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Pride FC 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Reilly (ranked 2275 p4p, 290 weight class) and Abraham Durden (ranked 2463 p4p, 316 weight class). Reilly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock. 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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162 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Reilly catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reilly lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Durden.
Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Durden is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Reilly tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
A short left from Durden.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Durden. Durden maintains the clinch.
Reilly crunches a lovely knee into Durden's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durden's defenses.
It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durden misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Reilly wants to clinch.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Durden pushes him off.
Good shot there by Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Reilly misses.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Durden misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reilly with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reilly checks it well.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Reilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Durden misses.
As Durden tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Durden manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly scores with a jab.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Reilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Reilly should have avoided that one.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reilly tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Reilly half committed to a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Durden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reilly throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Durden tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Durden as the two fighters clinch.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Durden tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Durden scores with a body shot.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Reilly's leg but Reilly calmly moves out of range.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Reilly tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Reilly settles back down.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden lands with a cross.
A cross from Reilly lands.
A big right from Reilly misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden'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. This is the final round!
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Durden tries to work over Reilly's front leg with a kick but Reilly checks it.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Reilly lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reilly throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reilly.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Reilly lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Reilly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly thumps Durden with a low kick.
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Reilly closes the distance and pushes Durden back into the cage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Durden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a good body shot.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Reilly.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Reilly steps away.
Reilly 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.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
A head kick misses from Durden.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Reilly moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Frank Reilly.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Reilly!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Reilly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 2014 p4p, 213 weight class) and Colin McLauhglin (ranked 5961 p4p, 420 weight class). Durnin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's. McLauhglin has chosen What the hell are you waiting for as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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272 lbs
25 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLauhglin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durnin wants to clinch but McLauhglin slips to the side
and McLauhglin counters with a series of strikes that sends Durnin to the canvas! McLauhglin follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Durnin has wrist control.
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Durnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Durnin!
McLauhglin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLauhglin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Durnin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McLauhglin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Durnin is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLauhglin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McLauhglin wants to get back to full guard but Durnin has passed into side control.
Durnin wants to stand but McLauhglin is controlling his arm.
McLauhglin is looking for a sweep.
McLauhglin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin tries to get to full guard but Durnin has control of the leg.
McLauhglin punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. McLauhglin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Durnin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durnin tries to stand but McLauhglin is controlling from the bottom.
McLauhglin is looking for a triangle but Durnin pushes his legs off easily.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Durnin doesn't defend quickly enough and McLauhglin has managed to lock this one up! Can Durnin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McLauhglin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colin McLauhglin!
A very excited looking Colin McLauhglin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Epicity (ranked 1245 p4p, 170 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 2083 p4p, 266 weight class). Epicity comes into the arena with Semi Charmed Life blaring out of the sound system. Locke has chosen What Makes a Good Man as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
30 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turbo Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke throws a low kick but Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke moves away from the strike by Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Locke works the jab nicely.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Epicity as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
Locke misses with a two punch combination.
Locke tries to land a leg kick but Epicity saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Epicity 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.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Locke scores with a jab. Epicity acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epicity throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke throws a counter combo.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke slips a jab from Epicity.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Locke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Donk. Epicity catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Locke catches Epicity right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Locke down.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Epicity throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Locke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epicity lands a head kick!
Locke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses.
Locke throws a right hand that Epicity ducks under and follows up with a left that Epicity also avoids with ease.
Epicity throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Epicity will be more careful next time no doubt.
Epicity looks to land a combination. Locke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epicity clobbers Locke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke.
Epicity throws a right hand that Locke ducks under and follows up with a left that Locke also avoids with ease.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Epicity swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Epicity.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is looking to slow Locke down with leg kicks.
Locke thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Epicity misses with a wild combination.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Epicity slips a jab from Locke.
Epicity lands the left hand.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke throws a body kick that misses.
Locke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke throws a nice head kick!
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Some wild striking there from Epicity.
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!
