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LEGACY! 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNulty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev avoids it really well and circles away.
McNulty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakiyev throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
Bakiyev jabs McNulty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty drives through and clinches with Bakiyev against the cage.
Bakiyev is trying to push McNulty away but McNulty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McNulty is looking to take this one to the mat.
McNulty tries to throw a body punch but Bakiyev avoids it by throwing McNulty back against the cage.
McNulty misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakiyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakiyev blocks a body shot from McNulty.
McNulty prevents Bakiyev from breaking the clinch.
McNulty tries to land a knee to the head but Bakiyev blocks with his arms.
Bakiyev managing to block the knees to the body from McNulty.
McNulty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bakiyev's efforts to push away.
Bakiyev blocking some punches.
McNulty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bakiyev is defending well for now.
McNulty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakiyev's elbow.
Bakiyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bakiyev tries to break free but McNulty pushes him back against the cage.
McNulty has Bakiyev pressed against the cage.
Bakiyev prevents the takedown attempt.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McNulty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty tries to throw a body punch but Bakiyev avoids it by throwing McNulty back against the cage.
McNulty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakiyev prevents it.
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
McNulty looks to land a left hand but Bakiyev moved out of range nicely.
McNulty throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
McNulty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bakiyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from McNulty misses.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty tries for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away easily
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from McNulty.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to McNulty's body. McNulty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNulty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
McNulty misses with a straight left.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNulty.
We've been told by Bakiyev's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from McNulty misses.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
McNulty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McNulty on the side of the head.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
McNulty rushes Bakiyev and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNulty.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch but McNulty keeps him there for the moment.
McNulty looking to throw knees to the head but Bakiyev is blocking nicely.
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNulty misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from McNulty.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of McNulty's head but McNulty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Bakiyev coming out on top.
McNulty wants to clinch up but Bakiyev keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McNulty avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
A jab from Bakiyev does it's job there.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
McNulty tries to clinch up.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McNulty throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bakiyev moves out of range as McNulty strikes.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakiyev swivels and escapes.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev slips a jab from McNulty.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakiyev. That snapped McNulty's head back.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
A big left from McNulty misses.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the head.
McNulty throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNulty with a poor takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Bakiyev lands.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev cracks a nice hook into McNulty's ribs.
Bakiyev lands a jab to McNulty's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakiyev takes a swing at McNulty's ribcage but misses.
McNulty misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNulty closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev stuffs the takedown attempt from McNulty. McNulty gets slowly back to his feet.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McNulty.
McNulty takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
Bakiyev sizes up McNulty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McNulty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McNulty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but McNulty moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bakiyev.
McNulty misses with a hook.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
Bakiyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNulty throws out a counter right but Bakiyev avoids it with no problem.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into McNulty's body.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
McNulty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakiyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev loads up on a big right hand but McNulty slips the punch.
McNulty misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McNulty fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNulty can do to turn this around?
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down McNulty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McNulty misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McNulty clinches.
Bakiyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakiyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McNulty keeps control of Bakiyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNulty tries to throw a body punch but Bakiyev avoids it by throwing McNulty back against the cage.
Bakiyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second round.
That's time! Bakiyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bakiyev stuns McNulty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNulty's head backwards.
McNulty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakiyev takes a swing at McNulty's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNulty.
McNulty misses with a body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
McNulty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from McNulty misses.
McNulty fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McNulty.
McNulty misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty moves forwards but Bakiyev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but McNulty moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty throws out a counter right but Bakiyev avoids it with no problem.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McNulty avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
As Bakiyev backs off McNulty throws a huge counter combo but Bakiyev manages to avoid it all.
McNulty looks to throw the jab but Bakiyev is out of range.
McNulty throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
McNulty throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
McNulty is looking to land body kicks.
McNulty misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McNulty.
Bakiyev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev takes a swing at McNulty's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNulty's hands.
McNulty needs to keep his hands up - Bakiyev had a free shot at his head there.
Bakiyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNulty at a distance.
Bakiyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McNulty has time to react.
Bakiyev moves forwards but McNulty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McNulty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
McNulty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakiyev.
McNulty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bakiyev tests McNulty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
McNulty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNulty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Bakiyev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty with a poor takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a left 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!
Bakiyev walks into a jab.
McNulty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNulty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Bakiyev catches McNulty right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
McNulty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac McNulty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNulty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNulty takes one to the side of the head.
