elbow that misses.
Bones tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bones fails to land.
Bones stalling.
Quadros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quadros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quadros throws an elbow but misses.
Quadros pushes off an throws an elbow but Bones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quadros defending well as Bones loads up on a big left hand.
Quadros throws a hook but Bones avoids it easily.
Quadros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bones checks it well.
Quadros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bones lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones swings for the body but Quadros moves out of range.
Bones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bones takes one to the side of the head.
Bones digs a good hook to Quadros's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bones misses the target.
Quadros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quadros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bones throws a body punch but Quadros moves out of range.
Quadros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quadros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quadros lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonny Bones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Quadros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bones throws a lazy right hand but Quadros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quadros throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones avoids the head kick by Quadros.
Bones delivers a nice body kick.
Quadros closes the distance and clinches.
Bones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quadros backwards.
Bones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stephen Quadros has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Bones.
Bones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bones is trying to maintain a safe position but Quadros gets an underhook and turns Bones into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bones blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quadros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros lands an elbow inside that Bones shrugs off.
Bones stalling against the cage.
Quadros struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Quadros - that landed with a thud.
Quadros misses with an elbow strike.
Quadros misses with the head strike.
Quadros blocks an uppercut.
Bones letting Quadros take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bones.
A right hook to the body lands for Quadros.
Quadros gets through Bones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quadros lands a left hand.
Quadros tries to stall but Bones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bones avoids the head kick by Quadros.
Bones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones scores with a nice strike.
Quadros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bones wants to clinch up but Quadros keeps it at a distance.
Bones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Quadros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quadros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones.
Jonny Bones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quadros misses with a series of wild punches.
Bones is looking to clinch.
Bones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quadros is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bones.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quadros.
Quadros throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bones 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 Quadros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quadros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Quadros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quadros lands with a nice combination. Bones backs away looking to recover.
Bones throws a low kick but Quadros avoids it.
Nice body punch from Quadros.
Quadros pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bones is out of range and Quadros settles back down.
Quadros keeps Bones at a distance using the push kick.
Quadros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quadros. Quadros obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros looks to land a right hand but Bones moved out of range.
Bones looks to land a body kick but Quadros moved away.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones misses with a double jab.
Bones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quadros circles away quickly and effectively.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quadros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bones.
Bones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quadros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones tries to work over Quadros's front leg with a kick but Quadros checks it.
A head kick misses from Quadros.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quadros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bones. Bones obviously looking to wear him down.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Quadros will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bones throws a body kick that misses.
Bones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quadros checks it well.
Bones throws a jab when Quadros was well out of range.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
Quadros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quadros lands with a slapping head kick.
Quadros with a hook.
Bones throws a solid leg kick but Quadros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bones thuds a left hand into Quadros's body.
Quadros throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros blocks a low kick nicely.
Bones lands a head kick!
A cross from Quadros lands.
Quadros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quadros avoids the head kick by Bones.
Quadros ducks under a wild hook from Bones.
Bones works over Quadros's head and body with a nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bones!
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Bones checks a low kick from Quadros.
Quadros's corner calls for a 1-2. Quadros obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones looks to land a left hand but Quadros moved out of range nicely.
Bones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quadros.
Bones misses the jab.
Bones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quadros throws a shot to the body.
Bones walks into a jab.
Quadros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bones.
Quadros pushes Bones away with a front kick.
Quadros tries a head kick but it misses.
Quadros on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jonny Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones lands a really nice looking cross but Quadros seems unphased.
Quadros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quadros's sensitive parts.
Quadros wants to clinch.
Bones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bones can pounce on him.
Quadros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bones.
Quadros misses with a hook.
Quadros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quadros throws a body shot but no joy.
Bones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quadros. Quadros obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bones 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 Quadros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quadros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bones moves out of range of the body kick.
Bones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quadros wants to clinch.
Quadros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quadros takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Bones throws a wild body kick that Quadros sees coming a mile off.
Quadros throws a body punch but Bones moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quadros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bones - the referee stops the clock and Quadros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bones. Quadros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quadros gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bones avoids the elbow strike from Quadros, against the cage.
