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EVO 154: Sojurn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac-Uppercut. Eroglu has chosen No Worries as his entrance music. 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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167 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eroglu throws a chopping leg kick but Dragunov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eroglu missing with a left hand there. Dragunov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragunov.
Eroglu throws a low kick but Dragunov avoids it.
Dragunov throws a shot to the body.
Dragunov scores with a hook.
Eroglu misses the jab.
As Eroglu backs away, Dragunov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dragunov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Dragunov misses.
Eroglu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragunov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragunov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eroglu fails with a takedown attempt.
Eroglu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eroglu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dragunov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragunov throws a push kick but Eroglu slaps the foot to one side.
Eroglu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sergei Dragunov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eroglu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Dragunov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragunov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eroglu misses with a body punch
and Dragunov counters with a body kick.
Eroglu moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragunov.
Dragunov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragunov misses with a hook.
Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
Dragunov throws a leg kick that misses.
Eroglu throws a head kick that misses.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Eroglu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragunov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eroglu somewhat.
Dragunov checks a leg kick nicely.
Eroglu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dragunov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragunov is able to avoid easily.
Eroglu throws an overhand right that lands on Dragunov's shoulder, as Dragunov tries to avoid the shot.
Metin Eroglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eroglu throws a push kick but Dragunov slaps the foot to one side.
Eroglu ducks under a wild hook from Dragunov.
Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
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!
Eroglu connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragunov scores with a shot to the body.
Eroglu misses with a looping right.
Dragunov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dragunov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dragunov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eroglu manages to avoid it.
Dragunov throws a big shot that misses.
Eroglu throws a looping overhand right but Dragunov ducks down to avoid it.
Dragunov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eroglu throws a low kick, looking for Dragunov's leg but Dragunov calmly moves out of range.
Eroglu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragunov checks a leg kick.
Dragunov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eroglu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragunov. That's going to slow Eroglu down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Dragunov slams his shin into Eroglu's torso.
Eroglu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eroglu blocks a jab.
Eroglu checks a low kick from Dragunov.
Dragunov fakes the leg kick and cracks Eroglu in the body.
Eroglu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragunov is looking to counter punch.
Eroglu misses with a low kick as Dragunov jumps back.
Dragunov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Eroglu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dragunov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Eroglu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragunov wants to sweep here but Eroglu controlling him for the moment.
Eroglu with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu wants to control from the top but Dragunov keeps moving.
Dragunov has momentary wrist control but Eroglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Eroglu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragunov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eroglu won't allow Dragunov to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragunov dominated that round.
That's time! Dragunov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dragunov lands a nice looking body shot.
Eroglu misses with a hook
and Dragunov counters with a good, hard body kick but Eroglu shrugs it off.
Dragunov misses with a low kick.
Eroglu throws out a leg kick but Dragunov moves out of range and Eroglu only half commits.
Dragunov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eroglu digs a good hook to Dragunov's body.
Dragunov misses with a low kick.
Eroglu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragunov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eroglu.
Dragunov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dragunov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eroglu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eroglu lands a slapping body shot.
Dragunov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dragunov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dragunov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragunov throws a low kick, looking for Eroglu's leg but Eroglu calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragunov throws a push kick but Eroglu slaps the foot to one side.
Eroglu looking to score a takedown here. Dragunov is defending well but Eroglu drives through and ends up in Dragunov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragunov, not yet.
Eroglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eroglu won't allow Dragunov to sweep him here.
Dragunov wants to get back to his feet but Eroglu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dragunov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eroglu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Eroglu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragunov's elbow.
Dragunov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragunov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eroglu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dragunov connects with a jab.
Eroglu throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eroglu.
Dragunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eroglu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragunov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragunov.
Dragunov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragunov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragunov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragunov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eroglu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eroglu throws a body kick that misses.
Eroglu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eroglu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragunov is out of range.
Eroglu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragunov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eroglu. Eroglu obviously looking to wear him down.
Eroglu misses with a leg kick.
Dragunov throws a solid leg kick but Eroglu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dragunov.
Dragunov scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Eroglu. That's going to slow Dragunov down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragunov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragunov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eroglu feints and then cracks Dragunov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragunov down.
Dragunov clobbers Eroglu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eroglu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eroglu is looking to slow Dragunov down with leg kicks.
Eroglu throws out a leg kick but Dragunov moves out of range and Eroglu only half commits.
Dragunov misses with a hook. Eroglu ducked under it nicely.
Dragunov scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Dragunov finds it's target.
Eroglu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragunov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragunov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eroglu's calf.
Eroglu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragunov.
Dragunov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eroglu moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eroglu lands a nice hook to Dragunov's body. Dragunov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Eroglu misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragunov scores with a nice right hand.
Eroglu misses with a takedown attempt - Dragunov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eroglu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dragunov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eroglu manages to avoid it.
Dragunov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eroglu's calf.
Eroglu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragunov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragunov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eroglu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eroglu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eroglu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eroglu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eroglu tries to land a leg kick but Dragunov saw it coming and moves away.
Dragunov misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Dragunov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Eroglu avoids a kick to the body.
Dragunov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Eroglu.
Dragunov connects with a right hand. Eroglu shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Dragunov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragunov.
Eroglu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragunov.
Dragunov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eroglu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
A leg kick checked by Dragunov.
Sergei Dragunov is winning the standup battle so far.
Eroglu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eroglu throws out a powerful jab.
Dragunov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragunov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eroglu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eroglu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eroglu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eroglu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragunov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dragunov throws a chopping leg kick but Eroglu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eroglu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Dragunov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Eroglu misses its intended target.
