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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 1609 p4p, 184 weight class) and Pertti Rauta (ranked 1826 p4p, 215 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wladyslaw Raginis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pertti Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raginis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rauta.
Rauta shoots in and drives through. Raginis sprawls well.
Raginis misses with a two punch combination.
Rauta unleashes a big counter combination but Raginis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raginis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rauta rushes Raginis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rauta effectively controlling the action here.
Raginis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rauta can't fight it off and eventually Raginis manages to take the fight to the floor. Rauta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rauta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raginis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rauta, not yet.
Raginis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raginis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rauta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis distracts Rauta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raginis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rauta is trying to control the position but Raginis postures up.
Raginis wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
Rauta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raginis is one step ahead there.
Raginis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raginis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rauta wriggles free and stands up.
Raginis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rauta moves away.
Raginis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rauta on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raginis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rauta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta drives through and clinches with Raginis against the cage.
Rauta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raginis to keep the fight standing.
Raginis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raginis taking a breather here.
Rauta struggling a bit here.
Raginis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rauta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rauta defending against the ground and pound.
Rauta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Raginis working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta is trying to work for a sweep but Raginis has mounted him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Raginis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rauta tries to reverse the position but Raginis maintains control.
BOOM! Raginis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Raginis cracks Rauta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Raginis cracks Rauta with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladyslaw Raginis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wladyslaw Raginis thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomislav Kralj (ranked 1245 p4p, 180 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 1046 p4p, 152 weight class). Kralj's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dolazak Hrvata. Troy Lancaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Tomislav Kralj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster lands a nice looking body kick.
Kralj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kralj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Kralj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster pulls Kralj in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kralj with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kralj 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.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Kralj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lancaster seems keen to control Kralj's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kralj advances to half guard.
Kralj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Kralj wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Kralj prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kralj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kralj's back!
Lancaster struggling to land strikes to the head as Kralj covers up.
Kralj is taking damage to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is working the ground and pound. Can Kralj escape?
Lancaster looking to hold on to the position here but Kralj rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Kralj has wrist control.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kralj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Kralj has wrist control.
Kralj seems keen to control Lancaster's posture.
Kralj keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster distracts Kralj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lancaster cracks Kralj with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kralj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancaster throws a strike but Kralj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kralj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kralj's head to control his posture.
Kralj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancaster controls Kralj momentarily but Kralj frees himself.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully.
Kralj is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kralj preventing the sweep.
Kralj won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kralj is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Kralj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj postures up.
Kralj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully.
Lancaster wants to stand but Kralj is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kralj lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomislav Kralj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Some wild striking there from Kralj.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Kralj.
Lancaster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kralj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Kralj.
Kralj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kralj somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Kralj shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Kralj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kralj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Kralj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kralj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kralj fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lancaster sprawls well initially but Kralj persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kralj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kralj scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kralj trying to control from half guard but Lancaster is working away.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Kralj is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster is controlling Kralj's trapped leg to prevent Kralj from advancing to side control.
Kralj prevents Lancaster from standing back up.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Kralj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lancaster controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to kick Kralj off but Kralj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Lancaster manages to get to full guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kralj is one step ahead there.
Kralj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kralj's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kralj seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lancaster for as long as he can get away with.
Tomislav Kralj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj is working Lancaster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kralj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kralj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralj throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Kralj lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lancaster backs up against the cage.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Tomislav Kralj is winning the standup battle so far.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Kralj throws a one two combo.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Kralj scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kralj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Kralj advances nicely into full mount.
Kralj looking to finish Lancaster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lancaster!
Kralj controlling the position easily from mount.
Kralj looking for a guillotine from mount but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster working to try and regain half guard.
Lancaster gets back to half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Kralj wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Kralj seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.
Kralj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lancaster has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Kralj dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancaster as he avoids it easily.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Kralj tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Kralj off balance momentarily.
Kralj lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kralj. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kralj drives through with a takedown into Lancaster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kralj's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to control but Kralj is working from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kralj holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Kralj keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Kralj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj is really struggling to control Lancaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kralj preventing the sweep.
Kralj scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kralj moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomislav Kralj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kralj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster throws a strike but Kralj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Kralj is controlling him.
Kralj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kralj is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
Kralj blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kralj to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomislav Kralj.
