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Ascension 921 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Stuffins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Stuffins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doc Stuffins!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuffins throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Stuffins seems unphased.
Stuffins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Stuffins.
Stuffins tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen cracks Stuffins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stuffins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stuffins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a beautiful punch that sends Stuffins to the canvas!
Stuffins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stuffins is still in real trouble! Can Jokinen finish him?
Stuffins is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Stuffins looking to control but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Stuffins is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen prevents Stuffins from improving his position.
Stuffins seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stuffins defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuffins keeping hold of Jokinen's head, controlling as best he can.
Jokinen trying to control from Stuffins's half guard. Stuffins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stuffins has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stuffins is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuffins is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuffins can pounce on him.
Stuffins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doc Stuffins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuffins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Stuffins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Stuffins off balance momentarily.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stuffins misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stuffins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen slips a jab from Stuffins.
Stuffins throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Stuffins.
Jokinen slips a jab from Stuffins.
Stuffins misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Doc Stuffins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stuffins misses with a looping left.
Stuffins avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stuffins, pushing him back against the cage.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stuffins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen presses Stuffins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stuffins misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen is stalling here.
A short right from Jokinen.
Stuffins misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Stuffins tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen keeps control of Stuffins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen 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.
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Stuffins against the cage.
Stuffins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Stuffins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Stuffins's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stuffins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stuffins.
Stuffins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stuffins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stuffins swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Stuffins misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuffins.
Stuffins misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuffins throws a body kick that misses.
Stuffins wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Stuffins tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stuffins gets caught flat footed, as Jokinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuffins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen passes Stuffins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stuffins!
Stuffins is breathing heavily.
Jokinen is looking to work his way around to Stuffins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stuffins wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stuffins is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Stuffins is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stuffins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen fails to move to back control.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stuffins is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stuffins turns into him and now he's in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stuffins is one step ahead there.
Stuffins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stuffins is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuffins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stuffins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stuffins wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Stuffins looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Stuffins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stuffins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stuffins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stuffins takes one to the chin there.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Stuffins's head back.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jokinen - that will leave a mark!
Jokinen is stalking Stuffins. Stuffins circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jokinen, and it's lights out! Stuffins really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alfredo Barbosa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alfredo Barbosa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Ysengrin.
Barbosa clinches.
Barbosa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa presses Ysengrin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barbosa throws an elbow but misses.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Ysengrin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Ysengrin moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ysengrin! But no joy.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Ysengrin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ysengrin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Ysengrin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely.
Ysengrin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ysengrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ysengrin.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ysengrin.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ysengrin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Ysengrin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Ysengrin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ysengrin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa 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!
Barbosa cracks Ysengrin with a good jab.
Ysengrin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ysengrin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Ysengrin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa with a hook.
Ysengrin throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Ysengrin is rocked!
Barbosa throws a powerful right kick. Ysengrin tried to block low but the kick was high! Ysengrin was taken right off of his feet! Barbosa jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alfredo Barbosa!
Alfredo Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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#R1#
O'Sullivan cracks the inside of Hell's front leg.
O'Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hell moves away.
O'Sullivan misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Hell.
Hell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O'Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hell.
O'Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hell blocks a jab.
O'Sullivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick but Hell checks it.
O'Sullivan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O'Sullivan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hell throws a right hand that misses
and O'Sullivan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Hell misses.
Raise Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O'Sullivan, right into the meat.
O'Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hell throws a hook to the side of O'Sullivan's head but O'Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O'Sullivan misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Hell misses.
O'Sullivan cracks Hell with an open hand slap.
O'Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
O'Sullivan lands with a slapping head kick.
Hell misses with a body shot.
Hell stuffs the takedown.
Raise Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel O'Sullivan.
A good leg kick by Hell.
Hell misses with a looping right.
O'Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Hell lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell takes one on the button.
Hell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hell tries to clinch up.
O'Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
Hell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan obviously looking to wear him down.
O'Sullivan throws a nice outside leg kick.
O'Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hell blocks a leg kick.
Hell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hell wants to land a leg kick but O'Sullivan is out of range.
