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Checkmate Championship 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Siete DiMaio (ranked 6094 p4p, 23727 weight class) and Abunazir Kindzal (ranked 453 p4p, 513 weight class). DiMaio comes to the cage accompanied by All A's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Siete DiMaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abunazir Kindzal!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindzal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
DiMaio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DiMaio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kindzal misses with a takedown
and DiMaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kindzal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DiMaio scores with a body shot.
Kindzal takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DiMaio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kindzal looking to score a takedown here. DiMaio is defending well but Kindzal drives through and ends up in DiMaio's guard.
DiMaio pulls Kindzal in to control the position.
Kindzal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DiMaio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kindzal is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindzal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but DiMaio is tightening it up a little... Kindzal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kindzal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kindzal taps out! Nice BJJ there by DiMaio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Siete DiMaio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnie Shavers (ranked 4006 p4p, 3100 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 426 p4p, 343 weight class). DJ has chosen Lil Scrappy - No Problem as his entrance music. Deontay DJ acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers swings widly with a right hand
and DJ counters with an inside leg kick.
Shavers moves in looking to clinch but DJ pushes him off.
DJ wants to counter with a clinch but Shavers pushes him away.
DJ cracks Shavers with an open hand slap.
DJ wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
Shavers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DJ.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DJ.
As DJ tries to get set, Shavers tries to push him back and clinch up but DJ manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Shavers.
DJ throws a counter combo.
Shavers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DJ circles away from the clinch attempt
and DJ counters with a crisp one two that drops Shavers! DJ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shavers to his feet! Shavers is in big trouble!
 Shavers is rocked!
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavers takes the fight into the clinch.
Shavers wants to get back to striking at distance but DJ won't allow it.
We've been informed that DJ 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.
DJ throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
DJ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shavers or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ slows down the pace here.
DJ effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Look low, kick high! DJ uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shavers tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! DJ is absolutely delighted - when Shavers wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deontay DJ!
Our winner, Deontay DJ, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammie Conner (ranked 4393 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 399 p4p, 308 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammie Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugger tries to bum rush Conner with a series of wild strikes but Conner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger shoots in but no luck this time.
Conner is looking to counter punch.
Plugger misses with a body shot
and Conner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conner drives through and clinches with Plugger against the cage.
Plugger has Conner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Plugger controls the action.
Plugger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Conner can't fight it off and eventually Plugger manages to take the fight to the floor. Conner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plugger trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner managing to control the position.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Conner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conner looking for a sweep. Not yet Conner, not yet.
Conner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plugger on the ground.
Conner managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plugger ducks right into an uppercut from Conner.
Conner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Conner.
Plugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands with a cross.
Conner throws a body punch but Plugger moves out of range.
Plugger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conner misses with a few strikes there.
Plugger ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Conner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Plugger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conner is fending him off so far but Plugger persists. Nope, Conner circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammie Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pull Plugger.
Conner lands a body shot.
Conner lunges at Plugger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plugger's hand.
Plugger darts in looking for a takedown but Conner gets double underhooks and turns Plugger into the cage.
Plugger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sammie Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner connects with a right hand. Plugger shakes it off.
Conner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Plugger tries to counter it with a takedown but Conner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plugger tries to keep at a distance but Conner has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plugger has Conner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Plugger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conner defends it easily.
Plugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conner content to stall in guard here.
Plugger looking for a triangle here. Conner is fighting it but it looks tight! Plugger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pull Plugger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hernandez (ranked 2990 p4p, 3709 weight class) and Bloodsport Unknown (ranked 329 p4p, 395 weight class). Hernandez comes into the arena with I’m Back blaring out of the sound system. Joey Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bloodsport Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Unknown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.
Unknown slips under a jab.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Hernandez misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Unknown tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Unknown slips under a jab.
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
Unknown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
Hernandez throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unknown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unknown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Unknown after a bit of a struggle.
