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MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 7553 p4p, 613 weight class) and Akeel Lynch (ranked 8193 p4p, 639 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Akeel Lynch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akeel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb misses the shot to the body.
Lynch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch cracks Timebmb with a good jab.
Timebmb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timebmb ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Timebmb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Timebmb throws a wild body kick that Lynch sees coming a mile off.
Timebmb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch throws out a loose jab but Timebmb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Timebmb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Timebmb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timebmb throws a lazy uppercut
and Timebmb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lynch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Timebmb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Timebmb throws a sloppy head kick
letting Lynch counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Timebmb misses the target.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Lynch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Timebmb throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Timebmb throws a low kick but Lynch avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch instigates a clinch.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike.
Lynch lands with a light punch inside.
Lynch blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timebmb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timebmb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms.
Timebmb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now.
Lynch avoids the elbow strike from Timebmb, against the cage.
Lynch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timebmb takes a shot to the head.
Lynch gets through Timebmb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lynch on the inside.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timebmb is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timebmb lands with a right to the head.
Timebmb throws an elbow but it misses.
Lynch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timebmb uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to keep Timebmb in close.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing.
Lynch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timebmb landing some decent shots from guard.
Timebmb chips away with some ground and pound.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timebmb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timebmb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Timebmb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Timebmb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Timebmb defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timebmb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lynch working for a triangle but Timebmb defends it easily.
Timebmb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timebmb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timebmb throws a big right hand that misses.
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Timebmb defends easily.
Timebmb throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Timebmb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timebmb defends it easily.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch is controlling Timebmb's posture.
Lynch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timebmb is aware though and is defending well.
Timebmb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timebmb connects with a couple of short punches.
Timebmb distracts Lynch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timebmb chips away with some ground and pound.
Timebmb is in close to Lynch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Timebmb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akeel Lynch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
That's time! Timebmb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Timebmb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynch.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timebmb throws out the jab.
Timebmb misses with a wild combination.
Lynch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timebmb throws a nice looking combination but Lynch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timebmb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timebmb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timebmb misses the jab.
Timebmb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lynch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lynch cracks a nice hook into Timebmb's ribs.
Lynch wants to slow Timebmb down by chopping away at his legs.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Timebmb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Timebmb misses
letting Lynch counter with a right hand.
Timebmb throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
A combination from Timebmb does no damage.
Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timebmb was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch.
Timebmb misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timebmb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to score with a low kick but Lynch moves his leg out of the way.
Lynch misses the shot to the body.
Timebmb misses with a left hand
and Lynch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timebmb tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timebmb tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Timebmb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Timebmb keeps moving.
Lynch postures up and lands a big shot to Timebmb's brow.
Timebmb is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
Lynch is in close to Timebmb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lynch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lynch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lynch lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynch connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Timebmb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timebmb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch lands a couple of digs.
Lynch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynch loads up on a big left hand. Timebmb felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lynch looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Timebmb can't hide his disappointment, as Lynch celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeel Lynch!
Akeel Lynch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dolores Doremus (ranked 3606 p4p, 178 weight class) and Tyrone The Crack Head (ranked 3144 p4p, 153 weight class). The Crack Head has chosen Mr. Flamboyant as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone The Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doremus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doremus.
Doremus shoots in for a takedown but The Crack Head shows good takedown defense.
Doremus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doremus lands with a hook. The Crack Head tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doremus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Crack Head thinks about the counter body kick.
The Crack Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doremus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crack Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doremus.
Doremus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Crack Head's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crack Head is on top in guard.
The Crack Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crack Head wants to get up but he can't break Doremus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Crack Head avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Doremus drops his hands momentarily and The Crack Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crack Head misses with a straight right.
Doremus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting The Crack Head counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolores Doremus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crack Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doremus.
The Crack Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Doremus counters with a shoot takedown. The Crack Head fights it but they end up in guard.
Doremus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Crack Head is trying to keep Doremus in close.
Doremus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Crack Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Crack Head wants to sweep here but Doremus controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head pulls Doremus in close to prevent any damage.
The Crack Head is trying to control the position but Doremus postures up.
The Crack Head working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doremus.
Doremus landing some decent shots from guard.