O'Sullivan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Hell gets tackled into the cage by O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O'Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hell. That did some damage!
O'Sullivan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hell rather than just go for the knockout.
O'Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
O'Sullivan scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by O'Sullivan.
Daniel O'Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Hell moved out of range nicely.
O'Sullivan tries for a takedown but Hell circles away easily
and Hell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hell misses with a straight left.
O'Sullivan throws a low kick but Hell moves out of range easily.
Hell blocks a leg kick.
Hell throws a leg kick
and O'Sullivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hell misses its intended target.
O'Sullivan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hell scores with a body shot.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick
and Hell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hell pivots, looking for a leg kick but O'Sullivan is out of range and Hell settles back down.
O'Sullivan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
O'Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Sullivan moves away from the strike by Hell.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick
and Hell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hell throws a hook to the side of O'Sullivan's head but O'Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hell loads up on a big right hand but O'Sullivan slips the punch.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Sullivan moves away.
Hell checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from O'Sullivan.
Hell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O'Sullivan to score with a decent uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Hell.
O'Sullivan connects with a jab.
O'Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel O'Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hell. That snapped O'Sullivan's head back.
O'Sullivan lands with a cross.
Hell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O'Sullivan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hell pinned against the cage. Hell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O'Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
O'Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Sullivan moves away.
O'Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell throws a low kick, looking for O'Sullivan's leg but O'Sullivan calmly moves out of range.
O'Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Hell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Sullivan.
A head kick misses from Hell.
Hell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
O'Sullivan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O'Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O'Sullivan is looking to score with low kicks.
O'Sullivan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O'Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O'Sullivan scores with a body shot.
Hell checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hell misses its target.
Hell works O'Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
O'Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from O'Sullivan.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Sullivan throws out a counter right but Hell avoids it with no problem.
O'Sullivan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O'Sullivan, right into the meat.
O'Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from O'Sullivan lands but Hell takes it in his stride.
O'Sullivan misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - O'Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan throws a solid leg kick but Hell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O'Sullivan.#T3#
Hell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hell blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Hell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell throws a punch but it's blocked by O'Sullivan.
Hell pushes O'Sullivan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O'Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing O'Sullivan back against the cage.
A short left from Hell.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hell.
Hell wants to stall.
#T4#
O'Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O'Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Sullivan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hell.
Hell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O'Sullivan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell misses with a body punch.
Hell lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Sullivan backwards.
Hell can't find room to land a body shot as O'Sullivan controls the action.
#BC2#
O'Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O'Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps Hell's head back.
Daniel O'Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O'Sullivan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hell checks it well.
Hell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O'Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hell throws a low kick but O'Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Hell connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel O'Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel O'Sullivan has been cut.
Hell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Sullivan throws a head kick but Hell moves out of range.
Hell throws a counter high kick but O'Sullivan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hell throws a low kick but O'Sullivan moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and O'Sullivan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
O'Sullivan tries to keep at a distance but Hell has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hell.
O'Sullivan blocks a body shot from Hell.
Hell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Sullivan backwards.
O'Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan is trying to force a seperation but Hell has the dominant position.
O'Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from O'Sullivan.
Hell is stalling here.
O'Sullivan tries to work over Hell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hell lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Hell presses O'Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O'Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O'Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Hell lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Sullivan backwards.
Hell lands with a left to the head.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O'Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Raise Hell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hell can't find room to land a body shot as O'Sullivan controls the action.
Hell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Hell is blocking nicely.
Hell works on O'Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Hell lands a right hand.
Hell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O'Sullivan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hell.
O'Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from O'Sullivan.
Hell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hell lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Sullivan backwards.
Raise Hell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Sullivan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hell won't allow it.
A short right from Hell.
Hell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hell lands a hook that snaps the head of O'Sullivan backwards.
Hell slows down the pace here.
O'Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hell.
Hell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hell lands a nice uppercut.
O'Sullivan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hell fails to land.
O'Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell working aggressively here.
Hell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hell is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Hell on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by O'Sullivan.
A short right from Hell.
O'Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Sullivan trying to control the position but instead, Hell has worked for underhooks and has pushed O'Sullivan into the cage.
