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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralfus Presting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
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182 cm
32
180 lbs
21 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
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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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ralfus Presting!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ralfus Presting has been cut.
Belfort moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belfort cracks Presting with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Presting shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Presting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belfort misses with a hook. Presting ducked under it nicely.
Presting misses with a takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Presting tries to clinch up.
Belfort swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Belfort misses.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belfort wants it to stay on the feet.
Fedor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfus Presting.
Belfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presting ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Presting showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presting dives in and grabs Belfort's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes down on Presting's head and hops out.
Presting shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Presting fails with the takedown.
Presting uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Presting shoots in.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Presting avoids them all with ease.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Presting wants to counter the offense by Belfort and move into the clinch position.
Belfort throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Belfort lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Presting uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Belfort misses with a straight right.
Presting moves forwards but Belfort connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Presting.
Belfort is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belfort scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Presting manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Presting saw that one coming.
Belfort throws a right hand that Presting ducks under and follows up with a left that Presting also avoids with ease.
Presting gets tackled into the cage by Belfort. Belfort maintains the clinch.
Presting wants a takedown but no success here.
Belfort blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belfort blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Presting.
Presting misses with a knee strike.
Presting leaning against his opponent.
Belfort avoiding damage as Presting throws knees to the body.
Presting takes a shot to the head.
Belfort blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Presting tries to land knees in the clinch but Belfort avoids the damage to the body.
Presting is trying to pull guard but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presting trying to land knees to the body.
Presting's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presting tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Presting is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belfort is defending well for now.
Presting scores a nice knee to the body.
Presting landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Presting using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head.
Presting's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presting tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
Presting can't get the takedown.
Belfort lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presting backwards.
Presting is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belfort is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belfort.
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!
Presting is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belfort pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presting has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belfort after a bit of a struggle.
Presting being controlled against the cage.
Presting tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belfort avoids it.
Presting lands a nice knee to the body.
Belfort lands a hook that snaps the head of Presting backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belfort throws an elbow but misses.
Presting tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belfort avoids it.
Belfort lands with a left to the head.
Belfort lands an elbow just above Presting 's eye.
That has opened up Ralfus Presting's cut even more.
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
Presting trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort stalling in the clinch.
Presting tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralfus Presting's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Presting shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Presting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Presting shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Belfort wants to improve his position but Presting is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belfort manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Presting is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belfort is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belfort has escaped and now he's on top!
Presting looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Belfort has picked Presting up and slammed him! Presting can't keep hold of the triangle and Belfort manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presting manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Presting wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy.
Belfort drops an elbow to the side of Presting's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presting wants to get back to full guard.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presting can do to turn this around?
Belfort trying to pass the guard but Presting defending well.
Presting manages to get to full guard.
Belfort sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Presting's guard.
Belfort seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Presting does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Presting is trying to control but can't.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Presting defends it well.
Belfort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presting on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Presting punching from the bottom.
Presting avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belfort.
Presting is looking to improve his position.
Presting works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belfort with a nice head shot there.
Belfort advances position into side control!
Belfort has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Presting!
Presting really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Presting that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Presting?
Presting takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The cut above Ralfus Presting's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Belfort is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Presting can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Belfort trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Presting sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Presting has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belfort is working away from the top position though.
Presting tries to get to full guard but Belfort has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belfort trying to control the action but Presting is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Presting is defending the position.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but Presting is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belfort to get the leverage.
Presting is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belfort connects with a nice short shot to Presting's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Presting is trying to get back to full guard.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Presting defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralfus Presting's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belfort lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belfort throws a hook but Presting avoids it easily.
Belfort stuffs the takedown.
Presting moves into the clinch.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Presting.
Presting tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belfort avoids it.
Presting tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belfort trying to stall but Presting improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presting drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Presting manages to pull guard.
Belfort landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belfort scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Presting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort connects with a couple of short punches.
Presting keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Presting had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.
Belfort landing with the ground and pound.
Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presting had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.
Presting is trying to keep Belfort in close.
Belfort works over Presting with some ground and pound from guard.
Belfort is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Presting has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Presting's legs - danger averted.
Belfort throwing strikes from guard but Presting blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Presting is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belfort defends well.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Presting is keeping the position.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Presting keeps moving.