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Locke back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Locke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Locke misses with a low kick as Epicity jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Locke! But no joy.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke blocks a low kick nicely.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Locke looks to land a combination. Epicity sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Locke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Epicity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Locke connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity lands with an overhand left.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Epicity misses with some punches.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Locke jabs at Epicity's body.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Epicity back to the cage. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Locke moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Epicity tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Locke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Epicity is out of range.
Locke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Locke checks a leg kick.
Locke punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Locke.
A leg kick checked by Locke.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epicity takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Epicity's sensitive parts.
Epicity checks a low kick from Locke.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Epicity lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Epicity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Locke takes a step back to recover.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke needs to keep his hands up - Epicity had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Epicity does no damage.
Locke avoids the body shot from Epicity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke throws a low kick but Epicity moves out of range easily.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Epicity's head.
Locke connects with the punch.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Epicity throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity misses the body punch
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Epicity gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Locke scores with a body shot.
Locke checks the leg kick.
Locke moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Locke misses with a looping left.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Locke.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke blocks a jab.
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 Turbo Epicity.
I think Epicity 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 679 p4p, 101 weight class) and Yormomza Built (ranked 1135 p4p, 168 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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206 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yormomza Built!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws a nice head kick!
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Thiago misses the target.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Built tries to clinch there but Thiago circles away.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
Built moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built blocks a low kick nicely.
Built lands with an uppercut that bounces Thiago off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thiago, as that shot connected.
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Built blocks a leg kick.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thiago avoids the head kick by Built.
Built has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Built connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Built.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Built.
Thiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Thiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.
Thiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Built misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Built.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Thiago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built scores with a push kick.
Built jabs Thiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Built pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thiago back to the cage. Built follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thiago throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago tries to land a leg kick but Built saw it coming and moves away.
Thiago connects with a nice looking jab.
Built connects with a solid leg kick.
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Built breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
Built moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
Built wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Built misses with some punches.
Thiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Thiago digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built misses with some punches.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Built tenderised Thiago's leg. Thiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Built is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thiago with a body shot.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Built throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Thiago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thiago throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Thiago looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Built cracks Thiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago scores with a hook.
That has opened up Yormomza Built's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thiago tries to move into range but Built moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Built. That snapped Thiago's head back.
Built takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago scores with a hook.
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Built lands with a slapping head kick.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
Thiago looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
A big left from Thiago misses.
Built lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago walks into a straight right hand from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yormomza Built dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Built lands a body shot.
Built throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Donk. Thiago catches Built right on the button with a cross.
Thiago looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Thiago throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thiago.
Thiago misses with a looping right.
Built throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Built.
That kick from Built tenderised Thiago's leg. Thiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
Built misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Thiago misses its intended target.
Thiago ducks right into an uppercut from Built.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built scores with a shot to the body.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Built doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Thiago throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thiago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Built - the referee stops the clock and Thiago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Built. Thiago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built throws a sloppy head kick
and Thiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Built scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built lands with a good body shot.
Thiago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Built throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Built falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thiago finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thiago slips a jab from Built.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Built defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
Built lands a head kick. Thiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Built tries to land a front kick but Thiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Built blocks a jab.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Built darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Thiago misses.
Thiago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a nice head kick!
Thiago throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built lands a lovely overhand right.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Built misses with a hook.
Built will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Thiago lands a jab to Built's midsection.
Thiago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Built is able to avoid easily.
Thiago throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Thiago.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Thiago blocks the leg kick.
Built misses the jab.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Thiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Thiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Thiago's head.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built throws a leg kick but Thiago moved away.
Built is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The cut above Yormomza Built's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Built connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thiago momentarily.
Built throws a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built scores with a jab to the head.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yormomza Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thiago's head.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Built sees coming a mile off.
Thiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Thiago throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built thinks about the counter body kick.
Built tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Built is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Thiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yormomza Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago is looking to counter with a body kick.
Built staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Built.
Thiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Built misses.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thiago misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago avoids the body shot from Built.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built feints and then cracks Thiago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thiago down.
Thiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Builts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Built throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Built throws a series of punches but Thiago avoids them all with ease.
Built throws a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Built throws a sloppy body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Built throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Built saw that one coming.
Thiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thiago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Built scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Built punishes Thiago's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built walks into a stiff left hand from Thiago.
Thiago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built throws out a powerful jab.
Thiago throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Thiago moves out of range of the leg kick from Built.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thiago moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
A lazy left from Thiago finds it's target.
Yormomza Built's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built.
Good shot there by Thiago.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built scores with a leg kick.
Thiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Built moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thiago punishes Built's body with a nice straight punch.
Built keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Built slips under a jab from Thiago.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Thiago is predictable there
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built lands a nice shot that snaps Thiago's head back.
Built plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago throws a leg kick but Built moved away.
Built looks to land a right hand but Thiago moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Built takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Built!
Built goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thiago looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Thiago misses the target.
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thiago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yormomza Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Built 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yormomza Built!
Yormomza Built made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Speva Koso (ranked 486 p4p, 76 weight class) and Dave Wearmouth (ranked 457 p4p, 72 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Speva Koso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Koso stumbling back into the cage.
Koso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Koso.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Koso ducks right into an uppercut from Wearmouth.
Koso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Koso blocks the low kick.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth scores with a nice head shot.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Koso lands a body shot.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koso is out of range and Wearmouth settles back down.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Koso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koso thuds a left hand into Wearmouth's body.
Koso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Koso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso looks for a takedown but Wearmouth sprawls well.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Wearmouth slams his shin into Koso's torso.
Koso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koso pushes Wearmouth away with a front kick.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
Koso blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth pushes Koso up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso takes one to the chin there.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Wearmouth misses.
Koso throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Koso.
Koso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth drives through and clinches with Koso against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Koso.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Koso in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. Koso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wearmouth lands with a straight right. Koso didn't see that one coming.
Koso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koso.
A jab from Koso misses.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koso counters with a takedown into side control.
Wearmouth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Koso connects with a body shot.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wearmouth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Koso in a clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Wearmouth wants to slow Koso down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth connects with a looping right hand.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth 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.
Koso looks for a takedown but Wearmouth sprawls well.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Koso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Koso is wise to it.
Koso lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wearmouth. That snapped Koso's head back.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the way.
Koso works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth misses with the body kick
so Koso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wearmouth wants to stand and escape but Koso is having none of it.
Koso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wearmouth wants to get back to his feet but Koso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso wants to pass the guard but Wearmouth is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wearmouth wants to stand and escape but Koso is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koso misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koso throws a head kick but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Koso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso blocks a low kick nicely.
Koso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick.
Koso scores with a push kick.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Wearmouth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Wearmouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Wearmouth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koso loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
As Koso backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Koso manages to avoid it all.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth is looking for the big counter here.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Koso counters with a leg kick.
Koso slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Koso staying out of range there.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speva Koso dominated that second round.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koso tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the head.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
A jab from Koso does it's job there.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Wearmouth connects with a right hand. Koso shakes it off.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back to recover.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Koso moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koso misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
Koso throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wearmouth. That's going to slow Koso down.
Wearmouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koso lands with a nice body kick.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking body shot.
Koso checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Wearmouth.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso thuds his right hand into Wearmouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body.
Koso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wearmouth as Koso shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso lands a jab to the head.
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wearmouth can pounce on him.
Koso tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Koso settles back down.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Koso takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Koso looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Koso throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koso on the side of the head.
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wearmouth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koso.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Wearmouth.
I think Wearmouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 356 p4p, 44 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 642 p4p, 83 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Draven might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Evangelion OST - The Beast II. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Draven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draven slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Draven did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Draven tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Draven trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draven is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Draven is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Draven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Draven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Draven actively working from the bottom here.
Draven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Draven wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov works his way into side control.
Draven is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov landing strikes.
Draven sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Draven is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Draven defends it.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov prevents Draven from improving his position.
Draven actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Draven is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draven has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov prevents Draven from improving his position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Draven defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Draven!
Draven slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Draven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Draven is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Magomedov working Draven over with strikes.