McNulty misses with an uppercut.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNulty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McNulty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from McNulty.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Bakiyev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakiyev, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mac McNulty spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym. I am going to train hard then train even harder! I'm coming back with a vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafiki WhoHitYou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conner's entrance music is The Man Who Sold The World. A fine choice. WhoHitYou has chosen the Birth of Darkness as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafiki WhoHitYou!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from WhoHitYou.
Conner staying out of range there.
Conner scores with a jab to the body.
WhoHitYou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
WhoHitYou misses with an uppercut. Conner saw that one coming.
Conner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID250K) in the buildup to the fight.
WhoHitYou throws a jab but it's blocked by Conner.
Conner throws a shot to the body.
WhoHitYou takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Conner lands an impressive looking overhand right. WhoHitYou doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Rafiki WhoHitYou has been cut.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but WhoHitYou was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
WhoHitYou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conner.
Conner throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on WhoHitYou's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Conner dives in looking to finish as WhoHitYou flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Conner's strikes! Conner is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! WhoHitYou's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but WhoHitYou was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Conner!
A victorious Wayne Conner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rafiki WhoHitYou stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the lesson, Mr. Harris'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farrokh Bulsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulsara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bohemian Rhapsody. Farrokh Bulsara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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251 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Farrokh Bulsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy throws a wild body kick that Bulsara sees coming a mile off.
Bulsara blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Bulsara lands a left and a right that send Grundy crashing to the mat, dazed. Bulsara thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Grundy is rocked!
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.
Bulsara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bulsara finish him?
Bulsara lands an uppercut, right on the button! Grundy tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Farrokh Bulsara!
Farrokh Bulsara really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bannon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sven Kristian Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannon lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Nielsen crumples to the floor! Bannon milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Bannon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by Siberia - Cold winter night whispers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Belcher!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Belcher moved out of range.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belcher throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belcher needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznetsov pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belcher.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Ivan Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Belcher misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belcher moves away.
Belcher walks into a left hand.
Belcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belcher! Kuznetsov lets Belcher back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Belcher is rocked!
Ivan Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Belcher's head, knocking him out cold! Kuznetsov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Kuznetsov!
Ivan Kuznetsov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hitscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitscock comes to the cage accompanied by My Drinking Problem. 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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174 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hitscock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Hitscock misses.
Hitscock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung avoids the head kick by Hitscock.
Jung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jung throws a combination that misses
and Hitscock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jung tries to bum rush Hitscock with a series of wild strikes but Hitscock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Hitscock.
Jung connects with the punch.
Hitscock throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
Hitscock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitscock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Jung shoots in but Hitscock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Hitscock counters with a quick kick to the body but Jung blocks it.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitscock throws a front kick aimed at Jung's knee but Jung avoids it well.
Hitscock misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitscock is retaining full guard.
Hitscock is pulling down on Jung's head to control his posture.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitscock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitscock pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitscock scores with a leg kick.
Hitscock throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Alfred Hitscock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitscock throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Hitscock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitscock is pulling down on Jung's head. It's preventing any offense from Jung, at least for the moment.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Hitscock is pulling down on Jung's head. It's preventing any offense from Jung, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitscock is retaining full guard.
Hitscock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jung advances position into side control!
Jung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hitscock is looking for a sweep.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitscock keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hitscock wants to control but Jung postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitscock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitscock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hitscock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
Hitscock throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.
Hitscock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitscock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jung.
Jung blocks a leg kick.
Hitscock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitscock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jung misses with the combination.
Hitscock misses with the combination.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Jung as he checks the leg kick.
Jung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hitscock to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitscock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jung with the counter takedown but Hitscock avoids it easily.
Jung tries to clinch up but Hitscock circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hitscock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hitscock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jung misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hitscock to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hitscock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Sungwon Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitscock lands with a hook. Jung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Jung with that takedown attempt.
Hitscock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hitscock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jung's sensitive parts.
Jung shoots in but Hitscock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hitscock swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Hitscock moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hitscock, right into the meat.
Hitscock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitscock wants to control but Jung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hitscock is concentrating on defense, preventing Jung from advancing position.
Jung is pressing down on Hitscock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitscock is holding on for now.
Hitscock trying to control but Jung postures up.
Hitscock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Hitscock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hitscock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitscock.
Hitscock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Hitscock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jung blocks the body kick.
Jung with the counter takedown but Hitscock avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Hitscock.
Jung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hitscock can pounce on him.
Hitscock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hitscock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Hitscock.
Hitscock lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range.