Presting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Presting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Presting takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Presting on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Presting sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Presting is defended easily by Belfort.
Fedor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfus Presting.
Presting moves out of range of the strikes.
Presting with a poor takedown
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Presting.
Fedor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Ralfus Presting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belfort lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belfort has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Garver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauss Elimination (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garver's entrance music is Carver. A fine choice. Gauss Elimination told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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175 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Garver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauss Elimination!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garver avoids the head kick by Elimination.
Garver digs a good body shot into Elimination's ribs.
Elimination keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garver connects with a nice looking jab.
Garver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elimination.
Elimination looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elimination throws a sloppy head kick and Garver moves out of range easily.
Garver misses with a body shot.
Elimination is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elimination.
Garver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elimination lands a nice looking body shot.
Elimination looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garver is fending him off so far but Elimination persists. Nope, Garver circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Garver misses the target.
Elimination has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Elimination has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garver.
Daniel Garver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elimination throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elimination.
Some wild striking there from Elimination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimination darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elimination momentarily.
Elimination with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garver 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.
Garver cracks Elimination with an open hand slap.
Elimination fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garver manages to avoid it.
Elimination slips a jab and a cross from Garver.
Elimination gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garver counters with a three punch combo that has Elimination backing up. Elimination nods at Garver to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniel Garver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elimination uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garver.
Garver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elimination is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garver.
Garver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothers in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Elimination on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garver lunges at Elimination with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elimination's hand.
Elimination takes one to the chin there.
Garver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elimination.
Garver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elimination is out of range.
Elimination tries to work over Garver's front leg with a kick but Garver checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garver, right into the meat.
That kick from Garver tenderised Elimination's leg. Elimination is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elimination throws a sloppy head kick and Garver moves out of range easily.
Elimination checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elimination uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garver has time to react.
Elimination fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garver.
Garver is looking to score with low kicks.
Elimination is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garver lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Elimination shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garver is trying to keep Elimination in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elimination looking to sit in guard and control but Garver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Elimination working for a triangle but Garver defends it easily.
Garver looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elimination has his foot on Garver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garver works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimination looking to control.
Elimination might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garver haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elimination looking for subs off his back but Garver has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garver is thwarting Elimination's attempts to control the position.
Garver trying to control from half guard but Elimination is working away.
Elimination trying to control but Garver postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Garver dominated that round.
That's time! Garver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Elimination misses with a lunging right hand
and Garver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elimination uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garver.
Elimination lands a front kick.
A jab from Garver finds it's way through Elimination's defenses.
Garver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elimination.
Garver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garver throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elimination gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garver counters with a straight right hand.
Garver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elimination blocks a low kick nicely.
Elimination shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elimination takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elimination takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garver's corner calls for a 1-2. Garver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Garver misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver throws a body kick that misses
and Elimination counters with a thumping low kick.
Garver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elimination. That did some damage!
Elimination defending well as Garver loads up on a big left hand.
Elimination scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elimination, right into the meat.
Garver moves away from the strike by Elimination.
Garver misses with a body shot.
Elimination is looking to land body kicks.
Daniel Garver is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Elimination. That snapped Garver's head back.
Garver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elimination lands with a cross.
Elimination steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garver. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elimination ducks right into an uppercut from Garver.
Elimination smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garver throws a wild body kick that Elimination sees coming a mile off.
Elimination throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garver.
Garver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garver scores with a head kick.
A jab from Garver misses.
Garver throws a leg kick but Elimination moved away.
Garver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elimination under the eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garver!
Garver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elimination motions for Garver to come forward. Elimination throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elimination bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elimination was well out of range. Poor timing from Garver.
Garver digs a good hook to Elimination's body.
Garver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elimination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elimination shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garver but Garver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garver takes a swing at Elimination's ribcage but misses.
Garver looks to land a combination but Elimination avoids it well.
Garver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elimination scores with a jab. Garver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elimination darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elimination throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elimination lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Elimination.
Elimination with the counter takedown but Garver avoids it easily.
Garver throws a jab but it's blocked by Elimination.
Elimination is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elimination moves away.
Garver defending well as Elimination loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimination connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garver's hands.