Draven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to control but Draven is keeping him busy.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Draven tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedov is trying to control. Draven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Draven's hands, connecting with Draven's forehead.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Draven is working away.
Draven trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Draven wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov working Draven over with strikes.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Draven, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven is looking to escape.
Draven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov prevents Draven from improving his position.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Draven wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Draven is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov 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.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Draven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Magomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Draven is out of range.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov feints a counter leg kick.
Draven pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Draven settles back down.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Draven.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Draven.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Draven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Draven.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Draven lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov tries to move into range but Draven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Draven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Draven sprawls well.
Draven throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Draven misses.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draven avoids a kick to the body.
Draven tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Draven throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Draven misses.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Draven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Draven misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a low kick as Draven jumps back.
Draven swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Draven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draven's sensitive parts.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Draven moves out of range easily.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Draven.
Draven thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Draven cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Draven avoids it.
Draven swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Draven.
Draven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
An inside leg kick from Draven misses.
Draven throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Draven on the side of the head.
Draven moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Draven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
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!
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draven.
Draven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Draven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Draven scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Draven moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Draven blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Draven. Those never looked like landing.
Draven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Draven throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Draven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Draven throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven misses with a looping left.
Magomedov catches Draven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
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 Eric Draven will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A lazy left from Draven finds it's target.
Draven just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Draven is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Draven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Draven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Draven swinging wildly here.
Magomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Draven's calf.
Draven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedov's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Draven loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Draven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Draven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draven cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven blocks a leg kick.
Draven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Draven is looking to counter with head kicks.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Draven.
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draven scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Magomedov gets through Draven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draven is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draven down to the mat. Draven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Draven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov jabs Draven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov swings for the body but Draven moves out of range.
Draven misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Draven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Draven moved away.
Magomedov defending well as Draven loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Draven connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a jab when Draven was well out of range.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Draven.
Draven looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Draven swinging wildly here.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Draven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Draven sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Draven is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draven has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Draven's temple.
Draven is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draven won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Draven defends it.
Draven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Magomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Magomedov for a finish.
Draven working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marat Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Draven keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Draven has got his arm under Magomedov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Magomedov has spun round into Draven's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Magomedov prevents Draven from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marat Magomedov.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rip Snorten (ranked 573 p4p, 87 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 1071 p4p, 150 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Snorten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sound of Silence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rip Snorten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Grimes, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Grimes against the cage but Grimes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimes is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Snorten is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Grimes misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes slips under a jab from Snorten.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes tries a low kick but Snorten avoids it.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Grimes tries to move into range but Snorten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snorten. Snorten obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snorten.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Snorten tried to counter with a leg kick but Grimes avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes slips a jab from Snorten.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Snorten avoids it well.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Grimes sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Grimes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorten.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snorten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten.
Grimes misses with a jab to the body
and Snorten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten has knee on belly momentarily but Grimes bucks him off and regains half guard.
Grimes pushes Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Snorten checks it.
It looked like Snorten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snorten cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
Snorten slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes throws a combination. Snorten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a jab.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Grimes lands a jab to the nose.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes scores with a head kick.
Grimes with a jab.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snorten's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorten.
Grimes throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten slips a straight right by Grimes.
Snorten changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Grimes scores with a four punch combination!
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Snorten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grimes just manages to avoid it.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Snorten misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Grimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Snorten feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Snorten lands a jab to the head.
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a left and a right that stings Snorten.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grimes throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Grimes tries to get set, Snorten tries to push him back and clinch up but Grimes manages to avoid the attempt.
Snorten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes scores with a jab.
Grimes scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimes throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
A jab from Grimes misses.
It looked like Snorten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snorten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grimes sprawls and moves away.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Grimes.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snorten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snorten lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snorten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimes under the eye.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten tries to counter by clinching up but Grimes breaks away and moves out of range.
Snorten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimes lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Grimes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Snorten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Grimes, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Grimes against the cage but Grimes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grimes misses with a body shot
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimes's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him.
Snorten wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten stops Grimes from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Snorten with a nice head shot there.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Grimes.