Eroglu checks a leg kick.
Dragunov throws a low kick but Eroglu moves out of range easily.
Eroglu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragunov.
Dragunov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eroglu. Eroglu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eroglu moves away from the strike by Dragunov.
Eroglu feints and then cracks Dragunov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragunov down.
Eroglu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragunov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eroglu misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragunov counters with a nice body shot.
Eroglu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragunov avoids the body shot from Eroglu.
Dragunov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragunov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eroglu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dragunov is out of range and Eroglu settles back down.
Eroglu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragunov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eroglu is out of range and Dragunov settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eroglu.
Eroglu throws a jab when Dragunov was well out of range.
Dragunov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eroglu, right into the meat.
Eroglu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dragunov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eroglu.
Eroglu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragunov drops his hands momentarily and Eroglu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eroglu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragunov counters with an inside leg kick.
Dragunov misses with a low kick.
Dragunov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eroglu misses with a straight right.
Eroglu darts in looking for a takedown but Dragunov gets double underhooks and turns Eroglu into the cage.
Eroglu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dragunov wants to slow Eroglu down by chopping away at his legs.
Eroglu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eroglu's sensitive parts.
Dragunov scores with a nice right hand.
Eroglu misses with a leg kick
and Dragunov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eroglu's knee momentarily.
Eroglu tries to land a leg kick but Dragunov saw it coming and moves away.
Eroglu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eroglu checks a leg kick.
Dragunov is looking to score with low kicks.
Metin Eroglu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragunov lands with an uppercut that bounces Eroglu off the cage and back into range.
Dragunov checks a leg kick nicely.
Eroglu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Dragunov.
Good work by Dragunov as he checks the leg kick.
Dragunov throwing a counter right hand but Eroglu manages to avoid it.
Eroglu throws a lazy body kick
and Dragunov counters with a right hand to the body.
Eroglu cracks the inside of Dragunov's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragunov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eroglu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eroglu looks to land a left hand but Dragunov moved out of range nicely.
Dragunov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragunov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragunov avoids the body shot from Eroglu.
Dragunov with a nice cross.
Eroglu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dragunov scores with a leg kick.
Eroglu misses with a leg kick
and Dragunov counters with a nice body kick.
Dragunov throws a low kick but Eroglu avoids it.
Good leg kick by Dragunov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragunov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sergei Dragunov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Eroglu.
Dragunov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eroglu can do to turn this around?
Dragunov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eroglu. Eroglu obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Dragunov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dragunov, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Dragunov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Dragunov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Partio has chosen Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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142 lbs
44 - 23 - 3 |
BJJ Red Belt
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
37 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Näkäräinen saw it coming and moves away.
Näkäräinen throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Näkäräinen only half commits.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Näkäräinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Näkäräinen moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.
Partio moves into range and clinches up with Näkäräinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Näkäräinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Näkäräinen avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Näkäräinen prevents a body shot from Partio.
Näkäräinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Näkäräinen has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Näkäräinen blocks a body shot from Partio.
Näkäräinen blocks an uppercut.
Partio tries to work over Näkäräinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Näkäräinen lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Partio.
Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Partio blocks a body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen scores with a hook to the body.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Näkäräinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Partio.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Näkäräinen.
I was talking to Näkäräinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Näkäräinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Näkäräinen misses with a punch to the body.
Partio lands an uppercut.
Partio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Näkäräinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio prevents a body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Partio blocks a body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Näkäräinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Näkäräinen pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Näkäräinen throws a head punch that misses.
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Näkäräinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio blocks a body shot from Näkäräinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen manages to break the clinch.
Näkäräinen misses with a body kick.
Näkäräinen checks the leg kick.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range.
Näkäräinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Partio throws a low kick but Näkäräinen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Näkäräinen. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Näkäräinen's head.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Partio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Näkäräinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen is looking to wear down Partio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Näkäräinen checks a leg kick.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Näkäräinen avoids the head kick by Partio.
Näkäräinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Näkäräinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen checks a leg kick.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Näkäräinen.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Näkäräinen is just out of range.
Näkäräinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Partio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Näkäräinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Partio.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Näkäräinen is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Näkäräinen looks for a takedown but Partio sprawls well.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Näkäräinen is looking to counter punch.
Näkäräinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Näkäräinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.
Partio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio thuds a left hand into Näkäräinen's body.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Näkäräinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Partio tries to avoid it but Näkäräinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Partio to the ground. Partio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Partio lands the left hand.
Näkäräinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kauko Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Näkäräinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Näkäräinen's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Näkäräinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it.
Näkäräinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Partio's head backwards.
Näkäräinen throws a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Näkäräinen.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Näkäräinen connects with a looping right hand.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Näkäräinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Näkäräinen lands a body shot.
Partio throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Näkäräinen attempts a counter takedown but Partio avoids it well and moves away.
Partio avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Näkäräinen off the cage and back into range.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Näkäräinen scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Näkäräinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Näkäräinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Partio takes a swing at Näkäräinen's ribcage but misses.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Näkäräinen ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Näkäräinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Näkäräinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Näkäräinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kauko Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen lands a jab to Partio's midsection.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Näkäräinen is just out of range.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Näkäräinen avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Näkäräinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Partio stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Näkäräinen jabs at Partio's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Näkäräinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Näkäräinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Näkäräinen drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Partio lands but Näkäräinen takes it in his stride.
Partio blocks a jab.