Hitscock's corner calls for a 1-2. Hitscock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitscock misses with a leg kick
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hitscock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitscock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitscock pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitscock managing to control the position.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitscock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitscock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jung pushes down on Hitscock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitscock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitscock misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitscock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitscock throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jung misses with a hook
and Hitscock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitscock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jung is able to avoid easily.
Jung scores with a three punch combo!
Hitscock connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
Jung avoids the head kick by Hitscock.
Hitscock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jung tries to clinch but Hitscock is having none of it.
Hitscock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hitscock connects with a crisp jab.
Hitscock tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jung is looking to clinch but Hitscock is avoiding it.
Hitscock scores with a jab. Jung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitscock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitscock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitscock.
Jung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitscock throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hitscock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hitscock scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Hitscock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jung misses with a combination
enabling Hitscock to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitscock gets caught flat footed, as Jung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hitscock trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitscock looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
Jung passes Hitscock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung tries to throw a body punch but Hitscock avoids it by throwing Jung back against the cage.
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitscock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hitscock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hitscock works on Jung's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitscock throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alfred Hitscock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock lands a left hand.
Jung trying to stall but Hitscock improves his position.
Hitscock prevents a body shot from Jung.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Jung just leaning against Hitscock, taking a breather.
Hitscock stalling in the clinch.
Hitscock breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hitscock 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 Jung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitscock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Hitscock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
Hitscock looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
Hitscock throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Hitscock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jung instigates a clinch.
Hitscock lands an uppercut.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Hitscock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitscock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
Hitscock tests Jung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jung throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hitscock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jung.
Hitscock gets caught napping as Jung dives in and scores a takedown. Hitscock manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitscock is controlling Jung's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock trying to keep a closed guard but Jung is proving a slippery customer.
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Hitscock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitscock manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Hitscock's guard.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitscock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitscock has control of Jung's left arm, preventing Jung from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Hitscock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitscock, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfred Hitscock!
A very excited looking Alfred Hitscock 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.
In defeat, Sungwon Jung stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger, just need more training.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Kindmark has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Brown's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pekka Kindmark!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kindmark misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Kindmark didn't expect that.
Brown is in close to Kindmark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kindmark trying to control the position here.
Kindmark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kindmark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kindmark from controlling successfully.
Kindmark sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekka Kindmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kindmark leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kindmark counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown goes for a double leg but Kindmark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kindmark continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindmark stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kindmark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kindmark down.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark has one of Brown's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kindmark is avoiding damage well.
Kindmark defending against the ground and pound.
Kindmark tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Kindmark parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kindmark to escape.
Kindmark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Kindmark's temple.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kindmark trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown throwing shots but Kindmark is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Kindmark is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Kindmark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kindmark.
Kindmark wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Kindmark managing to control the position.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kindmark controlling the position.
Kindmark is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kindmark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kindmark managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kindmark tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindmark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Kindmark trying to control but Brown postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown'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.
Kindmark loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kindmark misses.
Kindmark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kindmark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kindmark trying to control the position here.
Kindmark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Kindmark looking for a sweep. Not yet Kindmark, not yet.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kindmark is retaining full guard.
Kindmark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kindmark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kindmark is on top in guard.
Kindmark preventing the sweep.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kindmark manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown postures up.
Kindmark 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.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Kindmark to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kindmark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown shoots in but Kindmark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kindmark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Kindmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kindmark slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kindmark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindmark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark connects with a nice looking jab.
Kindmark misses with a looping left.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kindmark defends well and Brown ends up having to push Kindmark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kindmark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown tries to move into range but Kindmark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kindmark can pounce on him.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kindmark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Kindmark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kindmark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kindmark takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kindmark tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Kindmark regains half guard.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Kindmark's hands, connecting with Kindmark's forehead.
Kindmark tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kindmark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Kindmark's guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Kindmark blocks nicely.
Kindmark trying to control the position.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kindmark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kindmark can do to turn this around?
Kindmark trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kindmark throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Kindmark slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kindmark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kindmark is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Kindmark circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kindmark lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Kindmark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kindmark lands with an overhand left.
Kindmark drops Brown with a naaaaasty hook - Brown is in real trouble here! Kindmark dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kindmark!
A victorious Pekka Kindmark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson has chosen Pinned Down as his entrance music. John Altare is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altare feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.
Altare misses with a left hand
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson misses with an uppercut. Altare saw that one coming.
Altare tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davidson manages to circle out of the way.
Davidson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altare doesn't seem bothered though.
Davidson delivers a nice body kick.