I've got Grimes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 871 p4p, 114 weight class) and Ray Stuckey (ranked 661 p4p, 95 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey has Fakiiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Stuckey lands a shoulder strike.
Stuckey wants a takedown.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey is looking for a takedown.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri tries to stall but Stuckey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey lands a takedown into guard.
Stuckey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fakiiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fakiiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stuckey is controlling him.
Stuckey scoring with some ground and pound.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Stuckey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stuckey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stuckey postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Stuckey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stuckey lands a couple of digs.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
Stuckey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stuckey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stuckey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fakiiri is keeping the position for now.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stuckey lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuckey tries to free his leg and advance position but Fakiiri is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey won't allow Fakiiri to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stuckey.
Stuckey is pushing down on Fakiiri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fakiiri is fighting to maintain full guard but Stuckey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stuckey stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Stuckey working Fakiiri over with strikes.
Fakiiri pushes Stuckey off looking to stand but Stuckey dives back in and keeps control.
Stuckey misses with a head shot. Fakiiri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stuckey postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Stuckey controlling from the top position.
Stuckey pushing down on Fakiiri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stuckey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fakiiri defending well though.
Fakiiri is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stuckey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stuckey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
Stuckey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fakiiri pushes Stuckey off looking to stand but Stuckey dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Stuckey.
Fakiiri is trying to stand up here but Stuckey is controlling him well.
Stuckey wants to work for an arm triangle but Fakiiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fakiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stuckey.
Stuckey is looking for a kimura but Fakiiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stuckey to get the leverage.
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but Stuckey is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stuckey stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Fakiiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stuckey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuckey lands with a punch from half guard.
Fakiiri tries to kick Stuckey off but Stuckey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stuckey trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but Fakiiri defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuckey thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stuckey throws a head kick that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stuckey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left.
Jab from Stuckey.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey cracks Fakiiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stuckey finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Stuckey is avoiding it.
Stuckey throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri throws a nice looking combination but Stuckey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuckey scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Stuckey moves out of range.
Fakiiri throws a series of strikes that have Stuckey backpedaling.
Stuckey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stuckey checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fakiiri's head backwards.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuckey throws out the jab.
Stuckey throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuckey works the jab nicely.
Stuckey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a really nice looking cross but Fakiiri seems unphased.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Stuckey looks to land a combination but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Stuckey moves out of range.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Stuckey throws out a leg kick but Fakiiri moves out of range and Stuckey only half commits.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stuckey finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuckey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fakiiri sprawls well initially but Stuckey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stuckey lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but Stuckey is controlling him
Stuckey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fakiiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stuckey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stuckey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stuckey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stuckey trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
Stuckey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stuckey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey is looking to stall here but Fakiiri recovers full guard.
Stuckey connects with a couple of short punches.
Fakiiri is looking to stand up but Stuckey isn't so interested in that idea.
Stuckey throws a strike but Fakiiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fakiiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fakiiri slips nicely into half guard.
Stuckey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fakiiri pulls his head out easily.
Stuckey wants to control but Fakiiri is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fakiiri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stuckey is trying to maintain the position but Fakiiri is very close to passing his half guard.
Stuckey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fakiiri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fakiiri's back!
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up.
Stuckey tries to keep control of the position but Fakiiri is staying busy.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Stuckey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fakiiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stuckey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles back to his feet.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stuckey works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Stuckey moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stuckey.
It looked like Fakiiri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stuckey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Stuckey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stuckey dodges the punch combination from Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey lands a jab to the nose.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.
Fakiiri avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuckey.
Stuckey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stuckey with a nice head shot there.
Stuckey passes Fakiiri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stuckey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is not content to let Stuckey control the position.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stuckey throws a strike but Fakiiri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fakiiri is looking to stand up but Stuckey isn't so interested in that idea.
Stuckey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fakiiri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakiiri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fakiiri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stuckey is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Stuckey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Stuckey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
A short right from Fakiiri.
A nice left hand lands by Stuckey.
Stuckey scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Stuckey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
Stuckey is trying to drag Fakiiri to the mat but Fakiiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Stuckey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray Stuckey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey blocking some punches.