Unknown lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Unknown is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez prevents Unknown from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Unknown is trying to hold Hernandez in close to prevent damage but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Unknown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
 It looks like Bloodsport Unknown has been cut.
Hernandez seems to be working for a kimura but Unknown defends the submission attempt.
Unknown is trying to stand.
Unknown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unknown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Unknown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Unknown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That has opened up Bloodsport Unknown's cut even more.
Unknown has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Unknown doesn't seem phased though.
Unknown closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez lands a takedown into guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
The cut above Bloodsport Unknown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hernandez trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bloodsport Unknown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Unknown moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Unknown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown tries to clinch up.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unknown.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodsport Unknown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Unknown gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Unknown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Unknown darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Unknown manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Unknown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unknown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hernandez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown lands a knee to the body.
Hernandez wants to take the fight to the mat but Unknown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unknown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Unknown scores a nice knee to the body.
Unknown landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Unknown has Hernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unknown lands a knee to the head.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unknown stalling in the clinch but Hernandez improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Unknown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unknown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hernandez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hernandez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown working Hernandez over with knees to the body.
Unknown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unknown throws an elbow but it misses.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Unknown manages to get underhooks.
Unknown looking to slow down the pace here.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown misses with an elbow over the top.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unknown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Unknown lands a nice elbow.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Unknown is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Unknown taking some punishment here, with Hernandez in his half guard.
Unknown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Unknown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bloodsport Unknown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Hernandez!
A very excited looking Joey Hernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 2047 p4p, 3813 weight class) and Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 283 p4p, 481 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Rajantaka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantaka wants to clinch up but Mataitai keeps it at a distance.
Mataitai defending well as Rajantaka loads up on a big left hand.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
We've been told by Mataitai's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rajantaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rajantaka keeps control of Mataitai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rajantaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantaka prevents Mataitai from breaking the clinch.
Mataitai can't break the clinch.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai tries to break free but Rajantaka pushes him back against the cage.
Rajantaka just leaning against Mataitai, taking a breather.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Mataitai is trying to break the clinch but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage.
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rajantaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Rajantaka is just out of range.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but Mataitai blocks with his arms.
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai sets himself, and Rajantaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Mataitai avoids it this time.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the body
and Rajantaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mataitai dodges an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mataitai tries to circle away but Rajantaka has him pinned against the cage.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mataitai's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rajantaka tries to clinch there but Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mataitai's corner calls for a 1-2. Mataitai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 Rajantaka is rocked!
Rajantaka moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rajantaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Rajantaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Mataitai jabs Rajantaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rajantaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rajantaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Rajantaka's shoulder, as Rajantaka tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rajantaka. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Rajantaka throws a front kick that sends Mataitai stumbling back into the cage.
Rajantaka rushes Mataitai and presses him up against the cage.
Mataitai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mataitai throwing a counter right hand but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Rajantaka slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Rajantaka throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Rajantaka wants to clinch but Mataitai slips to the side
and Mataitai counters with a nice body shot.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rajantaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai cracks Rajantaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Rajantaka slips the punch.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Rajantaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Mataitai.
Rajantaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rajantaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mataitai rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai connects with a body shot that sends Rajantaka's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajantaka moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Rajantaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai scores with a sloppy right hand. Rajantaka should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Mataitai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rajantaka can do to turn this around?
Rajantaka ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Rajantaka closes the distance and pushes Mataitai back into the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rajantaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rajantaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?
Rajantaka slips under a jab.
Rajantaka seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai's corner calls for a 1-2. Mataitai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rajantaka lands with a kick to the temple. Mataitai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rajantaka keeps control of Mataitai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rajantaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Rajantaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka has managed to clinch.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mataitai blocks it with crossed arms.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajantaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rajantaka.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Rajantaka moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Rajantaka moved out of range nicely.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Mataitai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mataitai swats away the attempt to clinch by Rajantaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Mataitai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Rajantaka ducks down to avoid it.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Mataitai sends Rajantaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mataitai is motioning to the referee to let Rajantaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mataitai and Rajantaka goes tumbling to the canvas! Mataitai follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai stands up out of the half guard.
