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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Gotti (ranked 1552 p4p, 180 weight class) and Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 1821 p4p, 202 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Strauss's choice of entrance music: Root Of All Evil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strauss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Gotti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strauss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gotti has Strauss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gotti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strauss tumbling to the mat - Gotti dives into Strauss's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gotti 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.
Gotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gotti postures up in Strauss's guard and throws a big left but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti lands a couple of elbows.
Strauss keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss 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.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti looking to sit in guard and control but Strauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
Gotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gotti tries to pass to full mount but Strauss defends it.
Strauss controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Strauss is defending well.
Gotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strauss is just riding it out for now. Gotti eventually gives up the hold.
Strauss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Strauss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strauss wants to sweep here but Gotti controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Strauss. No joy for Gotti on that attempt.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gotti.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Strauss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti with a poor takedown
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Gotti. That snapped Strauss's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Strauss.
Strauss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strauss sprawls well. Strauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti fails to land the takedown.
Gotti looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Strauss tries to sprawl out of it but Gotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strauss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotti dives in and grabs Strauss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strauss pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strauss tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strauss to the ground. Strauss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Strauss.
Strauss sends Gotti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strauss is motioning to the referee to let Gotti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gotti is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Strauss engages and cracks Gotti with a massive lead left hook - Gotti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Strauss is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Butane (ranked 1485 p4p, 170 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 1405 p4p, 158 weight class). Butane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Genesis. Drama has chosen The Vicious White Kids No Lip as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hulk Butane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butane just misses with a punch to the body.
Drama throws a right hand that Butane ducks under and follows up with a left that Butane also avoids with ease.
Drama throws a wild body kick that Butane sees coming a mile off.
Drama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drama throws a big shot that misses.
Drama tries to close the distance and clinch but Butane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drama was well out of range. Poor timing from Butane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane swats away the attempt to clinch by Drama.
Drama looks for the body kick but Butane saw that one coming.
Drama misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Butane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Butane dodges the punch combination from Drama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Drama misses.
Drama misses with a series of wild punches.
As Drama backs away, Butane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Drama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Butane.
Butane scoring well with a low kick there.
Drama scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Butane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butane tries to work over Drama's front leg with a kick but Drama checks it.
Butane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drama misses with a body shot.
Butane is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Butane misses.
Drama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drama finds it's way round the side to connect with Butane's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Drama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drama.
Butane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drama.
Butane scores with a sloppy right hand. Drama should have avoided that one.
Drama is looking to clinch but Butane is avoiding it.
Butane tries to keep at a distance but Drama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Butane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Drama.
Drama misses with a body punch.
Butane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butane pushes Drama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Butane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Drama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Butane.
Butane lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drama. Butane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butane thumps Drama with a low kick.
Drama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Butane scores with a leg kick.
Drama looks to land a body kick but Butane moved away.
Drama scores with a kick to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Butane.
Butane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drama.
Drama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick there by Butane.
Butane throws a low kick but Drama moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama wants to clinch
enabling Butane to counter with a crisp jab.
Butane works Drama's body with a nice hook.
Butane dodges the punch combination from Drama.
Drama looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drama misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.
Butane throws a hook to the side of Drama's head but Drama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane misses with a wild body shot.
Butane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Butane misses.
Butane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drama is rocked!
Drama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Butane dominated that round.
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.
Drama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butane counters with a leg kick.
Butane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drama checks a low kick from Butane.
It seemed like Drama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drama.
Butane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drama.
Butane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drama on the side of the head.
Butane dodges the punch combination from Drama.
Butane appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Butane lands the left hand.
Drama takes a swing at Butane's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama avoids a kick to the body.
Butane misses with a hook to the body
and Drama counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butane.
Butane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drama tries to clinch but Butane moves out of range.
Butane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butane.
Drama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butane throws a leg kick which misses Drama's front leg but catches the back leg as Drama tries to avoid it.
Drama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butane misses with a hook.
Butane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drama's calf.
Drama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Butane connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Drama.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butane dodges the punch combination from Drama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane lands with a nice combination. Drama backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butane throws a hook but Drama blocks it.
Drama misses with a series of wild punches.
Butane checks the leg kick.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Butane ducks down to avoid it.
Hulk Butane is winning the standup battle so far.