Garver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elimination ducks under a wild hook from Garver.
Elimination checks a leg kick.
That kick from Garver tenderised Elimination's leg. Elimination is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Garver.
Garver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elimination.
Garver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elimination is looking to slow Garver down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Elimination - that will leave a mark!
Elimination takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garver walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elimination ducks under a wild hook from Garver.
Elimination lands a jab.
Elimination fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Garver dominated that second round.
That's time! Garver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Elimination lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garver is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Garver gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Elimination gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauss Elimination!
Gauss Elimination decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Helix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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185 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix.
Nunes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Helix has a takedown stuffed.
Helix stuffs the takedown.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Helix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix blocks the body kick.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Helix sprawls well. Helix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Helix ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Nunes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Nunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Helix throws a jab when Nunes was well out of range.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Helix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nunes's hands.
Nunes misses with a wild body shot.
Helix feinted with a counter takedown.
Nunes has his takedown stuffed
and Helix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses
and Helix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes is trying to stand.
Nunes taking some punishment here, with Helix in his half guard.
Helix prevents Nunes from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Helix.
Helix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Helix wants to take a breather but Nunes is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Helix seems content to control.
Nunes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Helix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nunes actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nunes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nunes is looking to improve his position.
Nunes taking some punishment here, with Helix in his half guard.
Helix is looking to stall here but Nunes recovers full guard.
Helix stays in close to Nunes's body and controls the position.
Nunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nunes looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix landing some decent shots from guard.
Helix wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Helix seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Helix landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helix landing with the ground and pound.
Helix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helix has managed to get both his arms back between Nunes's legs - danger averted.
Nunes looking to control.
Helix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Helix postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Helix dominated that round.
That's time! Helix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Helix moves out of range easily.
Helix just misses with a punch to the body.
Nunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nunes walks into a jab.
Nunes throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Helix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ben Helix is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Nunes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a chopping leg kick but Helix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. Helix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nunes drives through with a takedown into Helix's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix is trying to keep Nunes in close.
Helix has his foot on Nunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Helix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nunes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Helix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Helix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
Nunes lands with a nice body kick.
Nunes cracks Helix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nunes throws a head kick that Helix semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helix is fending him off so far but Nunes persists. Nope, Helix circles away and we're back to standing.
Helix takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helix is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nunes throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
Nunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helix was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunes.
Helix slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
A counter left hand to the body from Helix misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Helix.
Helix lands a body shot.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses
and Helix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Helix bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Nunes! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Nunes is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix is working Nunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nunes is still in real trouble! Can Helix finish him?
Helix landing with the ground and pound.
Helix drops back looking for a leg! Nunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nunes manages to kick Helix off! Helix jumps back into Nunes's guard.
Nunes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helix has passed into half guard!
Helix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helix trying to control the pace.
Helix seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nunes for as long as he can get away with.
Nunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Helix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helix prevents Nunes from improving his position.
Helix not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix prevents Nunes from improving his position.
Helix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nunes is staying active underneath Helix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helix seems to be looking for submissions.
Helix trying to pass the guard but Nunes defending well.
Helix stops Nunes from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Helix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Helix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Helix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Helix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helix showed some decent athleticism there.
Helix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes is looking to escape.
Helix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helix wants to take a breather but Nunes is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nunes sees it coming and defends easily.
Ben Helix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Helix jumps into side control!
Nunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helix's best efforts.
Helix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Nunes is defending well.
Helix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helix prevents Nunes from standing back up.
Helix lands strikes from half guard.
Nunes is looking for a sweep. Helix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunes pushes Helix off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix missing with a left hand there. Nunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Helix.
Nunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Helix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nunes sprawls and moves away.
Helix throws a poor cross that misses
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Helix slips under a jab.
Nunes looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
Helix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Helix shoots in.
A jab from Helix finds it's way through Nunes's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Helix.
Nunes slips a straight right by Helix.
Ben Helix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helix fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a nice strike.
Nunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nunes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helix controls the pace.
Diego Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Helix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Helix!
After the big win, Ben Helix made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Talley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
42 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pentti Hirvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, KJ Talley!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hirvonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Talley doesn't seem phased though.
Hirvonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hirvonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Talley to the mat! Talley manages to get full guard.
