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VFC 197: Jokinen vs. East PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muskeli Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes to the cage accompanied by The way of the fist. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Muskeli Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mies!
Reeves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reeves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mies wants to control but Reeves postures up.
Reeves throwing strikes but Mies manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reeves controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Muskeli Mies wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reeves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muskeli Mies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reeves moves out of range as Mies strikes.
Reeves feints and as Mies raises his hands in defense, Reeves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reeves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mies is proving hard to escape from.
Reeves trying to control but Mies is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves throwing strikes but missing.
Mies is trying to control the position but Reeves postures up.
Reeves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reeves throws a big right hand that misses.
Reeves wants to control from the top but Mies keeps moving.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Mies is keeping the position.
Mies will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mies holds on and takes a little breather.
Reeves throws a big elbow that misses.
Reeves postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reeves.
Mies keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
Reeves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mies controls Reeves momentarily but Reeves frees himself.
Mies trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Reeves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reeves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reeves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mies keeps working.
Reeves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mies!
Reeves punching from mount but Mies doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mies is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mies is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mies is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mies tries to lock up and control but Reeves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reeves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies wants to control but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reeves throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mies wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reeves.
Reeves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mies has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mies!
Reeves pulls Mies in to control the position.
Mies has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Muskeli Mies.
Mies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mies scores with a jab. Reeves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reeves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reeves decides to stand back up. Reeves steps back and let's Mies get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mies cracks Reeves with an open hand slap.
Reeves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies slips a jab from Reeves.
Mies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reeves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mies to score with a decent uppercut.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reeves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reeves wants to control the pace but Mies is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves thowing shots but they're missing.
Reeves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reeves goes for an armbar but Mies turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mies.
Reeves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mies is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Muskeli Mies wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reeves lands an overhand right.
Mies connects with a nice looking jab.
Reeves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mies on his heels. He'll look to pass Mies's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reeves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves pushes down on Mies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reeves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mies controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mies trying to control but Reeves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reeves feints and as Mies raises his hands in defense, Reeves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mies is trying to keep Reeves in close.
Mies keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
Reeves wants to get up but he can't break Mies's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mies controls Reeves momentarily but Reeves frees himself.
Mies keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mies is looking to improve his position but Reeves isn't that keen on the idea.
Reeves throwing strikes here but Mies is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Reeves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mies is looking to escape.
Reeves punching from mount but Mies doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mies because Reeves loaded up on that one.
Mies wants to control but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves controlling the pace for now.
Mies manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Mies is defending against the submission attempts here by Reeves.
Mies is staying active underneath Reeves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reeves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Muskeli Mies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mies tries to get to full guard but Reeves has control of the leg.
Mac Reeves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reeves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mies to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mac Reeves.
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reeves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reeves is trying to control the action in half guard but Mies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mies is controlling Reeves's trapped leg to prevent Reeves from advancing to side control.
Mies missing with punches from the bottom.
Mac Reeves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Reeves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reeves 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Reeves!
After winning the bout, Mac Reeves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Jussila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zedong has time to react.
Jussila throws a leg kick but Zedong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jussila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Jussila. No joy for Zedong on that attempt.
Zedong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jussila misses the shot to the body.
Jussila sizes up Zedong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zedong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jussila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zedong.
Zedong clinches with his opponent.
Jussila throws a head punch that misses.
Zedong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jussila.
Jussila blocks an uppercut.
Jussila taking a breather.
Jussila misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong takes an elbow to the temple.
Zedong prevents a body shot from Jussila.
Zedong dodges an elbow strike from Jussila.
Zedong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zedong jabs at Jussila's body.
Zedong wants to clinch up but Jussila keeps it at a distance.
Zedong walks into a straight right hand from Jussila.
Zedong avoids the head kick by Jussila.
Zedong tries to clinch up.
Zedong digs a good hook to Jussila's body.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jussila wants to land a leg kick but Zedong is out of range.
Zedong throws a body punch but Jussila moves out of range.
Zedong checks the leg kick.
Jussila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zedong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zedong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zedong looks to land a combination but Jussila avoids it well.
Jussila throws a hook to the side of Zedong's head but Zedong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jussila throws the left hand but Zedong avoids the punch easily.
Zedong thows a body shot but no joy.
Zedong scores with a leg kick.
Jussila throws a sloppy body shot
and Zedong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Jussila misses.
Jussila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zedong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jussila rather than just go for the knockout.
