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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Marlow (ranked 3789 p4p, 453 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 22553 p4p, 654 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gordon Marlow !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlow forces Rinaldi back against the cage and clinches.
Marlow wants the takedown. Rinaldi is fighting it off but Marlow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rinaldi's guard against the cage.
Marlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marlow stands up and waves to Rinaldi to follow him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marlow .
Marlow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rinaldi to his feet.
Marlow throws a push kick but Rinaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Marlow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rinaldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marlow tries to clinch there but Rinaldi circles away.
Marlow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rinaldi looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlow is pushing down on Rinaldi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rinaldi is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marlow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rinaldi sees it coming and defends easily.
Marlow decides to return to a standing position.
Marlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Rinaldi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marlow defends it well.
Marlow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rinaldi was covering up waiting for the punch and Marlow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Rinaldi has wrist control.
Marlow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rinaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marlow .
Rinaldi looking for a guillotine here but Marlow defends easily.
Rinaldi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlow controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Rinaldi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marlow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marlow showed some decent athleticism there.
Marlow escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marlow looking to score a takedown here. Rinaldi is defending well but Marlow drives through and ends up in Rinaldi's guard.
Marlow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rinaldi for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rinaldi tries to keep at a distance but Marlow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marlow taking a breather.
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marlow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Marlow on the inside.
Rinaldi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marlow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rinaldi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rinaldi's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rinaldi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rinaldi is being controlled here.
Rinaldi dodges the ground and pound from Marlow .
Marlow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlow scoring with punches and elbows.
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.
Marlow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Marlow .
Rinaldi gets tackled into the cage by Marlow . Marlow maintains the clinch.
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marlow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Rinaldi.
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rinaldi is trying to defend but Marlow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marlow slows the pace down in half guard.
Marlow works his way into side control.
Marlow landing strikes.
Gordon Marlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rinaldi is trying to escape the position but Marlow is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marlow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rinaldi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marlow is trying to get an arm triangle but Rinaldi is defending well.
Marlow decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow gets a double leg takedown into Rinaldi's guard.
Rinaldi is wriggling around but Marlow manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gordon Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinaldi gets caught flat footed, as Marlow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marlow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rinaldi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlow controls the pace.
Marlow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rinaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marlow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rinaldi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow mounts Rinaldi! Really nice guard pass there!
Marlow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinaldi can do to turn this around?
Marlow with shots to the head and body - Rinaldi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marlow looking for a guillotine from mount but Rinaldi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlow gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Marlow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marlow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marlow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marlow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rinaldi is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow thowing shots but they're missing.
Marlow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marlow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marlow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marlow controlling his opponent.
Rinaldi is looking to improve his position but Marlow isn't that keen on the idea.
Rinaldi keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Marlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marlow 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Marlow !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chosen One (ranked 2417 p4p, 112 weight class) and Robert Vanderwiel (ranked 3387 p4p, 146 weight class). Robert Vanderwiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosen One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Vanderwiel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One pushes Vanderwiel up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanderwiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards One's brow.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One leaning against his opponent.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
One working aggressively here.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but One leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vanderwiel backwards.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee to the head.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Vanderwiel is blocking nicely.
Vanderwiel lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
Vanderwiel struggles to land a body shot inside as One controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vanderwiel throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One misses with a knee strike.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
One is stalling here.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One gets through Vanderwiel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One lands with a right to the head.
Vanderwiel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One prevents a body shot from Vanderwiel.
One letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Vanderwiel controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanderwiel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel throws a head punch that misses.
Vanderwiel lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vanderwiel is keeping busy.
One creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Vanderwiel to work.
A short uppercut from One.
Vanderwiel swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanderwiel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
One stalling against the cage.
A short right from One on the inside.
A hook to the body from One.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One has Vanderwiel pushed against the cage.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanderwiel blocks it with crossed arms.
One softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
One avoids the elbow strike from Vanderwiel, against the cage.
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vanderwiel just leaning against One, taking a breather.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanderwiel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Chosen One has been cut.