Doremus throws a big elbow that misses.
The Crack Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Crack Head wants to get back to his feet but Doremus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Crack Head is trying to keep Doremus in close.
Doremus throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doremus works over The Crack Head with some ground and pound from guard.
Doremus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Crack Head manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doremus manages to get himself to full guard.
The Crack Head wants to get up but he can't break Doremus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doremus pushes a forearm under The Crack Head's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, The Crack Head is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dolores Doremus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniello Pablo (ranked 2605 p4p, 126 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 1892 p4p, 87 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniello Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pablo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pablo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pablo wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Pablo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Pablo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jokinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pablo rolls with it to try and escape but Jokinen cranks on the arm and Pablo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Daniello Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Larson (ranked 3703 p4p, 390 weight class) and Desmond Flannery (ranked 4434 p4p, 452 weight class). Flannery has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery looks to land a left hand but Larson moved out of range nicely.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but Flannery shows good takedown defense.
Larson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flannery keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Larson stops Flannery from standing up.
Larson trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larson controls the pace.
Larson trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Larson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flannery wants to get back to his feet but Larson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larson.
Flannery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larson.
Flannery looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Flannery looks to land a left hand but Larson moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Flannery. Those never looked like landing.
Larson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flannery was covering up waiting for the punch and Larson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flannery is looking to stand back up but Larson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Flannery.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flannery to regain full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flannery keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
Flannery wants to stand up but Larson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flannery is looking to stand up but Larson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flannery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannery wants to stand and escape but Larson is having none of it.
Larson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flannery misses with a hook. Larson ducked under it nicely.
Flannery misses with a straight right.
Flannery swinging wildly here.
Flannery throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Flannery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flannery.
Flannery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flannery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Flannery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery misses with an uppercut
and Larson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flannery is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Larson dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Flannery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Larson.
Larson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flannery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larson thinking.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flannery lunges at Larson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larson's hand.
Flannery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flannery misses with an uppercut.
Larson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larson ducks straight into an uppercut from Flannery and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Larson manages to regain guard straight away.
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!
Flannery decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larson, up you get!
Desmond Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery misses with a double jab.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flannery lands an overhand right.
Larson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desmond Flannery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Flannery throws a right hand that misses
and Larson counters by clinching up.
Flannery is trying to break the clinch but Larson has him pressed against the cage.
Flannery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Flannery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flannery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson prevents Flannery from breaking the clinch.
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Larson has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Larson.
Flannery working hard to break the clinch.
Flannery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flannery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flannery stops a takedown attempt from Larson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery has had enough of the clinch but Larson keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Flannery there.
Larson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flannery.
Larson shoots in but Flannery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flannery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desmond Flannery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown. Flannery tries to sprawl out of it but Larson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flannery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson tries for a takedown but Flannery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flannery might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Larson tries to move into range but Flannery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larson is defended easily by Flannery.
Flannery bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Larson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Larson is rocked!
Flannery gets to his feet. Larson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Larson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Flannery comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Larson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Larson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Flannery!
A very excited looking Desmond Flannery made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz (ranked 3684 p4p, 424 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 2644 p4p, 330 weight class). Araujo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who Shot Ya? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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221 lbs
17 - 22 - 1 |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Araujo misses.
Araujo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dela Cruz's head backwards.
Araujo shoots in and bounces Dela Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz looking to control but Araujo passes into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo working Dela Cruz over with strikes.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo unloads with some shots from mount but Dela Cruz bucks and avoids them well.
Dela Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dela Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Dela Cruz!
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working the head with strikes.
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Dela Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Araujo's brow.
Araujo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Araujo working for a triangle but Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Dela Cruz has control of an arm but Araujo manages to advance to Dela Cruz's back!
Dela Cruz breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo is trying to hold Dela Cruz in close to prevent damage but Dela Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo has hold of Dela Cruz's hands but Dela Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Araujo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Araujo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz circles away.
Araujo tries to clinch up.
Dela Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Araujo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dela Cruz is tapping! Great win for Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 2812 p4p, 326 weight class) and Kevin Whitfield (ranked 2609 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Whitfield!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman cracks Whitfield with a good jab.
Whitfield needs to keep his hands up - Bateman had a free shot at his head there.