Altare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Nice defenses there by Davidson.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
Altare feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davidson stuns Altare with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davidson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Altare rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare scores with a punch to the head.
Altare misses the jab.
Davidson lands a jab to the head.
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson misses with a looping right.
Altare connects with an inside leg kick.
Altare lands with a straight right. Davidson didn't see that one coming.
Davidson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Altare counters by clinching up.
Altare crunches a lovely knee into Davidson's ribcage.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Altare won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Davidson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altare pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Altare stalling the fight.
Altare misses with some punches.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Altare prevents a body shot from Davidson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altare.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davidson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davidson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare misses with a knee strike.
Altare breaks the clinch.
Altare takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Davidson is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Altare misses with a body shot.
Davidson throws a low kick, looking for Altare's leg but Altare calmly moves out of range.
Altare tries to counter by clinching up but Davidson breaks away and moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a body punch
and Altare makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davidson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altare quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson blocks the body kick.
Davidson scores with a jab.
Davidson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidson misses with a wild combination.
Liam Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altare was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Altare throws a lazy right hand but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altare.
It looked like Altare was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davidson.
Altare clinches.
Altare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davidson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Davidson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson swings widly with a right hand
and Altare counters with a good low kick that Davidson was not able to check.
Altare is looking to slow Davidson down with leg kicks.
Davidson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Altare counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Altare.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare scores with a hook to the body.
Altare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davidson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Davidson looks winded!
Altare works on Davidson's body with a couple of short punches.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davidsons head.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidson is trying to push Altare away but Altare has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Davidson tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Davidson misses
and Altare counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Davidson lands with a shot to the body.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidson throws a head kick but Altare moves out of range.
Altare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson.
Davidson looks to land a left hand but Altare moved out of range nicely.
Altare half committed to a counter leg kick.
Altare defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Altare was looking to counter with a kick there.
Altare throws a looping overhand right but Davidson ducks down to avoid it.
Davidson ducks right into an uppercut from Altare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altare was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Davidson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Altare finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Davidson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Davidson with the counter takedown but Altare avoids it easily.
Liam Davidson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altare connects with an inside leg kick.
Altare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Altare tries to counter by clinching up but Davidson breaks away and moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a hook. Altare ducked under it nicely.
Altare scores with a head kick. Davidson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davidson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altare counters with a low kick, right behind Davidson 's knee.
Davidson takes a swing at Altare's ribcage but misses.
Davidson misses the body punch
and Altare makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Altare counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altare swings for the body but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson blocks a low kick nicely.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Altare lands but Davidson takes it in his stride.
Davidson misses with a straight left.
Altare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson throws a body shot but no joy.
Altare has closed the distance and engaged Davidson in a clinch.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around?
Davidson misses with a body punch.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Altare.
Davidson is working for takedown but Altare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Altare controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altare manages to break the clinch.
Altare checks the leg kick.
Davidson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Altare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Davidson tries to counter it with a takedown but Altare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Altare, right into the meat.
Altare blocks a head kick by Davidson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altare tries to score with a low kick but Davidson moves his leg out of the way.
Altare looks to land a body kick but Davidson moved away.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altare wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Davidson circles away.
Altare scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Altare.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson jabs Altare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davidson throws a solid leg kick but Altare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davidson.
It looked like Altare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Altare is looking to clinch.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick from Altare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Altare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Altare, as that shot connected.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Davidson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altare tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidson dips to his left and cracks Altare with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Altare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidson doesn't seem bothered though.
Altare scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson throws a chopping leg kick but Altare manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson throws a lazy body kick
and Altare counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Altare tenderised Davidson's leg. Davidson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
Davidson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davidson moves out of range of the leg kick from Altare.
Altare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davidson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davidson 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.
Altare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altare cracks Davidson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Altare cracks Davidson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davidson is rocked!
Altare wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Altare lands a big head kick that sends Davidson tumbling to the mat! Altare takes a step backwards and waves Davidson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Davidson is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Altare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Liam Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Altare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altare being controlled against the cage.
Altare is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson seems to have recovered his senses.
Davidson misses with a body punch.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare blocks a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Davidson wants to break free but Altare has control.
Altare just leaning against Davidson, taking a breather.
Altare manages to break the clinch.
Davidson tries to bum rush Altare with a series of wild strikes but Altare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davidson misses with a hook.
Davidson needs to keep his hands up - Altare had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altare manages to avoid it.
Altare jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Davidson misses with a kick to the body.
Altare connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Altare throws a head kick that half lands.
