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GAMMA#734 FannyP vs Heimendahl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Rienfeldt (ranked 639 p4p, 81 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 1425 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Rienfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rienfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt walks into a left hand.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rienfeldt in his tracks.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Rienfeldt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Rienfeldt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rienfeldt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa motions for Rienfeldt to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
A big left from Rienfeldt misses.
Rienfeldt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Rienfeldt throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Rienfeldt.
An inside leg kick from Rienfeldt misses.
Rienfeldt walks into a straight right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body
and Rienfeldt counters with an outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rienfeldt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rienfeldt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rienfeldt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa cracks Rienfeldt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Rienfeldt thuds his right hand into Saarenpaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rienfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Rienfeldt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Rienfeldt scores with a sloppy right hand. Saarenpaa should have avoided that one.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Rienfeldt's leg. Rienfeldt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rienfeldt lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rienfeldt misses the target.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Rienfeldt off balance momentarily.
Rienfeldt looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Rienfeldt closes the distance and clinches.
Saarenpaa is pushing Rienfeldt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa presses Rienfeldt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rienfeldt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rienfeldt throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Rienfeldt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!
Rienfeldt throws out a leg kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range and Rienfeldt only half commits.
Rienfeldt misses with a left hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rienfeldt walks into a left hand.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rienfeldt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saarenpaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saarenpaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Rienfeldt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rienfeldt's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
A short uppercut from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rienfeldt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Rienfeldt backwards.
Saarenpaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rienfeldt avoids it.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rienfeldt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rienfeldt manages to avoid it.
Rienfeldt moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rienfeldt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Rienfeldt throws a combination. Saarenpaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick!
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rienfeldt swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Rienfeldt blocks the leg kick.
Rienfeldt swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rienfeldt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rienfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rienfeldt.
Nice uppercut there from Saarenpaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Rienfeldt down.
Saarenpaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Rienfeldt.
Nice straight punches there by Saarenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rienfeldt thinking.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Rienfeldt lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rienfeldt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rienfeldt misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Rienfeldt's leg. Rienfeldt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saarenpaa tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rienfeldt misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice cross.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rienfeldt doesn't seem bothered though.
Rienfeldt lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa stuns Rienfeldt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rienfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rienfeldt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Rienfeldt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot.
Rienfeldt blocks the body kick.
Rienfeldt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
Rienfeldt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rienfeldt blocks a jab.
Rienfeldt throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Rienfeldt misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rienfeldt swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rienfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rienfeldt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Rienfeldt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rienfeldt ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rienfeldt misses the target.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rienfeldt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rienfeldt throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a solid body kick.
A leg kick checked by Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saarenpaa eats them both and turns towards Rienfeldt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rienfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fredrik Rienfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Rienfeldt's head back.
Rienfeldt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Rienfeldt takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Rienfeldt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Rienfeldt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rienfeldt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rienfeldt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rienfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Rienfeldt throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Rienfeldt is predictable there
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rienfeldt's knee momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rienfeldt scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rienfeldt takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
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!
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rienfeldt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarenpaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa stalks Rienfeldt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rienfeldt's face. Rienfeldt staggers backwards, shaken.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Rienfeldt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rienfeldt misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rienfeldt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rienfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rienfeldt throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rienfeldt throws a lazy head kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 1065 p4p, 136 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 984 p4p, 125 weight class). Fda has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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186 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fda throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fda 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.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
A bone on bone clash there as Fda blocks the leg kick.
Fda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fda slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Nice body punch from Fda.
Some bone on bone action there as Pichushkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fda throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin is looking for a counter combo.
Fda misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Fda scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Fda throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Fda scores with a one two! Pichushkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fda lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
Fda takes one to the chin there.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fda was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Fda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Fda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pichushkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Pichushkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Fda wants to pass the guard but Pichushkin is keeping the position.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda passes Pichushkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fda is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Fda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Fda eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin gets full guard.
Fda trying to control but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.
Pichushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Pichushkin trying to control the position.
Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pichushkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fda slips nicely into half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Fda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fda is looking for a kimura here.