Näkäräinen scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Näkäräinen connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio lands a right hook to the body.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Näkäräinen lands with a shot to the body.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Näkäräinen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Näkäräinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Näkäräinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crunch! Näkäräinen slams his shin into Partio's torso.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen sets himself, and Partio steps forward looking for the clinch! Näkäräinen avoids it this time.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Näkäräinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
A big right from Näkäräinen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Näkäräinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen advances position into side control!
Näkäräinen cracks Partio with a big elbow.
Näkäräinen throwing strikes but Partio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Partio working away.
Näkäräinen is looking for a sweep.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Partio postures up.
Näkäräinen tries to buck Partio off but Partio is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Näkäräinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio throws an elbow but Näkäräinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Näkäräinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is positioning himself well to prevent Näkäräinen advancing to mount.
Pikku Näkäräinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Näkäräinen is trying to control. Partio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Näkäräinen thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Partio to regain full guard.
Näkäräinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Näkäräinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Partio has wrist control.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Näkäräinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio is looking to chop away at Näkäräinen's legs.
Näkäräinen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partio swings for the body but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Näkäräinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Näkäräinen avoids the head kick by Partio.
Näkäräinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partio. Partio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Kauko Partio has been cut.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Näkäräinen.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Näkäräinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Näkäräinen ducks right into an uppercut from Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Näkäräinen takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Näkäräinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Näkäräinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Junior throws a leg kick but Malaya moved away.
Malaya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KAMOT-E 4.5* sparring gym in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaya.
Malaya moves forwards but Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Malaya misses with a body kick.
Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Malaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
Junior gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior taking a break here but Malaya is having none of it and regains half guard.
Malaya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior stops Malaya from getting back to his feet.
Malaya is not content to let Junior control the position.
Malaya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Junior working Malaya over with strikes.
Malaya keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Malaya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Junior lands the left hand.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Malaya cracks Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malaya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Junior takes a step back to recover.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaya.
Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malaya on the side of the head.
Junior thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junior.
Junior keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malaya is looking to land body kicks.
Junior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Junior throws a leg kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Junior.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya staying out of range there.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Junior is rocked!
Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Malaya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malaya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malaya.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Junior tries to score with a low kick but Malaya moves his leg out of the way.
Malaya throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well.
Malaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaya, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malaya!
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Malaya finish him?
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Junior misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malaya misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Malaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily.
Junior with the counter takedown but Malaya avoids it easily.
Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Malaya moved out of range.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Malaya fights it but they end up in guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malaya can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior with the ground and pound but Malaya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Malaya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaya. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malaya doesn't seem bothered though.
Malaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Junior just manages to avoid it.
Malaya tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Junior moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Junior misses.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simeon Malaya is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Junior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior moves away from the strike by Malaya.
Malaya lands a jab.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Malaya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya slips a straight right by Junior.
Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malaya momentarily.
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Junior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malaya's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya is trying to control but can't.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malaya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malaya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Malaya misses
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior pushes down on Malaya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malaya wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Malaya to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Junior.
Malaya is pulling down on Junior's head. It's preventing any offense from Junior, at least for the moment.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior passes into half guard.
Junior with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malaya wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
Jorge Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malaya has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Junior wants to take a breather but Malaya is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior moves forwards but Malaya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Malaya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malaya!
Malaya throws out a powerful jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malaya checks a leg kick nicely.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaya blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Malaya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Junior moved out of range.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malaya defends it well.
Junior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Malaya - just one landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Junior.
Malaya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Junior fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malaya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malaya throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
A big right from Junior misses.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Malaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaya is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Malaya circles away and we're back to standing.
Malaya tried to counter with a leg kick but Junior avoided it.
Simeon Malaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
Malaya throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Malaya's head but Malaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaya thinks about countering with a head kick.
Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Junior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malaya on the side of the head.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Junior gets the takedown into side control.
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 Simeon Malaya.
I think Malaya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeon Malaya!
Our winner, Simeon Malaya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty lands a body shot.
Kuzuri avoids the head kick by Wursty.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wursty is defended easily by Kuzuri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuzuri.
Wursty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wursty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuzuri sprawls and moves away.
Wursty takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuzuri, as that shot connected.
Kuzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Wursty's shoulder, as Wursty tries to avoid the shot.
Wursty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuzuri checks it well.
Wursty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wursty has been working on his balance at THC playhouse, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kuzuri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri looks to land a left hand but Wursty moved out of range nicely.
Wursty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuzuri tries to score with a low kick but Wursty moves his leg out of the way.
Kuzuri walks into a stiff left hand from Wursty.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Wursty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzuri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuzuri throws a chopping leg kick but Wursty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wursty avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri scores with the left hand. Wursty knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wursty. Kuzuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wursty's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wursty doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wursty misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kuzuri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuzuri lands with a kick to the temple. Wursty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Waru Kuzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzuri lands with an overhand left.
Wursty tries for a takedown but Kuzuri circles away easily
and Kuzuri counters with a head kick.
Wursty is rocked!
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wursty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
Oh Wursty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wursty throws a body kick that misses.
Kuzuri blocks a head kick by Wursty.
Wursty seems to have got his legs back now.
Wursty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wursty. That did some damage!
Wursty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzuri connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a body punch but Wursty moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Wursty was well out of range.
Kuzuri cracks a nice hook into Wursty's ribs.
Wursty loads up on a big right hand but Kuzuri slips the punch.
Kuzuri misses with a straight right.
Kuzuri throws a series of punches but Wursty avoids them all with ease.
Wursty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wursty misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Wursty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wursty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wursty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wursty ducks right into an uppercut from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri checks a low kick from Wursty.
Wursty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kuzuri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wursty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzuri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wursty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty throws the kick towards the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot.
Kuzuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuzuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kuzuri.
Wursty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuzuri's hands.
