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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Zumo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zumo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zumo.
Zumo shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Gunn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zumo. Zumo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zumo throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn throws a big counter combination but Zumo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zumo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zumo slips under a jab.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Zumo.
Zumo slips under a jab from Gunn.
Gunn tries to move into range but Zumo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gunn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gym closing in the buildup to the fight.
Zumo cracks Gunn with a good jab.
Zumo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn moves out of range as Zumo strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zumo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Zumo looks to move away, Gunn throws a big counter combo bu Zumo just gets out of the way.
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Zumo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumo throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Zumo's shoulder, as Zumo tries to avoid the shot.
Zumo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Zumo throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zumo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Zumo's head but Zumo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zumo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Zumo. Those never looked like landing.
Zumo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zumo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zumo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Zumo manages to avoid it.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zumo in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Zumo moved out of range nicely.
Zumo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zumo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zumo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zumo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Zumo from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gunn holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunn has Zumo pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunn on the side of the head.
A jab from Zumo does it's job there.
Zumo connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Zumo has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Zumo.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zumo.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zumo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunn cracks Zumo with an open hand slap.
Zumo scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Zumo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zumo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zumo shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Jeff Zumo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zumo throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zumo.
Zumo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gunn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Zumo drops his hands momentarily and Gunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zumo is rocked!
Zumo walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zumo limp body while Gunn jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Gunn!
Chris Gunn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Boschat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswald Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Boschat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswald Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boschat works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Boschat misses with a wild combination.
Jokinen tries to counter with a clinch but Boschat shakes him off and moves away.
Boschat misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen wants to counter the offense by Boschat and move into the clinch position.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Jokinen both land. Nice combination.
Jokinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boschat.
Boschat throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Boschat throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Boschat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
It looks like Oswald Jokinen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Boschat keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Boschat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Boschat misses the target.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Boschat pushes him off.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oswald Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Boschat off balance momentarily.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Boschat's head but Boschat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen clinches.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Boschat wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Boschat working hard to break the clinch.
Boschat wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Boschat tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Jokinen gets through Boschat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boschat tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the cage.
Boschat has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Boschat can't break the clinch.
Boschat is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boschat backwards.
Boschat has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Boschat is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boschat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boschat is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Boschat throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Boschat looks to land a combination but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boschat misses with a straight right.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Boschat avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boschat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Boschat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Boschat defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen clinches up with Boschat and pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Boschat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Boschat's head coaches at The Ultimate Fight House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Boschat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boschat swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Boschat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boschat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boschat throws a shot to the body.
Boschat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen rushes Boschat and presses him up against the cage.
Boschat breaks the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boschat.
Boschat just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen rushes Boschat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boschat is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Boschat wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen prevents Boschat from breaking the clinch.
Boschat is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Boschat backwards.
Jokinen breaks the clinch.
Boschat is looking to wear down Jokinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Boschat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boschat misses with a low kick.
Boschat throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Boschat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boschat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boschat keeps the fight on the outside.
Boschat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Boschat off balance momentarily.
Jokinen defending well as Boschat loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen defending well as Boschat loads up on a big left hand.
Boschat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Jokinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boschat throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oswald Jokinen'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.
A big right from Boschat misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boschat.
Boschat connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Boschat's defenses.
Boschat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Boschat.
Boschat misses the shot to the body.
Boschat staying out of range there.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boschat manages to avoid it.
Boschat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jokinen counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to stall.
Jokinen keeps control of Boschat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen keeps control of Boschat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boschat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Boschat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boschat tries to score with a low kick but Jokinen moves his leg out of the way.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boschat is trying to break free.
Jokinen tries to work over Boschat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Boschat has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boschat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boschat wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschat has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen stalling against the cage.
Jokinen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jokinen keeps control of Boschat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boschat misses with a looping right.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Boschat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boschat throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boschat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boschat misses with a hook.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Boschat ducks down to avoid it.
Boschat misses the jab.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boschat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Boschat's ribs.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Boschat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boschat misses with a low kick.
Boschat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen rushes Boschat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen has Boschat pressed against the cage, preventing Boschat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jokinen presses Boschat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jokinen pushes Boschat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boschat backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boschat working hard to break the clinch.
Boschat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boschat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boschat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boschat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen gets a clinch.
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Boschat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boschat misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Boschat keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oswald Jokinen'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!
Jokinen lands a high kick!
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boschat.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Boschat.
Jokinen moves out of range as Boschat strikes.
Boschat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Boschat with a nice cross.
Boschat throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Boschat thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Boschat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boschat.
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boschat throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Boschat throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Boschat sets himself, and Jokinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Boschat avoids it this time.
Jokinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boschat.
A telegraphed right hand from Boschat misses the target.
Jokinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boschat throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Boschat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boschat lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Thor Boschat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswald Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschat misses with a straight left.
Boschat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Boschat moves out of range.
Jokinen with a nice cross.
Boschat looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Boschat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Boschat off balance momentarily.
Boschat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Boschat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Boschat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boschat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boschat misses with a straight left.
Jokinen slips a jab from Boschat.
Jokinen clinches up with Boschat and pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boschat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boschat throws out the jab.
Boschat missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boschat misses with a double jab.
Jokinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boschat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Boschat's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boschat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boschat under the eye.
Boschat throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Boschat misses.
Jokinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
A left and a right from Jokinen both land. Nice combination.