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pichushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pichushkin has his foot on Fda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fda works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin has his foot on Fda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fda works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Fda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pichushkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Chris Fda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
Fda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Fda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fda 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.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Fda throws a big shot that misses.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fda.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Fda scores with a jab. Pichushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fda avoids the punch easily.
Fda misses the jab.
Nice cross by Fda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fda scores with a jab to the head.
Fda misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fda pinned against the cage. Fda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fda momentarily.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Pichushkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fda misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fda.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Fda.
Fda misses with a hook.
Pichushkin throwing a counter right hand but Fda manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin tests Fda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fda.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Nice takedown defense from Fda. No joy for Pichushkin on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fda throws the kick towards the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fda to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fda throws out the jab.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Fda digs a good hook to Pichushkin's body.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pichushkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Fda slips the punch.
Fda throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Fda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fda wants to slow Pichushkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Fda moves out of range.
Fda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fda swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Fda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pichushkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pichushkin.
Fda is looking to land body kicks.
Fda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pichushkin's hands.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Fda moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Fda blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Fda.
Fda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Fda moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
It looked like Pichushkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fda thuds a left hand into Pichushkin's body.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pichushkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fda's corner calls for a 1-2. Fda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Fda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda lands a right hook to the body.
Fda throws a big shot that misses.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Pichushkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Fda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
Pichushkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fda.
A big left from Fda misses.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Fda tries to work over Pichushkin's front leg with a kick but Pichushkin checks it.
Fda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fda staying out of range there.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Pichushkin.
Fda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pichushkin on the side of the head.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin defending well as Fda loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
Fda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Fda.
Fda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin lands with a good body shot.
Pichushkin tests Fda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin tries to score with a low kick but Fda moves his leg out of the way.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin walks into a jab.
Pichushkin with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Fda with a hook.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fda was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Fda moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Fda lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fda lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fda! But no joy.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Fda.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fda throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fda throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Fda tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Fda saw that one coming.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Fda lands.
Fda scores with a hook to the body. Pichushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Fda. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Fda throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pichushkin stuns Fda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Fda moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fda circles away quickly and effectively.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin tries to move into range but Fda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pichushkin walks into a straight right hand from Fda.
Pichushkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fda with a nice cross.
Chris Fda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Pichushkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Fda.
Pichushkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pichushkin throws a solid leg kick but Fda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pichushkin.
Fda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fda throws a push kick but Pichushkin slaps the foot to one side.
Fda scores with a jab. Pichushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fda lands a really nice looking cross but Pichushkin seems unphased.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Fda swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Fda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Fda.
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pichushkin defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fda lands a front kick.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda with the counter takedown but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Pichushkin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Fda.
Well Fda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fda!
Chris Fda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 485 p4p, 61 weight class) and Editiny Dick (ranked 677 p4p, 83 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dick's choice of entrance music: Penis song. Editiny Dick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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132 lbs
17 - 10 - 3 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Dick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramos .
Ramos throws the left hand but Dick avoids the punch easily.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Ramos .
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramos is trying to defend but Dick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramos 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramos wants to get back to full guard but Dick has passed into side control.
Ramos prevents Dick from moving into mount.
Dick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramos tries to buck Dick off but Dick is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramos struggling a bit here.
Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Ramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
Ramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Ramos gets back to full guard.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
Dick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dick has Ramos in his guard.
Ramos postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dick's guard.
Dick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dick trying to control but Ramos postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Dick dodges it nicely.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but Dick defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Editiny Dick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dick misses with a hook.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
Dick defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramos !
Dick scores with a nice right hand.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos jabs at Dick's body.
Dick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramos 's hands.
Ramos moves forwards but Dick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dick cracks Ramos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Dick.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Dick saw that one coming.
Dick misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Ramos .
Ramos misses the jab.
Dick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramos takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos throws an off balance right hand
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick lands with a good body shot.
Dick has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dick digs a good hook to Ramos 's body.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ramos .
Ramos swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramos , as that shot connected.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramos .
Dick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramos grinds an elbow into Dick's temple.
Ramos working away.
Ramos tries for a kimura but Dick is defending well.
Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dick keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying to control Ramos 's posture but Ramos avoids it.
Ramos cracks Dick with a big right hand but Dick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ramos working away.
Ramos working the ground and pound from side control.