Butane swings for the body but Drama moves out of range.
Butane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drama throws a big shot that misses.
Drama misses with a body punch
and Butane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Butane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane thumps Drama with a low kick.
Butane tried to score with a low kick but Drama checks it.
Drama walks into a straight right hand from Butane.
Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
Drama ducks under a wild hook from Butane.
Butane connects with the punch.
Butane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Butane takes a swing at Drama's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Drama misses.
A jab from Butane misses.
A swing and a miss from Butane.
Butane cracks Drama with a good jab.
Drama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butane throws a hook to the side of Drama's head but Drama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drama works Butane's body with a nice hook.
Butane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.
Butane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drama scores with a jab. Butane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butane misses the jab.
Drama lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Butane does it's job there.
Drama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drama.
Butane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Butane misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Butane slams his shin into Drama's torso.
Drama moves out of range as Butane strikes.
Butane lands with a shot to the body.
Drama scores with a nice body kick.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Butane moves out of range easily.
Drama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butane throws out the jab.
Butane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hulk Butane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Drama throws a head kick that half lands.
Drama blocks the body kick.
Drama throws out a counter right but Butane avoids it with no problem.
Drama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Butane, right into the meat.
Drama lands with a shot to the body.
Butane lands with a cross.
Butane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butane lands a head shot.
Butane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drama moves in looking to clinch but Butane pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Butane misses the target.
Butane connects with a solid leg kick.
Butane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drama walks into a jab.
Butane lands a head kick. Drama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drama misses with a kick to the body.
Drama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drama scrambles back to his feet.
Butane moves out of range as Drama throws a body kick.
Drama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Butane misses the jab.
Drama dips to his left and cracks Butane with an uppercut!
Drama misses with a two punch combination.
Butane slips under a jab.
Butane scores with a push kick.
Drama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane misses with a low kick.
Butane feints and then cracks Drama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drama down.
Drama misses with a series of wild punches.
Butane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drama was well out of range. Poor timing from Butane.
Butane defending well as Drama loads up on a big left hand.
Butane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Drama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butane. That did some damage!
Drama checks the leg kick.
Butane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drama.
Drama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butane.
Butane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drama. That did some damage!
Hulk Butane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drama misses with a kick to the body.
Butane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drama was well out of range. Poor timing from Butane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane connects with a crisp jab.
Drama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Butane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drama.
Butane avoids the head kick by Drama.
Johnny Drama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drama.
Jab by Butane.
Drama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane sizes up Drama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drama tries to clinch up.
Drama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butane. Butane obviously looking to wear him down.
Drama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drama misses with a right hand
and Butane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drama just misses with a punch to the body.
Drama doesn't manage to clinch there - Butane circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Butane lands a body shot.
Butane scores with a sloppy right hand. Drama should have avoided that one.
Drama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butane scores with a jab. Drama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Butane lands a leg kick that knocks Drama off balance momentarily.
Drama misses with a kick to the body.
Butane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Butane.
Butane lands a body shot.
Butane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drama can do to turn this around?
Butane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drama.
As Drama looks to move away, Butane throws a big counter combo but Drama just gets out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Butane.
Drama lands a high kick!
Drama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drama there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Butane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butane 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Butane!
Hulk Butane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vandall Savage (ranked 1122 p4p, 134 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 1659 p4p, 187 weight class). Vandall Savage 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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vandall Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Randy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randy connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randy avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Savage misses.
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Randy throws a big shot that misses.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Macho Randy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy avoids the body shot from Savage.
Randy throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Randy tries to land a front kick but Savage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Randy misses its intended target.
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Randy blocks a jab.
Randy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Randy throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Savage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Randy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Randy throws a wild body kick that Savage sees coming a mile off.
Randy staying out of range there.
Randy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Randy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randy! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Randy lands a head kick. Savage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randy.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randy lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
A jab from Savage misses.
Randy lands with a right hand.
Randy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randy.
Savage digs a good hook to Randy's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Savage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Randy - the referee stops the clock and Savage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Randy. Savage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Randy scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Savage misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Randy.
Savage bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Randy! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
Savage trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randy is keeping the position for now.
Randy is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage stays in close to Randy's body and controls the position.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randy throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Randy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savage swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macho Randy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage works Randy's body with a nice hook.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy misses with a two punch combination.