Bones lands a shoulder strike.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Quadros is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Bones.
I think Bones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bones!
Jonny Bones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched 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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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilkins duly obliges.
Wilkins swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkins slips a jab from Lockyer.
Wilkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilkins!
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a hook but Wilkins blocks it.
Lockyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Wilkins ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lockyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Wilkins.
Wilkins goes for a double leg but Lockyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lockyer continues to drive forward.
Wilkins trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Wilkins - that landed with a thud.
Lockyer avoiding damage as Wilkins throws knees to the body.
Wilkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lockyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkins is trying to push Lockyer away but Lockyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilkins throws an elbow but misses.
Lockyer blocks an uppercut.
Lockyer tries a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lockyer stalling.
Lockyer tries to stall but Wilkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lockyer.
Lockyer breaks the clinch.
Lockyer checks a low kick from Wilkins.
Wilkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lockyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lockyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lockyer breaks from the clinch.
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Wilkins with that takedown attempt.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkins moves away.
Lockyer connects with a body shot that sends Wilkins's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer misses with a leg kick.
Lockyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Lockyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Lockyer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lockyer looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilkins missing with knees to the body.
Lockyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lockyer slows down the pace here.
Wilkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Lockyer can't break the clinch.
Wilkins is working for takedown but Lockyer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darren Lockyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Wilkins.
Wilkins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lockyer is trying to keep an underhook but Wilkins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lockyer pushes Wilkins off looking to stand but Wilkins dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Wilkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lockyer is refusing to be controlled, as Wilkins sits in half guard.
Wilkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lockyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockyer keeps working.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lockyer is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lockyer clobbers Wilkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lockyer dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Lockyer gets caught flat footed, as Wilkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins'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.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
We've been told by Lockyer's head coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilkins dodges the punch combination from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkins shoots in and bounces Lockyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilkins throws a strike but Lockyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lockyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilkins advances to half guard.
Lockyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkins.
Wilkins prevents Lockyer from improving his position.
Wilkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jay Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilkins is thwarting Lockyer's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilkins looks to land a strike but Lockyer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Lockyer blocks nicely.
Wilkins throws an elbow that misses. Lockyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkins's guard. Nice move by Lockyer!
Lockyer is looking to stand up but Wilkins won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins 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.
Lockyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkins is keeping the position for now.
Lockyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkins, not yet.
Wilkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lockyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lockyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkins is on top in guard.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Lockyer blocks nicely.
Wilkins throws an elbow that misses. Lockyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkins's guard. Nice move by Lockyer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.
Lockyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lockyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lockyer is looking to stand up but Wilkins won't let him.
Lockyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lockyer gets to his feet - Wilkins follows without any prompting.
Wilkins misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer misses the jab.
Wilkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Lockyer moves out of range.
A cross from Lockyer lands.
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
Jay Wilkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lockyer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Wilkins looks for a takedown but Lockyer sprawls well.
Wilkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Lockyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Lockyer forces Wilkins back against the cage and clinches.
Lockyer is trying to break the clinch but Wilkins is controlling him.
Lockyer stalling the fight.
Wilkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lockyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
That's time! Lockyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilkins throws a right and a left that Lockyer avoids nicely.
Wilkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockyer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wilkins is on him like a limpet, forcing Lockyer back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lockyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wilkins.
Lockyer can't break the clinch.
Lockyer breaks from the clinch.
Wilkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lockyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lockyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer working a defensive guard here.
Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lockyer is controlling Wilkins's posture.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkins is working Lockyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lockyer keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Lockyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two 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.
Lockyer has momentary wrist control but Wilkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Lockyer is looking to stand up but Wilkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a right hand that Wilkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkins also avoids with ease.
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Wilkins's shoulder, as Wilkins tries to avoid the shot.
Wilkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lockyer avoids a kick to the body.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Lockyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkins looks to land a combination but Lockyer avoids it well.
Lockyer throws a shot from downtown. Wilkins moves away and avoids it.
Lockyer swinging wildly here.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lockyer.
Wilkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lockyer dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
A punch combination from Wilkins misses.