Well Kralj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomislav Kralj!
Post fight, Tomislav Kralj stared into the camera and said 'Jel bilo dobro?!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feargus Urquhart (ranked 2060 p4p, 244 weight class) and Micky Scouser (ranked 1934 p4p, 233 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
37 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feargus Urquhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Scouser!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scouser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urquhart throws out the jab.
Scouser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Scouser tries to land a front kick but Urquhart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scouser misses with a body kick.
Urquhart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scouser misses with a looping right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urquhart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scouser - the referee stops the clock and Urquhart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scouser. Urquhart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urquhart.
Urquhart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urquhart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urquhart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scouser.
An attempted straight right counter from Urquhart misses the target.
Scouser cracks a nice hook into Urquhart's ribs.
Urquhart throws a hook to the side of Scouser's head but Scouser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scouser cracks Urquhart with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urquhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scouser.
Urquhart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Scouser catches Urquhart right on the button with a cross.
Scouser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scouser moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Urquhart is breathing heavily.
Scouser connects with a crisp jab.
Scouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urquhart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urquhart blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Urquhart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Urquhart is just out of range.
Urquhart misses with a hook. Scouser ducked under it nicely.
Scouser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scouser wants to clinch up but Urquhart keeps it at a distance.
Scouser throws a looping overhand right but Urquhart ducks down to avoid it.
Scouser slips a straight right by Urquhart.
Urquhart misses with a hook. Scouser ducked under it nicely.
Scouser slips a jab from Urquhart.
Scouser misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urquhart is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scouser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scouser takes one to the side of the head.
That has opened up Micky Scouser's cut even more.
Scouser lands a big head kick that sends Urquhart tumbling to the mat! Scouser takes a step backwards and waves Urquhart back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Urquhart is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urquhart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Urquhart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urquhart drops his hands momentarily and Scouser needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Urquhart just on the top of the head. Urquhart drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Urquhart - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Micky Scouser!
Micky Scouser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between I Am (ranked 441 p4p, 50 weight class) and Malik Jones (ranked 733 p4p, 76 weight class). Am's entrance music is Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II. A fine choice. Malik Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Am, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones wants to clinch.
Am ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Am fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Am blocks a jab.
It appears Am was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Am avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Am tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Am counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Am to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Am can pounce on him.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Am 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.
Am throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Am pushes him away.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Am drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
Jones is looking to clinch but Am is avoiding it.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Am is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Am. Am maintains the clinch.
Am prevents a body shot from Jones.
Am lands a nice shot to the body.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Am is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am prevents a body shot from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Am.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Am pulls Jones into guard.
Am trying to control the position.
Am controlling the position.
Am looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Am looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Am is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Am keeps moving.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Am has wrist control.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Am's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Am goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Am drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Am uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Am is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones forces Am back against the cage and clinches.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Am.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones digs a right hand into Am's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Am's gas tank.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Am misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Am throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Am tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Am drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Am controls the action.
Am prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
Am changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Am counters with a takedown into side control.
Am trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Am keeps moving and retains side control.
Am moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Am is stalling here but it's allowed Jones to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Am is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Am haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Am is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Am moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Malik Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Am'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.
Am blocks a body shot from Jones.
Am takes a shot to the head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Am has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Am.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Am backwards.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Am wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Am is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Am blocks an uppercut.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Am working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Am has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Am lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Am pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Am's elbow.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
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!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Am blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones blocking some punches.
Am breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William King (ranked 626 p4p, 73 weight class) and Slavko Pakula (ranked 1006 p4p, 115 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Summer Sixteen By: Drake. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slavko Pakula!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakula moves out of range as King strikes.
Pakula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King scores with a jab.
Pakula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pakula tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Pakula throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pakula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pakula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Pakula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King swings for the body but Pakula moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Pakula there.
Pakula throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Pakula moves out of range easily.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King defending well as Pakula loads up on a big left hand.
Pakula scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King pushes Pakula away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakula wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Pakula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pakula throws a body kick that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Slavko Pakula has been cut.
Nice jab there from King.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pakula moves out of range of the body kick.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pakula's hands.
Pakula is looking to score with low kicks.
Pakula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pakula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pakula just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from King.