Zedong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zedong misses with a two punch combination.
Jussila connects with the punch.
Zedong misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussila slips a jab from Zedong.
Zedong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jussila.
Zedong misses with a body shot.
Zedong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Jussila misses its intended target.
Zedong walks into a left hand.
Jaakko Jussila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zedong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jussila.
Zedong throws a sloppy head kick and Jussila moves out of range easily.
Jussila avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zedong connects with a right hand. Jussila shakes it off.
Jussila cracks Zedong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zedong scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Jussila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zedong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jussila throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong blocks a head kick by Jussila.
Zedong connects with a solid leg kick.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jussila is just out of range.
Jussila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zedong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jussila tests Zedong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zedong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jussila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zedong blocks a head kick by Jussila.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Zedong.
Zedong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jussila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zedong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jussila moves 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 Jaakko Jussila will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jussila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jussila looks to land a body kick but Zedong moved away.
Jussila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zedong delivers a nice body kick.
Mao Zedong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zedong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jussila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zedong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zedong throws the kick towards the body but Jussila avoids it.
Zedong is looking to land body kicks.
Jussila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jussila throws a leg kick but Zedong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zedong rushes Jussila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jussila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila being controlled against the cage.
Jussila prevents Zedong from breaking the clinch.
Jussila misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zedong.
Jussila stops a takedown attempt from Zedong.
Zedong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Jussila.
Zedong controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zedong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jussila's brow.
Zedong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussila misses with an elbow strike.
Zedong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zedong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zedong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Jussila.
Zedong tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zedong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jussila counters with a solid body kick.
Jaakko Jussila is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jussila tests Zedong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zedong sizes up Jussila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jussila lands a nice hook to Zedong's body. Zedong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong misses with a hook.
Zedong staying out of range there.
Zedong moves into range and clinches up with Jussila.
Jussila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zedong takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jussila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zedong tries to stall but Jussila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jussila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jussila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jussila tries to work over Zedong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Zedong fails to land.
Jussila throws an elbow but it misses.
Zedong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jussila slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Zedong.
Zedong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zedong misses with a looping right.
Zedong is looking to clinch but Jussila is avoiding it.
Zedong throws a jab but it's blocked by Jussila.
Zedong checks a low kick from Jussila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zedong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jussila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zedong.
Jussila lands with an overhand left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jussila. That's going to slow Zedong down.
Zedong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jussila circles away quickly and effectively.
Zedong misses with a low kick.
Jussila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Jussila there.
Zedong slips under a jab.
Zedong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jussila moves away.
Zedong looks to throw a body kick
and Jussila counters with a nice leg kick.
Jussila throws a nice looking combination but Zedong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zedong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jussila.
Jussila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jussila misses with a straight left.
Jussila throws a hook but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jussila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jussila throws a right and a left that Zedong avoids nicely.
Jussila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jussila misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zedong lands a left and a right that send Jussila crashing to the mat, dazed. Zedong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jussila is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zedong closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jussila out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mao Zedong!
Mao Zedong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl der Grosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl der Grosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Woods!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
der Grosse swings widly with a right hand
and Woods counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but der Grosse is retaining full guard.
Woods is fighting to break der Grosse's control of his arms but der Grosse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
der Grosse wants to sweep but no luck.
Woods must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
That kick from Woods tenderised der Grosse's leg. der Grosse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
der Grosse throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from der Grosse as Woods shoots in.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from der Grosse.
Woods tries a low kick but der Grosse avoids it.
A nice combination there by der Grosse.
It looks like James Woods has been cut.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from der Grosse.
der Grosse throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
der Grosse throws a right hand that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
der Grosse thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods lands a two punch combo.
der Grosse misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods is looking to chop away at der Grosse's legs.
der Grosse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
der Grosse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
der Grosse misses with a hook.
der Grosse lands the left hand.
der Grosse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Woods's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from der Grosse.
der Grosse throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of der Grosse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
der Grosse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
der Grosse throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
der Grosse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods connects with a leg kick. der Grosse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
der Grosse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
der Grosse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woods throws a leg kick but der Grosse sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
der Grosse walks into a left hand.
Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. der Grosse tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. der Grosse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods moves away from the strike by der Grosse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
der Grosse looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
der Grosse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
der Grosse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods takes a swing at der Grosse's ribcage but misses.
der Grosse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
der Grosse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods keeping control of the position.
der Grosse is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
Woods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Woods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods wants to improve his position but der Grosse is controlling well.