Mataitai throws a hook but Rajantaka avoids it easily.
Rajantaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Mataitai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mataitai pounces like a tiger and cracks Rajantaka with a vicious hook! Rajantaka is down but not out! Mataitai follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choctaw Bloode (ranked 2109 p4p, 1484 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 291 p4p, 212 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choctaw Bloode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloode slips a jab from Defoe.
Nice uppercut lands for Bloode. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Bloode digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Bloode lands the left hand.
Bloode moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Bloode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Defoe.
Bloode looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe throws a low kick but Bloode avoids it.
Defoe feints and then cracks Bloode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloode down.
Bloode misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloode throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Bloode's head but Bloode sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
And Bloode counters with a quick kick to the body but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe swings for the body but Bloode moves out of range.
Bloode wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a right hand
letting Bloode counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bloode.
Defoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bloode connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bloode moves out of range.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Bloode steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloode.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bloode has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Bloode.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloode throws an elbow but misses.
Bloode has Defoe pressed against the cage, preventing Defoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defoe tries to break free but Bloode pushes him back against the cage.
Bloode lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
Bloode lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe is trying to force a seperation but Bloode has the dominant position.
Bloode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Bloode.
Bloode misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloode.
Defoe throws a right hand that Bloode ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloode also avoids with ease.
Bloode listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bloode finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Bloode lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bloode slips under a jab.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Bloode doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloode misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bloode.
It looks like Bloode has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bloode lands an overhand right.
Bloode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bloode lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloode circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Bloode makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bloode ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bloode fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloode scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Bloode takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bloode scores with a body shot.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bloode.
Bloode lands a lovely overhand right.
Bloode throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
A low kick lands for Bloode.
Bloode slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Bloode avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Bloode there.
Bloode throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloode takes one to the chin there.
Bloode works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Bloode sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Bloode on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bloode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloode moves forwards but Defoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Choctaw Bloode is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Bloode misses its intended target.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloode slips a straight right by Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe scores with a jab. Bloode acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Bloode swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.
Bloode pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Bloode has Defoe pressed against the cage, preventing Defoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defoe is trying to force a seperation but Bloode has the dominant position.
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
Bloode lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Bloode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloode takes the fight into the clinch.
Defoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloode lands an elbow inside.
Bloode stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Defoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bloode lands with a right to the head.
Bloode slows down the pace here.
Bloode keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Bloode as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bloode.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Defoe working hard to break the clinch.
Bloode tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bloode moves out of range.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloode defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloode throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bloode is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Bloode as he connects with a hook.
Defoe scores with a push kick.
Bloode drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Defoe is trying to push Bloode away but Bloode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloode gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bloode has double underhooks.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Defoe takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe tries to circle away but Bloode has him pinned against the cage.
Defoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bloode misses with an elbow strike.
Defoe takes an elbow to the temple.
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloode lands the left hand.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Bloode connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Bloode counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Bloode.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bloode connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choctaw Bloode dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bloode blocks the body kick.
Bloode tries to counter by clinching up but Defoe breaks away and moves out of range.
Defoe 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.
Bloode scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Bloode checks it.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Bloode connects with a body shot.
Bloode forces Defoe back against the cage and clinches.
Bloode pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloode keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bloode pushes off an throws an elbow but Defoe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloode - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike from Bloode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode lands a hook that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Bloode lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Defoe tries to break free but Bloode pushes him back against the cage.
Bloode lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Defoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe is trying to force a seperation but Bloode has the dominant position.
Bloode lands a damaging elbow.
Bloode tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Bloode back against the cage.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Defoe is trying to break free.
Defoe is trying to push Bloode away but Bloode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloode misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bloode throws an elbow that misses.