Hell pushes O'Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O'Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Hell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O'Sullivan backwards. #ROC#
O'Sullivan is rocked!
Hell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O'Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hell finish him?
O'Sullivan misses with some punches.
Hell creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends O'Sullivan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! O'Sullivan drops to his knees and Hell pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raise Hell!
Raise Hell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Distacio Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Distacio Jr.
Temel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Distacio Jr lands with an overhand left.
Distacio Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Temel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temel has closed the distance and engaged Distacio Jr in a clinch.
Temel is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Distacio Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Distacio Jr tries to break free but Temel pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel avoiding damage.
Temel trying to stall but Distacio Jr improves his position.
Temel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Distacio Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distacio Jr tries to roll but Temel sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Temel has full control of the position and if anything, Distacio Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Distacio Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Distacio Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Distacio Jr is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Distacio Jr right now.
Temel looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Distacio Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel looking for the choke from the back.
Temel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Temel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Distacio Jr doesn't escape.
It looks like Temel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Well, with Temel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Distacio Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Distacio Jr tries to break free.
Temel is persistently looking for the submission but Distacio Jr is defending it well.
Temel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Distacio Jr doesn't escape.
Temel tightening his grip on Distacio Jr, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Distacio Jr's body.
Temel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Distacio Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Distacio Jr just trying to survive but Temel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Distacio Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Temel.
Distacio Jr trying to get back to his feet but Temel is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.
Distacio Jr trying to control the hands but Temel won't let him.
Distacio Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Temel is looking to control Distacio Jr but Distacio Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Distacio Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Temel dominated that round.
That's time! Distacio Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Temel misses with a hook
and Distacio Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Distacio Jr staying out of range there.
Temel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Distacio Jr. Temel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio Jr gets caught napping as Temel dives in and scores a takedown. Distacio Jr manages to retain guard.
Temel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Distacio Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temel trying to control but Distacio Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temel tries for a kimura but Distacio Jr is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel is trying to get an arm triangle but Distacio Jr is defending well.
Distacio Jr is pushing Temel's head away, looking to escape. Temel manages to hold on to the position though.
Temel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Temel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Distacio Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Temel tries for a kimura but Distacio Jr is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Distacio Jr is not content to let Temel control the position.
Distacio Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Distacio Jr breaks Temel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Temel wants to sweep here but Distacio Jr controlling him for the moment.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Temel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Distacio Jr stands up and waves to Temel to follow him.
Distacio Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harry Distacio Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distacio Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Temel breaks away and moves out of range.
Temel throws a right and a left that Distacio Jr avoids nicely.
Distacio Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Distacio Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Temel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Distacio Jr.
Temel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Distacio Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temel looks to land a body kick but Distacio Jr moved away.
Temel rushes Distacio Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Distacio Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Distacio Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Distacio Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Temel.
Distacio Jr breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio Jr connects with a body shot that sends Temel's belly button to the back.
A combination from Distacio Jr does no damage.
Distacio Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Distacio Jr lands with a good body shot.
Temel darts in looking for a takedown but Distacio Jr gets double underhooks and turns Temel into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Distacio Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temel manages to avoid it.
Temel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Distacio Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Distacio Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Temel on the side of the head.
Temel misses with a head kick.
Temel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel tries to clinch but Distacio Jr is having none of it.
Crunch! Temel slams his shin into Distacio Jr's torso.
Distacio Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Temel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Distacio Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Distacio Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Distacio Jr throws a shot from downtown. Temel moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Distacio Jr. Temel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Distacio Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Temel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harry Distacio Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Temel slips a jab from Distacio Jr.
Temel wants to counter with a clinch but Distacio Jr pushes him away.
Distacio Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Distacio Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Distacio Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temel was well out of range. Poor timing from Distacio Jr.
Temel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Distacio Jr counters with a good low kick that Temel was not able to check.
Temel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr has Temel up against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio Jr breaks from the clinch.
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!
Distacio Jr looks to land a left hand but Temel moved out of range nicely.
Temel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Temel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Temel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Distacio Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Distacio Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Distacio Jr looks to throw the jab but Temel is out of range.
Temel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Distacio Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Temel takes the fight into the clinch.