Woods is refusing to be controlled, as der Grosse sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Woods will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Woods's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woods misses with a low kick.
der Grosse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten der Grosse somewhat.
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
der Grosse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
der Grosse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woods is looking to chop away at der Grosse's legs.
der Grosse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on der Grosse's shoulder, as der Grosse tries to avoid the shot.
Woods throws a leg kick but der Grosse sees it coming and moves out of range.
der Grosse cracks Woods with an open hand slap.
der Grosse ducks right into an uppercut from Woods.
der Grosse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round.
der Grosse 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.
Jab by Woods.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
der Grosse looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Woods.
No luck for der Grosse with that takedown attempt.
Woods defending well as der Grosse loads up on a big left hand.
Woods bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
der Grosse defending against the ground and pound.
Woods misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
der Grosse regains half guard there - taking advantage of Woods's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Woods throws a strike but der Grosse avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods trying to control but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but der Grosse is retaining full guard.
der Grosse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woods!
der Grosse putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Woods slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
der Grosse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is thwarting Woods's attempts to control the position.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Woods trying to control but der Grosse postures up.
Woods tries to roll over but der Grosse keeps him under control.
der Grosse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
der Grosse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from der Grosse.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse content to control rather than advance.
der Grosse throwing shots but Woods is blocking nicely.
der Grosse thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
der Grosse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woods knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woods gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for der Grosse!
Woods misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Woods's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Woods walks into a left hand.
That has opened up James Woods's cut even more.
An inside leg kick from Woods misses.
der Grosse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses der Grosse's front leg but catches the back leg as der Grosse tries to avoid it.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
der Grosse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? der Grosse is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, der Grosse circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods thows a body shot but no joy.
der Grosse takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
der Grosse checks a low kick from Woods.
der Grosse misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods wants to slow der Grosse down by chopping away at his legs.
der Grosse looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
der Grosse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woods misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
der Grosse throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Nice cross by der Grosse.
The cut above James Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
letting der Grosse counter with a right hand.
Woods throws a leg kick but der Grosse sees it coming and moves out of range.
der Grosse throws a push kick but Woods slaps the foot to one side.
Woods wants to clinch.
James Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
der Grosse misses with a straight left.
der Grosse throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Woods has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Woods misses with a looping right.
der Grosse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woods fails to land with a series of punches.
der Grosse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karl der Grosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to work over der Grosse's front leg with a kick but der Grosse checks it.
der Grosse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
der Grosse throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as der Grosse checks a leg kick.
der Grosse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woods throws a jab when der Grosse was well out of range.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woods lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but der Grosse circles away quickly and effectively.
Woods avoids the body shot from der Grosse.
der Grosse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
der Grosse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from der Grosse.
der Grosse misses with a wild combination.
Woods takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for der Grosse.
Woods feints and as der Grosse raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
der Grosse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woods!
Woods is looking to get to half guard.
der Grosse looking to finish Woods with some ground and pound. This is bad for Woods!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Woods's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl der Grosse!
A very excited looking Karl der Grosse 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Dirty Hous' blaring out of the sound system. von Goldstein has chosen Heut ist mein tag as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto von Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva misses with a low kick.
von Goldstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at von Goldstein's knee but von Goldstein avoids it well.
von Goldstein avoids a kick to the body.
von Goldstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
von Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping von Goldstein under the eye.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Silva looks to land a left hand but von Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. von Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on von Goldstein if he has to take too many more of those.
von Goldstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from von Goldstein misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped von Goldstein's head back.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Mauricio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but von Goldstein is having none of it.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
von Goldstein stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. von Goldstein doesn't seem phased though.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and von Goldstein counters with a nice body kick.
von Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva clobbers von Goldstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva throws a leg kick but von Goldstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva tries to land a front kick but von Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but von Goldstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
von Goldstein is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Goldstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces von Goldstein off the cage and back into range.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva tries to clinch
and von Goldstein counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
von Goldstein lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
von Goldstein throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva throws a hook but von Goldstein avoids it easily.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
von Goldstein wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed von Goldstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva tries to clinch there but von Goldstein circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for von Goldstein.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks von Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
von Goldstein cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged von Goldstein in a clinch.
von Goldstein misses with some punches.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
von Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but von Goldstein blocks it.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. von Goldstein is defending well for now.
