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Highland Games 142 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xande Shoyoroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crank Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xande Shoyoroll could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crank Shaw's chin.
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xande Shoyoroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crank Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoyoroll dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Shoyoroll's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoyoroll is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
Shoyoroll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Shoyoroll is working away.
Shoyoroll trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shoyoroll works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shoyoroll to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shaw is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shoyoroll pulls down on the head and he's put Shaw to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xande Shoyoroll!
Xande Shoyoroll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Wilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratt Nardello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratt Nardello will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Wilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt Nardello!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nardello looks to land a left hand but Wilt moved out of range nicely.
Nardello cracks Wilt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nardello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nardello lands a left and a right that send Wilt crashing to the mat, dazed. Nardello thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wilt is rocked!
It looks like Christopher Wilt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nardello ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Wilt out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bratt Nardello!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hery Rabemananjara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hery Rabemananjara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Boucher throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabemananjara.
Boucher moves into the clinch.
Rabemananjara scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Roberto Boucher has been cut.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabemananjara blocks an uppercut.
Rabemananjara blocks an uppercut.
Rabemananjara blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boucher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Rabemananjara lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rabemananjara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabemananjara trying to control the position but instead, Boucher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rabemananjara into the cage.
Rabemananjara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rabemananjara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rabemananjara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabemananjara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rabemananjara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boucher or not.
Boucher lands a left hand.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boucher up against the cage.
Boucher gets through Rabemananjara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Boucher.
Rabemananjara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boucher is keeping busy.
Rabemananjara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
A body shot lands from Boucher.
Boucher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rabemananjara lands with a left to the head.
Rabemananjara is trying to stall.
Rabemananjara lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boucher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rabemananjara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rabemananjara blocking some punches.
Rabemananjara lands a left hand.
Rabemananjara tries to stall but Boucher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rabemananjara tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rabemananjara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rabemananjara is trying to maintain a safe position but Boucher gets an underhook and turns Rabemananjara into the cage.
Rabemananjara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Rabemananjara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boucher lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara is trying to stall.
Rabemananjara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boucher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Rabemananjara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boucher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara is breathing heavily.
Boucher pushes Rabemananjara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rabemananjara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rabemananjara.
A shot in the inside from Boucher.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rabemananjara lands a right hand.
Boucher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rabemananjara stalling in the clinch but Boucher improves position.
Boucher lands a shot to the body.
Rabemananjara struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Rabemananjara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Rabemananjara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rabemananjara.
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Rabemananjara trying to stall but Boucher improves his position.
Boucher prevents a body shot from Rabemananjara.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Rabemananjara swings wildly with an uppercut but Boucher uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boucher misses with a punch to the body.
Rabemananjara is looking to control Boucher's arms but Boucher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rabemananjara has his back to the cage.
Rabemananjara trying to control the position but instead, Boucher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rabemananjara into the cage.
Boucher digs a right hand into Rabemananjara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabemananjara's gas tank.
Rabemananjara stalling in the clinch but Boucher improves position.
Still in the clinch, Boucher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boucher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Boucher.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boucher.
Boucher lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boucher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boucher scores with a shoulder strike.
Boucher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boucher - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Boucher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Boucher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rabemananjara circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Boucher. Rabemananjara falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Boucher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Boucher!
A relieved looking Roberto Boucher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aku Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saari comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aku Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vasquez.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Saari tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Saari back against the cage.
Vasquez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Saari has him pinned against the cage.
Vasquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Saari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Saari avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasquez controls his hands.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Saari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Vasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari has managed to clinch.
Saari keeps control of Vasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
Saari lands a body punch.
A short right from Vasquez on the inside.
Saari misses with some punches.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saari is looking to clinch.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saari clinches up with Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Saari avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Come on Vasquez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Saari lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Alejandro Vasquez has been cut.
Vasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saari's elbow.
Vasquez effectively controlling the action here.
Vasquez pushes Saari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Saari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Saari to work.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Saari scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Saari has him pinned against the cage.
Vasquez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vasquez can turn it around.
Saari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasquezs head.
Vasquez tries to stall but Saari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Saari on the inside.
Saari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saari misses with the head strike.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Saari is leaning against Vasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saari scores with a shoulder strike.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Nice body punch from Saari - that landed with a thud.
Vasquez looks winded!
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Saari avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Saari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Vasquez's cut.
That's time! Saari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasquez misses with a straight right.
Saari has closed the distance and engaged Vasquez in a clinch.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
Vasquez lands a body punch.