Talley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirvonen controls the pace.
Talley controlling Hirvonen's posture.
Talley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hirvonen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvonen postures up in Talley's guard and throws a big left but Talley blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Talley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirvonen wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hirvonen ducks under a wild hook from Talley.
Hirvonen misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talley! But no joy.
Talley missing with a left hand there. Hirvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Talley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talley misses with a hook. Hirvonen ducked under it nicely.
Talley takes a swing at Hirvonen's ribcage but misses.
Talley tried to score with a low kick but Hirvonen checks it.
Hirvonen is looking to counter punch.
Hirvonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Talley checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hirvonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hirvonen both land. Nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that Hirvonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circling - Talley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirvonen throwing a counter right hand but Talley manages to avoid it.
Hirvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirvonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KJ Talley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talley connects with a right hand. Hirvonen shakes it off.
Talley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hirvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Talley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Talley being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen working away.
Talley regains half guard.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but Talley defending well.
Hirvonen is taking a breather. Talley 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Talley trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hirvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hirvonen is defended easily by Talley.
It seemed like Talley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirvonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Talley did well to prevent Hirvonen getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hirvonen dominated that round.
That's time! Hirvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hirvonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Hirvonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talley swings for the body but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen shoots in for a double leg but Talley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Hirvonen backs off Talley throws a huge counter combo but Hirvonen manages to avoid it all.
Talley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Talley throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hirvonen.
Talley throws a right hand that misses
so Hirvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hirvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirvonen has managed to get both his arms back between Talley's legs - danger averted.
Hirvonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirvonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirvonen is aware though and is defending well.
Talley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hirvonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hirvonen is stalling in the full guard.
Talley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirvonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirvonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Talley misses its intended target.
Talley misses with a straight right.
Hirvonen misses with a low kick.
Talley throws an off balance right hand
and Hirvonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Talley won't be happy with that.
Hirvonen throws an elbow but Talley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hirvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talley keeps working.
Hirvonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Talley down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen gets to mount! Talley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Talley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirvonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirvonen tries to control but Talley wriggling away.
Talley regains half guard.
Talley is staying active underneath Hirvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is thwarting Talley's attempts to control the position.
Hirvonen is controlling the pace.
Hirvonen is trying to control. Talley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirvonen not doing much here.
Hirvonen trying to control from half guard but Talley is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hirvonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Talley throws a right hand that Hirvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirvonen also avoids with ease.
Hirvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talley can do to turn this around?
Hirvonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Talley checks a leg kick.
Talley misses with a kick to the body
and Hirvonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hirvonen.
Talley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hirvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirvonen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Talley for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvonen trying to control but Talley is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hirvonen passes into half guard.
Hirvonen slips a nice elbow through Talley's hands, connecting with Talley's forehead.
Talley has his hands clasped together around Hirvonen's back. He's all about the action.
Talley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Talley is staying active underneath Hirvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two 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.
Talley actively working from the bottom here.
Hirvonen controlling the pace.
Pentti Hirvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Talley is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirvonen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Talley being controlled for a moment.
Hirvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talley keeps working.
KJ Talley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Hirvonen misses.
Hirvonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Talley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talley scores with a jab.
Talley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KJ Talley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pentti Hirvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirvonen.
Hirvonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hirvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talley is fending him off so far but Hirvonen persists. Nope, Talley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Talley.
Hirvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talley is keeping the position for now.
Talley pulls Hirvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Talley has his foot on Hirvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirvonen works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Talley is retaining full guard.
Talley wants to control but Hirvonen passes easily into half guard.
Hirvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Pentti Hirvonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hirvonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Hirvonen!
A victorious Pentti Hirvonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Deveraux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jokinen lands a head kick. Deveraux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sebastien Deveraux has been cut.
Jokinen lands a jab to Deveraux's midsection.
Deveraux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deveraux moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen wants to slow Deveraux down by chopping away at his legs.
Deveraux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deveraux is out of range.
Deveraux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jokinen thumps Deveraux with a low kick.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Deveraux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deveraux tries to counter by clinching up but Jokinen breaks away and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Jokinen both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Deveraux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Deveraux.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deveraux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Deveraux avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deveraux.