Altare connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davidson misses with a hook to the body
and Altare counters with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altare.
Davidson throws a wild body kick that Altare sees coming a mile off.
Davidson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Altare.
Davidson misses with a jab to the body
and Altare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Altare moves out of range easily.
Altare is looking to counter with a body kick.
Davidson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Altare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altare moves out of range as Davidson strikes.
Altare fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davidson just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Altare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altare has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Altare!
John Altare thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Wong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Master Wong!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wong closes the distance and clinches up with Cage, looking for a takedown. Wong pushes Cage against the cage but Cage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wong.
Wong 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.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wong is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wong throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cage defends it easily.
Wong controlling Cage's posture.
Wong is trying to keep Cage in close.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cage avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.
And Wong tries to counter it with a takedown but Cage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Wong moves away and avoids it.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage throws a big counter combination but Wong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wong walks into a left hand.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Cage sizes up Wong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wong takes the fight into the clinch.
Wong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cage can't fight it off and eventually Wong manages to take the fight to the floor. Cage looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wong throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong has his hands on Cage's head, controlling the position.
Wong trying to control the position.
Cage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wong's guard.
Cage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wong managing to control the position.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wong wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
Cage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wong's guard.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong is trying to keep Cage in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Wong persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Johnny Cage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cage's corner calls for a 1-2. Cage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wong.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Cage's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
Wong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wong somewhat.
Cage tries to sprawl but Wong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong working Cage over with strikes.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wong.
Cage is looking to escape.
Wong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wong on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wong.
Wong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head.
Wong slips a nice elbow through Cage's hands, connecting with Cage's forehead.
Wong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head.
Wong works his way into side control.
Wong throws an elbow but Cage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Wong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wong throws a strike aimed at the side of Cage's head but Cage avoids it well.
Wong scoring with punches from side control.
Cage taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wong working the ground and pound but Cage is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wong with the ground and pound but Cage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cage won't allow Wong to pass to mount.
Wong working over Cage with some ground and pound. Cage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Wong shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Wong shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Wong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Wong moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage cracks the inside of Wong's front leg.
Master Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cage counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.
And Cage counters with a quick kick to the body but Wong blocks it.
Wong tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Wong blocks a jab.
Wong shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Wong looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Cage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wong moves to clinch but Cage breaks away
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage misses with a hook.
Wong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cage gets caught flat footed, as Wong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wong connects with a couple of short punches.
Cage wants to get back to his feet but Wong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cage tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wong throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wong is on top in guard.
Cage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wong.
Cage scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Wong tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wong's knee momentarily.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Cage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Wong.
Wong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wong on the side of the head.
Wong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Wong with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wong is defended easily by Cage.
Wong shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wong's sensitive parts.
Cage misses with a hook. Wong ducked under it nicely.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
Cage throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wong can do to turn this around?
Cage missing with a left hand there. Wong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Wong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Cage.
Wong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Wong persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Master Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Wong persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing.
Wong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wong darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Wong into the cage.
Wong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wong.
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wong's hands.
Wong defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wong tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a one-two to the body.
Wong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage cracks Wong with a hook to the temple - Wong is on wobbly legs here! Cage swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cage wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Oketch (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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Police Officer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Officer misses with a body shot.
Officer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oketch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oketch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oketch misses with a wild body shot.
Oketch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oketch throws a wild body kick that Officer sees coming a mile off.
Officer rushes Oketch and presses him up against the cage.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oketch swings wildly with an uppercut but Officer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch lands a nice uppercut.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
Oketch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer lands with a short shot to the head.
Oketch landing knees to the body.
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch.
Officer working aggressively here.
Officer blocks a body shot from Oketch.
Oketch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oketch.
Oketch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Officers head.
Oketch blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oketch throws an elbow but misses.
Officer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Officer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer is leaning against Oketch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oketch is trying to maintain a safe position but Officer gets an underhook and turns Oketch into the cage.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oketch throws an elbow that misses.
Officer avoiding damage as Oketch throws knees to the body.
Officer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Officer tries a body shot but Oketch blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Oketch.
Oketch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Officers head.
A short uppercut from Officer.
Officer can't find room to land a body shot as Oketch controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Officer.
Oketch slowing the pace effectively.
Oketch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oketch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Officer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oketchs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Officer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Officer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oketch pushes Officer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Officer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oketch or not.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage.
Officer lands with a short shot to the head.
Officer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oketch misses with a knee strike.
Oketch taking a breather.
Oketch has a couple of punches blocked by Officer.