Saari scores with a hook to the body.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saari has closed the distance and engaged Vasquez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Saari has him pinned against the cage.
Saari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saari lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Vasquez taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasquez blocks a body shot from Saari.
Saari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vasquez taking a breather.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasquez taking a breather.
Vasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saari lands an uppercut.
Saari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasquez can't break the clinch.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Saari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow.
Vasquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vasquez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasquezs head.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saari pushes Vasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saari lands an elbow inside that Vasquez shrugs off.
Saari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez looks to land a right hand but Saari moved out of range.
Saari wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vasquez throws a lazy right hand but Saari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saari tries to clinch up but Vasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari wants to clinch.
Saari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saari tries to clinch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Saari moves in looking to clinch but Vasquez pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasquez! But no joy.
Nice cross by Vasquez.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasquez misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Vasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a hook but Saari blocks it.
Saari wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Vasquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saari wants to clinch.
Saari tries to clinch up.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Saari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasquez throws out the jab.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aku Saari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Vasquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Saari fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Vasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Saari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saari slips under a jab.
Saari doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquez circles away.
Saari wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Vasquez misses.
Saari wants to clinch up but Vasquez keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari closes the distance and pushes Vasquez back into the cage.
Aku Saari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Saari is looking to clinch but Vasquez is avoiding it.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alejandro Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez stuns Saari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasquez throws the left hand but Saari avoids the punch easily.
Saari tries to clinch up.
Saari slips under a jab from Vasquez.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
Saari defending well as Vasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Saari slips a straight right by Vasquez.
Saari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saari lands a left hand.
Vasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Saari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Vasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vasquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Aku Saari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Saari lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Vasquez to work.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Saari tries to clinch up but Vasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasquez misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Vasquez.
Saari is looking to clinch.
Vasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saari.
Vasquez misses with a straight left.
Alejandro Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Saari!
In his post fight interview, Aku Saari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Alejandro Vasquez had this to say: 'That is the end of my career'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
171 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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160 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington clinches up with Hiebknecht and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Moshington.
Hiebknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Moshington controls the action.
Moshington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Moshington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiebknecht's elbow.
Moshington misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moshington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moshington.
Moshington tries to throw a body punch but Hiebknecht avoids it by throwing Moshington back against the cage.
Moshington scores with a shot to the side of Hiebknecht's head.
Moshington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiebknecht fails to pull guard.
Moshington blocks a body shot from Hiebknecht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moshington misses with a punch on the inside.
Moshington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiebknecht backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moshington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is trying to pull guard but Moshington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hiebknecht as the two fighters clinch.
Moshington tries a body shot but Hiebknecht blocks it.
Hiebknecht tries to work over Moshington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiebknecht.
Moshington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moshington.
It looks like Gottlieb Hiebknecht has been cut.
Moshington works on Hiebknecht's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moshington.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiebknecht trying to stall but Moshington improves his position.
Moshington struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiebknecht controls his hands.
Moshington cracks Hiebknecht with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moshington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Moshington.
Moshington misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Moshington on the inside.
Moshington misses with the head strike.
Moshington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hiebknecht or not.
Moshington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiebknecht blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Moshington as the two fighters clinch.
Moshington lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Moshington.
Moshington lands an uppercut.
Moshington is leaning against Hiebknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiebknecht looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moshington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiebknecht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Moshington.
Hiebknecht trying to control the position but instead, Moshington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiebknecht into the cage.
Moshington lands with a right to the head.
Hiebknecht is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moshington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiebknecht is still on wobbly legs! Can Moshington finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Moshington.
A body shot lands from Moshington.
Moshington blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Moshington.
Moshington throws a big uppercut that drops Hiebknecht! More strikes from Moshington and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hiebknecht lies dazed against the cage as Moshington celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Moshington!
George Moshington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Wakabayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wakabayashi comes to the cage accompanied by vvotaro - Noi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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159 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuta Wakabayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glorious Superior!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superior scores with a nice head shot.
Superior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Superior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Superior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wakabayashi.
As Wakabayashi backs off Superior throws a huge counter combo but Wakabayashi manages to avoid it all.
Wakabayashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Superior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wakabayashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wakabayashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wakabayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Superior.
A nice left hand lands by Superior.
Wakabayashi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Wakabayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Superior turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Superior manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wakabayashi is looking for a sweep.
Superior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wakabayashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Superior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Superior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior seems to be looking for submissions.
Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wakabayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wakabayashi is on top in guard.
Superior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wakabayashi is aware though and is defending well.