Savage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randy sprawls and moves away.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Randy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savage walks into a jab.
Savage slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Randy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Randy lands with a right hand.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage throws a jab when Randy was well out of range.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Randy had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Randy as Savage shoots in.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Randy sprawls well. Randy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Randy misses with a kick to the body.
Randy cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randy moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vandall Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage moves away from the strike by Randy.
Savage misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage defending well as Randy loads up on a big left hand.
Randy throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Randy has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Randy looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Savage misses with a hook.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Randy's defenses.
Randy misses with a looping left.
Randy misses with a straight left.
Randy throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Randy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randy.
Randy works Savage's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Randy misses.
Savage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Randy's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage thuds his right hand into Randy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Randy is rocked!
Randy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage lands with a cross.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage moves in close and cracks Randy with a massive right hand! Randy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!
A determined Vandall Savage didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 497 p4p, 70 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1357 p4p, 185 weight class). Lombard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shinedown - Sound Of Madness kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beznisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Beznisko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beznisko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lombard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beznisko cracks Lombard with a solid left hand.
Beznisko stays in close to Lombard's body and controls the position.
Beznisko throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beznisko is keeping the position for now.
Lombard trying to control but Beznisko is working from the bottom.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beznisko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Beznisko trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
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!
Beznisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lombard tries to avoid it but Beznisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lombard to the ground. Lombard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lombard tries to sprawl but Beznisko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lombard slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Beznisko is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beznisko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lombard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lombard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Lombard misses.
Beznisko moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombard.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Lombard wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lombard takes one to the chin there.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombard throws a head kick that Beznisko semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard checks a low kick from Beznisko.
Lombard throws a hook but Beznisko avoids it easily.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beznisko moves out of range of the body kick.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beznisko scores with a nice strike.
Lombard punishes Beznisko's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombard blocks a leg kick.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt - Lombard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lombard cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lombard lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beznisko slips under a jab from Lombard.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lombard sprawls and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beznisko is pushing Lombard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lombard wants to stall.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lombard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard lands a left hand.
Lombard tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Beznisko lands an uppercut.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lombard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko digs a right hand underneath Lombard's ribcage. Lombard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beznisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Beznisko.
Lombard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Beznisko has Lombard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lombard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lombard is defending well.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko throws a head punch that misses.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Beznisko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lombard stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beznisko moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Beznisko swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and Lombard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombard is fending him off so far but Beznisko persists. Nope, Lombard circles away and we're back to standing.
Lombard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Lombard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beznisko cracks Lombard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombard.
Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lombard throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Beznisko moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hank Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Beznisko seems unphased.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lombard scores with a kick to the body.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Lombard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Beznisko jumps back.
A low kick from Lombard misses
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beznisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko distracts Lombard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lombard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beznisko escapes and throws Lombard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The strikes coming from Beznisko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beznisko working the strikes but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko with the ground and pound but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko 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.
Lombard controlling the position.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Lombard's brow.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beznisko distracts Lombard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Beznisko tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko looks for a takedown but Lombard sprawls well.
Lombard stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Lombard throws a front kick aimed at Beznisko's knee but Beznisko avoids it well.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beznisko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
A relieved looking Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ueda Umanouke (ranked 764 p4p, 97 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 729 p4p, 93 weight class). Umanouke comes to the cage accompanied by Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg. Ueda Umanouke 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
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gray has time to react.
Gray tried to score with a low kick but Umanouke checks it.
Umanouke throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Umanouke misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke lands with a nice body punch.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the head.
Gray blocks a jab.
Umanouke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umanouke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umanouke.
Gray throws a big counter head kick but Umanouke avoids it with no problem.
Umanouke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umanouke off to one side.
Umanouke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gray.
Umanouke swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Umanouke misses with a jab to the body
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umanouke shoots in and gets a takedown into Gray's guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to sweep but no luck.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke trying to control from Gray's half guard. Gray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Umanouke passes Gray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umanouke wants to free his trapped foot but Gray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Umanouke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Umanouke throwing shots but Gray is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Umanouke is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it.
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Umanouke.
Umanouke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Umanouke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Umanouke tries to pass to full mount but Gray defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Umanouke checks the leg kick.