Wursty slips a jab from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wursty manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri misses with a two punch combination.
Kuzuri just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Kuzuri has knocked Wursty down with a huge combo! Kuzuri steps away and waves a wobbly Wursty back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kuzuri looks to throw a body kick
and Wursty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuzuri keeping moving, preventing Wursty from controlling successfully.
Kuzuri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wursty controls the pace.
Kuzuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wursty trying to control but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kuzuri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wursty's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri trying to control but Wursty is working from the bottom.
Wursty pulls Kuzuri in close to prevent any damage.
Kuzuri lands a couple of digs.
Wursty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuzuri looking to pass the guard.
Wursty trying to keep a closed guard but Kuzuri is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuzuri trying to control but Wursty is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wursty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wursty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuzuri finds it's way round the side to connect with Wursty's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuzuri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wursty - the referee stops the clock and Kuzuri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wursty. Kuzuri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuzuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wursty.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wursty.
Wursty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lands a slapping body shot.
Kuzuri scores with a jab. Wursty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wursty manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick as Wursty jumps back.
Wursty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wursty digs a good hook to Kuzuri's body.
Kuzuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuzuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wursty checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri throws out a loose jab but Wursty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut
and Wursty counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri scores with a jab. Wursty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut. Wursty saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Kuzuri there.
Kuzuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wursty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wursty catches Kuzuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuzuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wursty. That did some damage!
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick as Wursty jumps back.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Wursty is just out of range.
Wursty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzuri scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri'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.
Kuzuri punishes Wursty's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Wursty moved away.
Wursty seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wursty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wursty.
Wursty misses with a looping right.
Kuzuri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzuri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
Kuzuri slips a straight right by Wursty.
Kuzuri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Wursty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wursty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wursty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wursty lands a really nice looking cross but Kuzuri seems unphased.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Wursty blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzuri. Those never looked like landing.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wursty.
It looked like Wursty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuzuri misses with a jab to the body
and Wursty counters with a nice body kick.
Wursty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kuzuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Wursty blocks a jab.
Wursty connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri works Wursty's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Wursty.
Wursty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuzuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wursty throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Kuzuri responds with a good body kick, but Wursty manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty cracks the inside of Kuzuri's front leg.
Kuzuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wursty doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri avoids a kick to the body.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wursty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuzuri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wursty throwing a counter right hand but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wursty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kuzuri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wursty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick that knocks Wursty off balance momentarily.
Kuzuri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wursty.
Kuzuri misses the jab.
A left and a right from Kuzuri both land. Nice combination.
Kuzuri slips under a jab from Wursty.
No joy there for Wursty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzuri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wursty misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wursty was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Wursty checks it.
Kuzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wursty avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri dips to his left and cracks Wursty with an uppercut!
Kuzuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Wursty checks the leg kick.
Wursty throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzuri misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Wursty misses the target.
Wursty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Wursty is predictable there
and Kuzuri counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Wursty is just out of range.
Wursty appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
That's time! Wursty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuzuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Wursty misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Wursty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri swings for the body but Wursty moves out of range.
Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut. Wursty saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Wursty's shoulder, as Wursty tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzuri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wursty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuzuri throws out the jab.
Wursty thuds a left hand into Kuzuri's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kuzuri misses.
Wursty staying out of range there.
Wursty looks to land a left hand but Kuzuri moved out of range nicely.
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. Wursty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuzuri thumps Wursty with a low kick.
Wursty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuzuri.
Wursty needs to keep his hands up - Kuzuri had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Wursty throws a head kick that misses
and Kuzuri counters with a left and a right that stings Wursty.
A good leg kick by Wursty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wurstys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuzuri's half guard.
Wursty tries to pass to full mount but Kuzuri defends it.
Kuzuri wants to improve his position but Wursty is controlling well.
Kuzuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wursty.
Wursty wants to pass the guard but Kuzuri is defending well.
Wursty thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuzuri's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wursty trying to control from half guard but Kuzuri is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wursty was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
As Kuzuri backs away, Wursty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wursty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Kuzuri jabs Wursty right on the nose. Wursty blinks but takes it well.
Wursty avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuzuri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri missing with a left hand there. Wursty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Wursty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wursty is looking to chop away at Kuzuri's legs.
Wursty drops his hands momentarily and Kuzuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wursty ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
Wursty throws a combination that misses
and Kuzuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzuri lands a high kick!
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wursty manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
And Wursty counters with a quick kick to the body but Kuzuri blocks it.
Kuzuri tries to score with a low kick but Wursty moves his leg out of the way.
Kuzuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuzuri cracks a nice hook into Wursty's ribs.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzuri is looking to chop away at Wursty's legs.
Kuzuri misses the body punch
and Wursty counters with a leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wursty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wursty throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuzuri swinging wildly here.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Wursty moves out of range easily.
Wursty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuzuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Wursty's ribcage but misses.
Wursty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range and Wursty settles back down.
Wursty blocks a jab.
Wursty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Wursty throwing a counter right hand but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri throws a good cross that connects.
Wursty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range.
Wursty misses with a double jab
and Kuzuri counters with a nice body shot.
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuzuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Wursty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzuri looks to land a right hand but Wursty moved out of range.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that Wursty semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wursty. That did some damage!
Wursty slips under a jab.
Wursty lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzuri off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wursty lands a slapping body shot.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wursty gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Waru Kuzuri!
Waru Kuzuri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boitsoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Domination. Feitsora has chosen Helmet - Unsung as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boitsoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Feitsora looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boitsoff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Feitsora.
Nice sprawl there from Feitsora as Boitsoff shoots in.
Feitsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Boitsoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feitsora throws a combination that misses
and Boitsoff counters with a shoot takedown. Feitsora fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boitsoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Feitsora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boitsoff.
Feitsora keeping moving, preventing Boitsoff from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsoff pushes down on Feitsora's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boitsoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Feitsora is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Boitsoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Boitsoff is working for a kimura but Feitsora is defending it quite comfortably.
Feitsora tries to get to full guard but Boitsoff has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boitsoff is thwarting Feitsora's attempts to control the position.
Boitsoff stalling away here and it's allowed Feitsora to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boitsoff trying to control but Feitsora is working from the bottom.
Boitsoff looking to sit in guard and control but Feitsora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boitsoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feitsora doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feitsora manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boitsoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feitsora is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora being controlled here momentarily.
Boitsoff wants to control but Feitsora passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boitsoff actively working from the bottom here.
Feitsora working over Boitsoff with some ground and pound. Boitsoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boitsoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feitsora slips a nice elbow through Boitsoff's hands, connecting with Boitsoff's forehead.
Boitsoff is looking for a sweep. Feitsora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boitsoff trying to control here.
Feitsora tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boitsoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feitsora stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiyaro Feitsora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Feitsora scoring well with a low kick there.
Boitsoff shoots in but Feitsora avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boitsoff avoids the head kick by Feitsora.
Boitsoff thinks about countering with a head kick.
Feitsora avoids the head kick by Boitsoff.
Feitsora misses with a low kick.
Boitsoff goes for a double leg but Feitsora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Feitsora continues to drive forward.
Feitsora stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feitsora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boitsoff tries to clinch but Feitsora is having none of it.
Boitsoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Feitsora leaves Boitsoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Feitsora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Feitsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boitsoff manages to avoid it.
Feitsora tries to land a front kick but Boitsoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boitsoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Feitsora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Feitsora is retaining full guard.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boitsoff wants to pass the guard but Feitsora is keeping the position.
Feitsora trying to keep a closed guard but Boitsoff is proving a slippery customer.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boitsoff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Feitsora is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dmitry Boitsoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boitsoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Feitsora is retaining full guard.
Feitsora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boitsoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Feitsora has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boitsoff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiyaro Feitsora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boitsoff is looking to clinch.
Feitsora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boitsoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boitsoff dives in and grabs Feitsora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feitsora pushes down on Boitsoff's head and hops out.
Boitsoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Feitsora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feitsora cracks the inside of Boitsoff's front leg.
Boitsoff misses with a body kick.
Feitsora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Feitsora.
Boitsoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Feitsora sprawls well. Feitsora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boitsoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Feitsora let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora thumps Boitsoff with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Feitsora.
Boitsoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Feitsora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boitsoff backing away here, and Feitsora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boitsoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boitsoff's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Decent striking displayed by Feitsora there.
Boitsoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Feitsora.
Boitsoff shoots and misses
and Feitsora counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feitsora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tiyaro Feitsora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boitsoff is looking to clinch but Feitsora is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Feitsora.
No joy there for Boitsoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feitsora lands a big head kick that sends Boitsoff tumbling to the mat! Feitsora takes a step backwards and waves Boitsoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boitsoff gets a clinch.
Feitsora lands an elbow that stopped Boitsoff in his tracks for a moment.
Boitsoff is rocked!
Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Feitsora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boitsoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Feitsora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Boitsoff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Feitsora digs a right hand into Boitsoff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boitsoff's gas tank.
Feitsora landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Feitsora lands a left hand.
Jeez, Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boitsoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Feitsora gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Feitsora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boitsoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Feitsora connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boitsoff's face.
Oh Boitsoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dmitry Boitsoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tiyaro Feitsora!
Tiyaro Feitsora tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields throws the left hand but Kummola avoids the punch easily.
Shields moves in looking to clinch but Kummola pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Kummola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shields takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shields gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shields scores with a punch to the head.
Shields connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shields fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kummola checks it well.
Shields misses with an uppercut
and Kummola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kummola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kummola looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Kummola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Shields does it's job there.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Kummola scores with a leg kick.
Shields throws a jab when Kummola was well out of range.
Kummola doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kummola. Shields shrugs it off though.
Kummola scores with a nice right hand.
Kummola lands a glancing blow to the side of Shields's head.
Shields swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kummola lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kummola scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kummola.
Shields slips under a jab.
Kummola lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Shields misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kummola misses.
Kummola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kummola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kummola just misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola dips to his left and cracks Shields with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kummola.
A lazy body kick from Shields
and Kummola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shields is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kummola throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shields's body to avoid the submission. Shields has instead reached around Kummola's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shields arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Shields!
Nick Shields seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Contemprato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cats kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 4, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contemprato throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Contemprato misses with a left hand
and Schtrappe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schtrappe throws a solid leg kick but Contemprato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot to the body.
Contemprato walks into a stiff left hand from Schtrappe.
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contemprato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Schtrappe - just one landing.
Contemprato throws a lazy head kick
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Contemprato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Contemprato slips under a jab.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
Contemprato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Contemprato throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Contemprato throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a wild combination.
Schtrappe scores with a push kick.
Contemprato blocks a low kick nicely.
Schtrappe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schtrappe tries to close the distance and clinch but Contemprato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Contemprato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Contemprato moves away and avoids it.
Schtrappe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the strikes.
Contemprato throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
Contemprato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a hook to the body
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses
and Contemprato counters with an outside leg kick.
Schtrappe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contemprato circles away quickly and effectively.
Contemprato staying out of range there.
Schtrappe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schtrappe digs a good body shot into Contemprato's ribs.
Schtrappe misses with a looping right.