Oketch lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oketch's elbow.
Officer managing to block the knees to the body from Oketch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oketch.
Oketch tries to throw a body punch but Officer avoids it by throwing Oketch back against the cage.
Oketch tries to work over Officer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch misses with a punch to the body.
Oketch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Oketch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oketch.
Officer dodges an elbow strike from Oketch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oketch.
Oketch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Officer tries a body shot but Oketch blocks it.
Officer working aggressively here.
Officer letting Oketch take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Oketch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Officer misses with a body shot.
Officer ducks right into an uppercut from Oketch.
Oketch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Officer.
Vincent Oketch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Officer is looking to clinch.
Officer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Officer tries to clinch there but Oketch circles away.
Officer sets himself, and Oketch steps forward looking for the clinch! Officer avoids it this time.
Police Officer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Officer blocks a head kick by Oketch.
Oketch tries to clinch up but Officer circles away and keeps his distance.
Oketch throws a body kick that misses.
Oketch doesn't manage to clinch there - Officer circles away.
Officer has closed the distance and engaged Oketch in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch can't find room to land a body shot as Officer controls the action.
Officer tries a body shot but Oketch blocks it.
Oketch misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Officer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Officer can't find room to land a body shot as Oketch controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch pushes Officer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Officer.
Oketch scores with a shoulder strike.
Oketch stalling.
Oketch has a couple of punches blocked by Officer.
Oketch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Officer.
Officer tries to work over Oketch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Officer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Officer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oketch has Officer pushed against the cage.
Officer misses with some punches.
Oketch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oketch.
Officer tries to work over Oketch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Officer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oketch blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Officer is leaning against Oketch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Officer managing to block the knees to the body from Oketch.
Officer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Officer is working Oketch over against the cage.
Oketch misses with the head strike.
Officer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oketch.
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage.
Oketch can't find room to land a body shot as Officer controls the action.
Officer struggles to land a body shot inside as Oketch controls his hands.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a knee to the head.
Oketch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Officer avoids it.
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage.
Oketch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oketch struggles to land a body shot inside as Officer controls his hands.
Oketch has a couple of punches blocked by Officer.
Oketch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oketch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Officer.
Officer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Officer blocks an uppercut.
Oketch takes a shot to the head.
Oketch has a couple of punches blocked by Officer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Officer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oketch misses with an elbow over the top.
Officer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oketch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Police Officer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Officer.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Officer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Police Officer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Officer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oketch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Officer under the eye.
Oketch throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Officer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oketch - the referee stops the clock and Officer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oketch. Officer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oketch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oketch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oketch lands with a slapping head kick.
Oketch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oketch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Officer is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Officer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Officer moves in looking to clinch but Oketch pushes him off.
Oketch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oketch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oketch throws a chopping leg kick but Officer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer lands a nice shot to the body.
Oketch lands a head kick. Officer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Officer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oketch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Officer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Officer throws a series of punches but Oketch avoids them all with ease.
Officer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vincent Oketch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Officer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Officer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oketch tries to clinch up
enabling Officer to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Officer misses the target.
Officer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oketch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Officer misses with a two punch combination.
Oketch tries to counter with a clinch but Officer shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Officer's sensitive parts.
Oketch circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oketch misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oketch.
Oketch looks to land a body kick but Officer moved away.
Officer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oketch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Officer.
Oketch connects with a solid leg kick.
Oketch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Officer is out of range and Oketch settles back down.
Officer scores with a sloppy right hand. Oketch should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Officer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Officer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oketch motions for Officer to come forward. Oketch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Oketch looks to move away, Officer throws a big counter combo bu Oketch just gets out of the way.
Officer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch scores with a push kick.
Oketch throws a head kick but Officer moves out of range.
Oketch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Officer.
Officer is looking to wear down Oketch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Officer is looking to clinch but Oketch is avoiding it.
Oketch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oketch throws a body kick that misses.
Oketch throws a leg kick but Officer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oketch tried to score with a low kick but Officer checks it.
Officer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oketch looks to land a body kick but Officer moved away.
Oketch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Officer's calf.
Officer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Officer tries to clinch but Oketch is having none of it.
Officer doesn't manage to clinch there - Oketch circles away.
Oketch misses with a head kick.
It looked like Officer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oketch.
Officer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oketch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Officer scores with a hook to the body.
Officer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Officer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by Oketch.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Officer's elbow.
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!
Oketch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oketch taking a breather.
Oketch takes a shot to the head.
Oketch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Officer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage.
Good body shot from Officer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Oketch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oketch 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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