Ramos working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Ramos 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ramos lands a few punches from side control.
Dick tries to bench press Ramos off him but Ramos keeps the position.
Ramos landing a few strikes.
Ramos wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dick is rocked!
Tony Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos working the ground and pound.
Dick is still in real trouble! Can Ramos finish him?
Check out the look on Ramos 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ramos trying to control the position but Dick is working away.
Dick tries to buck Ramos off but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dick is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ramos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ramos !
Editiny Dick was interviewed post fight and said 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, would cuck me'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 521 p4p, 68 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 446 p4p, 62 weight class). Pierno has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. Tim Pierno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
175 lbs
32 - 20 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corson misses with a wild combination.
Corson misses with a hook.
Pierno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corson.
Corson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pierno misses the jab.
Corson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pierno misses the shot to the body.
Corson has Pierno up against the cage in a clinch.
Corson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno successfully pulls guard.
Pierno keeping moving, preventing Corson from controlling successfully.
Corson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corson passes Pierno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corson is looking to advance position but Pierno won't allow it.
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.
Corson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Corson moves nicely into side control.
Pierno is being controlled here.
Pierno tries to buck Corson off but Corson is having none of it.
Corson stands up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corson.
Corson misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson jabs at Pierno's body.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corson throws a sloppy head kick and Pierno moves out of range easily.
Pierno missing with a left hand there. Corson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Corson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Corson throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pierno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corson's head.
Crunch! Corson slams his shin into Pierno's torso.
Corson slips under a jab.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson thuds a left hand into Pierno's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Pierno.
Pierno checks a leg kick.
Pierno thuds a left hand into Corson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Corson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierno moves forwards but Corson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pierno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corson tries to keep at a distance but Pierno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corson smiles and moves away.
Corson swings for the body but Pierno moves out of range.
Corson keeps the fight on the outside.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corson moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Corson won't allow it.
Pierno pulls guard.
Corson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierno's guard.
Corson is taking a breather. Pierno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Corson moves away and avoids it.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
Corson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Corson misses
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corson throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corson throws a shot to the body.
Pierno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierno lands a slapping body shot.
Corson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Pierno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno misses the jab.
Pierno 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.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierno misses with a straight right.
Corson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corson ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corson.
Pierno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corson staying out of range there.
Pierno lands a nice shot to the body.
Pierno lands with an overhand left.
Pierno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pierno tries to clinch but Corson moves out of range.
Corson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pierno throws a hook but Corson avoids it easily.
Pierno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno 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.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Corson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierno.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierno takes one to the chin there.
Pierno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Corson.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Corson and move into the clinch position.
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
Pierno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corson moves away.
Corson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pierno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierno scores with a sloppy right hand. Corson should have avoided that one.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson thuds a left hand into Pierno's body.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Corson throws out a loose jab but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corson misses with a hook
letting Pierno counter with a right hand.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Corson.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but Corson pushes him away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Pierno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corson.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno is looking to clinch but Corson is avoiding it.
Corson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pierno avoids it.
Corson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pierno works Corson's body with a nice hook.
Corson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corson scores with a hook to the body.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Corson has him pressed against the cage.
Pierno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierno tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Corson has him pressed against the cage.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pierno.
Pierno is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierno misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Corson.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Corson coming out on top.
Pierno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corson staying out of range there.
Corson throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Corson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corson is looking to slow Pierno down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corson.
Pierno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson looks to land a right hand but Pierno moved out of range.
Pierno misses the shot to the body.
Corson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierno.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but Corson pushes him away.
Pierno misses with a hook.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Corson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierno lands an overhand right.
A jab from Pierno finds it's way through Corson's defenses.
Pierno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Pierno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corson doesn't seem phased though.
Pierno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corson manages to avoid it.
Pierno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corson cracks a nice hook into Pierno's ribs.
Corson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Corson.
Pierno throws out a counter right but Corson avoids it with no problem.
Pierno throws a good cross that connects.
Corson tries to clinch but Pierno moves out of range.
Corson throws a series of punches but Pierno avoids them all with ease.
Corson looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corson misses with a straight right.
Pierno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierno at a distance.
Corson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
A big right from Corson misses.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierno can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pierno, as that shot connected.