Umanouke lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Umanouke goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Ueda Umanouke is winning the standup battle so far.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umanouke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gray is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke has knee on belly momentarily but Gray bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Umanouke.
Gray wants to improve his position but Umanouke is controlling well.
Umanouke lands strikes from half guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well.
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.
Umanouke trying to control the pace.
Umanouke is pressing down on Gray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gray is holding on for now.
Gray tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Gray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Umanouke passes to side control.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
Umanouke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke swings around for an armbar but Gray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Umanouke's guard.
Gray wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving.
Umanouke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umanouke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umanouke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gray stacks Umanouke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gray!
Gray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke is trying to work for a sweep but Gray has mounted him!
Gray controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Umanouke misses
and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umanouke thinking.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Gray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray slips under a jab.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umanouke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Umanouke tries to move to mount but Gray blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umanouke laying and praying for a moment but Gray takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke is stalling here. Gray is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gray has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
Umanouke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gray has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gray looking to control but Umanouke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umanouke is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
Gabriel Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke regains half guard.
Gray prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Gray works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Umanouke trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Umanouke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray pulls Umanouke in close to prevent any damage.
Umanouke controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke slips nicely into half guard.
Umanouke trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Ueda Umanouke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umanouke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!
In his post fight interview, Ueda Umanouke 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 374 p4p, 46 weight class) and Raphaele Heisenberg (ranked 310 p4p, 38 weight class). Yeboah kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lionel Richie - All Night Long. Heisenberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
147 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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148 lbs
23 - 8 - 4 |
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphaele Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heisenberg 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.
Heisenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heisenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Heisenberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeboah.
Heisenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yeboah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeboah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg loads up on a big right hand but Yeboah slips the punch.
Heisenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeboah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heisenberg looks to throw the jab but Yeboah is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Yeboah tenderised Heisenberg's leg. Heisenberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yeboah connects with a nice looking jab.
Raphaele Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg swings for the body but Yeboah moves out of range.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heisenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Yeboah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeboah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heisenberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeboah counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeboah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yeboah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeboah throws a body shot but no joy.
Heisenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heisenberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yeboah scores with a sloppy right hand. Heisenberg should have avoided that one.
Yeboah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heisenberg.
Yeboah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yeboah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heisenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yeboah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeboah misses with a body shot.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisenberg.
Yeboah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heisenberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yeboah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Yeboah passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heisenberg!
Yeboah has control of Heisenberg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Heisenberg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yeboah avoids the attempt from Heisenberg to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah fails to move to back control.
Heisenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heisenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yeboah wants to take Heisenberg's back here but Heisenberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Heisenberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heisenberg trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah pulls Heisenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Yeboah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yeboah looking for subs off his back but Heisenberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yeboah wants to get back to full guard.
Heisenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yeboah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heisenberg is working away from the top position though.
Yeboah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heisenberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heisenberg's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah is looking for the choke from the back position but Heisenberg is controlling his hands well.
Heisenberg is really stuck here.
Heisenberg trying to control the hands but Yeboah breaks the grip.
Yeboah is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Heisenberg with him. Heisenberg is trying to defend but Yeboah has an arm under the chin now! Heisenberg grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 221 p4p, 32 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 624 p4p, 88 weight class). Erikson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Into Battle - Ensiferum. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Tsuruta cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson throws a solid leg kick but Tsuruta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erikson .
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson scores with a head kick.
Tsuruta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Tsuruta's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erikson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Erikson tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Erikson misses.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erikson misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson scores with a shot to the body.
Erikson connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Erikson misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikson lands with a nice body punch.
Erikson moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
Tsuruta throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Erikson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson with a nice cross.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Erikson throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp one two that drops Erikson ! Tsuruta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Erikson to his feet! Erikson is in big trouble!
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Tsuruta moves out of range of the leg kick from Erikson .
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson .
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta lands a big right hand that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! Tsuruta stays standing though and waves Erikson back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a big right hand! Oh Erikson is in trouble here! Tsuruta follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 425 p4p, 51 weight class) and Street Fighter (ranked 236 p4p, 31 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fighter's choice of entrance music: You Know How I Do It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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145 lbs
24 - 10 - 2 |
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fighter.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puno wants to take a breather but Fighter is having none of it.