Contemprato clobbers Schtrappe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Contemprato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
It seemed like Contemprato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Contemprato tries to score with a low kick but Schtrappe moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Contemprato's leg. Contemprato is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contemprato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contemprato has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Contemprato connects with a body shot that sends Schtrappe's belly button to the back.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a big shot that misses.
Contemprato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Schtrappe misses
enabling Contemprato to counter with a crisp jab.
Contemprato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Contemprato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Contemprato digs a good body shot into Schtrappe's ribs.
Schtrappe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Contemprato.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
A little feinted left hand from Schtrappe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Contemprato throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contemprato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Contemprato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Contemprato misses with a body kick.
Schtrappe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Contemprato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Contemprato is looking to slow Schtrappe down with leg kicks.
Contemprato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Contemprato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Contemprato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schtrappe scores with a body shot.
Contemprato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contemprato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schtrappe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schtrappe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Contemprato scores with a one two! Schtrappe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noel Contemprato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato'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.
Schtrappe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Schtrappe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Contemprato slips a jab and a cross from Schtrappe.
Contemprato throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the body kick.
Contemprato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe seems to have got his legs back now.
Contemprato misses with a body kick.
Schtrappe misses with a left hand
and Contemprato counters with a low kick, right behind Schtrappe 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Contemprato.
Schtrappe scoring well with a low kick there.
Contemprato stuns Schtrappe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato flicks out a counter leg kick but Schtrappe steps away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schtrappe. Contemprato shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contemprato.
Contemprato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contemprato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe moves into the clinch.
Contemprato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contemprato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Contemprato.
Schtrappe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Contemprato blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Still in the clinch, Contemprato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contemprato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Contemprato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Contemprato.
Schtrappe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Contemprato feints a counter leg kick.
Schtrappe takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Contemprato moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Schtrappe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contemprato tries a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
Schtrappe throws a lazy right hand but Contemprato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Contemprato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Contemprato misses the target.
Schtrappe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Contemprato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contemprato looks for the body kick but Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Schtrappe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Schtrappe does no damage.
Schtrappe cracks Contemprato with an open hand slap.
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schtrappe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Contemprato eats them both and turns towards Schtrappe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Schtrappe.
Contemprato digs a good body shot into Schtrappe's ribs.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the strikes.
Schtrappe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Contemprato moved out of range.
Schtrappe wants to clinch.
Contemprato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schtrappes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Schtrappe misses its target.
Contemprato lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Contemprato's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe is looking to slow Contemprato down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Contemprato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
Contemprato falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
Contemprato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
Contemprato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schtrappe thuds a left hand into Contemprato's body.
Contemprato throws a lazy right hand but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schtrappe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a series of punches but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a good body shot.
Contemprato keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Contemprato.
Jacque Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.
Contemprato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Contemprato.
Contemprato connects with a high kick.
Schtrappe lands a head kick. Contemprato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Contemprato throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Contemprato throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Schtrappe cracks Contemprato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contemprato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Contemprato looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Contemprato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Contemprato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schtrappe connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Contemprato misses.
Contemprato scores with a nice right hand.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Contemprato sees coming a mile off.
Contemprato feints a counter leg kick.
Contemprato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato slips a jab and a cross from Schtrappe.
Contemprato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schtrappe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contemprato can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Schtrappe.
Contemprato explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Contemprato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Contemprato's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the body kick.
Contemprato connects with a jab.
Contemprato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schtrappe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contemprato just manages to avoid it.
Jab from Contemprato.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schtrappe throws a front kick aimed at Contemprato's knee but Contemprato avoids it well.
Contemprato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Contemprato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Contemprato scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Schtrappe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range.
Schtrappe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schtrappe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up.
Schtrappe cracks Contemprato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Contemprato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schtrappe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Contemprato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schtrappe scrambles back to his feet.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Contemprato has time to react.
Contemprato throws a lazy right hand but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Contemprato.
Contemprato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schtrappe.
Schtrappe doesn't manage to clinch there - Contemprato circles away.
Contemprato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Contemprato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schtrappe.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Contemprato blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Contemprato! But no joy.
Schtrappe's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Contemprato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contemprato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him.
Schtrappe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Contemprato throws out the jab.
Contemprato moves away from the strike by Schtrappe.
A low kick from Contemprato misses
and Schtrappe counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Schtrappe is predictable there
and Contemprato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Contemprato throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body kick from Contemprato.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut
and Contemprato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Schtrappe with a jab.
Contemprato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe misses with a few strikes there.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Contemprato tries a head kick but it misses.
Schtrappe is looking for a counter combo.
Schtrappe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Contemprato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe closes the distance and clinches.
Schtrappe tries to work over Contemprato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schtrappe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Contemprato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schtrappe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Schtrappe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schtrappe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Contemprato throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Contemprato misses with a low kick as Schtrappe jumps back.
Schtrappe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Contemprato throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Schtrappe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schtrappe throws the left hand but Contemprato avoids the punch easily.
Contemprato takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato lands with a good body shot.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Contemprato's shoulder, as Contemprato tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Contemprato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Contemprato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Contemprato throws a poor cross that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contemprato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Contemprato throws the kick towards the body but Schtrappe avoids it.
Schtrappe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Contemprato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schtrappe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Contemprato moves out of range as Schtrappe strikes.
Contemprato lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Schtrappe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a leg kick which misses Schtrappe's front leg but catches the back leg as Schtrappe tries to avoid it.
Contemprato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schtrappe throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Contemprato to counter with a crisp jab.
Schtrappe throws a right and a left that Contemprato avoids nicely.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Contemprato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Contemprato throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe jabs Contemprato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Contemprato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schtrappe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Contemprato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Contemprato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato lands with a right hand.