Pakula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Pakula.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pakula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Pakula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pakula to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakula is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King misses with a hook.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Pakula counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
Pakula throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Pakula lands a lovely overhand right.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pakula.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King lands the left hand.
Pakula tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Pakula blocks a head kick by King.
King moves out of range as Pakula throws a body kick.
King is looking to counter punch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pakula moves away.
Pakula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Pakula to counter with a crisp jab.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pakula is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakula goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pakula connects with a nice looking jab.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King misses with a right hand
enabling Pakula to counter with a crisp jab.
Pakula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Pakula catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King is looking to land body kicks.
Pakula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pakula looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pakula tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pakula's calf.
A low kick from Pakula misses
and Pakula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a leg kick but Pakula checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King thuds his right hand into Pakula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King misses the body punch
and Pakula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pakula.
King misses the body punch
and Pakula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pakula checks a leg kick nicely.
Pakula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King misses the jab.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pakula throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pakula just manages to avoid it.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pakula's calf.
King throws a hook but Pakula blocks it.
Pakula lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King with a hook.
Pakula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pakula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pakula. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slavko Pakula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slavko Pakula's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pakula can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
King stuns Pakula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pakula lands with a good body shot.
King lands a head kick!
Jab by King.
An inside leg kick from Pakula misses.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Pakula makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one!
King misses with a straight right.
Pakula throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Pakula's shoulder, as Pakula tries to avoid the shot.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pakula was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King feints and then cracks Pakula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pakula down.
Pakula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pakula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Pakula walks into a left hand.
King moves out of range as Pakula strikes.
William King is winning the standup battle so far.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a leg kick
and Pakula counters with a stiff right hand.
Pakula blocks a low kick nicely.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pakula. Pakula obviously looking to wear him down.
Pakula checks a leg kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Pakula.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Pakula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pakula lands the left hand.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King blocks a jab.
Pakula throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Pakula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakula throws a hook but King blocks it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Pakula is just out of range.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Pakula looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Pakula throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Pakula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Pakula misses with a low kick.
Pakula stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
Pakula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pakula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Pakula cracks the inside of King's front leg.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pakula misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King connects with a body shot that sends Pakula's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Pakula.
The fighters circling - Pakula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King thuds a left hand into Pakula's body.
Pakula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King looks to throw the jab but Pakula is out of range.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Pakula's head back.
King digs a good hook to Pakula's body.
King cracks the inside of Pakula's front leg.
Pakula throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pakula throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King dodges the punch combination from Pakula.
Pakula wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakula throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Pakula wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
Pakula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Pakula misses its intended target.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Pakula.
Pakula misses with a leg kick.
Pakula misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pakula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pakula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pakula is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakula checks a leg kick.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pakula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Pakula throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slavko Pakula's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
King throws the left hand but Pakula avoids the punch easily.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pakula misses the jab.
Pakula misses with a low kick.
Pakula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Pakula connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Pakula is just out of range.
Pakula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from King finds it's way through Pakula's defenses.
Pakula throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Pakula counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakula moves away from the strike by King.
Pakula throws a low kick but King avoids it.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pakula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pakula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pakula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King lands the left hand.
King checks a low kick from Pakula.
Pakula lands with a right hand.
Pakula throws a poor cross that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King works the jab nicely.
Pakula throws a shot to the body.
King throws a front kick that sends Pakula stumbling back into the cage.
King catches Pakula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King feints and then cracks Pakula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pakula down.
King connects with a body shot that sends Pakula's belly button to the back.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a hook
and Pakula makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakula throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pakula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pakula throws out the jab.
Pakula cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pakula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pakula checks a low kick from King.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Pakula.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King slips under a jab from Pakula.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Pakula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Pakula misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakula misses with a leg kick
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Pakula tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Pakula misses with a looping right.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pakula was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Pakula 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.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Pakula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pakula missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pakula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pakula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakula.
King throws a hook but Pakula avoids it easily.
Pakula swings for the body but King moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pakula doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pakula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws the kick towards the body but Pakula avoids it.
Pakula tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King wants to slow Pakula down by chopping away at his legs.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Pakula moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Pakula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pakula wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
Pakula pushes King away with a front kick.
King moves out of range as Pakula throws a body kick.
King is looking to slow Pakula down with leg kicks.