One tries to stall but Vanderwiel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanderwiel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but One blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanderwiel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
One tries to stall but Vanderwiel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanderwiel tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Vanderwiel back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanderwiel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee strike.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
One lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderwiel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanderwiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards One's brow.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
One dodges an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One stalling in the clinch but Vanderwiel improves position.
One stalling in the clinch.
One slowing the pace effectively.
One taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chosen One.
One darts in and clinches Vanderwiel up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chosen One's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
One moves into the clinch successfully.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
Vanderwiel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One lands a left hand.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanderwiel.
One has Vanderwiel pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
One lands an elbow inside that Vanderwiel shrugs off.
One trying to land knees to the body.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but One leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanderwiel blocks an uppercut.
Vanderwiel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One pushes Vanderwiel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vanderwiel scores with a nice hook to the head.
One blocks an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
I was talking to One's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
One taking a breather.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderwiel can do to turn this around?
A short left from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is looking to control One's arms but One gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vanderwiel has his back to the cage.
Vanderwiel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
One lands a body shot in the clinch.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanderwiel.
One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vanderwiel slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by One.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanderwiel as One tries to tie him up.
One is looking to control Vanderwiel's arms but Vanderwiel gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
Vanderwiel scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee to the head.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanderwiel avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanderwiel tries to land a knee to the head but One blocks with his arms.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
One has Vanderwiel pushed against the cage.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One lands a damaging elbow.
Vanderwiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
One lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
One lands a left hand.
Vanderwiel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but One blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanderwiel looking to throw knees to the head but One is blocking nicely.
Vanderwiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vanderwiel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
One lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanderwiels head.
Vanderwiel is rocked!
One creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vanderwiel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vanderwiel drops to his knees and One pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosen One!
Chosen One 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 2346 p4p, 275 weight class) and Franck Kodjia (ranked 3305 p4p, 332 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franck Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Kraag misses with a hook to the body
and Kodjia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kodjia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kodjia misses with a body shot.
Kraag slips a jab and a cross from Kodjia.
A big left from Kodjia misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Kodjia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kodjia feints a counter leg kick.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Kodjia's body.
Kraag swings for the body but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kodjia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag throwing a counter right hand but Kodjia manages to avoid it.
Kraag lands the left hand.
Kodjia scores with a body shot.
Kraag lands with a cross.
Kraag is looking to wear down Kodjia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraag stuns Kodjia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kodjia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraag circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraag moves away from the strike by Kodjia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kodjia, right into the meat.
Kraag swings for the body but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kodjia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Kodjia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kodjia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kodjia tries a low kick but Kraag avoids it.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodjia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
Kodjia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kodjia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kodjia counters with a nice right hand that sends Kraag toppling to the canvas! Kraag scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kodjia finish him?!
Kraag is rocked!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodjia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kodjia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kodjia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kodjia digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Kodjia lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kraag falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franck Kodjia!
An out of breath Franck Kodjia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Loiri (ranked 1130 p4p, 31 weight class) and Pedro Changg (ranked 4671 p4p, 130 weight class). Pedro Changg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimi Loiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Changg.
Loiri slips a jab from Changg.
Loiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Loiri avoids the head kick by Changg.
Loiri missing with a left hand there. Changg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loiri scores with a takedown into Changg's guard.
Loiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Changg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Changg controlling Loiri's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Changg looking for a sweep. Not yet Changg, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Changg is pulling down on Loiri's head to control his posture.
Loiri looking to pass the guard.
Changg is pulling down on Loiri's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changg keeping moving, preventing Loiri from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loiri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Changg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Changg misses with a head kick.
Loiri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Changg throws a head kick that misses.
As Changg tries to get set, Loiri tries to push him back and clinch up but Changg manages to avoid the attempt.
Loiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Changg swings for the body but Loiri moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Loiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pedro Changg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loiri misses with a looping left.
Changg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Changg.
Loiri darts in and clinches Changg up against the cage.
Loiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiri throws a head punch that misses.
Loiri is struggling to control the position.
Changg tries to throw a body punch but Loiri avoids it by throwing Changg back against the cage.