Pierno swings for the body but Corson moves out of range.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson scores with a body shot.
Corson lands a body shot.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corson lands with a cross.
Corson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pierno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pierno pushes Corson up against the cage in a clinch.
Corson misses with some punches.
Corson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Pierno jumps guard and drags Corson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno wants to hit a switch here but Corson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pierno there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierno wants to control but Corson is having none of it.
Shayne Corson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Corson tries to stand up but Pierno had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Pierno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Shayne Corson.
Well Corson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
In his post fight interview, Shayne Corson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Basten Sodergren (ranked 646 p4p, 83 weight class) and Beast Boy (ranked 271 p4p, 42 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren slips under a jab from Boy.
Boy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boy.
Boy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sodergren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boy lands with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy lands with a shot to the body.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
A shot to the body from Boy misses
and Sodergren counters with a low kick, right behind Boy 's knee.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boy in his tracks.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Nice uppercut lands for Boy. That snapped Sodergren's head back.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren is looking to counter the offense by Boy and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sodergren.
Boy punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren lunges at Boy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boy's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy misses with a body shot.
As Boy backs away, Sodergren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren is looking to slow Boy down with leg kicks.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Boy digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Boy slips the punch.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Sodergren is looking to counter the offense by Boy and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Boy.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Sodergren closes the distance and clinches.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Boy blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a light punch inside.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boy drops his hands momentarily and Sodergren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy's corner calls for a 1-2. Boy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Boy is out of range.
Boy connects with a jab.
Boy works the jab nicely.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a nice uppercut.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sodergren.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sodergren blocks it with crossed arms.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Sodergren digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy is trying to break free.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Boy misses with a hook.
As Boy tries to get set, Sodergren tries to push him back and clinch up but Boy manages to avoid the attempt.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beast Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Boy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boy connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Boy.
Beast Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy misses the jab.
Sodergren defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Boy off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy misses with a looping right.
Sodergren thuds a left hand into Boy's body.
Boy jabs at Sodergren's body.
Boy throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boy! But no joy.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beast Boy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Boy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boy scores with a nice right hand.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Boy tries to get set, Sodergren tries to push him back and clinch up but Boy manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boy.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Boy breaks away and moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sodergren. Boy shrugs it off though.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Boy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Boy throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Boy down.
A clash of legs there as Boy blocks the low kick.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
Boy throws the kick towards the body but Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Boy moves his leg out of the way.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Boy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Sodergren.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Sodergren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sodergren tries to pull guard but Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a right hand.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Sodergren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Basten Sodergren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Boy breaks from the clinch.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren instigates a clinch.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy lands a right hand.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boy takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Boy thumps Sodergren with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sodergren. That snapped Boy's head back.
Boy scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Boy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Yount (ranked 351 p4p, 47 weight class) and Cheik Imbula (ranked 394 p4p, 57 weight class). Imbula has chosen ~Apache~ as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yount throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
Yount throws a series of punches but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula wants to slow Yount down by chopping away at his legs.
Yount throws a quick counter kick to the body but Imbula avoids it.
Yount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Imbula gets tackled into the cage by Yount. Yount maintains the clinch.
Yount doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula.
A hook to the body from Imbula.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
Yount throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula blocks an elbow strike.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula takes an elbow to the temple.
Yount creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yount pushes off an throws an elbow but Imbula leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imbula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yount throws an elbow but misses.
Imbula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yount lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Imbula.
Yount gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Imbula blocks it.
Yount swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount misses with an elbow over the top.
We've been informed that Imbula 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.
Imbula tries a body shot but Yount blocks it.
Imbula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Yount comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Imbula dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yount prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Yount blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula tries to pull guard but Yount forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yount lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula cracks Yount with a nice body shot.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Imbula misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yount.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Imbula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yount tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yount lands a nice elbow.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.
Imbula digs a right hand into Yount's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yount's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Imbula - that landed with a thud.
Yount is breathing heavily.
Imbula trying to land knees to the body.
Yount dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Imbula lands a right hand.
Imbula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Imbula is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yount fails to land.
Imbula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yount.
A left hand lands to the body for Imbula.
Imbula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Imbula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
Imbula lands with a short shot to the head.