Lockyer throws a shot to the body.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer misses with a hook
and Wilkins counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilkins is rocked!
Lockyer lands an uppercut, right on the button! Wilkins tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lockyer!
A relieved looking Darren Lockyer 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands. Rude comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gunslinger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dominic Rude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominic Rude!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rokka walks into a jab.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rokka 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.
Rokka throws out a leg kick but Rude moves out of range and Rokka only half commits.
Rokka works over Rude's head and body with a nice combination.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Rude sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rokka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rokka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rokka enables Rude to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rokka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rude controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rokka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rude trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rude must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rokka 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.
Rude showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rude is looking to work some ground and pound but Rokka has wrist control.
Rokka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rude passes into side control.
That's two 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.
Rude trying to control the position but Rokka is working away.
Rude controls the position.
Rokka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rude's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokka tries to get to full guard but Rude has control of the leg.
Rude throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka tries to get to full guard but Rude has control of the leg.
Rude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rokka keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Some wild striking there from Rude.
Rude scores with a leg kick.
Antero Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rude blocks a head kick by Rokka.
Rude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rokka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rude shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rokka eats them both and turns towards Rude to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rude fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rokka is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Rude.
Rude looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rokka misses the shot to the body.
Rokka moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokka moves away.
Rokka slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Rude misses with a hook
and Rokka counters with a good low kick that Rude was not able to check.
Rude has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rokka is looking to clinch.
Rude takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rude moves out of range of the leg kick from Rokka.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Rude will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rokka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rude has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rokka 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 Rude has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rude and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Antero Rokka is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Rude lands.
Rokka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rude is looking to slow Rokka down with leg kicks.
Rokka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rokka lands a leg kick that knocks Rude off balance momentarily.
Rokka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rude. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rude closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Rokka.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Rokka throws a body punch but Rude moves out of range.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Rokka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude thumps Rokka with a low kick.
Rude shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rude's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rokka digs a good hook to Rude's body.
Rokka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rude counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Rokka is predictable there
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rude takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rokka misses with an uppercut.
Rokka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rude.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Rude fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rokka is out of range.
Rokka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Rokka tries to clinch but Rude moves out of range.
A big left from Rokka misses.
Rokka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rokka misses with a looping left.
Rude takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rokka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rokka throws a leg kick but Rude sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Rokka slips under a jab.
Rude misses with a body shot.
Rude takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rokka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Rokka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rude's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rokka throws a big shot that misses.
Rokka connects with a nice looking jab.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rude uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rokka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rude misses the shot to the body.
Rude's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Rude checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rude misses the shot to the body.
Rude looks to land a body kick but Rokka moved away.
Rokka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rokka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rude can do to turn this around?
Rokka misses with a lunging right hand
and Rude counters with a nice body shot.
Rokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokka with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rude fails with a takedown attempt.
Antero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Rude.
Rude slips a jab from Rokka.
Rokka misses with a looping left.
A lazy body kick from Rokka
and Rude counters with a low kick, right behind Rokka 's knee.
Rude throws an off balance right hand
and Rokka counters with an inside leg kick.
Rude takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rude looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokka is just out of range.
Rude misses the shot to the body.
Rude throws a low kick, looking for Rokka's leg but Rokka calmly moves out of range.
Rude is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rokka rather than just go for the knockout.
Rude misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rokka sizes up Rude with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Rokka finds it's target.
Rude takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rude slips under a jab from Rokka.
Rokka throws a right hand that misses
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rude avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rude takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rokka moves out of range of the strikes.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Rude darts in looking for a takedown but Rokka gets double underhooks and turns Rude into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Rokka.
Rokka breaks the clinch.
Rokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rokka scores with a nice right hand.
Rude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokka manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude feints and then cracks Rokka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rokka down.
Rokka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rokka.
Rokka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rokka moves out of range of the leg kick from Rude.
Rokka misses with a body shot
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab.
Rude throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Rokka.
Rude throws a jab when Rokka was well out of range.
Rokka cracks Rude with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Rude sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rude misses with an uppercut. Rokka saw that one coming.