Deveraux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deveraux is working for takedown but Jokinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Deveraux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jokinen can turn it around.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Deveraux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deveraux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jokinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastien Deveraux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deveraux blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Deveraux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Deveraux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deveraux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Deveraux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deveraux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Deveraux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deveraux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deveraux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deveraux wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deverauxs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deveraux takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Deveraux controls his hands.
Deveraux wants a takedown but no success here.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastien Deveraux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Deveraux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deveraux moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Deveraux's ribs.
Deveraux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deveraux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deveraux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Deveraux moves out of range.
Deveraux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Deveraux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Deveraux is looking to counter the offense by Jokinen and move into the clinch.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Deveraux off balance momentarily.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Deveraux moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Deveraux blocking some punches.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Deveraux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jokinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deveraux wants to take the fight to the mat but Jokinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deverauxs head.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deveraux backwards.
Deveraux is trying to drag Jokinen to the mat but Jokinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastien Deveraux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deveraux has picked Jokinen up - he's going for a ride! Deveraux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is looking to get back to full guard here but Deveraux has managed to pass to side control instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen tries to buck Deveraux off but Deveraux is having none of it.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Deveraux is controlling well.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Deveraux postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deveraux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deveraux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deveraux's head.
Jokinen rushes Deveraux and presses him up against the cage.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Deveraux.
Deveraux takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Deveraux controls his hands.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deveraux's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastien Deveraux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Deveraux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Deveraux moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Deveraux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Deveraux will feel that in the morning.
Deveraux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Deveraux against the cage.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Deveraux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Deveraux tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
Deveraux is trying to drag Jokinen to the mat but Jokinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deveraux blocking some punches.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Deveraux tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastien Deveraux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deveraux.
Deveraux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux is looking for a takedown.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deveraux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jokinen after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Deveraux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deveraux.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Deveraux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Deveraux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deveraux's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Deveraux blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Deveraux controls his hands.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deveraux backwards.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deveraux blocking some punches.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Deveraux's ribcage. Deveraux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Sebastien Deveraux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deveraux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jokinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Deveraux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jokinen prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen tries to work over Deveraux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orpo Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orpo Jokinen!
A victorious Orpo Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burns Jr's choice of entrance music: Thuggish Ruggish Bone. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class 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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viulu looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
Burns Jr throws a big counter head kick but Viulu avoids it with no problem.
Viulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Viulu.
Luu Viulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viulu.
Viulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Viulu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns Jr at a distance.
Viulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Viulu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Viulu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Viulu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oooooh!!! Viulu has knocked Burns Jr down with a huge combo! Viulu steps away and waves a wobbly Burns Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Simba Burns Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
We've been told by Viulu's head coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Viulu avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Viulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
Viulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Viulu tests Burns Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Viulu misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Viulu takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Viulu backs off Burns Jr throws a huge counter combo but Viulu manages to avoid it all.
Burns Jr throws a nice head kick!
Viulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viulu is looking to wear down Burns Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Viulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viulu connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Viulu clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Burns Jr fails to land.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Viulu slows down the pace here.
Viulu blocking some punches.
Viulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns Jr tries to throw a body punch but Viulu avoids it by throwing Burns Jr back against the cage.
A short right from Viulu.
Burns Jr misses with a body punch.
Viulu blocks an uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Viulu lands a left hand.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Viulu lands with a right to the head.
Viulu misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Viulu working aggressively here.
Viulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Viulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Viulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns Jr backwards.
Viulu presses Burns Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viulu keeps control of Burns Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viulu blocks an uppercut.
Burns Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns Jr backwards.
Burns Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Viulu blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Viulu - that landed with a thud.
Burns Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viulu misses with some punches.
Viulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns Jr controls his hands.
Burns Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Viulu as Burns Jr tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Viulu - that landed with a thud.
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!
Viulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns Jrs head.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viulu blocks an uppercut.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Viulu.
Burns Jr looks winded!
Viulu lands a shot to the body.
Burns Jr blocks a body shot from Viulu.
Burns Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Viulu controls the action.
Burns Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viulu avoids it.
Viulu lands with a right to the head.
Burns Jr tries to break free but Viulu pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr prevents a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu is trying to force a seperation but Burns Jr has the dominant position.
Burns Jr blocking some punches.
Viulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns Jr misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luu Viulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simba Burns Jr'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.