Schtrappe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Contemprato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contemprato dodges the punch combination from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Contemprato misses.
Contemprato throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Contemprato's head backwards.
Schtrappe lands with a nice body kick.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Contemprato lands with a nice body punch.
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schtrappe tries to clinch up but Contemprato circles away and keeps his distance.
Contemprato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contemprato checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Contemprato. That's going to slow Schtrappe down.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Contemprato's corner calls for a 1-2. Contemprato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Contemprato.
Schtrappe tries to land a body kick
and Contemprato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Contemprato throws a lazy right hand but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Contemprato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Contemprato lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Contemprato lands a jab to Schtrappe's midsection.
Contemprato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contemprato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Contemprato's sensitive parts.
Contemprato sizes up Schtrappe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Contemprato defending well as Schtrappe loads up on a big left hand.
Contemprato feints a counter leg kick.
Contemprato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Contemprato looks to land a left hand but Schtrappe moved out of range nicely.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato throws out a leg kick but Schtrappe moves out of range and Contemprato only half commits.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Contemprato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato is looking to score with low kicks.
Schtrappe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Contemprato thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Contemprato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Contemprato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Contemprato.
Contemprato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schtrappe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contemprato.
Schtrappe avoids a kick to the body.
Schtrappe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato misses with a lunging right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe lands with an uppercut that bounces Contemprato off the cage and back into range.
Contemprato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Contemprato.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noel Contemprato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contemprato lands a high kick!
Contemprato throws a lazy right hand but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Contemprato.
Contemprato scores with the left hand. Schtrappe knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato throws out a counter right but Schtrappe avoids it with no problem.
Contemprato blocks the body kick.
Schtrappe wants to clinch up but Contemprato keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Schtrappe is predictable there
and Contemprato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contemprato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schtrappe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Contemprato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Contemprato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Contemprato moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noel Contemprato.
I think Contemprato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Noel Contemprato!
After winning the bout, Noel Contemprato thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavo Odin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kable.
Odin avoids the head kick by Kable.
Odin feints the counter takedown.
Odin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kable feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Odins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Odin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Odin scoring well with a low kick there.
Odin lands with a shot to the body.
Odin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kable will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Odin scoring well with a low kick there.
Odin scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Neo Kable has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kable.
Kable has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cell Block Six in the buildup to the fight.
Kable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Odin wants to control from the top but Kable keeps moving.
Odin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin throws a big elbow that misses.
Odin throws a strike but Kable rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Odin controlling Kable's posture.
Odin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kable got a little sloppy there for a moment and Odin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kable has managed to get both his arms back between Odin's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kable is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Odin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kable postures up.
Odin keeping moving, preventing Kable from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odin trying to keep a closed guard but Kable is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Odin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kable, which made it look bad.
Odin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kable can pounce on him.
Odin lands a right hook to the body.
Odin throws a sloppy body shot
and Kable counters with a good low kick that Odin was not able to check.
Kable defending well as Odin loads up on a big left hand.
Odin avoids a kick to the body.
Kable avoids the body shot from Odin.
Odin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kable throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Neo Kable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odin lands with a nice body punch.
Odin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavo Odin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neo Kable's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Kable finds it's target.
Odin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kable scores with a nice strike.
Kable moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Odin lands with a kick to the temple. Kable shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Odin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kable rather than just go for the knockout.
Kable scores with a hook.
Odin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kable.
Odin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shavo Odin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin tries to land a leg kick but Kable saw it coming and moves away.
Kable ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Odin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Odin misses with the combination.
Odin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kable. Kable obviously looking to wear him down.
Odin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odin throws a front kick aimed at Kable's knee but Kable avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Odin. Kable shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Odin.
Kable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odin manages to avoid it.
Odin with the counter takedown but Kable avoids it easily.
Kable looks to land a right hand but Odin moved out of range.
Kable chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kable blocks a head kick by Odin.
Odin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kable.
An inside leg kick lands from Kable.
Kable misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kable tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kable.
Odin cracks Kable with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Odin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kable to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kable is holding his hands too far apart here. Odin throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kable is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shavo Odin!
Shavo Odin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark's entrance music is All Fired Up. A fine choice. Fantastic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down-Cigaro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Fantastic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Clark tenderised Fantastic's leg. Fantastic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic with a nice cross.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantastic is just out of range.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fantastic.
Clark lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark blocks a body shot from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fantastic.
Fantastic wants to stall.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Good body shot from Fantastic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Fantastic's ribcage. Fantastic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Fantastic.
Fantastic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastic controls the action.
Fantastic is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Clark tries a body shot but Fantastic blocks it.
Fantastic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastic.
A short uppercut from Fantastic.
A hook to the body from Fantastic.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic misses with a body punch.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Fantastic.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastic.
A right hand to the body from Fantastic.
Fantastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic throws a head punch that misses.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic lands a body punch.
Fantastic has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Fantastic.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
Fantastic misses with a body punch.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastic backwards.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fantastic backwards.
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Clark cracks Fantastic with a nice body shot.
Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Clark prevents a body shot from Fantastic.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Fantastic blocks a body shot from Clark.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Fantastic.
Fantastic working aggressively here.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark prevents a body shot from Fantastic.
Fantastic gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Fantastic.
Fantastic tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fantastic tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Fantastic back against the cage.
Clark tries a body shot but Fantastic blocks it.
Fantastic tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Clark wants to break free but Fantastic has control.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Fantastic blocks an uppercut.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Fantastic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fantastic blocks a leg kick.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Fantastic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Fantastic.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Fantastic loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Fantastic misses with a body shot.
Fantastic works the jab nicely.