Temel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Temel misses.
Temel shoots in but no luck this time.
Harry Distacio Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Temel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temel.
Temel missing with a left hand there. Distacio Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distacio Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temel can do to turn this around?
Distacio Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Distacio Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Distacio Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Distacio Jr throws the left hand but Temel avoids the punch easily.
Distacio Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Distacio Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel fails with the takedown
and Distacio Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temel throws a one two combo.
Ramazan Temel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio Jr thuds his right hand into Temel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Temel.
Distacio Jr misses with a hook.
Distacio Jr lands with a straight right. Temel didn't see that one coming.
Temel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Temel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Distacio Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Distacio Jr leaves Temel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Temel checks a leg kick.
Distacio Jr throws a series of punches but Temel moves out of range.
Temel wants to counter the offense by Distacio Jr and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Distacio Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Distacio Jr 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Distacio Jr!
Harry Distacio Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashy Larry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hot N*gga BL3R Remix. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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233 lbs
81 - 47 - 7 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashy Larry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
81 - 47 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larry.
Larry throws a right hand that misses
and Bomb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bomb clobbers Larry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bomb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Larry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bomb.
Bomb looks for the body kick but Larry saw that one coming.
Bomb slips a jab and a cross from Larry.
Bomb thinks about the counter body kick.
We've been informed that Bomb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Larry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bomb back to the cage. Larry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb fakes the leg kick and cracks Larry in the body.
Larry misses with a low kick as Bomb jumps back.
Crunch! Bomb slams his shin into Larry's torso.
Larry is breathing heavily.
Larry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Larry tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Larry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Larry is rocked!
Bomb lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Larry head around and knocks him out cold! Bomb hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bomb!
Ashy Larry was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna give thanks to my manager Matt, my sponsors; Instinct and Machiavelli. Congrats to my opponent for bringing his A-game tonight. Much respect'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again 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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28 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspov lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Kaspov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaspov somewhat.
A head kick misses from Kaspov.
Kaspov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Veron misses.
Kaspov walks into a jab.
Kaspov connects with a single shot there.
Kaspov closes the distance and clinches up with Veron, looking for a takedown. Kaspov pushes Veron against the cage but Veron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Kaspov tries for a takedown but Veron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron cracks a nice hook into Kaspov's ribs.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspov moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Kaspov.
Veron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Kaspov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov misses with a looping right.
Kaspov avoids the head kick by Veron.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaspov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaspov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veron works the jab nicely.
Kaspov fails to land the takedown.
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaspov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veron throws a nice looking combination but Kaspov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Kaspov misses its intended target.
A big left from Veron misses.
Kaspov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaspov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Kaspov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaspov on the side of the head.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaspov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juan Sebastien Veron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaspov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Veron lands with a hook. Kaspov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaspov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Veron tries to avoid it but Kaspov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Veron to the ground. Veron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaspov's head.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Kaspov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaspov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veron in his tracks.
That has opened up Juan Sebastien Veron's cut even more.
Kaspov moves forwards but Veron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaspov throws a right hand that misses
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veron lands a jab to Kaspov's midsection.
Jab, jab by Veron - just one landing.
Veron jabs Kaspov right on the nose. Kaspov blinks but takes it well.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Kaspov throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Kaspov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veron moves out of range as Kaspov strikes.
Kaspov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Veron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veron slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaspov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron jabs Kaspov right on the nose. Kaspov blinks but takes it well.
Kaspov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaspov looks to land a left hand but Veron moved out of range nicely.
Kaspov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Veron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaspov.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron feints and then cracks Kaspov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaspov down.
Veron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaspov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Veron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veron wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaspov backing away here, and Veron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaspov is breathing heavily.
Veron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaspov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veron scores with a shot to the body.
Kaspov avoids the head kick by Veron.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Veron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veron.
Veron moves away from the strike by Kaspov.
Kaspov misses with a takedown attempt
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Veron.
Kaspov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veron cracks a nice hook into Kaspov's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaspov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veron.
Veron lands a jab to the head.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Veron - that will leave a mark!
Veron lands a slapping body shot.
