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RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OShea (ranked 2571 p4p, 311 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 3277 p4p, 378 weight class). The key to victory for Conor OShea has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markov with the counter takedown but OShea avoids it easily.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by OShea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OShea.
OShea connects with a crisp jab.
OShea looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
OShea thuds a left hand into Markov's body.
OShea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markov.
OShea throws a big counter combination but Markov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OShea leaves Markov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OShea looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
Markov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conor OShea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Markov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OShea decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea looking for a sweep. Not yet OShea, not yet.
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markov throwing strikes from guard but OShea blocks nicely.
OShea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OShea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OShea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov stops OShea from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markov postures up.
Markov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OShea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two 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.
Markov throws a strike but OShea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Markov keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
Markov wants to stand and escape but OShea is having none of it.
Our spies down at at Star Studded Beef inform us that Markov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
OShea wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OShea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OShea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
OShea works to advance to full mount. Markov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OShea landing strikes from the mount and Markov is in trouble!
Markov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
OShea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is desperately trying to improve his position but OShea has a good base and remains in mount.
Markov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OShea.
OShea misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Markov blocking the ground and pound.
Markov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
OShea looking to ground and pound but Markov is blocking nicely.
OShea with a couple of short strikes.
Markov tries to reverse the position but OShea maintains control.
Markov taking shots to the head.
OShea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
OShea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OShea landing shots from mount.
Markov is looking to improve his position but OShea isn't that keen on the idea.
OShea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
OShea is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Markov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Markov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea looking to ground and pound but Markov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
OShea misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Markov landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Markov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
OShea is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Markov is defending well.
Markov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Markov 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.
OShea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OShea postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Markov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markov is on top in guard.
Markov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Markov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OShea scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
OShea is looking to land body kicks.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OShea throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
OShea tries to clinch up.
Markov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. OShea quickly recovers to half guard.
Markov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OShea's head.
Markov lands strikes from half guard.
OShea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markov can do to turn this around?
OShea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Markov.
Markov stops OShea from standing up.
Markov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OShea manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Markov has OShea in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Markov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. OShea presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markov.
OShea lands a big head kick that sends Markov to the canvas! OShea follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor OShea!
Conor OShea bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 2854 p4p, 252 weight class) and Altansarnai Shinjo (ranked 3273 p4p, 277 weight class). Shinjo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ KATCH - The Horns kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Altansarnai Shinjo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shinjo tries to avoid it but Kakka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shinjo to the ground. Shinjo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shinjo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shinjo throws a series of punches but Kakka avoids them all with ease.
Shinjo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shinjo throws the left hand but Kakka avoids the punch easily.
Shinjo throws out a powerful jab.
Kakka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shinjo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shinjo cracks a nice hook into Kakka's ribs.
Shinjo drops Kakka with a beautiful combination! Kakka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shinjo is looking for the KO!
Kakka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinjo moves in close and cracks Kakka with a massive right hand! Kakka, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Shinjo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Altansarnai Shinjo!
A relieved looking Altansarnai Shinjo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Escobar (ranked 3779 p4p, 386 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 3988 p4p, 400 weight class). Escobar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Gone Get It. The key to victory for Riley Escobar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Greene throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Greene throws an elbow that misses. Escobar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greene's guard. Nice move by Escobar!
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar passes into half guard.
Escobar is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escobar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Escobar passes into side control!
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Escobar passes into side control!
The strikes coming from Escobar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Escobar is working Greene over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greene is trying to improve his position.
Greene takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
Greene keeps trying to improve his position.
Escobar working the ground and pound from side control.
Escobar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Greene avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Escobar.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
Escobar working the head with strikes.
Escobar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Greene is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Greene taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greene closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Escobar quickly recovers to half guard.
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Greene is very close to passing his half guard.
Greene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar controlling the position well.
Greene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greene working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escobar is doing well to control the position and prevent Greene from advancing to side control.
Greene scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greene with the ground and pound but Escobar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Escobar managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Greene scoring with some ground and pound.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danny Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Escobar prevents Greene from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene gets full guard.