A big left from Pakula misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
William King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William King!
William King decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 779 p4p, 91 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 831 p4p, 97 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God-512. O Rangers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hold on to you kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
O Rangers needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph throws a leg kick but O Rangers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for O Rangers. That snapped Joseph's head back.
O Rangers works over Joseph's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
O Rangers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joseph counters by clinching up.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Rangers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joseph taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rangers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Rangers slowing the pace effectively.
O Rangers can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by O Rangers.
Joseph blocks a body shot from O Rangers.
Good body shot from O Rangers.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Rangers is working Joseph over against the cage.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph works on O Rangers's body with a couple of short punches.
O Rangers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph is trying to push O Rangers away but O Rangers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
O Rangers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
O Rangers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Rangers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Rangers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
O Rangers scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
so O Rangers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Rangers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joseph is trying to hold O Rangers in close to prevent damage but O Rangers has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control but O Rangers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Rangers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Rangers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joseph doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Rangers.
O Rangers wants to take a breather but Joseph is having none of it.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Rangers.
O Rangers passes into side control, despite Joseph's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rangers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joseph is trying to control O Rangers's posture but O Rangers avoids it.
O Rangers throws an elbow but Joseph slips to the side and avoids it well.
O Rangers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph'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.
O Rangers scores with a body shot.
O Rangers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joseph.
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
O Rangers misses with a straight left.
O Rangers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rangers.
Joseph throws a right and a left that O Rangers avoids nicely.
O Rangers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joseph's guard.
O Rangers wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rangers postures up.
Joseph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Rangers is staying active underneath Joseph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joseph prevents O Rangers from improving his position.
O Rangers moves into full guard.
O Rangers looking to control.
O Rangers keeping full guard, as Joseph tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers trying to control the position.
Joseph trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from O Rangers.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Rangers has his hands on Joseph's head, controlling the position.
O Rangers controls Joseph momentarily but Joseph frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joseph trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joseph momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from O Rangers.
O Rangers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Rangers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
O Rangers throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but O Rangers moved away.
O Rangers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers throws a body shot but no joy.
Tony O Rangers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joseph avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
Joseph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Rangers looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
O Rangers lands an overhand right.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Rangers.
Joseph is looking to slow O Rangers down with leg kicks.
O Rangers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Tony O Rangers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Rangers throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
O Rangers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws the left hand but O Rangers avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - O Rangers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Joseph misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Joseph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Joseph blocks a jab.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
O Rangers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Rangers.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph cracks O Rangers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rangers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers misses with a body shot.
O Rangers moves out of range of the strikes.
O Rangers misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Rangers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rangers is just out of range.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot.
O Rangers throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and O Rangers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but O Rangers moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as O Rangers blocks the low kick.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
O Rangers with a poor takedown
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Rangers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from O Rangers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers blocking some punches.
O Rangers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joseph prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Rangers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Rangers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joseph avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anthony Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for O Rangers.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Rangers lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from O Rangers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Rangers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
O Rangers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joseph has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Rangers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joseph trying to control here.
O Rangers working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Joseph's thigh. Joseph counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Joseph keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joseph can't keep his opponent in guard - O Rangers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joseph controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
O Rangers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Joseph.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Joseph!
An out of breath Anthony Joseph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Marfaker (ranked 232 p4p, 36 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 480 p4p, 68 weight class). Juan Marfaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
206 lbs
35 - 19 - 2 |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou throws an off balance right hand
and Marfaker counters with a straight right hand.
Marfaker misses with a wild body shot.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Marfaker misses
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou advances to mount.
Marfaker blocking the ground and pound.
Marfaker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mutou scoring with strikes but Marfaker is staying in there.
Mutou with good strikes from the mount here!
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutou thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marfaker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mutou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou trying to control but Marfaker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marfaker because Mutou loaded up on that one.
Mutou scoring with strikes but Marfaker is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Mutou.
Mutou looking to ground and pound but Marfaker is blocking nicely.
Mutou pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mutou looking to finish Marfaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marfaker!
Marfaker is in a horrible position here. Mutou smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou dominating with strikes here.
Mutou lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mutou misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou tries to control but Marfaker wriggling away.
Mutou raining down shots from the mount!