Bloode stalling.
Defoe wants to break free but Bloode has control.
Bloode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike from Bloode.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe is trying to break the clinch but Bloode has him pressed against the cage.
Defoe wants to break free but Bloode has control.
Bloode pushes off an throws an elbow but Defoe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bloode tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries to break free but Bloode pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloode.
Bloode lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Bloode.
Bloode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Bloode has Defoe pressed against the cage, preventing Defoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Bloode.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Bloode.
Defoe has had enough of the clinch but Bloode keeps him there for the moment.
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bloode has double underhooks.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloode misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode closes the distance and pushes Defoe back into the cage.
Bloode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe tries to circle away but Bloode has him pinned against the cage.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Defoe's efforts to push away.
Defoe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike.
Defoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloode was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Bloode cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Bloode throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Defoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bloode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloode lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Choctaw Bloode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Defoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloode fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloode checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloode uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bloode counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe throws a hook but Bloode avoids it easily.
Bloode digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Bloode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloode looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Choctaw Bloode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bloode has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choctaw Bloode!
After the fight, Choctaw Bloode was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olusola Oni (ranked 2161 p4p, 1373 weight class) and Augustin Cauchy (ranked 246 p4p, 163 weight class). The key to victory for Olusola Oni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olusola Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustin Cauchy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauchy closes the distance and clinches up with Oni, looking for a takedown. Cauchy pushes Oni against the cage but Oni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cauchy shoots in for a double leg but Oni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oni throws a leg kick which misses Cauchy's front leg but catches the back leg as Cauchy tries to avoid it.
Oni throws a jab but it's blocked by Cauchy.
Cauchy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cauchy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Augustin Cauchy has been cut.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Cauchy is just out of range.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oni stuffs the takedown.
Olusola Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustin Cauchy.
Cauchy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Cauchy is just out of range.
Cauchy dives in and grabs Oni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oni pushes down on Cauchy's head and hops out.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cauchy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oni sprawls well. Oni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cauchy gets slowly back to his feet.
Cauchy 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.
Cauchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Oni throws a big counter combination but Cauchy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oni misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cauchy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oni tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauchy working away.
Cauchy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cauchy is staying tight to Oni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cauchy working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cauchy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cauchy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cauchy on the ground.
Cauchy tries for a kimura but Oni is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cauchy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cauchy trying to control the action but Oni is working from the bottom.
Cauchy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oni is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cauchy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cauchy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oni is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cauchy yanks on the arm and Oni is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cauchy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustin Cauchy!
Augustin Cauchy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abbott Tribute (ranked 1097 p4p, 978 weight class) and Anton Gardner (ranked 131 p4p, 120 weight class). Tribute comes to the cage accompanied by tank abbot tribute. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tank Abbott Tribute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardner rushes Tribute and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute wants to break free but Gardner has control.
Tribute can't break the clinch.
Tribute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tribute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gardner sizes up Tribute with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Tank Abbott Tribute has been cut.
Gardner jabs at Tribute's body.
Gardner scores with a jab to the body.
Gardner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tribute is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tribute is breathing heavily.
Gardner has Tribute up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner has Tribute pressed against the cage, preventing Tribute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Gardner lands a nice uppercut.
Tribute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gardner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gardner.
Gardner scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner digs a right hand underneath Tribute's ribcage. Tribute let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gardner on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gardner.
A short uppercut from Gardner.
Gardner gets through Tribute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gardner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tribute working hard to break the clinch.
Gardner lands a body punch.
Gardner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gardner lands a body punch.
Tribute takes a shot to the head.
Gardner scores with a hook to the body.
Gardner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gardner.
Gardner has Tribute pressed against the cage, preventing Tribute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gardner lands a hook that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Gardner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Gardner.
Gardner digs a right hand underneath Tribute's ribcage. Tribute let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner works on Tribute's body with a couple of short punches.
