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IFC MW 25 Butabi vs Koniu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Tay (ranked 7446 p4p, 658 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 4296 p4p, 510 weight class). Chong Tay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tay connects with a solid leg kick.
Tay connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tay.
It looks like Pacer Dalton has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalton.
Tay throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Tay does no damage.
Dalton gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tay defends it well.
Tay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dalton's sensitive parts.
Tay misses with a body kick.
Tay connects with a leg kick. Dalton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chong Tay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tay loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Tay avoids it easily.
Dalton scores with a takedown into Tay's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dalton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dalton pulls Tay in close to his closed guard and prevents Tay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton wants to improve his position but instead Tay has moved into half guard.
Dalton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dalton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dalton is controlling Tay's trapped leg to prevent Tay from advancing to side control.
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is controlling Tay's posture.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Dalton is pulling down on Tay's head to control his posture.
Tay preventing the sweep.
Dalton controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chong Tay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pacer Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dalton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tay is retaining full guard.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Tay can't keep his opponent in guard - Dalton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Tay is defending well.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tay looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown. Tay fights it but they end up in guard.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton shoots in for a double leg but Tay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton dives in and scores a takedown into Tay's guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tay wants to stand up but Dalton is controlling him.
Dalton stays in close to Tay's body and controls the position.
Tay keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pacer Dalton's cut.
That's time! Tay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dalton looking to score a takedown here. Tay is defending well but Dalton drives through and ends up in Tay's guard.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tay keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Tay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Tay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tay continues to drive forward.
Tay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chong Tay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Dalton blocks a jab.
Tay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dalton throws a wild hook but Tay just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Dalton gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Tay raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chong Tay!
In his post fight interview, Chong Tay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nando Vasquez (ranked 3558 p4p, 391 weight class) and Boyd Clark (ranked 3264 p4p, 366 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
5 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Vasquez moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
We've been told by Vasquez's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vasquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasquez lands a slapping body shot.
Vasquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark throws a leg kick but Vasquez checks it.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Clark feints the counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Vasquez - just one landing.
Vasquez connects with a single shot there.
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!
Vasquez looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Clark misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark throws a head kick but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez is looking to counter punch.
Vasquez jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Vasquez.
Vasquez punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasquez avoids the head kick by Clark.
Vasquez misses with an uppercut.
Vasquez looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Clark throws out a counter right but Vasquez avoids it with no problem.
Vasquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Clark is rocked!
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Vasquez misses its target.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Vasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Vasquez coming out on top.
Vasquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vasquez scores with a body shot.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clark's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vasquez cracks Clark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Vasquez scores with a body shot.
Vasquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez blocks a head kick by Clark.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Clark replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vasquez blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasquez misses the target.
Vasquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Vasquez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vasquez finish him?!
Vasquez lands a slapping body shot.
Clark gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Vasquez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tytus Aleksy (ranked 3584 p4p, 394 weight class) and Crack Head (ranked 4313 p4p, 470 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksy darts in and clinches Head up against the cage.
Head is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aleksy is defending well.
Aleksy missing with knees to the body.
Head wants a takedown but no success here.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Aleksy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head looking for a takedown.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Head.
Aleksy gets underhooks to prevent Head's takedown attempt.
Head's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Head's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Head has Aleksy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aleksy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aleksy trying to land knees to the body.
Aleksy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy is pressed up against the cage. Head has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aleksy down to the mat. Aleksy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aleksy clinches up with Head and pushes him back against the cage.
Aleksy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aleksy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Aleksy.
Aleksy lands with a right to the head.
Head can't get the takedown.
Aleksy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aleksy.
Head is still on wobbly legs! Can Aleksy finish him?
Aleksy dips a shoulder and cracks Head with a mighty uppercut! Head falls back against the cage and Aleksy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Head is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Aleksy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
Tytus Aleksy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ophelius Ragnar (ranked 2493 p4p, 336 weight class) and Duc Minh Pham (ranked 3711 p4p, 469 weight class). Ophelius Ragnar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duc Minh Pham's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ophelius Ragnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duc Minh Pham!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pham missing with a left hand there. Ragnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pham lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnar's head.
Ragnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pham scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pham counters with a nice uppercut.
Pham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pham.
Pham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnar tries to clinch there but Pham circles away.
Ragnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pham counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ragnar moves in looking to clinch but Pham pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Pham moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Pham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pham.
Ragnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ragnar is looking to clinch but Pham is avoiding it.
Ragnar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnar is looking to clinch.
Ragnar tries to clinch there but Pham circles away.
Pham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pham throws a good cross that connects.
Pham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnar's head backwards.
Pham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnar tries to clinch there but Pham circles away.
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pham lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pham counters with a left to the body.
Pham works over Ragnar's head and body with a nice combination.
Pham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duc Minh Pham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnar tries to clinch up.
Ragnar wants to clinch but Pham slips to the side
and Pham counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnar is rocked!
Pham lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ragnar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pham dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duc Minh Pham!
Duc Minh Pham made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor Xavier (ranked 4754 p4p, 496 weight class) and Cahal Jefferson (ranked 3187 p4p, 358 weight class). Cahal Jefferson 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Vitor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cahal Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Xavier is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
Jefferson works over Xavier's head and body with a nice combination.
Jefferson looks to clinch
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Xavier.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Xavier improves position.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Xavier blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a body punch.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xavier moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson rushes Xavier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Xavier.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Xavier improves position.
Jefferson prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Xavier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Xavier throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson defending well as Xavier loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Xavier shakes it off.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Xavier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xavier. That did some damage!
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Xavier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Xavier sets himself, and Jefferson steps forward looking for the clinch! Xavier avoids it this time.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Xavier throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xavier.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Xavier counters with a right hand to the body.
Xavier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Jefferson coming out on top.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferson thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the body
and Xavier counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Xavier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Jefferson slips a jab from Xavier.
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Jefferson.
A short right from Jefferson.
Xavier manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Jefferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Xavier.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Xavier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jefferson scores with a jab.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Xavier connects with the punch.
Jefferson catches Xavier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Xavier should have avoided that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jefferson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Xavier sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xavier staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Xavier misses the target.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xavier is looking for a counter combo.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Xavier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xavier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson tries to clinch
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jefferson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson switches off momentarily and Xavier cracks him with a monster right hand! Jefferson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Xavier dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Xavier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Vitor Xavier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Schultz (ranked 2064 p4p, 255 weight class) and Andy Bogard (ranked 2020 p4p, 251 weight class). Schultz's entrance music is Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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130 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunter Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard lands a head kick. Schultz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schultz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bogard drops Schultz with a left right combo! Bogard follows him down to the ground into side control.
Schultz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bogard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oh Schultz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Bogard prevents Schultz from getting the reversal.
Bogard has hold of Schultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bogard moves to back control.
Schultz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bogard gets his way!
Bogard controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Bogard isn't that keen on the idea.
Bogard trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Bogard looking to secure an arm triangle but Schultz defends it well.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz seems to have got his legs back now.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bogard pulls his head out easily.
Schultz is not content to let Bogard control the position.
Bogard is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
Bogard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bogard wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bogard wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Bogard has control of the leg.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bogard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bogard slips nicely into half guard.
Schultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Bogard is controlling well.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bogard pulls his head out easily.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bogard uses it to pass to side control.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Bogard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bogard trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bogard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz feints and as Bogard raises his hands in defense, Schultz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bogard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bogard striking off his back but it's not causing Schultz any problems.
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bogard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard can't keep his opponent in guard - Schultz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bogard gets back to full guard.
Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bogard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bogard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Schultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard.
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard.
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard tries to improve position but can't.
Schultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Bogard is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bogard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bogard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bogard has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Schultz dominated that second round.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schultz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schultz lands a jab to the head.
Bogard lands with a slapping head kick.
Schultz lands a right hook to the body.
Bogard connects with a high kick.
Schultz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogard is trying to defend but Schultz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard trying to control here.
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bogard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schultz.
Schultz blocks the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard missing with punches from the bottom.
Schultz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bogard trying to control here.
Bogard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard.
Bogard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bogard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Schultz slips nicely into half guard.
Gunter Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bogard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working for a submission of some sort.
Bogard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bogard is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bogard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bogard is looking to improve his position.
Bogard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bogard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bogard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schultz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bogard tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bogard defends it well.
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bogard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bogard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Bogard wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schultz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Schultz!