Bateman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Whitfield misses with an uppercut.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bateman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whitfield throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitfield throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Whitfield is working away.
Whitfield is looking to control Bateman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitfield avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Whitfield trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.
Bateman is pressing down on Whitfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitfield is holding on for now.
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bateman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Whitfield!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman goes for an armbar but Whitfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whitfield.
Bateman has Whitfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitfield is one step ahead there.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitfield throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitfield stops Bateman from standing up.
Whitfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitfield trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Whitfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Whitfield controlling him for the moment.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitfield trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whitfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitfield looking to pass the guard.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whitfield on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Whitfield misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman tests Whitfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whitfield lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield misses with a hook
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bateman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bateman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Whitfield tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bateman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Bateman!
A very excited looking Paddy Bateman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kevin Whitfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machine Gun (ranked 1446 p4p, 199 weight class) and Demon Maia (ranked 1143 p4p, 158 weight class). Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shittin' on the world - Dr. Dre ft. Mel man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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36
220 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
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208 lbs
35 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Demon Maia!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun avoids the head kick by Maia.
Maia looks for the body kick but Gun saw that one coming.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Gun counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Maia.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.
Gun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maia swings widly with a right hand
and Gun counters with a stiff right hand.
Gun moves out of range as Maia strikes.
Gun defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Gun is looking to counter punch.
Maia throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Maia tries to get set, Gun tries to push him back and clinch up but Maia manages to avoid the attempt.
Maia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've been told by Gun's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia throws a series of strikes that have Gun backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maia throws a combination that misses
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia lands a lovely overhand right.
Gun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maia. Maia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maia lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia lands with a straight right. Gun didn't see that one coming.
Demon Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Gun throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.
Gun lands with an overhand left.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Gun moves away and avoids it.
Gun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gun counters with a straight right hand.
Gun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maia throws a poor cross that misses
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun misses with a straight right.
Maia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
It looked like Gun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gun.
Gun moves to clinch but Maia breaks away
and Maia counters with a body kick that stops Gun in his tracks momentarily.
Demon Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Gun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Gun wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gun.
An attempted straight right counter from Gun misses the target.
A jab lands there for Maia.
Gun ducks right into an uppercut from Maia.
Gun is rocked!
Maia moves in close and cracks Gun with a massive right hand! Gun, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Maia!
A very excited looking Demon Maia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingen Ciuchten (ranked 2153 p4p, 63 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 2066 p4p, 58 weight class). Patton has chosen Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites 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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291 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingen Ciuchten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton clinches with his opponent.
Patton is pressed up against the cage. Ciuchten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patton down to the mat. Patton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Patton pulls guard effortlessly.
Patton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ciuchten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ciuchten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Patton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ciuchten, into his guard.
Ciuchten lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ciuchten strikes from his own guard.
Ciuchten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
Ciuchten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ciuchten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciuchten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton preventing the sweep.
Patton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ciuchten is trying to get back to half guard.
Patton is looking to take a break and control but Ciuchten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciuchten manages to get back to half guard.
Patton moves into full mount! Ciuchten won't be happy about that!
Patton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Patton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Patton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ciuchten working to try and regain half guard.
Patton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ciuchten's face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ciuchten throwing hammer fists to the chest of Patton. What's that going to do exactly?
Ciuchten is squirming around, avoiding Patton's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciuchten is in a horrible position here. Patton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ciuchten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Patton looking to finish Ciuchten with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ciuchten!
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!
Patton looking to control but Ciuchten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ciuchten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ciuchten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ciuchten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Patton controlling the position easily from mount.
Ciuchten slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ciuchten throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ciuchten regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Ciuchten is keeping the position.
Ciuchten trying to strike off his back.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Ciuchten is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands a couple of digs.
Patton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ciuchten looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciuchten, not yet.
Ciuchten throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ciuchten striking off his back.
Patton throwing strikes from guard but Ciuchten blocks nicely.
Ciuchten throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Patton trying to control but Ciuchten is working from the bottom.
Ciuchten looking for a guillotine here but Patton defends easily.
Patton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciuchten is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton trying to control but Ciuchten is working from the bottom.
Patton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ciuchten striking off his back but it's not causing Patton any problems.