Viulu misses the shot to the body.
Viulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Viulu moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Viulu.
Burns Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Burns Jr avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
Viulu has a couple of punches blocked by Burns Jr.
Viulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns Jr can do to turn this around?
Viulu lands a right hand.
Burns Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luu Viulu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns Jr.
Viulu gets a clinch.
Burns Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr is leaning against Viulu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns Jr pushes Viulu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Viulu can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action.
Viulu blocking some punches.
Viulu tries to work over Burns Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns Jr blocking some punches.
Burns Jr tries to throw a body punch but Viulu avoids it by throwing Burns Jr back against the cage.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns Jr controls his hands.
Burns Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viulu's elbow.
Viulu misses with the head strike.
Viulu misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns Jr controls his hands.
Viulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Viulu throws a head punch that 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!
Burns Jr blocking some punches.
Burns Jr misses with a knee strike.
Burns Jr has had enough of the clinch but Viulu keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Viulu.
Viulu lands a right hand.
Burns Jr working aggressively here.
Viulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu working aggressively here.
Viulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns Jr's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viulu.
Burns Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Viulu controls the action.
Burns Jr blocks an uppercut.
Viulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns Jr backwards.
A short left from Viulu.
Burns Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viulu tries a body shot but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viulu.
Burns Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viulu.
Burns Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns Jr's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Burns Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
Viulu blocks an uppercut.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Burns Jr working aggressively here.
Viulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viulu misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Burns Jr as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr lands a body shot.
Burns Jr working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns Jr scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viulu cracks Burns Jr with a nice body shot.
Viulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu lands a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Burns Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Burns Jr.
Viulu tries to work over Burns Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Viulu as the two fighters clinch.
Burns Jr tries to throw a body punch but Viulu avoids it by throwing Burns Jr back against the cage.
Burns Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Viulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luu Viulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simba Burns Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Viulu tries to clinch up but Burns Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Viulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Viulu lands a jab to Burns Jr's midsection.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Viulu moves out of range.
Viulu is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viulu forces Burns Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Viulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Viulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Burns Jr.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viulu.
Still in the clinch, Burns Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Burns Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Viulu tries a body shot but Burns Jr blocks it.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns Jr backwards.
Burns Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Viulu blocks a body shot from Burns Jr.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Burns Jr.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Burns Jr avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
Viulu lands a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Viulu lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns Jr blocks an uppercut.
Viulu working aggressively here.
Burns Jr lands an uppercut.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Burns Jr avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Burns Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Viulu.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr presses Viulu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viulu misses with some punches.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a right hand.
Viulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr pushes Viulu away with a front kick.
Viulu misses with a hook.
Viulu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viulu tries to clinch up but Burns Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns Jr throws a big counter head kick but Viulu avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Viulu.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns Jr! But no joy.
Luu Viulu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Viulu misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Viulu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Viulu is rocked!
It looks like Luu Viulu has been cut.
A slow jab from Viulu misses its intended target.
Oh Viulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns Jr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Viulu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Viulu looks to clinch but Burns Jr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Viulu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not back, because I never left.. I am here and here to stay and I want that world title. I love my brother Simba Burns and the whole Burns family who helped me win this fight. And my new partners the Diaz bros thanks for the help guys.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
159 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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37
148 lbs
43 - 22 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Randolph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randolph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sly Randolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randolph gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Parks wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Randolph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parks defends well.
Parks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randolph is trying to keep Parks in close.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parks is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parks defends well.
Randolph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parks throws a strike but Randolph rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Parks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randolph throwing strikes but missing.
Parks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph won't allow Parks to get back to his feet.
Parks keeping moving, preventing Randolph from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randolph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parks defends it easily.
Parks with a nice head shot there.
Parks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Parks from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks postures up.
Randolph has his hands on Parks's head, controlling the position.
Parks wants to pass the guard but Randolph is keeping the position.
Parks trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
Randolph keeping full guard, as Parks tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Randolph is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Randolph. Parks shrugs it off though.
Parks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randolph defends well and Parks ends up having to push Randolph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks throws a head kick that misses
and Parks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randolph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Parks's leg. Parks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Randolph throws a wild body kick that Parks sees coming a mile off.
Parks throws a hook but Randolph avoids it easily.