Gardner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
Gardner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Gardner.
Gardner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tribute takes a shot to the head.
Gardner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gardner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gardner.
Gardner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gardner pushes Tribute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gardner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gardner lands a nice uppercut.
Gardner drops Tribute onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tribute is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tribute is rocked!
Gardner creates a bit of distance for himself, with Tribute pressed up against the cage and cracks Tribute with a massive uppercut! Tribute goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Gardner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Gardner!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Gardner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 518 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Ivan Kalcevski (ranked 83 p4p, 174 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Blake Phoenix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Kalcevski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalcevski misses with a right hand
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalcevski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Kalcevski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Kalcevski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalcevski.
Kalcevski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix clobbers Kalcevski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kalcevski takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalcevski blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Kalcevski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalcevski throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalcevski throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalcevski throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalcevskis head.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalcevski working aggressively here.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phoenix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kalcevski wanted to stand there but Phoenix had control of the position.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phoenix managing to control the position.
Kalcevski wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix working for a triangle but Kalcevski defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalcevski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Kalcevski defends easily.
Phoenix looking to control.
Kalcevski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phoenix is proving hard to escape from.
Phoenix is pulling down on Kalcevski's head to control his posture.
Phoenix looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalcevski wanted to stand there but Phoenix had control of the position.
Phoenix is trying to control the position but Kalcevski postures up.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Kalcevski from controlling successfully.
Phoenix has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kalcevski doesn't defend quickly enough and Phoenix has managed to lock this one up! Can Kalcevski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Phoenix on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Aztec (ranked 485 p4p, 1472 weight class) and Greg Connor (ranked 59 p4p, 184 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Connor's choice of entrance music: Cherub Rock. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Aztec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Aztec.
Aztec tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Connor looks to clinch
and Aztec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connor scores with the left hand. Aztec knows he should have avoided that one.
Aztec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aztec in his tracks.
A jab from Connor misses.
Aztec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Connor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aztec's hands.
Connor scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor tests Aztec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connor misses with a hook. Aztec ducked under it nicely.
Aztec closes the distance and clinches.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aztec.
Connor working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aztec's face.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Connor is controlling him.
Connor working Aztec over with knees to the body.
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connor misses with a combination
and Aztec counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Connor scores with a nice right hand.
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aztec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aztec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor clobbers Aztec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Connor throws a hook but Aztec blocks it.
It looked like Aztec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Aztec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Connor works the jab nicely.
Connor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aztec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor throws a one two combo.
Aztec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Connor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Connor. That snapped Aztec's head back.
Aztec slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor connects with a single shot there.
Connor rushes Aztec and presses him up against the cage.
Connor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aztec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Aztec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Connor is controlling him.
Connor has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aztec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Aztec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aztec is defending well for now.
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aztec manages to avoid it.
Aztec circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Aztec counter with a right hand.
Aztec blocks a jab.
A big left from Connor misses.
It looked like Aztec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Connor.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aztec has time to react.
Connor lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztec circles away from the clinch attempt
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor connects with a crisp jab.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Aztec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Connor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Connor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Connor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztec tries to circle away but Connor has him pinned against the cage.
Connor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aztec avoids it.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Aztec avoids the damage to the body.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Aztec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Connor lands with a hook. Aztec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aztec misses with a hook. Connor ducked under it nicely.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Connor tries to clinch but Aztec is having none of it.
Connor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Aztec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aztec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Connor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Connor dips to his left and cracks Aztec with an uppercut!
Connor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Connor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aztec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connor cracks Aztec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greg Connor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aztecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor tries to clinch up.
Aztec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aztec takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Aztec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Greg Connor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor wants to clinch but Aztec slips to the side
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Aztec has knocked Connor down with a huge combo! Aztec steps away and waves a wobbly Connor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Connor is rocked!
Connor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aztec counters with a huge left! Connor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aztec isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Connor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aztec!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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