Boschat throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boschat doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokinen catches Boschat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Boschat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jokinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Jokinen!
A very excited looking Oswald Jokinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. The crowd seem to be enjoying McClane's choice of entrance music: Seven Nation Army. Joe McClane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karate Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe McClane!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane tries to land a front kick but Kid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McClane connects with a body shot that sends Kid's belly button to the back.
McClane misses the body punch
and Kid counters with a good low kick that McClane was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McClane.
McClane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kid, right into the meat.
We've been hearing reports that Kid has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid moves out of range as McClane throws a body kick.
McClane lands with a good body shot.
Kid takes a swing at McClane's ribcage but misses.
McClane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane throws a nice head kick!
Kid lands with a thumping leg kick.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kid misses the target.
McClane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McClane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McClane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
McClane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kid throws a right and a left that McClane avoids nicely.
Kid throws a body punch but McClane moves out of range.
McClane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kid circles away quickly and effectively.
McClane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kid is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
McClane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by McClane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. McClane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane lands with a slapping head kick.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClane moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from McClane misses.
Kid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kid swings widly with a right hand
and Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McClane takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but McClane is just out of range.
McClane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kid can pounce on him.
McClane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kid. Kid obviously looking to wear him down.
Kid scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from McClane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kid.
Kid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kid scores with a jab to the head.
Kid connects with a solid leg kick.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid scores with a crisp jab that stopped McClane in his tracks.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kid.
McClane connects with a looping right hand.
McClane tries to score with a low kick but Kid moves his leg out of the way.
Kid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McClane lands a body shot.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McClane manages to circle out of the way.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClane scores with a shot to the body.
Kid wants to clinch up but McClane keeps it at a distance.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
Kid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
McClane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Kid misses
and McClane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. McClane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McClane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karate Kid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kid lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Kid.
Kid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McClane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClane throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kid connects with a good right hand that stumbles McClane. McClane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid clinches with his opponent.
Kid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kid manages to break the clinch.
Kid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClane.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from McClane is predictable there
enabling Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kid takes the fight into the clinch.
McClane blocking some punches.
McClane misses with some punches.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
A short uppercut from Kid.
Kid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane blocking some punches.
McClane tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, McClane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McClane misses with a punch on the inside.
McClane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClane struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
McClane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Kid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
Kid avoids a wild elbow strike from McClane.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane lands a nice uppercut.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing McClane back against the cage.
McClane misses with a punch to the body.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
McClane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kid scores with a shot to the side of McClane's head.
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid tries to break the clinch but McClane is controlling the position.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as McClane controls the action.
McClane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McClane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Kid takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
Karate Kid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid blocks a body shot from McClane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
McClane pushes off an throws an elbow but Kid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kid is leaning against McClane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClane working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McClanes head.
McClane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClane misses with some punches.
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kid lands a left hand.
Kid gets through McClane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by McClane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that second round.
That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McClane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid is looking to wear down McClane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kid blocks a jab.
Kid closes the distance and clinches.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClane lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Kid blocks a leg kick.
McClane throws the kick towards the body but Kid avoids it.
Kid missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on McClane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McClane swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karate Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
McClane looks to land a body kick but Kid moved away.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from McClane is predictable there
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.
Kid tries to clinch but McClane is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as McClane blocks the low kick.
McClane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McClane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kid throws the left hand but McClane avoids the punch easily.
Kid walks into a straight right hand from McClane.
Joe McClane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McClane blocks the leg kick.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from McClane misses
and Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McClane at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Kid.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
McClane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kid.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Kid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
McClane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McClane throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from McClane
and McClane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McClane is rocked!
Kid misses with the combination.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClane.
McClane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Kid.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
Kid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kid.
McClane is still on wobbly legs! Can Kid finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kid. That's going to slow McClane down.
McClane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kid scores with a body shot.
Kid jabs at McClane's body.
Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClane seems to have recovered his senses.
Kid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McClane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kid punishes McClane's body with a nice straight punch.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Kid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kid tries to avoid it.
Kid sizes up McClane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McClane needs to keep his hands up - Kid had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karate Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!
Karate Kid 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright's entrance music is Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Crusher's choice of entrance music: Around The Fur by Deftones. Jeremy Crusher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ceoghan Cartwright's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Crusher is having none of it.
Crusher sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher preventing the sweep.
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.
Crusher trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Crusher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Crusher.
Cartwright throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Crusher sprawls well.
Crusher stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Crusher misses.
Crusher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crusher is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright controlling the position well.
Cartwright trying to control but Crusher postures up.
Crusher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cartwright trying to control but Crusher postures up.
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.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard but Crusher has mounted him!
Crusher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cartwright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartwright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crusher lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crusher is landing with some decent strikes but Cartwright is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crusher postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cartwright bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Crusher and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Crusher!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Crusher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scot Blennerhassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarik Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scot Blennerhassett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarik Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blennerhassett misses with the combination.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blennerhassett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
We've been told by Blennerhassett's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Blennerhassett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Blennerhassett scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Blennerhassett.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blennerhassett defends it well.
Blennerhassett throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws the left hand but Blennerhassett avoids the punch easily.
Blennerhassett gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Blennerhassett tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Johnson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Blennerhassett buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Blennerhassett!! Blennerhassett is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Johnson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Johnson!
Tarik Johnson is the new featherweight champion!
Tarik Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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