Stuckey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuckey breaks the clinch.
Stuckey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Stuckey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuckey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stuckey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fakiiri defends it nicely.
Stuckey shoots in for a double leg but Fakiiri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stuckey scores with a head kick.
Stuckey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Stuckey.
I've got Stuckey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Stuckey!
An intense looking Ray Stuckey took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Line'em up I'll knock'em down'.
Nakki Fakiiri was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Ramirez (ranked 78 p4p, 14 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 161 p4p, 26 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
155 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iker Ramirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Ramirez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Matsunaga tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Matsunaga on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsunaga has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Matsunaga is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Matsunaga tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Ramirez lands a right hand.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsunaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Matsunaga is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
It looked like Ramirez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Matsunaga lands but Ramirez takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsunaga if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Ramirez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Ramirez as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ramirez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez cracks Matsunaga with a nice body shot.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsunaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a shot to the body.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
A body shot lands from Matsunaga.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Matsunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Ramirez is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick by Ramirez misses
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Matsunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a counter high kick but Matsunaga was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsunaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Ramirez has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramirez has double underhooks.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Matsunaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramirez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsunaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
A short right from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Ramirez is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsunaga lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Ramirez lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Iker Ramirez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves away
and Matsunaga counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Matsunaga to acknowledge the strikes.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsunaga's calf.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ramirez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matsunaga is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Ramirez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramirez gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Ramirez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Ramirez works on Matsunaga's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Ramirez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Iker Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Ramirez defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Matsunaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Ramirez.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga unleashes a big counter combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramirez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsunaga looks to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Ramirez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsunaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Matsunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ramirez - that landed with a thud.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Ramirez tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsunaga avoided it.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
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!
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Matsunaga.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ramirez on the inside.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga blocking some punches.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
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 Iker Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Iker Ramirez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 64 p4p, 13 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 146 p4p, 24 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson slips under a jab from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a jab to the body
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Gormsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kravac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kravac cracks a nice hook into Gormsson's ribs.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gormsson manages to avoid it.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown. Gormsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kravac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gormsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Kravac 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.
Kravac sizes up Gormsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Gormsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kravac, pushing him back against the cage.
Kravac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Gormsson - that landed with a thud.
Kravac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gormsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
Harald Gormsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Gormsson won't allow it.
Kravac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gormsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kravac wants to clinch up but Gormsson keeps it at a distance.
Gormsson throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Kravac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gormsson closes the distance and clinches.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Gormsson won't allow it.
Kravac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gormsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Gormsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac jumps guard but Gormsson stands there with Kravac around his waist. Kravac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gormsson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kravac.
Gormsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac tries a body shot but Gormsson blocks it.
Gormsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Kravac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac tries to score a body lock takedown but Gormsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Gormsson.
Kravac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gormsson lands with a light punch inside.
Kravac pulls guard.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gormsson defends it easily.
Gormsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson is fighting to break Kravac's control of his arms but Kravac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kravac is trying to keep Gormsson in close.
Gormsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gormsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kravac.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravac.
Gormsson is looking to wear down Kravac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kravac with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gormsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No luck for Kravac with that takedown attempt.
Gormsson misses with a looping right.
Gormsson connects with a body shot that sends Kravac's belly button to the back.
Gormsson misses with the combination.
Kravac tries to move into range but Gormsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gormsson thuds his right hand into Kravac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Kravac lands with an uppercut that bounces Gormsson off the cage and back into range.
Gormsson clinches with his opponent.
Kravac looking for a takedown.
Gormsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Gormsson as the two fighters clinch.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gormsson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Gormsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kravac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kravac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kravac connects with a right hand. Gormsson shakes it off.
Gormsson throws a series of punches but Kravac moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gormsson.
Gormsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Gormsson misses with a few strikes there.
Kravac lands with an uppercut that bounces Gormsson off the cage and back into range.
Kravac swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gormsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac walks into a left hand.
Kravac ducks right into an uppercut from Gormsson.
Kravac is rocked!
Kravac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kravac is still on wobbly legs! Can Gormsson finish him?
Kravac is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gormsson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kravac off his feet! Kravac tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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