Veron throws a leg kick which misses Kaspov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaspov tries to avoid it.
Veron thumps Kaspov with a low kick.
Veron avoids the head kick by Kaspov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaspov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veron.
Veron lands a really nice looking cross but Kaspov seems unphased.
Veron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaspov doesn't seem bothered though.
Veron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaspov throws a head kick but Veron moves out of range.
Veron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veron lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaspov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veron counters with a right hand to the body.
Veron scores with a leg kick.
Veron lands a nice hook to Kaspov's body. Kaspov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron cracks Kaspov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaspov misses with a looping right.
Veron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaspov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron is looking to land body kicks.
Veron 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.
Veron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaspov's head backwards.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron scores with a jab to the head.
Kaspov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaspov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaspov throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kaspov was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov shoots for a double leg takedown but Veron sprawls well. He's pushed Kaspov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaspov's calf.
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaspov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Kaspov.
Kaspov throws a body kick that misses.
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaspov.
Nice uppercut there from Veron.
Kaspov needs to keep his hands up - Veron had a free shot at his head there.
Kaspov has his takedown stuffed
and Veron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Veron. That's going to slow Kaspov down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veron lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaspov off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaspov lands in his opponent's guard.
Veron wants to stand but Kaspov is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron'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. This is the final round!
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaspov manages to avoid it.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaspov with a body shot.
Veron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veron.
Veron throws a sloppy head kick and Kaspov moves out of range easily.
Kaspov misses the jab.
Kaspov throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaspov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Veron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspov is looking to land body kicks.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron scores with a nice strike.
Veron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaspov throws a right hand that Veron ducks under and follows up with a left that Veron also avoids with ease.
Kaspov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaspov misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Veron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaspov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kaspov throws a lazy head kick
and Kaspov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaspov looks to land a combination but Veron avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veron! But no joy.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Veron lands with a straight right. Kaspov didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Kaspov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kaspov was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron cracks the inside of Kaspov's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaspov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaspov throws an overhand right that lands on Veron's shoulder, as Veron tries to avoid the shot.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaspov should have avoided that one.
Veron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veron pushes Kaspov away with a front kick.
Kaspov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot by Veron.
Sergei Kaspov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
Veron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaspov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Veron.
Kaspov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Veron slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaspov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron clobbers Kaspov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veron scores with a punch to the head.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaspovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaspov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaspov.
Kaspov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veron defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaspov. That did some damage!
Kaspov throws the left hand but Veron avoids the punch easily.
Veron throws a big counter head kick but Kaspov avoids it with no problem.
Veron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaspov tries to bum rush Veron with a series of wild strikes but Veron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Kaspov misses with a straight right.
Veron sizes up Kaspov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaspov ducks right into an uppercut from Veron.
Veron lands a head shot.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Veron connects with a nice looking jab.
Juan Sebastien Veron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaspov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veron slips a jab from Kaspov.
A nice side step and Veron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Veron.
Veron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastien Veron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastien Veron!
A relieved looking Juan Sebastien Veron 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Magomedov has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Michaels coming out on top.
A jab from Michaels does it's job there.
Michaels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stops Michaels from standing up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov prevents Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is pushing down on Michaels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michaels is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michaels trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michaels defending well though.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov working Michaels over with strikes.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Michaels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Michaels.
Magomedov cracks Michaels with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Michaels postures up.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Michaels jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels working away.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels just content to control the position.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Michaels keeps moving and retains side control.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Magomedov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Michaels.
Michaels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Michaels drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Magomedov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Michaels's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Lopez has chosen Hurriganes - Get On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crunch! Scissorhands slams his shin into Lopez's torso.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scissorhands tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position.
Lopez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scissorhands has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lopez but great work by Scissorhands.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez taking a bit of punishment here - Scissorhands scoring with strikes.
Lopez tries to buck Scissorhands off but Scissorhands is having none of it.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scissorhands controlling the position.
Scissorhands decides to stand back up. Scissorhands steps back and let's Lopez get back to his feet.