A less than humble Gunter Schultz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Impaler (ranked 813 p4p, 34 weight class) and Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 1073 p4p, 47 weight class). Vladimir Impaler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchusuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Impaler to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk misses with a combination
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tchusuk misses with a hook. Impaler ducked under it nicely.
Impaler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tchusuk misses with a right hand
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Impaler throws a jab when Tchusuk was well out of range.
Tchusuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tchusuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tchusuk clinches up against the cage.
Impaler blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impaler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Impaler's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tchusuk clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Impaler.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Impaler.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Impaler backwards.
Impaler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk misses with an uppercut.
Impaler circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Impaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Impaler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tchusuk lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Impaler out cold! Impaler is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Tchusuk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 1436 p4p, 39 weight class) and Hamish McTavish (ranked 1809 p4p, 77 weight class). The key to victory for Taz Bandichoo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandichoo misses with a combination
and McTavish counters with a single leg into guard. Bandichoo didn't expect that.
McTavish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McTavish chips away with some ground and pound.
McTavish stays in close to Bandichoo's body and controls the position.
McTavish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bandichoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTavish on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McTavish lands a couple of digs.
McTavish cracks Bandichoo with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McTavish controls from within his opponent's guard.
McTavish is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McTavish controlling from the top position.
Bandichoo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is stalling in the full guard.
McTavish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bandichoo trying to strike off his back.
Bandichoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandichoo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McTavish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McTavish preventing the sweep.
Bandichoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McTavish controls the pace.
McTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandichoo's guard.
McTavish has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandichoo is looking to get to half guard.
McTavish with a couple of short strikes.
McTavish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandichoo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bandichoo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McTavish unloading with bombs!
McTavish with good strikes from the mount here!
Bandichoo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bandichoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bandichoo tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bandichoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
McTavish controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandichoo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and McTavish moves out of range easily.
McTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McTavish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks McTavish politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McTavish prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bandichoo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bandichoo tries to buck McTavish off but McTavish is having none of it.
McTavish cracks Bandichoo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on McTavish's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McTavish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McTavish throws a body punch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Bandichoo misses
and McTavish decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bandichoo's guard.
McTavish landing with the ground and pound.
McTavish won't allow Bandichoo to sweep him here.
McTavish is working Bandichoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McTavish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish is standing up over Bandichoo. Bandichoo looks to escape but McTavish dives into side control.
McTavish taking a breather here.
Check out the look on McTavish's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish controls the position.
McTavish landing a few strikes.
Bandichoo is trying to buck McTavish off.
McTavish lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McTavish is putting a hurting on Bandichoo here, landing some big shots from side control.
McTavish cracks Bandichoo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bandichoo is rocked!
McTavish cracks Bandichoo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McTavish immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bandichoo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McTavish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
A less than humble Hamish McTavish misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 1587 p4p, 227 weight class) and Alexander Porto (ranked 1378 p4p, 201 weight class). Dany Crosby 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Porto!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby has closed the distance and engaged Porto in a clinch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Porto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crosby gets through Porto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby avoids a wild elbow strike from Porto.
A short right from Porto on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porto prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Porto is stalling here.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby tries a body shot but Porto blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porto.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Porto blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porto.
Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Porto - that landed with a thud.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Porto backwards.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Porto.
Porto misses with an elbow over the top.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Porto prevents a body shot from Crosby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porto backwards.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porto.
Porto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Porto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porto lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Porto digs a right hand underneath Crosby's ribcage. Crosby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Porto has Crosby pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Come on Porto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Porto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porto scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby pushes Porto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porto is rocked!
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porto misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Porto.
A left hand lands to the body for Porto.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porto.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porto lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porto lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Porto's head.
Porto looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Porto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a body shot but Porto blocks it.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Porto.
Good body shot from Porto.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto gets through Crosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Porto closes the distance and pushes Crosby back into the cage.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Porto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porto.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porto or not.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike.
Porto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porto digs a right hand into Crosby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crosby's gas tank.
Porto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porto's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porto pushes off an throws an elbow but Crosby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Porto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crosby tries a body shot but Porto blocks it.
Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porto lands an uppercut.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Porto controls the action.
Porto misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crosby's brow.
Porto lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Porto tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
Porto lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto lands with a right to the head.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Porto lands a body shot.