Randolph throws out a counter right but Parks avoids it with no problem.
Randolph ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
Randolph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parks blocks a jab.
Parks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randolph lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sly Randolph will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randolph bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randolph lands a slapping body shot.
Parks misses the jab.
Randolph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sly Randolph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randolph.
Parks clinches up with Randolph and pushes him back against the cage.
Randolph misses with the head strike.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Parks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Randolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks is working Randolph over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Randolph working aggressively here.
Parks scores with a shot to the side of Randolph's head.
Randolph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Randolph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randolph lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randolph blocks an uppercut.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Randolph has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Randolph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Randolph backwards.
Parks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Randolph throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Randolph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Randolph misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyoto Parks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randolph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randolph lands a right hand.
Randolph cracks Parks with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Parks.
A body shot lands from Randolph.
Randolph misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Randolph.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph lands with a left to the head.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph pushes Parks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randolph leaning against his opponent.
Randolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands.
Randolph lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A shot in the inside from Randolph.
Randolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Parks.
Randolph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Randolph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parks tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Randolph throws a head punch that misses.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Randolph.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randolph.
Randolph can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
Randolph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randolph blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Randolph.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Randolph as the two fighters clinch.
Randolph leaning his opponent against the cage.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Randolph backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
A short uppercut from Randolph.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randolph leaning against his opponent.
Parks tries to score a body lock takedown but Randolph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sly Randolph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Randolph - just one landing.
Randolph is looking to score with low kicks.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Randolph throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Randolph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randolph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Randolph misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Randolph feints and then cracks Parks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parks down.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randolph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Randolph is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph throws a shot to the body.
Randolph scores with a spinning back kick!
Randolph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parks.
Randolph lands a front kick.
Parks is looking to wear down Randolph with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Randolph.
Randolph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randolph tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randolph scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Randolph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is working Parks over against the cage.
Randolph misses with the head strike.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randolph.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randolph tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Randolph to work.
Randolph blocks a body shot from Parks.
Randolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parks.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Randolph controls the action.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randolph walks away with a smile on his face. Parks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Randolph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parks under the eye.
Randolph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parks.
Randolph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Randolph misses.
Randolph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Randolph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randolph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Randolph misses with a kick to the body.
Randolph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left and a right from Randolph both land. Nice combination.
Parks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randolph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randolph connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph throws a push kick but Parks slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Randolph.
Randolph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randolph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parks lands a jab to Randolph's midsection.
Parks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randolph throws a big shot that misses.
Sly Randolph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Sly Randolph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randolph counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Randolph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Randolph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Randolph!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason comes to the cage accompanied by (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Accept's Balls To The Wall. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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41
216 lbs
40 - 23 - 0 |
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32
225 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
40 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hjalmar Klason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klason misses with a looping right.
Klason misses with a left hand
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez tries to land a leg kick but Klason saw it coming and moves away.
Velasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Hjalmar Klason has been cut.
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Velasquez keeps Klason at a distance using the push kick.
Klason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velasquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Klason goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klason swings widly with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason misses with a body kick.
Velasquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Velasquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Klason slips a straight right by Velasquez.
Velasquez catches Klason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juan Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velasquez.
Klason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Klason controls the action.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Velasquez.
Klason misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klason blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klason.
A right handed body shot lands from Klason.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klason.
Klason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klason.
Klason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Velasquez.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klason's elbow.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Klason.
Klason taking a breather.
Good body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Klason avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Klason.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velasquez misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velasquez.
Klason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klason blocks an uppercut.
Klason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Velasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klason backwards.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Klason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velasquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez digs a right hand underneath Klason's ribcage. Klason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klason blocks an uppercut.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klason is breathing heavily.
Klason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klason backwards.
Velasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Velasquez gets through Klason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klason lands an uppercut.
Velasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Klason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klason tries to land a body kick
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez throws a leg kick but Klason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Velasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velasquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
Klason is rocked!
Velasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klason.
Klason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velasquez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Klason is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Velasquez cracks Klason with a hook to the temple - Klason is on wobbly legs here! Velasquez swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Klason falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Velasquez wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Velasquez!
Juan Velasquez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Juan Velasquez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BeastMode logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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