Superior trying to keep a closed guard but Wakabayashi is proving a slippery customer.
Wakabayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Superior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Superior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wakabayashi has managed to get both his arms back between Superior's legs - danger averted.
Wakabayashi wants to control from the top but Superior keeps moving.
Superior is trying to control the position but Wakabayashi postures up.
Wakabayashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Superior is controlling Wakabayashi's posture.
Wakabayashi is looking to pass into half guard but Superior pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Superior is in guard.
Wakabayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Superior defends it easily.
Superior wants to control from the top but Wakabayashi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Superior has managed to get both his arms back between Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wakabayashi working a defensive guard here.
Superior pushing down on Wakabayashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Superior passes to full mount!
Wakabayashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wakabayashi regains half guard.
Superior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Superior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wakabayashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Superior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Superior is looking for a kimura but Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Superior to get the leverage.
Superior has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wakabayashi defend it? Superior steps over the head and cranks it - Wakabayashi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Superior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glorious Superior!
As Glorious Superior got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Goodbye fair island on which I had the pleasure of reigning. Now one last time chant it together my minions 'Bow before your Glorious Superior!''.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Brush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brush has chosen GOAT !!! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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179 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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26
183 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Brush!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stubb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stubb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stubb.
Brush wants to get back to striking at distance but Stubb won't allow it.
Stubb misses with the head strike.
Stubb lands a shot to the body.
Stubb effectively controlling the action here.
Stubb keeps control of Brush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Stubb.
Brush struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
Stubb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stubb.
Stubb has Brush pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stubb pushes Brush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Stubb.
Brush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stubb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brush counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stubb manages to avoid it.
Brush connects with a body shot.
Stubb drops Brush with a beautiful combination! Brush stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stubb is looking for the KO!
It looks like Guy Brush has been cut.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb drops Brush with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stubb follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.
Guy Brush spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm rubber, you're glue'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludko Struja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham comes to the cage accompanied by Fresh Like Us. Struja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HIJACK - THE BADMAN IS ROBBIN. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
212 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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30
211 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludko Struja!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durham throws an overhand right that lands on Struja's shoulder, as Struja tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Struja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Struja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Struja misses with a hook. Durham ducked under it nicely.
Durham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Struja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durham with a poor takedown
enabling Struja to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja takes a swing at Durham's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durham.
Struja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Struja has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Durham has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham misses with an uppercut
and Struja counters with a straight right hand.
Durham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Highland Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Struja works Durham's body with a nice hook.
Durham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Struja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ludko Struja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durham is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Struja.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durham is defended easily by Struja.
It seemed like Struja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Struja misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Struja defends it nicely.
Durham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joe Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja stuffs the takedown attempt from Durham. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Struja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durham shoots in looking for a takedown but Struja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Durham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durham throws a lazy right hand but Struja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Struja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Struja pushes Durham off and gets back to his feet.
Struja walks into a straight right hand from Durham.
Durham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Joe Durham has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struja throws a big shot that misses.
Durham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Durham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Struja counters with a nice uppercut.
Struja misses the jab.
Durham misses with a combination
and Struja counters with a crisp right hand that drops Durham! Struja lets Durham back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Durham is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham with a poor takedown
and Struja counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludko Struja!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joe Durham spoke after the fight, saying 'Man I felt we had the right gameplan to achieve the victory here tonight but I guess we didn't... but I say I will be back fighting for the champion again and face that man again...hats off to him though for the victory'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller has chosen Twist And Shout as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
155 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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28
140 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, IB Strokin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Bueller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strokin misses with a jab to the body
and Bueller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bueller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bueller wants to counter the offense by Strokin and move into the clinch position.
Bueller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strokin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bueller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strokin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bueller circles away quickly and effectively.
Bueller throws a hook to the side of Strokin's head but Strokin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bueller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bueller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strokin in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Strokin.
Bueller lands a lovely overhand right.
Strokin swings for the body but Bueller moves out of range.
It seemed like Bueller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bueller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strokin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bueller scores with a jab to the head.
Strokin moves away from the strike by Bueller.
Bueller thuds a left hand into Strokin's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strokin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strokin looks to land a right hand but Bueller moved out of range.
Bueller sizes up Strokin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bueller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strokin.
Bueller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strokin throws a hook but Bueller blocks it.
Bueller with a nice cross.
Bueller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Strokin is looking to counter punch.
Bueller scores with a body shot.
Strokin misses with a straight left.
Strokin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bueller.