Imbula pulls Yount into guard.
Yount stopping the sweep attempt from Imbula.
Imbula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yount defends it easily.
Imbula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yount trying to control but Imbula is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yount controlling from the top position.
Imbula working for a triangle but Yount defends it easily.
Imbula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula is looking to work some ground and pound but Yount has wrist control.
Yount is trying to control the position but Imbula postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Yount's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yount tries to land a front kick but Imbula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yount takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yount throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yount.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yount throws a hook but Imbula avoids it easily.
Yount wants to land a leg kick but Imbula is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Yount appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yount throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yount throws a leg kick but Imbula moved away.
Yount forces Imbula back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imbula.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Yount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yount working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Imbula presses Yount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yount blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Yount.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imbula drags the fight down to the ground.
Yount seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Imbula is looking for a triangle but Yount pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula working for a triangle but Yount defends it easily.
Yount showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imbula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Imbula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yount is aware though and is defending well.
Yount trying to control the position from guard on top but Imbula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yount avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yount is in close to Imbula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yount not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Yount from controlling successfully.
Imbula is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yount frees his head nicely. Oh but Imbula has switched to an armbar! Yount is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cheik Imbula!
A less than humble Cheik Imbula 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manuel (ranked 150 p4p, 19 weight class) and Jiri Sayonara (ranked 305 p4p, 36 weight class). Sayonara has chosen Edge Of The Blade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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138 lbs
27 - 15 - 1 |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Sayonara throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Manuel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manuel throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Sayonara. Sayonara gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel throws a push kick but Sayonara slaps the foot to one side.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sayonara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Manuel throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel lands a nice looking body shot.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Sayonara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manuel has time to react.
Sayonara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sayonara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sayonara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Manuel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sayonara somewhat.
Sayonara walks into a straight right hand from Manuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sayonara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manuel has his foot on Sayonara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayonara works his way back into a safe position though.
Manuel working a defensive guard but Sayonara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sayonara in side control, throwing shots but Manuel defends.
Sayonara trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Manuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sayonara throwing strikes but Manuel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sayonara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sayonara keeps working.
Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sayonara is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manuel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sayonara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manuel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sayonara sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sayonara dodges the ground and pound from Manuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Manuel throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Sayonara is looking for the big counter here.
Manuel swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Manuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Manuel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manuel dives in for a single leg takedown but Sayonara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sayonara.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manuel 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.
Manuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manuel trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel preventing the sweep.
Sayonara working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Sayonara looking for a sweep. Not yet Sayonara, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manuel trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sayonara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara slips a jab from Manuel.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel misses the body punch
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sayonara defends it nicely.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Sayonara feints the counter takedown.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Sayonara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayonara lands with a right hand.
Sayonara blocks a head kick by Manuel.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manuel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice body kick.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Sayonara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sayonara enables Manuel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sayonara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manuel being controlled here momentarily.
Sayonara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sayonara working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sayonara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manuel manages to get himself to full guard.
Manuel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sayonara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manuel has an active guard here but Sayonara has managed to pass into half guard.
Sayonara wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
Sayonara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manuel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sayonara.
Manuel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sayonara passes into side control!
Sayonara scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara tries to score with some ground and pound. Manuel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Sayonara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manuel wants to control but Sayonara postures up.
Manuel manages to get back to half guard.
Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manuel wants to control but Sayonara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Sayonara throws a strike but Manuel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sayonara defends it easily.
Sayonara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peter Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jiri Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sayonara connects with a right hand. Manuel shakes it off.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sayonara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A victorious Jiri Sayonara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 481 p4p, 27 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 510 p4p, 29 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming.
Steigelmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
Steigelmann misses with a looping right.
Steigelmann throws a one two combo.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Saric misses with a hook.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Saric counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
The fighters circling - Steigelmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric jabs Steigelmann right on the nose. Steigelmann blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saric avoids a kick to the body.
Saric is looking to counter punch.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Steigelmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric drops Steigelmann with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steigelmann looks back up at him and smiles so Saric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Steigelmann lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann 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.
Steigelmann 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.
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steigelmann sprawling to the canvas! Steigelmann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
Steigelmann is rocked!