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Escobar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Escobar is defending well. Greene quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Escobar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Greene celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Greene!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Greene thanked Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Kropotkin (ranked 2714 p4p, 169 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 5294 p4p, 245 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Kropotkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins tries to clinch there but Kropotkin circles away.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Kropotkin should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin blocks a jab.
Collins wants to clinch up but Kropotkin keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kropotkin. That snapped Collins's head back.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kropotkin is just out of range.
Kropotkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kropotkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kropotkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Kropotkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kropotkin smiles and moves away.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Kropotkin throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Kropotkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kropotkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kropotkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kropotkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kropotkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
Kropotkin has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kropotkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins wants to stand but Kropotkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins stays in close to Kropotkin's body and controls the position.
Kropotkin working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
Collins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kropotkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kropotkin throws a chopping leg kick but Collins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kropotkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Collins throws a right hand that Kropotkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kropotkin also avoids with ease.
Collins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Kropotkin keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Kropotkin has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kropotkin pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kropotkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins pushes off an throws an elbow but Kropotkin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Collins rushes Kropotkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Collins jumps guard but Kropotkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins tries to break free but Kropotkin pushes him back against the cage.
Kropotkin lands a left hand.
Kropotkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Kropotkin in a clinch.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kropotkin blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kropotkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
Kropotkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Kropotkin controls his hands.
Kropotkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Kropotkin gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kropotkin slowing the pace effectively.
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Kropotkin blocks it.
Kropotkin lands a body punch.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kropotkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Michael Collins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
Collins misses with an elbow over the top.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kropotkin controlling the action here for a moment.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Kropotkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin lands with a left to the head.
Kropotkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins throws a series of strikes that have Kropotkin backpedaling.
It looks like Peter Kropotkin has been cut.
Collins tries to clinch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Collins tries to bum rush Kropotkin with a series of wild strikes but Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kropotkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Kropotkin.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kropotkin misses with a wild combination.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Collins.
It looked like Kropotkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kropotkin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Collins tumbling to the canvas! Kropotkin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Collins was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Kropotkin!
A victorious Peter Kropotkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Sullivan (ranked 3777 p4p, 378 weight class) and Tsukune Shiba (ranked 2410 p4p, 278 weight class). Sullivan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Luck of the Irish. Shiba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba staying out of range there.
Shiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan tries to circle away but Shiba has him pinned against the cage.
Shiba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
Shiba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Shiba with a series of wild strikes but Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sullivan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Shiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan scores with a jab.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan misses with a body shot
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiba cracks Sullivan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sullivan lands a nice hook to Shiba's body. Shiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shiba checks it well.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba scores with a body shot.
Donk. Shiba catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Shiba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sullivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Shiba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sullivan throws a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Shiba scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba scores with a nice head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sullivan being controlled against the cage.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiba has double underhooks.
Shiba breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shiba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan walks into a left hand.
Shiba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiba moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan.
Shiba misses with a body punch.
Shiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Sullivan seems unphased.
Shiba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy body kick from Sullivan
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Sullivan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Sullivan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shiba digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
Shiba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan's leg but Sullivan calmly moves out of range.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Shiba lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Shiba.
Shiba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan on the side of the head.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Shiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shiba gets a clinch.
Shiba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiba has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and Shiba counters with a nice right hand that sends Sullivan toppling to the canvas! Sullivan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shiba finish him?!
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Shiba walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sullivan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Shiba swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sullivan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
During a confident post fight interview, Tsukune Shiba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Wolf (ranked 3120 p4p, 330 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 3852 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf shoots in and drives through. Krnacova sprawls well.
Wolf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Krnacova trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova lands a couple of digs.
Wolf working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Wolf's brow.
Krnacova is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Krnacova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krnacova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krnacova trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Krnacova is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krnacova pulls his head out easily.
Krnacova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Krnacova prevents Wolf from improving his position.
Krnacova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Krnacova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wolf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krnacova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krnacova is nestled in close to Wolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wolf is in trouble now - Krnacova has advanced to mount!
Wolf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova working over Wolf with some ground and pound. Wolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Wolf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krnacova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wolf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krnacova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krnacova.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf avoids a kick to the body.
Krnacova darts in and clinches Wolf up against the cage.
Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krnacova tightens his grip and picks Wolf up, before dumping him to the ground. Wolf manages to land in guard.
Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krnacova is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krnacova wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Wolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krnacova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krnacova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Wolf's hands, connecting with Wolf's forehead.
Krnacova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolf is rocked!
Krnacova uses his free foot to push down on Wolf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolf.
Oh Wolf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krnacova unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Wolf wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Krnacova celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
Felix Krnacova seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Okafor (ranked 1801 p4p, 244 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 1448 p4p, 198 weight class). Smith Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Will Know My Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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25
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Okafor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses with a left hand
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Okafor down.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr cracks the inside of Okafor's front leg.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It appears Okafor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Okafor eats them both and turns towards Smith Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okafor moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Okafor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor with a jab.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 Okafor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okafor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
It appears Okafor was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Smith Jr both land. Nice combination.
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith Jr.
Okafor moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Okafor misses with a hook to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor takes one on the button.
Okafor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Smith Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Okafor misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okafor looking to control.
Okafor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but Smith Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Smith Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Smith Jr blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Smith Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Smith Jr's side.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Okafor lands a head shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Desmond Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Smith Jr.
Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Smith Jr's side.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Smith Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith Jr has time to react.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. Smith Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Smith Jr saw that one coming.
A jab from Okafor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Okafor shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Smith Jr catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr wants to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch position.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Okafor down with leg kicks.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Smith Jr throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Okafor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Smith Jr lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rohith Sharma (ranked 896 p4p, 129 weight class) and Rhymin Slayin (ranked 990 p4p, 146 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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221 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rohith Sharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhymin Slayin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slayin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slayin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sharma.
Slayin moves into the clinch successfully.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sharma avoids the damage to the body.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Sharma throws an elbow but it misses.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sharma avoids the damage to the body.
Sharma breaks from the clinch.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slayin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slayin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slayin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayin lands a jab to the head.
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma has Slayin pressed against the cage.
Slayin digs a right hand underneath Sharma's ribcage. Sharma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slayin blocks an uppercut.
Slayin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slayin misses with some punches.
Slayin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slayin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
Slayin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharma avoiding damage as Slayin throws knees to the body.
Slayin scores a nice knee to the body.
Slayin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharma avoids it.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slayin gets tackled into the cage by Sharma. Sharma maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Sharma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slayin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sharma moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slayin rushes Sharma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slayin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sharma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slayin can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slayin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharma.
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Slayin misses with a body shot
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayin lands a nice shot that snaps Sharma's head back.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Slayin.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Slayin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayin.
Slayin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slayin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Slayin does it's job there.
Sharma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slayin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sharma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sharma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Slayin finds it's way through Sharma's defenses.
Sharma is rocked!
Sharma tries to clinch up
and Slayin counters with a big right hand! Oh Sharma is in trouble here! Slayin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhymin Slayin!
A less than humble Rhymin Slayin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 1423 p4p, 182 weight class) and Shoju Bayushi (ranked 1170 p4p, 151 weight class). Bayushi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scorpions - Always Somewhere. Xavier Merlin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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163 lbs
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoju Bayushi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bayushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Merlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bayushi walks into a stiff left hand from Merlin.
Bayushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bayushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin ducks under a wild hook from Bayushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin misses with a few strikes there.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Bayushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bayushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merlin moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayushi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin tries to clinch there but Bayushi circles away.
Bayushi misses with a body shot.
Xavier Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bayushi but Bayushi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Merlin darts in looking for a takedown but Bayushi gets double underhooks and turns Merlin into the cage.
Bayushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merlin.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Merlin!
Merlin lands a nice hook to Bayushi's body. Bayushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi misses with an uppercut. Merlin saw that one coming.
Merlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bayushi swivels and escapes.
Merlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayushi's waist but Bayushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merlin off to one side.
Merlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Merlin loads up on a big right hand but Bayushi slips the punch.
Bayushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Merlin connects with a looping right hand.
Bayushi blocks a jab.
Bayushi tries to counter with a clinch but Merlin shakes him off and moves away.
Bayushi throws a shot from downtown. Merlin moves away and avoids it.