Fantastic is looking to land body kicks.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Fantastic off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark cracks the inside of Fantastic's front leg.
Clark lands with a slapping head kick.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark cracks the inside of Fantastic's front leg.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Fantastic throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Johnny Fantastic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Johnny Fantastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fantastic.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Clark tries a low kick but Fantastic avoids it.
Fantastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic avoids the head kick by Clark.
Fantastic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clark connects with a right hand. Fantastic shakes it off.
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!
Fantastic misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Clark moves forwards but Fantastic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic misses with a body kick.
Fantastic throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark connects with an inside leg kick.
Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark has hold of Fantastic's hands but Fantastic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to control but Fantastic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clark sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic is trying to control. Clark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark trying to control here.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Fantastic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark wants to control but Fantastic is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fantastic lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic looks to land a strike but Clark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clark with a nice cross.
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantastic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic lands with a right hand.
Fantastic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clark if he has to take too many more of those.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good work by Fantastic as he checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Fantastic.
Fantastic cracks Clark with a good jab.
Fantastic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Fantastic moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic misses with a low kick.
Fantastic misses the jab.
Clark throws a quick counter head kick but Fantastic was just out of range.
Fantastic moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark feints and then cracks Fantastic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fantastic down.
Fantastic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Fantastic counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark is rocked!
Fantastic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Fantastic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastic drops Clark with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fantastic follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Fantastic!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Fantastic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo has chosen Kullervo Entrance Theme as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Evil Kullervo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
36 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boothe.
Boothe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boothe throws a hook but Kullervo avoids it easily.
Kullervo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boothe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Kullervo tries to counter it with a takedown but Boothe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kullervo clinches.
Boothe misses with some punches.
Kullervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Boothe controls his hands.
Boothe working hard to break the clinch.
Kullervo works on Boothe's body with a couple of short punches.
Boothe is pushing Kullervo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kullervo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Boothe.
Boothe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kullervo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boothe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boothe wants to stall.
Boothe has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boothe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boothe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boothe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo controlling the action here for a moment.
Boothe has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Boothe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kullervo backwards.
Boothe wants to stall.
A short right from Boothe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kullervo up against the cage.
Kullervo is pushing Boothe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boothe swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kullervo on the inside.
Kullervo tries to work over Boothe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boothe stalling in the clinch but Kullervo improves position.
Boothe lands a left hand.
Kullervo cracks Boothe with a nice body shot.
Kullervo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kullervo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boothe is aware though and is defending well.
Boothe trying to control but Kullervo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boothe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kullervo looking for a guillotine here but Boothe defends easily.
Kullervo has his foot on Boothe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boothe works his way back into a safe position though.
Boothe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kullervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kullervo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kullervo has a closed guard, preventing Boothe from standing up.
Kullervo looking for a guillotine here but Boothe defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boothe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kullervo is keeping the position for now.
Kullervo seems keen to control Boothe's posture.
Kullervo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boothe wants to control from the top but Kullervo keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kullervo scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Boothe as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kullervo connects with a solid leg kick.
Boothe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kullervo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boothe.
Boothe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kullervo tries a low kick but Boothe avoids it.
Kullervo scores with a body shot.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Boothe blocks a low kick nicely.
Boothe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Boothe misses.
Kullervo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boothe defends it well.
Boothe misses with a low kick.
Kullervo tries to work over Boothe's front leg with a kick but Boothe checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Boothe.
Kullervo is looking to land body kicks.
Kullervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boothe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe checks a leg kick nicely.
Boothe looks to land a body kick but Kullervo moved away.
Boothe lands a nice hook to Kullervo's body. Kullervo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boothe just misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe scores with a jab.
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Boothe misses with a head kick.
Kullervo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kullervo lands a jab to Boothe's midsection.
Boothe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boothe is looking to land body kicks.
Boothe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Boothe keeps Kullervo at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas Boothe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boothe.
Kullervo motions for Boothe to come forward. Kullervo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boothe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Boothe blocks the leg kick.
As Kullervo backs away, Boothe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo scores with a body shot.
Boothe throws a big shot that misses.
Kullervo with the counter takedown but Boothe avoids it easily.
Boothe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boothe, right into the meat.
Kullervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boothe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kullervo.
Crunch! Boothe slams his shin into Kullervo's torso.
Boothe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kullervo moves away.
Boothe throws a lazy right hand but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boothe misses with a kick to the body.
Kullervo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boothe throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas Boothe is winning the standup battle so far.
Kullervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boothe manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe feints and then cracks Kullervo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kullervo down.
Kullervo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kullervo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boothe rather than just go for the knockout.
Kullervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kullervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boothe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kullervo misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kullervo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boothe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kullervo can turn it around.
Boothe looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kullervo pushes Boothe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kullervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kullervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boothe lands a right hand.
Boothe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kullervo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boothe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kullervo is pushing Boothe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kullervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Boothe controls his hands.
Thomas Boothe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kullervo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kullervo takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Kullervo.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Boothe blocks it.
Kullervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boothe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kullervo backwards.
Kullervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Boothe.
Kullervo trying to control the position but instead, Boothe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kullervo into the cage.
Boothe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Boothe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
That's time! Boothe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boothe misses the jab.
Kullervo tries a low kick but Boothe avoids it.
Boothe drops Kullervo with a beautiful combination! Kullervo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boothe is looking for the KO!
Kullervo is rocked!
Boothe drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kullervo's head, knocking him out cold! Boothe is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe retains his light heavyweight title!
Evil Kullervo was interviewed post fight and said 'You won today but the future is mine.'.
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