Bueller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strokin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strokin misses the body punch
and Bueller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strokin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strokin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bueller closes the distance and clinches.
Strokin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bueller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Strokin stalling in the clinch but Bueller improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller working aggressively here.
I was talking to Strokin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Strokin controls the action.
Strokin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike.
Strokin misses with a body punch.
Strokin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strokin.
Strokin has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller.
Strokin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bueller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bueller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bueller.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Strokin throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller working aggressively here.
Strokin blocking some punches.
A short right from Bueller on the inside.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller lands a shot to the body.
Bueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strokin backwards.
Bueller misses with a punch on the inside.
Bueller lands a body shot.
Bueller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strokin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strokin.
Strokin has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller.
Strokin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bueller lands with a right to the head.
Strokin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strokin prevents a body shot from Bueller.
Bueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Strokin.
Bueller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strokins head.
Bueller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bueller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strokin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strokin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strokin misses with the head strike.
Strokin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bueller backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strokin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strokin misses with some punches.
Strokin blocks an uppercut.
Bueller blocks a body shot from Strokin.
Strokin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bueller backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bueller.
Bueller misses with a punch on the inside.
Strokin has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller.
A short uppercut from Strokin.
Bueller is leaning against Strokin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bueller.
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strokin backwards.
Strokin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bueller lands a hook that snaps the head of Strokin backwards.
Strokin blocking some punches.
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strokin backwards.
Bueller working aggressively here.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strokin throws a series of punches but Bueller avoids them all with ease.
Bueller misses with a right hand
and Strokin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bueller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bueller misses with a straight right.
Bueller misses the body punch
and Strokin counters with a nice body shot.
Bueller slips under a jab.
Bueller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bueller lands with a hook. Strokin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bueller moves into the clinch.
Strokin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strokin blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bueller tries to work over Strokin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strokin scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bueller lands a shot to the body.
Strokin lands with a right to the head.
Bueller working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Bueller - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strokin has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strokin.
Bueller lands a nice uppercut.
Strokin misses with the head strike.
Strokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strokin wants to stall.
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Bueller.
Bueller scores with a shot to the side of Strokin's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strokin.
Strokin misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strokin blocking some punches.
Bueller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bueller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strokin.
Bueller misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strokin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bueller.
Bueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Strokin.
Strokin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bueller.
Ferris Bueller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bueller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bueller lands with a light punch inside.
Strokin can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller controls the action.
A short right from Bueller.
Bueller prevents a body shot from Strokin.
Strokin tries to work over Bueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bueller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strokin has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller.
Strokin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bueller on the inside.
Strokin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bueller misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strokin blocks a body shot from Bueller.
Strokin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueller's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Strokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bueller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strokin blocks an uppercut.
Bueller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strokin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bueller scores with a shot to the side of Strokin's head.
Strokin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bueller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strokin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bueller misses with a punch to the body.
Bueller misses with the head strike.
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bueller scores with a shoulder strike.
Bueller tries to throw a body punch but Strokin avoids it by throwing Bueller back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Bueller lands with a left to the head.
That's four 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!
Bueller takes a shot to the head.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Strokin.
Bueller cracks Strokin with a nice body shot.
Strokin tries a body shot but Bueller blocks it.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bueller presses Strokin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bueller tries to work over Strokin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bueller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strokin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bueller.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike.
Bueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bueller lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bueller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strokin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bueller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strokin misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Strokin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bueller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bueller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strokin.
Bueller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strokin misses with a double jab
and Bueller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bueller cracks Strokin with an open hand slap.
Bueller misses with a hook.
Strokin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strokin walks into a straight right hand from Bueller.
Strokin blocks a jab.
Ferris Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller misses with an uppercut. Strokin saw that one coming.
Strokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strokin throws a body punch but Bueller moves out of range.
Bueller blocks a jab.
Strokin throws a right hand that misses
and Bueller counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller wants to clinch but Strokin slips to the side
and Strokin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bueller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bueller wants to clinch but Strokin slips to the side
and Strokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferris Bueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strokin takes a swing at Bueller's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Strokin misses its intended target.
Strokin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bueller tests Strokin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bueller throws a hook to the side of Strokin's head but Strokin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strokin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bueller jabs at Strokin's body.
Strokin lands a nice hook to Bueller's body. Bueller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strokin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bueller finds it's way round the side to connect with Strokin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strokin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strokin moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller lands a slapping body shot.
Bueller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bueller throws a looping overhand right but Strokin ducks down to avoid it.