Scissorhands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scissorhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Scissorhands lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez effectively controlling the action here.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Scissorhands scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands is working Lopez over against the cage.
Lopez leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Lopez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scissorhands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scissorhands finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Scissorhands tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Scissorhands misses
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scissorhands pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopez back to the cage. Scissorhands follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez shoots in but Scissorhands avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scissorhands dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Scissorhands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scissorhands, as that shot connected.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Scissorhands takes the fight into the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Scissorhands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Scissorhands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands lands a right hand.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with some punches.
Scissorhands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands avoids it really well and circles away.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scissorhands leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands stuffs the takedown.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scissorhands won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissorhands manages to get back to half guard.
Lopez controlling the action here.
Scissorhands is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Scissorhands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scissorhands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissorhands throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lopez escapes and throws Scissorhands's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scissorhands, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scissorhands is trying to get back to half guard.
Scissorhands is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lopez trying to control the action but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez 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.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Scissorhands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Scissorhands as Lopez shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Scissorhands slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scissorhands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
That kick from Scissorhands tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Scissorhands misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scissorhands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scissorhands looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopez passes into side control.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is trying to improve his position.
Lopez controlling the position from side mount.
Lopez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scissorhands has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lopez but great work by Scissorhands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is not content to let Scissorhands control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Scissorhands postures up.
Pedro Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez is trying to escape the position but Scissorhands is controlling the position.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scissorhands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scissorhands decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Scissorhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scissorhands is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Scissorhands trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissorhands, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pedro Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'No vittu!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Damozzi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 14 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Damozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Damozzi misses.
Damozzi punishes Molski's body with a nice straight punch.
Molski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damozzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Molski throws a right and a left that Damozzi avoids nicely.
Damozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Molski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Damozzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Molski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Molski finds it's way through Damozzi's defenses.
Molski is looking to clinch.
Molski tries to clinch there but Damozzi circles away.
Molski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damozzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Molski in his tracks.
Damozzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Molski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molski moves out of range of the strikes.
Damozzi slips a straight right by Molski.
A quick step to the side and Damozzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damozzi lands a nice shot that snaps Molski's head back.
Damozzi misses with a kick to the body
and Molski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damozzi. Damozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Damozzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Molski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damozzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molski's head.
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!
Molski lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski slips under a jab from Damozzi.
Molski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Molski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Molski looks to land a right hand but Damozzi moved out of range.
Molski lands a body shot.
Damozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Molski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damozzi misses with a wild body shot.
Molski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Damozzi. That snapped Molski's head back.
Damozzi lands a jab to the head.
Molski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Damozzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molski.
Damozzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damozzi.
Damozzi controls Molski momentarily but Molski frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Molski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Damozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Damozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Molski holds on and takes a little breather.
Molski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Molski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Molski connects with a couple of short punches.
Molski wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
Molski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damozzi is keeping the position for now.
Damozzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martti Molski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Molski misses with a lunging right hand
and Damozzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Molski really felt that one!
A leg kick checked by Damozzi.
Damozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molski throws out the jab.
Damozzi drops his hands momentarily and Molski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Molski avoids the body shot from Damozzi.
Molski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Molski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damozzi manages to avoid it.
Damozzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Molski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damozzi throws a looping overhand right but Molski ducks down to avoid it.
Damozzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Molski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molski fails with the takedown.
Frank Damozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi clobbers Molski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damozzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damozzi misses with a hook.
Molski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damozzi.
It looked like Damozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Molski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Molski misses with a low kick.
Damozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Molski counters with a stiff right hand.
Damozzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Molski sizes up Damozzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Damozzi misses with a hook.
Damozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damozzi scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Molski throws a hook but Damozzi blocks it.
Damozzi misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Molski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damozzi tries to land a front kick but Molski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Damozzi is out of range and Molski settles back down.
Damozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molski.
A left lands for Molski.
Damozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Molski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damozzi.
Damozzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Molski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damozzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molski.
Damozzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damozzi lands a jab-cross combination.