Loiri avoiding damage.
Loiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Changg backwards.
It looks like Pedro Changg has been cut.
Loiri managing to block the knees to the body from Changg.
Loiri lands a left hand.
Changg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loiri lands a shoulder strike.
Loiri has a couple of punches blocked by Changg.
Loiri misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loiri stalling.
Loiri tries to work over Changg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Changg.
Loiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Changg.
Loiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Changg backwards.
Loiri misses with a punch to the body.
Loiri gets through Changg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Loiri - that landed with a thud.
Loiri tries to work over Changg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changg takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Pedro Changg's cut even more.
Loiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Changg looks winded!
Loiri scores with a shot to the side of Changg's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loiri pushes Changg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Changg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Changg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loiri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Changg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loiri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loiri throws a head punch that misses.
Loiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Changg or not.
Loiri can't find room to land a body shot as Changg controls the action.
Loiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Changg manages to pull guard.
Loiri wants to control from the top but Changg keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Loiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Changg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loiri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loiri fails to pull guard.
Loiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Changg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Changg backwards.
A short right from Loiri on the inside.
The cut above Pedro Changg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Loiri has a couple of punches blocked by Changg.
Changg blocking some punches.
Loiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loiri tries for a takedown but Changg manages to get underhooks.
Loiri tries to throw a body punch but Changg avoids it by throwing Loiri back against the cage.
Changg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loiri throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changg tries to work over Loiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loiri lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Loiri.
Loiri gets through Changg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pedro Changg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Changg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kimi Loiri!
In defeat, Pedro Changg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Sterntz (ranked 1652 p4p, 209 weight class) and Max Onera (ranked 2727 p4p, 323 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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190 lbs
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191 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Sterntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Onera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterntz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sterntz has his foot on Onera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onera works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Onera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Onera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterntz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sterntz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterntz wants to sweep here but Onera controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterntz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onera pushing down on Sterntz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Onera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sterntz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterntz's coaches at Stark Combat Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterntz is looking for a sweep. Onera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Onera wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterntz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sterntz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onera seems to be looking for submissions.
Onera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sterntz is trying to stand.
Sterntz tries to get to full guard but Onera has control of the leg.
Sterntz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Onera is looking for a kimura here.
Onera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterntz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onera is working for a submission of some sort.
Onera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sterntz is just riding it out for now. Onera eventually gives up the hold.
Onera trying to pass the guard but Sterntz defending well.
Onera trying to control the action but Sterntz is working from the bottom.
Sterntz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onera trying to control the action but Sterntz is working from the bottom.
Sterntz wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz actively working from the bottom here.
Sterntz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Onera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterntz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Onera has managed to get both his arms back between Sterntz's legs - danger averted.
Onera is stalling in the full guard.
Sterntz keeping full guard, as Onera tries to pass.
Onera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterntz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterntz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Onera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterntz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Onera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterntz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sterntz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Onera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Onera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterntz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterntz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Onera defends it easily.
Sterntz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Onera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Onera misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sterntz is defended easily by Onera.
Onera throws a low kick but Sterntz avoids it.
Onera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterntz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Onera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Onera showed some decent athleticism there.
Onera passes to side control.
Onera moves into full mount!
Onera prevents Sterntz from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sterntz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Onera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sterntz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sterntz tries to bench press Onera off him but Onera keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Onera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sterntz seems a little lost for a moment, as Onera dominates the positioning.
Sterntz is trying to get back to half guard.
Sterntz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Max Onera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onera is looking to take a break and control but Sterntz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterntz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onera is trying to control. Sterntz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sterntz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Onera keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sterntz lands with a right to the head.
Sterntz scores with a hook to the body.
Sterntz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz gets underhooks to prevent Onera's takedown attempt.
Sterntz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sterntz controlling the action here for a moment.
Onera wants to take the fight to the mat but Sterntz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sterntz stalls.
Onera misses with the head strike.
Onera avoids the elbow strike from Sterntz, against the cage.
Sterntz missing with knees to the body.