Strokin blocks a jab.
Strokin throws a hook but Bueller blocks it.
Strokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bueller misses the target.
Bueller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bueller tries to clinch but Strokin moves out of range.
Bueller lands a right hook to the body.
Strokin lands a head shot.
Bueller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strokin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bueller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strokin manages to avoid it.
Bueller clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Strokin fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bueller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Bueller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strokin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueller misses with a punch to the body.
Strokin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bueller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bueller is looking to control Strokin's arms but Strokin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bueller has his back to the cage.
Bueller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strokin backwards.
Bueller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strokin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strokin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bueller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller has a couple of punches blocked by Strokin.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strokin working aggressively here.
Bueller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bueller struggles to land a body shot inside as Strokin controls his hands.
Bueller is leaning against Strokin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bueller lands with a light punch inside.
Strokin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bueller backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strokin can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller controls the action.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bueller on the inside.
Bueller lands a left hand.
Strokin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueller misses with a body punch.
Bueller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strokin up against the cage.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bueller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strokin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strokin throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Bueller misses.
Bueller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strokin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strokin ducks under a wild hook from Bueller.
Strokin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bueller cracks Strokin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strokin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strokin.
Strokin looks to land a left hand but Bueller moved out of range nicely.
Bueller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bueller swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller with a hook.
Strokin lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bueller manages to avoid it.
Strokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bueller moves away.
Bueller punishes Strokin's body with a nice straight punch.
Strokin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strokin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strokin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bueller to score with a decent uppercut.
Bueller scores with a shot to the body.
Strokin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bueller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bueller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strokin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strokin throws an off balance right hand
and Bueller counters with a stiff right hand.
Strokin is rocked!
Bueller dips to his left and cracks Strokin with an uppercut!
Oh Strokin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueller drops Strokin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bueller follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferris Bueller! Ferris Bueller retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Ferris Bueller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen S.O.B. - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats as his entrance music. Mel Gordon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuke Laloosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mel Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laloosh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Laloosh avoids nicely.
Laloosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laloosh lands a shot to the body.
Laloosh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laloosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Laloosh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Laloosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Good body shot from Laloosh.
Laloosh tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Laloosh back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laloosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon pushes Laloosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Laloosh in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Laloosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laloosh blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Laloosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Laloosh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Laloosh blocks an uppercut.
Laloosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laloosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laloosh misses with some punches.
Laloosh tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Laloosh back against the cage.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Laloosh controls his hands.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laloosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
Laloosh is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laloosh lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Gordon presses Laloosh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laloosh working aggressively here.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Laloosh tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Laloosh back against the cage.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laloosh lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Laloosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laloosh scores with a hook to the body.
Laloosh misses with a punch to the body.
Laloosh presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Laloosh lands a shoulder strike.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Laloosh blocks the elbow strike.
Laloosh blocks an elbow strike.
Laloosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Laloosh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
Laloosh lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laloosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laloosh lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Laloosh blocking some punches.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Laloosh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon pushes Laloosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laloosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Laloosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Laloosh shrugs off.
Nuke Laloosh's cut is getting worse.
Laloosh works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Laloosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laloosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Nuke Laloosh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gordon connects with a crisp jab.
Laloosh misses with a body kick.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laloosh throws a body kick that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laloosh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laloosh moves away.
Laloosh clinches with his opponent.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Laloosh controls his hands.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Laloosh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laloosh breaks from the clinch.
Laloosh misses with a body kick.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Laloosh scores with a shot to the body.
Laloosh checks a low kick from Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laloosh. Laloosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laloosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon slips a straight right by Laloosh.
Laloosh jabs at Gordon's body.
Laloosh pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laloosh.
Laloosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laloosh has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Laloosh lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Laloosh controls his hands.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laloosh's brow.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
Laloosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laloosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon lands with a good body shot.
Gordon instigates a clinch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Laloosh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laloosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuke Laloosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laloosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Laloosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon tries a body shot but Laloosh blocks it.
Laloosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Laloosh blocks an elbow strike.
Laloosh pushes Gordon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laloosh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Laloosh as the two fighters clinch.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
A short right from Laloosh.
Laloosh lands a body punch.
Laloosh lands a right hand.
Laloosh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laloosh works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laloosh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laloosh.
Laloosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon is rocked!
Laloosh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gordon with a big uppercut! Gordon tries to clinch up but Laloosh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gordon to the mat! Gordon covers up and Laloosh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuke Laloosh!
A relieved looking Nuke Laloosh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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pop
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