Damozzi lands a nice hook to Molski's body. Molski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Molski tries to clinch but Damozzi moves out of range.
That kick from Damozzi tenderised Molski's leg. Molski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch but Damozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damozzi checks a leg kick.
Molski gets a takedown into half guard.
Molski drops an elbow to the side of Damozzi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Damozzi actively working from the bottom here.
Molski trying to control the action but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi wants to improve his position but Molski is controlling well.
Molski drops an elbow to the side of Damozzi's head.
Damozzi manages to get to full guard.
Damozzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Molski escapes and throws Damozzi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Molski lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 Frank Damozzi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Molski walks into a stiff left hand from Damozzi.
Molski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damozzi lands with a straight right. Molski didn't see that one coming.
Damozzi lands a body shot.
Damozzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Damozzi misses with a looping left.
Damozzi tries to land a leg kick but Molski saw it coming and moves away.
Molski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Molski thuds a left hand into Damozzi's body.
Damozzi ducks under a wild hook from Molski.
Damozzi swings for the body but Molski moves out of range.
A big right from Molski misses.
Damozzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molski. Molski obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Damozzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Damozzi misses with a straight right.
Molski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Damozzi misses with a low kick as Molski jumps back.
Molski throws an off balance right hand
and Damozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damozzi with a nice cross.
Molski clobbers Damozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Molski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damozzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Molski is out of range and Damozzi settles back down.
Frank Damozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Damozzi misses.
Damozzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molski 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.
Molski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Damozzi. No joy for Molski on that attempt.
Damozzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Molski is looking to slow Damozzi down with leg kicks.
Molski throws a jab but it's blocked by Damozzi.
Molski throws a looping overhand right but Damozzi ducks down to avoid it.
Damozzi punishes Molski's body with a nice straight punch.
Frank Damozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Molski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Damozzi.
Damozzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Damozzi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Molski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski stopping the sweep attempt from Damozzi.
Damozzi has control of Molski's left arm, preventing Molski from doing any damage.
Damozzi keeping moving, preventing Molski from controlling successfully.
Molski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but Damozzi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molski throws a strike but Damozzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molski trying to keep a closed guard but Damozzi is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Damozzi preventing the sweep.
Damozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Damozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Molski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Molski postures up and lands a big shot to Damozzi's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damozzi is on top in guard.
Damozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Damozzi looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martti Molski.
I think Molski 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Martti Molski!
During a confident post fight interview, Martti Molski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterouse - Party. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Monteban there.
Monteban lands with a cross.
Iron Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Iron Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that Monteban ducks under and follows up with a left that Monteban also avoids with ease.
Monteban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monteban misses with a takedown attempt - Iron Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Iron Tyson's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monteban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron Tyson. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban misses with a leg kick.
Monteban throws an off balance right hand
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Monteban's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monteban duly obliges.
Ricardo Monteban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Monteban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Monteban misses
and Iron Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban thuds his right hand into Iron Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iron Tyson drives through and clinches with Monteban against the cage.
Monteban misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteban's elbow.
Iron Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monteban is trying to drag Iron Tyson to the mat but Iron Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Monteban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Iron Tyson blocks a body shot from Monteban.
Monteban is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Monteban controls the action.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Monteban controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson stalling in the clinch.
Iron Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Monteban takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Iron Tyson gets through Monteban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Iron Tyson.
Monteban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iron Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shogun Iron Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Monteban.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a right hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch.
Monteban throws a head punch that misses.
Iron Tyson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montebans head.
Monteban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Monteban throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Iron Tyson counters with a beautiful punch that sends Monteban to the canvas!
Monteban is rocked!
It looks like Ricardo Monteban has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monteban is still in real trouble! Can Iron Tyson finish him?
Monteban has his foot on Iron Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iron Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Monteban keeping full guard, as Iron Tyson tries to pass.
Monteban seems to have recovered his senses.
Monteban pulls Iron Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents Iron Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Iron Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monteban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iron Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iron Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Iron Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Monteban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Monteban. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Monteban is having none of it.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monteban was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Monteban closes the distance but Iron Tyson moves to the side
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Monteban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iron Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban is pushing Iron Tyson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Monteban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron Tyson's elbow.