Ciuchten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Ciuchten.
Patton with a nice head shot there.
Patton is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciuchten has wrist control.
Patton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Patton cracks Ciuchten with a solid left hand.
Ciuchten throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Patton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ciuchten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patton.
Ciuchten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patton is one step ahead there.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ciuchten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patton is one step ahead there.
Ciuchten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Patton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ciuchten tries to keep at a distance but Patton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciuchten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patton avoids it.
Ciuchten is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ciuchten gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patton.
Patton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Ciuchten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Patton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ciuchten can't fight it off and eventually Patton manages to take the fight to the floor. Ciuchten looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciuchten is retaining full guard.
Ciuchten lands a decent shot there.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciuchten wants to sweep here but Patton controlling him for the moment.
Ciuchten doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Patton trying to control but Ciuchten is working from the bottom.
Ciuchten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patton landing some decent shots from guard.
Ciuchten throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Patton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ciuchten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ciuchten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ciuchten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Patton stays in close to Ciuchten's body and controls the position.
Patton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Patton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciuchten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patton defends well.
George Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciuchten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciuchten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patton landing with the ground and pound.
Patton 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.
Patton trying to control but Ciuchten is working from the bottom.
Patton scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to control from the top but Ciuchten keeps moving.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ciuchten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ciuchten with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Patton can't handle though.
Patton won't allow Ciuchten to sweep him here.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Ciuchten is keeping the position.
Ciuchten wants to sweep but no luck.
Ciuchten keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
Patton lands a couple of digs.
Ciuchten thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ciuchten punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ciuchten keeping full guard, as Patton tries to pass.
Ciuchten lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Patton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ciuchten is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ciuchten keeps working.
Ciuchten misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Patton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ciuchten sneaks back into half guard.
Ciuchten punching from the bottom.
Patton throwing shots but Ciuchten is blocking nicely.
Patton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ciuchten keeps working.
Ciuchten missing with punches from the bottom.
Ciuchten wants to control but Patton is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciuchten is staying active underneath Patton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patton wants to free his trapped foot but Ciuchten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ciuchten flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Patton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciuchten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Patton stops a takedown attempt from Ciuchten.
Patton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ciuchten clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Patton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ciuchten has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ciuchten wants to escape the position.
Patton somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Patton has the hooks in. Ciuchten is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Patton is persistently looking for the submission but Ciuchten is defending it well.
Ciuchten turns into Patton and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciuchten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ciuchten throws a strike but Patton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ciuchten keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
Ciuchten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patton trying to control but Ciuchten is working from the bottom.
Ciuchten throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ciuchten throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ciuchten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patton manages to get himself to full guard.
Ciuchten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patton wants to sweep but no luck.
Patton has control of Ciuchten's left arm, preventing Ciuchten from doing any damage.
Ciuchten postures up in Patton's guard and throws a big left but Patton blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton pulls Ciuchten in close to his closed guard and prevents Ciuchten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ciuchten is looking to work some ground and pound but Patton has wrist control.
Patton pulls Ciuchten in to control the position.
Patton controls Ciuchten momentarily but Ciuchten frees himself.
Ciuchten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patton controls Ciuchten momentarily but Ciuchten frees himself.
Ciuchten chips away with some ground and pound.
Ciuchten postures up and lands a big shot to Patton's brow.
Patton is trying to keep Ciuchten in close.
Ciuchten throws a strike but Patton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciuchten scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Patton landing with the ground and pound.
Patton preventing the sweep.
Patton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ciuchten can't keep his opponent in guard - Patton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Patton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ciuchten's head.
Patton trying to control the pace.
Patton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
George Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patton is keen to just control but Ciuchten is a slippery customer.
Ciuchten gets full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ciuchten being controlled here, momentarily.
Patton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciuchten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patton is one step ahead there.
Patton wants to control from the top but Ciuchten keeps moving.
Patton stays in close to Ciuchten's body and controls the position.
Ciuchten striking off his back but it's not causing Patton any problems.
Patton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciuchten is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciuchten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Patton postures up in Ciuchten's guard and throws a big left but Ciuchten blocks it.