Mutou unloads with some shots from mount but Marfaker bucks and avoids them well.
Mutou tries to control but Marfaker wriggling away.
Marfaker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou lands a couple of good shots and Marfaker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marfaker is rocked!
Marfaker covers up after that shot from Mutou.
Oh Marfaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marfaker covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Mutou scores with punches and elbows.
Mutou lands a series of strikes from the back and Marfaker goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amis Pelle (ranked 322 p4p, 39 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 364 p4p, 46 weight class). Blaylock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alive. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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31 - 22 - 0 |
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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
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amis Pelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock moves in looking to clinch but Pelle pushes him off.
Pelle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been informed that Blaylock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good shot there by Pelle.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
The fighters circling - Pelle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pelle throws an off balance right hand
and Blaylock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaylock.
Pelle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaylock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pelle loads up on a big right hand but Blaylock slips the punch.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Blaylock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelle just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Pelle.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Blaylock down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Blaylock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blaylock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelle throws a jab when Blaylock was well out of range.
Pelle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blaylocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blaylock is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelle finish him?
Pelle throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blaylock to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaylock glances at the clock... BAM! Pelle nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Blaylock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Blaylock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amis Pelle!
An out of breath and clearly excited Amis Pelle thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 43 p4p, 5 weight class) and Sammy Sammich (ranked 294 p4p, 33 weight class). Itse Perkele has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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36
258 lbs
34 - 14 - 0 |
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259 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Sammich!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Sammich moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Sammich slams his shin into Perkele's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
A big left from Sammich misses.
Perkele throws a body punch but Sammich moves out of range.
Sammich feints a counter leg kick.
Sammich throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Sammich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sammich throws out the jab.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Itse Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Sammich.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perkele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
and Sammich counters with a right hand to the body.
Sammich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Sammich throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Sammich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Sammich's head.
Sammich misses with a low kick.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Sammich avoided it.
Sammich misses with a right hand
and Sammich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sammich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Perkele.
Sammich scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perkele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sammich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sammich misses with a straight right.
Sammich misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Sammich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sammich's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sammich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Perkele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sammich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele works Sammich's body with a nice hook.
Sammich misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sammich! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammich lands with a hook. Perkele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick lands from Sammich that sends Perkele to the canvas. Perkele tries to scramble back to his feet but Sammich brings him back down into side control.
Perkele is rocked!
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
Perkele tries to bench press Sammich off him but Sammich keeps the position.
Sammich trying to control the position but Perkele is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Sammich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sammich prefers to stall for the moment though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sammich in the domination position with Perkele hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammich in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Perkele is looking to regain half guard here but Sammich keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perkele scores with a head kick.
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Perkele defending well as Sammich loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sammich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Sammich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammich moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sammich.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Perkele.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele with a hook.
Sammich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sammich throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Perkele's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammich throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Sammich is out of range.
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Sammich's belly button to the back.
Sammich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Sammich is out of range.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sammich throws out the jab.
Sammich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Perkele takes one on the button.
Sammich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
Sammich misses with an uppercut
enabling Perkele to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sammich was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Sammich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sammich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perkele scrambles back to his feet.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Sammich saw that one coming.
Sammich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sammich.
Sammich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sammich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sammich misses with a hook.
Perkele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele drops Sammich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sammich looks back up at him and smiles so Perkele waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sammich is rocked!
Perkele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sammich is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Sammich is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Perkele.
Perkele is stalking Sammich. Sammich circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Perkele, and it's lights out! Sammich really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Sammy Sammich was interviewed post fight and said ' '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Maximus (ranked 19 p4p, 2 weight class) and Dante Boudain (ranked 112 p4p, 12 weight class). Boudain has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. Dante Boudain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Maximus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Boudain!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boudain.
Boudain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maximus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boudain rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximus tries to work over Boudain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Boudain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boudain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boudain forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Boudain misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain is pushing Maximus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus tries to work over Boudain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Boudain throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus scores with a shoulder strike.
Boudain can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Boudain blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Maximus.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Boudain is working Maximus over against the cage.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Boudain.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximus.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudain misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Boudain blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudain.
Boudain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus is rocked!
Boudain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Maximus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boudain drops Maximus with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Maximus is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dante Boudain 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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