Puno is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.
Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno passes the guard and advances to mount!
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fighter is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fighter is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fighter wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno with shots to the head and body - Fighter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fighter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
Fighter is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Puno landing shots from mount.
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Puno tries to control but Fighter wriggling away.
Puno raining down hammerfists from mount.
Puno landing strikes, looking to finish!
Puno with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Fighter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fighter is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fighter is still in real trouble! Can Puno finish him?
Fighter is in a horrible position here. Puno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Puno connects with a bit shot that sees Fighter covering up! More strikes from Puno and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Puno is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Puno!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 94 p4p, 13 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 98 p4p, 14 weight class). Vilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Haiti Voodoo Music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson defending well as Shelby loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Vilson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
A nice side step and Vilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelby checks a leg kick nicely.
Shelby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at Shelby's knee but Shelby avoids it well.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson scores with a nice strike.
Shelby lands a lovely overhand right.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby digs a good body shot into Vilson's ribs.
Shelby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shelby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vilson.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Vilson tries a quick counter leg kick but Shelby is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson throws a jab when Shelby was well out of range.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
Shelby forces Vilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby prevents a body shot from Vilson.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
Vilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Vilson.
Vilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby pushes Vilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vilson gets through Shelby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson gets through Shelby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
Vilson lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilson.
Vilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Vilson blocks an uppercut.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Vilson blocks a body shot from Shelby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Vilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shelby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vilson can turn it around.
Shelby works on Vilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Shelby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vilson working aggressively here.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shelby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby takes a shot to the head.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vilson presses Shelby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
A body shot lands from Vilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Shelby's front leg but catches the back leg as Shelby tries to avoid it.
Shelby walks into a left hand.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby blocks it.
Vilson ducks right into an uppercut from Shelby.
Vilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shelby off the cage and back into range.
Shelby misses with a jab to the body
and Vilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shelby's knee momentarily.
Shelby slips under a jab from Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Shelby misses the jab.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Shelby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
Vilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Shelby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vilson at a distance.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Shelby's defenses.
Shelby throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vilson scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but Shelby moved out of range nicely.
Shelby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shelby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shelby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Shelby is looking to wear down Vilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Shelby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vilson can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Shelby coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Vilson. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Shelby misses with a left hand
and Vilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vilson takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Shelby moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Shelby scores with a jab.
Vilson thows a leg kick but Shelby checks it
and Shelby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Shelby with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shelby misses the jab.
A big right from Shelby misses.
Shelby looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a shot to the body.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vilson is looking to slow Shelby down with leg kicks.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Shelby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shelby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson misses with a leg kick.
Shelby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shelby's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shelby has managed to clinch.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Vilson.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shelby moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Shelby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shelby throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shelby.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby blocks a jab.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Shelby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Vilson pushes him off.
Vilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Nice jab there from Shelby.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby jabs at Vilson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Shelby misses
and Vilson counters with a two punch combo.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson defending well as Shelby loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Shelby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
A countering left hand to the body from Vilson misses.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson slips under a jab from Shelby.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Shelby misses the target.
Shelby slips a jab from Vilson.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shelby checks it well.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shelby throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shelby. Shelby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson cracks Shelby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Shelby - just one landing.
Shelby misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shelby really felt that one!
Shelby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson thinks about the counter body kick.
Shelby walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Shelby.
A big left from Shelby misses.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Shelby tries to clinch but Vilson is having none of it.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Vilson pushes him off.
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!
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Shelby swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Shelby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tommy Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Shelby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Vilson.
Well Vilson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Shelby!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Chico Grande (ranked 35 p4p, 7 weight class) and DeShawn Jackson (ranked 247 p4p, 31 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by Dead By Dawn by Deicide . Jackson has chosen Green Card as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jesus Chico Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Jackson 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.
Grande cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Grande prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson jumps guard.
Grande gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grande as he jumps to the side.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande clinches with his opponent.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Grande tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Grande holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShawn Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Grande misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Grande prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grande lands a right hand.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Grande manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande is working Jackson over against the cage.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is rocked!
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grande has managed to clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grande.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Grande works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jackson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grande is unloading with more strikes now! Jackson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande took to the microphone: 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
DeShawn Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Ay Caramba.'.
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