That has opened up Gunnar Steigelmann's cut even more.
Steigelmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saric. Saric obviously looking to wear him down.
Steigelmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
Saric moves in close and cracks Steigelmann with a massive right hand! Steigelmann, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Saric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 23 p4p, 1 weight class) and Brandon Simmons (ranked 96 p4p, 4 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Simmons has chosen 3Hunna as his entrance music. Brandon Simmons 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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger with a jab.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a shot to the body
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Simmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Simmons tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Simmons connects with the punch.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Simmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a body punch
and Simmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruger's knee momentarily.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruger throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Simmons moved out of range nicely.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Simmons.
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruger connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger closes the distance and pushes Simmons back into the cage.
Kruger tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simmons's elbow.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Kruger tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simmons blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Kruger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruger's knee momentarily.
Simmons lands with an overhand left.
Kruger throws a leg kick
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Kruger misses with the body kick
and Simmons counters with a good low kick that Kruger was not able to check.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Simmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Simmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruger has time to react.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Simmons moved out of range.
Kruger throws a body kick that misses.
Simmons checks a low kick from Kruger.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons cracks a nice hook into Kruger's ribs.
Kruger looks to throw a body kick
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Simmons catches Kruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruger throws a sloppy body shot
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Jab from Simmons.
Kruger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruger is rocked!
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simmons.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Simmons misses with a hook to the body
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Kruger throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
Kruger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruger misses with a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruger's knee momentarily.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Simmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a low kick, right behind Simmons 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simmons.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger tries to work over Simmons's front leg with a kick but Simmons checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simmons takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Simmons counters with a low kick, right behind Kruger 's knee.
Simmons misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Simmons misses with a leg kick
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger throws a low kick, looking for Simmons's leg but Simmons calmly moves out of range.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Simmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Simmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Simmons tries to avoid it.
Kruger lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons blocks the body kick.
Brandon Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmons blocks a jab.
Kruger thows a leg kick but Simmons checks it
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruger scores with a shot to the body.
Kruger swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Kruger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Simmons blocks the body kick.
Simmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Kruger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simmons.
Kruger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simmons lands with a right hand.
Simmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger misses with a body shot
and Simmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger tries to move into range but Simmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons 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.
Simmons throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger counters with a solid body kick.
Kruger stuns Simmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Simmons moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruger.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Simmons lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
Simmons throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dustin Kruger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruger connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger misses with the body kick
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Simmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head.
A jab from Kruger misses.
It seemed like Simmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger cracks Simmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kruger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a jab when Simmons was well out of range.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simmons stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Kruger throwing a counter right hand but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Kruger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger throws the left hand but Simmons avoids the punch easily.
Kruger slips a jab from Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons feints and then cracks Kruger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruger down.
Simmons tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruger misses with a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruger rushes Simmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruger cracks Simmons with a good jab.
Simmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simmons doesn't seem phased though.
Kruger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a body shot
and Simmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruger throws a low kick but Simmons moves out of range easily.
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Simmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons jabs at Kruger's body.
Simmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Kruger slams his shin into Simmons's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brandon Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Simmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Simmons as he checks the leg kick.
Simmons moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simmons counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger is looking to counter punch.
Simmons scores with a nice right hand.
Simmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dustin Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
A low kick from Kruger is predictable there
and Simmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruger's knee momentarily.
Simmons defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger ducks right into an uppercut from Simmons.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Simmons as he checks the leg kick.
Simmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Simmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simmons throws a lazy body kick
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruger.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Simmons appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruger cracks Simmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger misses with a body punch
and Simmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simmons scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simmons!
Brandon Simmons is the new super heavyweight champion!
Brandon Simmons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between FannyPack SissyPants (ranked 42 p4p, 3 weight class) and Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 109 p4p, 5 weight class). SissyPants comes to the cage accompanied by Scooters. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FannyPack SissyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimendahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimendahl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
SissyPants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
SissyPants swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heimendahl.
It looks like Thorbjorn Heimendahl has been cut.
SissyPants throws a hook but Heimendahl blocks it.
Heimendahl bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Heimendahl connects with a solid leg kick.