Porto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porto's elbow.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porto working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Porto lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Porto.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porto scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porto scores with a shoulder strike.
Porto blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Porto.
Porto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porto is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Porto.
Porto digs a right hand into Crosby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crosby's gas tank.
Porto lands a nice shot to the body.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Porto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Porto lands a left hand.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Porto.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Porto lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
A short right from Porto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A short left from Porto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Porto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Porto lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Porto controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Porto lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Porto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Porto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Porto tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Porto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Porto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Porto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porto slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Porto closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porto swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crosby or not.
Porto lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
Porto stalling the fight.
Porto lands a body punch.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porto.
Porto pushes Crosby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Porto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Porto.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Porto throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Porto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porto.
Porto has Crosby pushed against the cage.
Porto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Porto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Porto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Porto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Porto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
Crosby is rocked!
Porto cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Porto slows down the pace here.
Crosby avoids the elbow strike from Porto, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Porto.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Porto.
Still in the clinch, Porto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Porto as the two fighters clinch.
Porto pushes Crosby against the cage. Porto is working some dirty boxing. Porto pushes off with a quick right hook! Crosby goes down! Crosby tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Porto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Porto!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 869 p4p, 36 weight class) and Japa Koniu (ranked 898 p4p, 27 weight class). Butabi comes to the cage accompanied by I'm so bad (baby I don't care). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Butabi misses.
Koniu throws out a counter right but Butabi avoids it with no problem.
Koniu loads up on a big right hand but Butabi slips the punch.
Butabi misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Butabi's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butabi has Koniu up against the cage in a clinch.
Butabi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koniu's efforts to push away.
Koniu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi misses the shot to the body.
Koniu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butabi's hands.
Butabi throws a hook but Koniu blocks it.
Koniu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butabi. Koniu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koniu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Koniu is just out of range.
Koniu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koniu scores with a body shot.
Butabi throws a hook but Koniu avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi misses with a two punch combination.
Koniu throws a hook but Butabi blocks it.
Koniu lands a right hook to the body.
Butabi misses with a looping left.
Koniu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butabi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koniu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butabi jabs at Koniu's body.
Koniu connects with the punch.
Koniu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Koniu.
Koniu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koniu lands a body shot.
Koniu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butabi misses with the combination.
A combination from Koniu does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Butabi's head.
Butabi lands an overhand right.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Koniu with a jab.
Koniu throws a body shot but no joy.
Butabi misses with a body shot
and Koniu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koniu lands a jab to the head.
Steve Butabi's cut is getting worse.
Butabi slips under a jab from Koniu.
Koniu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koniu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Butabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Koniu misses.
Koniu keeps Butabi at a distance using the push kick.
Koniu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koniu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koniu connects with a right hand. Butabi shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koniu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butabi misses the shot to the body.
Koniu misses with a series of wild punches.
Koniu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butabi.
Koniu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butabi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniu is trying to force a seperation but Butabi has the dominant position.
Butabi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butabi walks into a straight right hand from Koniu.
Butabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniu.
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Koniu is just out of range.
Koniu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koniu throws a shot to the body.
Butabi tries to clinch up.
Koniu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butabi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butabis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve Butabi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Butabi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Koniu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koniu connects with a right hand. Butabi shakes it off.
Koniu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koniu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Butabi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Koniu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koniu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butabi.
Koniu misses with a looping right.
Butabi throws a combination. Koniu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss from Butabi.
Koniu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Butabi misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Koniu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butabi moves into the clinch.
Koniu has had enough of the clinch but Butabi keeps him there for the moment.
Koniu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koniu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Koniu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butabi swings for the body but Koniu moves out of range.
A jab from Koniu finds it's way through Butabi's defenses.
Butabi ducks under a wild hook from Koniu.
Koniu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Butabi does it's job there.
Butabi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butabi misses with a looping right.
Japa Koniu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butabi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koniu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koniu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koniu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butabi.
Koniu takes a swing at Butabi's ribcage but misses.
Koniu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koniu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butabi.
Butabi rushes Koniu and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butabi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koniu's efforts to push away.
Koniu is trying to push Butabi away but Butabi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koniu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koniu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi misses with a body punch
and Koniu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Steve Butabi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Butabi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koniu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Butabi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Japa Koniu!
During a confident post fight interview, Japa Koniu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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pop
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