Rokka connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka throws a shot from downtown. Rude moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Rude.
Rude misses with the body kick
and Rokka counters with a leg kick.
Rokka looks to land a body kick but Rude moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude blocks a leg kick.
Rude shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rude throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rokka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rokka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rude on the side of the head.
Rokka lands a jab-cross combination.
Rokka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rude on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rude bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Rude is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka swings for the body but Rude moves out of range.
Rude throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokka misses with a low kick.
Rude misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Rude staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Rude.
Nice defenses there by Rude.
Rokka lands with a kick to the temple. Rude shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rude tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rokka swivels and escapes.
Antero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Rude.
Rokka forces Rude back against the cage and clinches.
Rude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rokka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rokka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka connects with a solid leg kick.
Rokka tries to land a leg kick but Rude saw it coming and moves away.
Rokka closes the distance and pushes Rude back into the cage.
Rude blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rude.
A shot in the inside from Rokka.
Rude has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rokka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rude to keep the fight standing.
Rokka lands a left hand.
Rude misses with some punches.
Rokka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rude.
Rude throws a head punch that misses.
Rokka lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rude.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Rude's front leg but catches the back leg as Rude tries to avoid it.
Rude fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rude swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rude goes for a double leg but Rokka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rokka continues to drive forward.
Rokka pushes Rude back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokka.
Rokka breaks from the clinch.
Rokka misses with a hook.
Rokka scores with a jab.
Rude misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Rokka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rude looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rokka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rude chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka thumps Rude with a low kick.
Rude shoots in for a double leg but Rokka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A clash of legs there as Rude blocks the low kick.
Rude closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Rokka misses
and Rude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rude walks into a straight right hand from Rokka.
Rokka tries to bum rush Rude with a series of wild strikes but Rude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokka.
Rude blocks a head kick by Rokka.
A good leg kick by Rokka.
Rude misses with the combination.
A jab from Rude does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rokka.
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!
Rokka throws a sloppy head kick and Rude moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rokka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rokka.
Nice shot by Rokka.
Rokka misses with a double jab
and Rude counters with a leg kick.
Rokka dodges the punch combination from Rude.
Rokka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rokka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rude. That did some damage!
Rude misses with an uppercut. Rokka saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka defending well as Rude loads up on a big left hand.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Rude misses with a body shot.
Rude tries a head kick but it misses.
Rokka lands with a good body shot.
Rokka lands a lovely overhand right.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rude.
Rokka throws a body punch but Rude moves out of range.
Rokka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rokka.
Nice defenses there by Rokka.
Rokka looks to throw a body kick
and Rude counters with a low kick, right behind Rokka 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rude fails to land the takedown.
Antero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Rude.
Nice shot by Rokka.
Rokka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokka thumps Rude with a low kick.
Rude avoids the body shot from Rokka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rokka on the side of the head.
Rokka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rude.
Rude gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rokka.
Rokka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rokka wants it to stay on the feet.
Rokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rokka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka had his way with Dominic Rude in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rokka.
Rude walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rokka thows a leg kick but Rude checks it
and Rude counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rude.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rude. That's going to slow Rokka down.
Rude looks to land a left hand but Rokka moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rokka.
A low kick from Rude misses
and Rokka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rude won't be happy with that.
Rokka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rude keeps working.
Rokka working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rokka.
Rude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rokka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rude down.
Rokka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rude can't do much from the bottom here.
Rokka tries to score with some ground and pound. Rude controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rude manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rude passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rokka!
Dominic Rude has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude tries to control but Rokka wriggling away.
Rokka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rokka gets back to half guard.
Rokka is looking to improve his position.
Rokka is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude wants to control but Rokka is keeping him busy.
Rude moves nicely into side control.
Rokka is not content to let Rude control the position.
Rokka tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rokka can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dominic Rude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rude tries to move to mount but Rokka blocks the move with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rude scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rude slips under a jab.
Rude misses with an uppercut.
Rude fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antero Rokka.
I think Rokka 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Rokka!
Antero Rokka retains his light heavyweight title!
Antero Rokka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
60% |
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