SissyPants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SissyPants throws out the jab.
Heimendahl swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimendahl is just out of range.
SissyPants checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from SissyPants misses its intended target.
Heimendahl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and SissyPants has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
SissyPants misses with a hook
and Heimendahl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SissyPants.
Heimendahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SissyPants.
Heimendahl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
SissyPants throws an off balance right hand
and Heimendahl counters with a straight right hand.
SissyPants misses with a body shot.
SissyPants misses with a looping left.
SissyPants throws a hook to the side of Heimendahl's head but Heimendahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FannyPack SissyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SissyPants just misses with a punch to the body.
SissyPants throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Heimendahl. That snapped SissyPants's head back.
It looks like FannyPack SissyPants has been cut.
SissyPants swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Heimendahl to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heimendahl.
SissyPants swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl thuds his shin into the meat of SissyPants's side.
Jab, jab by Heimendahl - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimendahl wants to clinch up but SissyPants keeps it at a distance.
SissyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimendahl manages to avoid it.
Heimendahl cracks SissyPants with a good jab.
Heimendahl dodges the punch combination from SissyPants.
SissyPants sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heimendahl lands with a thumping leg kick.
SissyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimendahl manages to avoid it.
Heimendahl thows a body kick. SissyPants tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heimendahl with a nice cross.
Heimendahl pushes SissyPants away with a front kick.
SissyPants is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heimendahl.
SissyPants walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heimendahl.
SissyPants tries to keep at a distance but Heimendahl has taken the fight into the clinch.
SissyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SissyPants is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Heimendahl's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Heimendahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of SissyPants backwards.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow.
SissyPants tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SissyPants misses with a punch on the inside.
SissyPants takes an elbow to the forehead.
SissyPants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SissyPants misses with a right hand
letting Heimendahl counter with a right hand.
SissyPants will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heimendahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimendahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimendahl has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
SissyPants 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.
Heimendahl moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl lands a shot to the body.
SissyPants misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SissyPants's defenses.
Heimendahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heimendahl lands a right hand.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
SissyPants struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
SissyPants manages to break the clinch.
Heimendahl misses with a wild combination.
Heimendahl 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.
SissyPants clobbers Heimendahl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from SissyPants.
Heimendahl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! SissyPants's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heimendahl connects with a body shot that sends SissyPants's belly button to the back.
SissyPants avoids the head kick by Heimendahl.
SissyPants misses with a shot to the body
and Heimendahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SissyPants throws a looping overhand right but Heimendahl ducks down to avoid it.
Heimendahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heimendahl, right into the meat.
SissyPants lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Heimendahl lands with a right hand.
Heimendahl slips a straight right by SissyPants.
SissyPants throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heimendahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SissyPants misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Heimendahl.
An inside leg kick lands from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heimendahl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl cracks SissyPants with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
SissyPants seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
SissyPants throws a nice looking combination but Heimendahl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heimendahl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SissyPants slips a jab and a cross from Heimendahl.
SissyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SissyPants throws a shot from downtown. Heimendahl moves away and avoids it.
Heimendahl thows a body kick. SissyPants tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heimendahl throws a sloppy head kick and SissyPants moves out of range easily.
Heimendahl throws a leg kick which misses SissyPants's front leg but catches the back leg as SissyPants tries to avoid it.
SissyPants throws a body punch but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Heimendahl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
SissyPants misses with a shot to the body
and Heimendahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from SissyPants.
Heimendahl swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
SissyPants gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heimendahl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl drops SissyPants with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but SissyPants looks back up at him and smiles so Heimendahl waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
SissyPants is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimendahl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oh SissyPants is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Heimendahl.
Heimendahl throws a leg kick which misses SissyPants's front leg but catches the back leg as SissyPants tries to avoid it.
SissyPants misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimendahl.
SissyPants seems to have got his legs back now.
SissyPants throws a looping overhand right but Heimendahl ducks down to avoid it.
SissyPants misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heimendahl counters with a hugh head kick that removes SissyPants from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
A relieved looking Thorbjorn Heimendahl thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
FannyPack SissyPants was interviewed post fight and said 'Now I go ride my scooter. That was no fun. And my scooter makes me smile again. Because my scooter is fun.'.
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