Silva can't break the clinch.
von Goldstein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
von Goldstein dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
von Goldstein jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
von Goldstein trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
von Goldstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
von Goldstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
von Goldstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as von Goldstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva pushes down on von Goldstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
von Goldstein is trying to control but can't.
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 Mauricio Silva will probably get the nod.
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.
von Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with the combination.
von Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
von Goldstein scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
von Goldstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
von Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by von Goldstein.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by von Goldstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but von Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva thuds his right hand into von Goldstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
von Goldstein misses with a low kick.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva wants to clinch
and von Goldstein counters with a one-two to the body.
von Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
von Goldstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva scores with the left hand. von Goldstein knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but von Goldstein slips the punch.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Mauricio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Goldstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. von Goldstein doesn't seem bothered though.
von Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva checks a low kick from von Goldstein.
Silva misses with a hook. von Goldstein ducked under it nicely.
von Goldstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
von Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
von Goldstein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
von Goldstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
von Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva slips under a jab from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
von Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten von Goldstein somewhat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. von Goldstein shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook but von Goldstein blocks it.
Silva checks a low kick from von Goldstein.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but von Goldstein ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a looping right.
von Goldstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
von Goldstein moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but von Goldstein moves away.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but von Goldstein saw it coming and moves away.
von Goldstein misses with a straight left.
Silva looks to land a left hand but von Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
von Goldstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between von Goldstein's hands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and von Goldstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from von Goldstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva scores with a push kick.
von Goldstein connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
von Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
von Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
von Goldstein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
von Goldstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva throws a leg kick which misses von Goldstein's front leg but catches the back leg as von Goldstein tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but von Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Mauricio Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva throws a head kick but von Goldstein moves out of range.
von Goldstein staying out of range there.
von Goldstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mauricio Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed von Goldstein momentarily.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva tries to clinch but von Goldstein is having none of it.
Silva moves out of range as von Goldstein strikes.
Silva lands a nice hook to von Goldstein's body. von Goldstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
von Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
von Goldstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from von Goldstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
von Goldstein slips a jab from Silva.
von Goldstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
von Goldstein 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.
von Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
von Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva cracks von Goldstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
von Goldstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from von Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
von Goldstein blocks a low kick nicely.
von Goldstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Silva wants to clinch.
von Goldstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but von Goldstein slips the punch.
von Goldstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
von Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva looks to land a combination but von Goldstein avoids it well.
A slow jab from von Goldstein misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by von Goldstein.
Silva avoids the head kick by von Goldstein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
von Goldstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
von Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but von Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mauricio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto von Goldstein.
Silva dips to his left and cracks von Goldstein with an uppercut!
Otto von Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from von Goldstein.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva thuds a left hand into von Goldstein's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but von Goldstein checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
von Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles von Goldstein. von Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on von Goldstein if he has to take too many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
von Goldstein blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Silva!
After the big win, Mauricio Silva made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boldin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Noisia - Machine gun. Ewing has chosen B.o.B. - Created A Monster as his entrance music. Robert Boldin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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258 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
Very quick |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boldin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raul Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldin misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Boldin.
Boldin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boldin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ewing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ewing tries a head kick but it misses.
Ewing is looking to chop away at Boldin's legs.
Ewing misses with a straight left.
Robert Boldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boldin misses with a low kick.
Boldin tries to clinch but Ewing moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boldin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boldin connects with a solid leg kick.
Ewing looks gassed!
Ewing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boldin moves into the clinch.
Boldin gets through Ewing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boldin.
Boldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boldin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ewing's head.
It looks like Raul Ewing has been cut.
Boldin is looking to land body kicks.
Ewing gets tackled into the cage by Boldin. Boldin maintains the clinch.
Boldin manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Boldin. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boldin, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewing misses with a wild combination.
Ewing throws a chopping leg kick but Boldin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Ewing.
Boldin jabs Ewing right on the nose. Ewing blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boldin scores with a push kick.
Boldin connects with a single shot there.
Ewing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Ewing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boldin throws a head kick that Ewing semi-blocks.
Boldin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boldin cracks Ewing with an uppercut from hell and Ewing crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Boldin's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Ewing is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boldin gets to his feet - Ewing follows without any prompting.
Ewing is still on wobbly legs! Can Boldin finish him?
Boldin scores with a spinning back kick!
Ewing seems to have recovered his senses.
Boldin keeps Ewing at a distance using the push kick.
Boldin scores with a leg kick.
BOOM! Boldin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ewing. Ewing tries to recover but Boldin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ewing lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boldin!