Sterntz has Onera pushed against the cage.
Sterntz stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sterntz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jim Sterntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Onera.
Onera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sterntz as he jumps to the side.
Sterntz clinches with his opponent.
Sterntz misses with a knee strike.
Sterntz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sterntz taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sterntz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Onera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sterntz blocks it with crossed arms.
Onera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sterntz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sterntz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sterntz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sterntz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sterntz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz stalling.
Sterntz wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Sterntz.
Sterntz tries to keep at a distance but Onera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sterntz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sterntz prevents the takedown attempt.
Onera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sterntz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sterntz lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sterntz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sterntz stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Sterntz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Onera is looking to chop away at Sterntz's legs.
Sterntz forces Onera back against the cage and clinches.
Onera tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Sterntz.
Sterntz managing to block the knees to the body from Onera.
The referee calls for Sterntz to work.
Sterntz stalling in the clinch.
Sterntz prevents the takedown attempt.
Sterntz misses with a body punch.
Come on Sterntz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Onera trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterntz stalls.
Onera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sterntz is defending well for now.
Onera letting Sterntz take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Sterntz.
Onera throws a body punch but Sterntz moves out of range.
Sterntz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Onera manages to circle out of the way.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onera throws a lazy right hand but Sterntz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterntz clinches with his opponent.
Sterntz is trying to stall.
Sterntz lands a nice shot to the body.
Onera blocks the elbow strike.
Onera takes a shot to the head.
Sterntz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Onera misses with a knee strike.
Sterntz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Onera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jim Sterntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Onera.
Sterntz wants to stall.
Jim Sterntz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Onera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sterntz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Sterntz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sterntz is struggling to control the position.
Onera misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sterntz.
Sterntz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Onera swings wildly with an uppercut but Sterntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Onera blocking some punches.
Sterntz tries to land knees in the clinch but Onera avoids the damage to the body.
Onera being controlled against the cage.
Sterntz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Onera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sterntz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Onera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Onera letting Sterntz take a breather here.
Onera goes for a takedown attempt but Sterntz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sterntz clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sterntz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sterntz lands with a left to the head.
Onera tries for a takedown but Sterntz manages to get underhooks.
Onera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sterntz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sterntz controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sterntz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sterntz misses with a knee to the head.
Sterntz gets underhooks to prevent Onera's takedown attempt.
Onera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sterntz after a bit of a struggle.
Onera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sterntz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Onera up against the cage.
Onera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sterntz is defending well for now.
Sterntz avoiding damage.
Sterntz misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterntz leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sterntz.
Onera blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Sterntz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterntz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Sterntz!
Jim Sterntz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kron Diego (ranked 1889 p4p, 190 weight class) and Killian Armstrong (ranked 2764 p4p, 253 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Killian Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armstrong 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.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Diego.
Diego tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego is rocked!
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armstrong.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Jab by Armstrong.
Armstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Diego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Armstrong manages to circle out of the way.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Armstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Armstrong lands a jab.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong misses the body punch
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armstrong jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Diego avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Diego cracks Armstrong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Armstrong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Diego finish him?
Armstrong throws an off balance right hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Armstrong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
As Armstrong looks to move away, Diego throws a big counter combo but Armstrong just gets out of the way.
Diego drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego sends Armstrong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diego is motioning to the referee to let Armstrong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Armstrong moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Killian Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Diego working aggressively here.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Diego misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Armstrong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
Diego tries to move into range but Armstrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Killian Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Armstrong lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
Diego looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diego avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong connects with a jab.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Diego drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
Diego misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armstrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Armstrong takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Armstrong finds it's target.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kron Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Diego.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Armstrong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the cage.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killian Armstrong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with some punches.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Killian Armstrong.
I've got Armstrong 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian Armstrong!
A very excited looking Killian Armstrong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kovarov (ranked 1714 p4p, 76 weight class) and Sanka Coffie (ranked 2157 p4p, 98 weight class). Coffie has chosen Rise Above It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Kovarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sanka Coffie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovarov cracks Coffie with a good jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coffie prevents Kovarov from breaking the clinch.