Kingen Ciuchten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciuchten thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
George Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patton clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Patton!
George Patton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Vatanen (ranked 1643 p4p, 185 weight class) and Maurice Vachon (ranked 2079 p4p, 241 weight class). Vatanen comes to the cage accompanied by Kalmah - Heros to Us. Vachon has chosen Mad Dog Tribute as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Vatanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vachon takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
Vachon throws the left hand but Vatanen avoids the punch easily.
Vatanen misses with a double jab.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatanen.
Vatanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vachon moves away.
Vatanen misses with a body punch
and Vachon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Vatanen.
Vachon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Vachon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vatanen lands a head shot.
Vatanen avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that Vachon avoids nicely.
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!
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Vachon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatanen lands a jab to the head.
Vachon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
A jab from Vachon misses.
Vachon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Vatanen.
Vachon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatanen.
Vachon lands a jab to Vatanen's midsection.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Nice uppercut lands for Vachon. That snapped Vatanen's head back.
Vatanen misses with the combination.
Vatanen throws a shot from downtown. Vachon moves away and avoids it.
Vachon's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vachon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vatanen looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Vatanen scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
Vatanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vatanen.
Vachon has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon misses with some punches.
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Vachon.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatanen breaks from the clinch.
Vatanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vatanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Vatanen.
Vatanen looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Vachon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vatanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vachon has time to react.
Vachon slips a straight right by Vatanen.
Vachon wants to counter with a clinch but Vatanen pushes him away.
Vachon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatanen is just out of range.
Vatanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vachon misses the jab.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatanen.
Danga de danga de dang - Vatanen scores with a four punch combination!
Vatanen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vachon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vatanen scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vatanen looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch but Vatanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatanen lands a jab to the nose.
The cut above Maurice Vachon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vatanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vachon moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vachon takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vatanen misses with a double jab.
Vachon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatanen.
Vachon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vatanen slips a jab from Vachon.
Vatanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatanen throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen connects with the punch.
Vatanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vachon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vatanen's head.
Vatanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vatanen throws an overhand right that lands on Vachon's shoulder, as Vachon tries to avoid the shot.
Vatanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Vatanen takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Vatanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vachon doesn't seem phased though.
Maurice Vachon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vatanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vachon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vachon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Vachon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatanen throws a nice looking combination but Vachon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vachon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vatanen's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vatanen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vatanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vachon connects with a nice looking jab.
Vatanen scores with a punch to the head.
Vatanen misses with a combination
and Vachon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vatanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vachon.
Vatanen tries to work over Vachon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Vachon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vachon.
Vatanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatanen blocks a body shot from Vachon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vachon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon throws a head punch that misses.
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vachon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vachon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vachon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen prevents a body shot from Vachon.
Vatanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Vatanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vachon.
Vachon lands with a light punch inside.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vachon misses with a punch to the body.
Vatanen takes a shot to the head.
Vachon cracks Vatanen with a nice body shot.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vachon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vachon.
Vachon tries to work over Vatanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vachon gets through Vatanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vachon is leaning against Vatanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Vachon.
Vachon tries to throw a body punch but Vatanen avoids it by throwing Vachon back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatanen.
Vatanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Vachon avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vachon.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vachon is leaning against Vatanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vachon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatanen's efforts to push away.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Vatanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen blocks a body shot from Vachon.
Vachon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatanen tries to break the clinch but Vachon is controlling the position.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vachon slips a jab from Vatanen.
Vachon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vatanen at a distance.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatanen.
Vachon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vatanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vatanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vachon.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Vatanen avoids it with no problem.
Vatanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vachon doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatanen circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vatanen misses the target.
Vachon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vatanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vachon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vachon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sami Vatanen's cut is getting worse.
Vachon lands a right hand.
Vachon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatanen backwards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vachon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vachon.
Vatanen is rocked!
Maurice Vachon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Vatanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vatanen blocking some punches.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon misses with some punches.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Vachon misses with some punches.
Vachon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vachon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vatanen up against the cage.
Vachon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vachon pushes Vatanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Vachon tries to throw a body punch but Vatanen avoids it by throwing Vachon back against the cage.
Vachon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatanen breaks from the clinch.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Vachon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatanen.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vatanen.
Vatanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vachon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Vatanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sami Vatanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vatanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that Vachon avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vatanen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen misses with an uppercut.
Vatanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Vatanen moved out of range.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon tries to clinch up but Vatanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.
Vachon closes the distance and clinches.
Vachon can't find room to land a body shot as Vatanen controls the action.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Vachon fails to land.
Vachon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sami Vatanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatanen scores with a nice strike.
Vachon is looking to clinch but Vatanen is avoiding it.
Vatanen misses with a straight right.
Vatanen swinging wildly here.
Vachon lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vachon catches Vatanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vachon clobbers Vatanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Vatanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vachon clinches up against the cage.
Vachon misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vachon fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vachon.
Vachon slowing the pace effectively.
Vatanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vachon backwards.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Vatanen there.
Vachon tries to clinch up.
Vachon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatanen.
Vatanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vachons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vachon is looking to clinch.
Vatanen cracks Vachon with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen tests Vachon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatanen looks to land a combination but Vachon avoids it well.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Vachon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vatanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vatanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Vachon.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vachon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Vatanen misses its intended target.
Vachon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vatanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon staying out of range there.
Vatanen misses with a wild combination.
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Vachon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Vatanen is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurice Vachon.
I think Vachon 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Vachon!
After the big win, Maurice Vachon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Sami Vatanen spoke after the fight, saying 'Did u fart? or is that ur breath?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Kelly (ranked 160 p4p, 20 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 431 p4p, 60 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garbutt's choice of entrance music: Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerry Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.
Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly takes one on the button.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Garbutt saw that one coming.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Garbutt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Garbutt slips the punch.
Garbutt keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kelly misses.
It seemed like Garbutt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garbutt cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelly dips to his left and cracks Garbutt with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Garbutt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
A left lands for Kelly.
Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly.
Garbutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbutt defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Garbutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
Garbutt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garbutt scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbutt defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly cracks Garbutt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garbutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt blocks a jab.
Garbutt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garbutt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garbutt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Garbutt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Nice body kick from Garbutt.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Garbutt moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garbutt! But no joy.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garbutt throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly throws a series of strikes that have Garbutt backpedaling.
Kelly throws a right hand that Garbutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Garbutt also avoids with ease.
Garbutt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garbutt lands a head kick!
Kelly tries to clinch up but Garbutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Garbutt finds it's way through Kelly's defenses.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garbutt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garbutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbutt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Garbutt shakes it off.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly.
A clash of legs there as Garbutt blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Garbutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Garbutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garbutt throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly throws a nice head kick!
Garbutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Garbutt scores with a takedown into Kelly's guard.
Kelly pushes Garbutt off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Kelly cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Kelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelly throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Garbutt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garbutt's head.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Garbutt scores with a nice head shot.
Garbutt jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Garbutt's leg but Garbutt calmly moves out of range.
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
Garbutt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
A nice side step and Garbutt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Garbutt slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Garbutt counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Garbutt to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbutt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand.
A low kick from Kelly misses
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kelly!
Kelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Garbutt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garbutt staying out of range there.
Kelly lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garbutt! But no joy.
A low kick from Kelly misses
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control.
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerry Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Kelly defends.
Garbutt throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelly's head but Kelly avoids it well.
Garbutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garbutt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Kelly regains half guard, as Garbutt was trying to land strikes.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garbutt is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it.
Garbutt controlling the action here.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Garbutt throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Kelly has one foot on Garbutt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garbutt counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garbutt.
The fighters circling - Garbutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbutt to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Kelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Garbutt tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Garbutt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garbutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly slips a straight right by Garbutt.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kelly's knee momentarily.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garbutt tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kelly scores with a one two! Garbutt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Garbutt has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Garbutt.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly keeps control of Garbutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garbutt.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garbutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Garbutt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garbutt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelly's brow.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but Garbutt blocks with his arms.
Garbutt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooh!!! Kelly has knocked Garbutt down with a huge combo! Kelly steps away and waves a wobbly Garbutt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garbutt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbutt is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garbutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly works Garbutt's body with a nice hook.
Kelly fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Garbutt to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Garbutt looks to clinch but Kelly throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Garbutt taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gerry Kelly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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