Iron Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monteban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monteban tries to clinch there but Iron Tyson circles away.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monteban misses with a straight left.
Monteban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Monteban misses.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Monteban looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Monteban drives through and clinches with Iron Tyson against the cage.
Monteban stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iron Tyson slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iron Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monteban tries to clinch there but Iron Tyson circles away.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monteban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monteban tests Iron Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson tries to counter by clinching up but Monteban breaks away and moves out of range.
Iron Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monteban lands a nice shot that snaps Iron Tyson's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monteban.
Nice shot lands for Monteban.
Monteban keeps the fight on the outside.
Monteban throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monteban misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson digs a good body shot into Monteban's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iron Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monteban gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Iron Tyson regains guard.
Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Iron Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Monteban drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monteban jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monteban controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monteban chips away with some ground and pound.
Monteban being controlled here momentarily.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Iron Tyson keeps moving.
Iron Tyson controlling the position.
Monteban is looking to work some ground and pound but Iron Tyson has wrist control.
Iron Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Monteban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monteban scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iron Tyson throws Monteban to one side and escapes!
Monteban throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monteban misses with a jab to the body
and Iron Tyson counters with a series of strikes that sends Monteban to the canvas! Iron Tyson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteban throws his legs up looking for a submission but Iron Tyson uses it to pass to side control.
Monteban trying to control but Iron Tyson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You can see the frustration on Monteban's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Iron Tyson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Iron Tyson continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban tries to break free.
Iron Tyson controlling from the back.
Monteban wants to escape the position.
Monteban is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iron Tyson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Monteban wants to control his opponent's hands but Iron Tyson gets his hands free.
Monteban rolls, trying to escape but Iron Tyson keeps control of the position.
Iron Tyson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Monteban doesn't escape.
Monteban rolls, trying to escape but Iron Tyson keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Monteban can't escape the position.
Good control from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries to get the hooks in deep but Monteban pushed the leg off.
Iron Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monteban can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monteban manages to reverse the position and now he's in Iron Tyson's guard. Nice work there by Monteban.
Iron Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iron Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monteban wants to pass the guard but Iron Tyson is keeping the position.
Monteban postures up and lands a big shot to Iron Tyson's brow.
Iron Tyson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Monteban has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Monteban controls the action.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson - that landed with a thud.
Iron Tyson pushes Monteban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iron Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
Iron Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Iron Tyson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Monteban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Iron Tyson does it's job there.
Monteban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iron Tyson's head backwards.
Monteban slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson catches Monteban napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Monteban to the canvas!
Monteban throws his legs up looking for a submission but Iron Tyson uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Tyson works to advance to full mount. Monteban defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monteban is looking to improve his position but Iron Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
Iron Tyson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Monteban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson cracks Monteban with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Monteban.
Monteban looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson lands a big shot that drops Monteban! Can he finish him?
Iron Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monteban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monteban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Iron Tyson passes into side control.
Iron Tyson decides to stand back up.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Monteban looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shogun Iron Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Iron Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iron Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Iron Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monteban throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Monteban lands a slapping body shot.
Monteban looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
Monteban moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch.
Monteban thinks about the counter body kick.
Monteban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monteban looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Iron Tyson.
A nice left hand lands by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Monteban blocks it.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Iron Tyson.
Monteban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iron Tyson prevents it.
Monteban manages to pull guard.
Iron Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Monteban's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Iron Tyson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iron Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monteban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iron Tyson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Iron Tyson had his way with Ricardo Monteban in that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Monteban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron Tyson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Monteban avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Monteban misses.
Iron Tyson takes one on the button.
Iron Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Iron Tyson lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iron Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iron Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Monteban controls the action.
Iron Tyson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montebans head.
Monteban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iron Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iron Tyson throws a big uppercut that drops Monteban! More strikes from Iron Tyson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Monteban lies dazed against the cage as Iron Tyson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogun Iron Tyson!
Shogun Iron Tyson retains his featherweight title!
As Shogun Iron Tyson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You just got your ass beat boy.'.
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