Kovarov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coffie walks away with a smile on his face. Kovarov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coffie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovarov.
Coffie lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coffie misses with an uppercut. Kovarov saw that one coming.
Coffie moves out of range of the strikes.
Coffie just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coffie moves into the clinch successfully.
Coffie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coffie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Coffie's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffie clinches up against the cage.
Kovarov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Coffie fails to land.
Coffie lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovarov.
Coffie lands with a light punch inside.
Kovarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovarov lands with a nice body punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovarov.
Coffie missing with a left hand there. Kovarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coffie gets a clinch.
Coffie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovarov's efforts to push away.
Kovarov tries to break the clinch but Coffie is controlling the position.
Kovarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coffie just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kovarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov is trying to break the clinch but Coffie is controlling him.
Coffie working aggressively here.
Kovarov manages to pull guard.
Coffie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coffie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kovarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coffie 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.
Coffie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovarov looking for a triangle here. Coffie is fighting it but it looks tight! Kovarov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Coffie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leo Kovarov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeMario Valdez (ranked 1070 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ernest Graves (ranked 943 p4p, 114 weight class). Valdez comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Ameno. DeMario Valdez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Valdez walks into a jab.
It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Donk. Valdez catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Graves misses with a shot to the body
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Valdez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Valdez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Graves is rocked!
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
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!
Valdez avoids the body shot from Graves.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valdez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Valdez! Graves is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gusmao (ranked 156 p4p, 20 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 674 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao scores with a hook.
It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Gusmao thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiger takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
Tiger throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Tiger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger cracks Gusmao with an open hand slap.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Gusmao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger takes one on the button.
Tiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gusmao misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusmao, as that shot connected.
Gusmao moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.
Gusmao closes the distance and clinches.
Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Gusmao tries to break free but Tiger pushes him back against the cage.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger prevents Gusmao from breaking the clinch.
Tiger lands a body 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!
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao breaks the clinch.
Gusmao catches Tiger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gusmao misses with a looping left.
Gusmao cracks Tiger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the head.
Tiger is rocked!
Gusmao shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tiger takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Gusmao sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tiger bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Henrique Gusmao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Great Tiger was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated, he stole my stash of holy herb and smoked it so I had nothing to prepare for the fight!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 273 p4p, 41 weight class) and Mario Farina (ranked 460 p4p, 65 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Farina's choice of entrance music: Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. Heavy HeavyWeight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy HeavyWeight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HeavyWeight lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Farina misses.
Farina dodges the punch combination from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight wants to clinch
and Farina counters with a nice body shot.
HeavyWeight is looking to clinch but Farina is avoiding it.
Farina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farina gets tackled into the cage by HeavyWeight. HeavyWeight maintains the clinch.
Farina prevents a body shot from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight can't find room to land a body shot as Farina controls the action.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina lands a right hand that snaps the head of HeavyWeight backwards.
HeavyWeight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HeavyWeight working aggressively here.
Farina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HeavyWeight manages to avoid it.
Farina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
HeavyWeight blocks a jab.
A combination from HeavyWeight does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Farina does it's job there.
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
Farina misses with a two punch combination.
HeavyWeight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from HeavyWeight misses.
Farina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina tries to bum rush HeavyWeight with a series of wild strikes but HeavyWeight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
HeavyWeight thows a left - swing and a miss!
HeavyWeight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
HeavyWeight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farina.
HeavyWeight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farina on the side of the head.
Farina throws out a loose jab but HeavyWeight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farina throws a right and a left that HeavyWeight avoids nicely.
HeavyWeight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farina.
Farina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Farina - just one landing.
Farina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
HeavyWeight lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farina! But no joy.
Farina stuns HeavyWeight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HeavyWeight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farina drops HeavyWeight with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but HeavyWeight looks back up at him and smiles so Farina waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
HeavyWeight is rocked!
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
HeavyWeight ducks into an uppercut from Farina and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Farina!
Mario Farina made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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