Merlin tries to move into range but Bayushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin dives in and grabs Bayushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bayushi pushes down on Merlin's head and hops out.
Merlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bayushi scores with a sloppy right hand. Merlin should have avoided that one.
Bayushi throws out a loose jab but Merlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merlin misses the jab.
Merlin sets himself, and Bayushi steps forward looking for the clinch! Merlin avoids it this time.
Bayushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Merlin connects with the punch.
Merlin missing with a left hand there. Bayushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bayushi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Merlin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlin throws a hook to the side of Bayushi's head but Bayushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bayushi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Merlin.
Oh Merlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bayushi grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Merlin takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Bayushi cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shoju Bayushi!
Our winner, Shoju Bayushi, 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 Tonkei Oloishona (ranked 448 p4p, 61 weight class) and Frank Bizihwaeile (ranked 1460 p4p, 180 weight class). Oloishona kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Keleya. Bizihwaeile has chosen CHXPO - FPS as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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263 lbs
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228 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonkei Oloishona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oloishona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bizihwaeile unleashes a big counter combination but Oloishona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oloishona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Oloishona counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Oloishona's head.
It looks like Tonkei Oloishona has been cut.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Oloishona counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaeile was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Oloishona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Oloishona.
Oloishona dips to his left and cracks Bizihwaeile with an uppercut!
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oloishona.
Bizihwaeile scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bizihwaeile connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oloishona with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oloishona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bizihwaeile will feel that in the morning.
Oloishona misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oloishona misses with a low kick.
Oloishona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaeile misses.
Oloishona throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oloishona lands a nice looking body shot.
Oloishona connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oloishona misses with a looping left.
Oloishona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona misses with the combination.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
and Oloishona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oloishona throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaeile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oloishona.
Bizihwaeile throws a counter combo.
Oloishona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oloishona manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bizihwaeile has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Oloishona.
Oloishona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oloishona drops Bizihwaeile with a beautiful combination! Bizihwaeile stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oloishona is looking for the KO!
It looks like Frank Bizihwaeile has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oloishona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
Bizihwaeile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oloishona with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonkei Oloishona dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Bizihwaeile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oloishona counters with a nice uppercut.
Oloishona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Oloishona dodges the punch combination from Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile digs a good hook to Oloishona's body.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
letting Oloishona counter with a right hand.
Oloishona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oloishona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oloishona slips under a jab.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oloishona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oloishona takes one to the chin there.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Oloishona moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Oloishona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oloishona.
Oloishona lands with a straight right. Bizihwaeile didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Oloishona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
enabling Oloishona to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonkei Oloishona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Oloishona is out of range.
Oloishona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Oloishona avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Oloishona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oloishona counters with a body kick.
Oloishona connects with a single shot there.
Oloishona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oloishona cracks Bizihwaeile with a good jab.
Oloishona ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
and Oloishona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the leg kick from Oloishona.
Oloishona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwaeiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Oloishona.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Oloishona blocks it.
Tonkei Oloishona is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile misses with a right hand
and Oloishona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oloishona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaeile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oloishona scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Oloishona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oloishona goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonkei Oloishona dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Oloishona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oloishona on the side of the head.
Oloishona lands the left hand.
Oloishona moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Bizihwaeile jabs at Oloishona's body.
Bizihwaeile has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaeile! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oloishona moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
A shot to the body from Oloishona misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oloishona loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Oloishona.
It seemed like Bizihwaeile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oloishona misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Oloishona lands a jab.
Oloishona lands a left and a right that send Bizihwaeile crashing to the mat, dazed. Oloishona thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bizihwaeile takes one to the chin there.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination. Oloishona tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bizihwaeile lands with a hook. Oloishona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Bizihwaeile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oloishona doesn't seem phased though.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Oloishona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bizihwaeile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Oloishona has got the better of the exchanges.
Oloishona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaeile has time to react.
Tonkei Oloishona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
and Oloishona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile with a hook.
Oloishona avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oloishona moves away.
Oloishona is looking to counter punch.
Oloishona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oloishona.
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 Tonkei Oloishona.
Well Oloishona has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonkei Oloishona!
Our winner, Tonkei Oloishona, 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.
Frank Bizihwaeile spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.
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