Robert Boldin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gim Allon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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30
240 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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 Montreal, Gim Allon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside gets caught flat footed, as Allon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ironside is trying to keep Allon in close.
Allon throws a big elbow that misses.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Allon from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironside is keeping the position for now.
Ironside is looking for a triangle but Allon pushes his legs off easily.
Allon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironside looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allon lands a couple of elbows.
Ironside looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironside, not yet.
Ironside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironside is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ironside takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Allon lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Allon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Allon is putting a hurting on Ironside here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ironside to see if he's OK.
Ironside is rocked!
Allon lands a huge shot from side control! Ironside is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gim Allon!
Gim Allon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiguro Kamoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamoko has chosen Cathedral - Voodoo Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jiguro Kamoko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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25
216 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiguro Kamoko!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacReady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacReady looks for the body kick but Kamoko saw that one coming.
MacReady walks into a stiff left hand from Kamoko.
Kamoko slips under a jab from MacReady.
MacReady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacReady missing with a left hand there. Kamoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacReady.
MacReady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamoko lands with an overhand left.
Kamoko avoids the head kick by MacReady.
Kamoko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Kamoko scores with a nice head shot.
Kamoko tests MacReady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacReady jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamoko lands with an overhand left.
MacReady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
R J MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamoko. MacReady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamoko misses with an uppercut
and MacReady counters with a series of strikes. Kamoko will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacReady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamoko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacReady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from MacReady.
MacReady misses with the combination.
Kamoko misses with a left hand
and MacReady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
R J MacReady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamoko misses the shot to the body.
MacReady smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kamoko.
Nice takedown defense from MacReady. No joy for Kamoko on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamoko. MacReady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamoko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacReady misses with a two punch combination.
Kamoko needs to keep his hands up - MacReady had a free shot at his head there.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
MacReady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacReady leaves Kamoko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
R J MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiguro Kamoko.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacReady.
MacReady moves out of range as Kamoko strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacReady looks to land a combination but Kamoko avoids it well.
Kamoko dives in and grabs MacReady's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacReady pushes down on Kamoko's head and hops out.
Kamoko throws a lazy right hand but MacReady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacReady throws an overhand right that lands on Kamoko's shoulder, as Kamoko tries to avoid the shot.
MacReady looks to land a combination. Kamoko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from MacReady. Those never looked like landing.
MacReady drops Kamoko with a beautiful combination! Kamoko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - MacReady is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jiguro Kamoko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamoko throws a big shot that misses.
Kamoko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacReady had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacReady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamoko takes one to the chin there.
MacReady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamoko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
Kamoko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacReady.
Kamoko looks to land a right hand but MacReady moved out of range.
MacReady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamoko misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamoko connects with a crisp jab.
MacReady throws a leg kick
and Kamoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
R J MacReady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiguro Kamoko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacReady.
Kamoko lands with an overhand left.
MacReady scores with a leg kick.
Kamoko motions for MacReady to come forward. Kamoko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamoko checks a leg kick.
Kamoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacReady throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacReady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacReady misses with the combination.
MacReady swinging wildly here.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamoko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamoko is just out of range.
MacReady throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kamoko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamoko throws a hook but MacReady blocks it.
Kamoko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamoko moves out of range as MacReady strikes.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamoko.
MacReady throws an off balance right hand
and Kamoko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacReady throws a nice looking combination but Kamoko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamoko. That snapped MacReady's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacReady.
Kamoko tests MacReady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacReady.
MacReady looks for the body kick but Kamoko saw that one coming.
R J MacReady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamoko misses with an uppercut. MacReady saw that one coming.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamoko dodges the punch combination from MacReady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady scores with a hook to the body. Kamoko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacReady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamoko connects with a crisp jab.
MacReady slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamoko.
MacReady swinging wildly here.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamoko.
MacReady looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab by MacReady.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko misses with a series of wild punches.
MacReady misses with a wild body shot.
Kamoko scores with a jab.
Kamoko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamoko misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamoko is just out of range.
Kamoko lands a body shot.
Kamoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacReady.
Kamoko lands with an uppercut that bounces MacReady off the cage and back into range.
MacReady misses with a wild combination.
Kamoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
Kamoko throws a leg kick
and MacReady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamoko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacReady is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
MacReady is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kamoko connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jiguro Kamoko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiguro Kamoko'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. 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.
Kamoko throws a leg kick but MacReady sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacReady ducks under a wild hook from Kamoko.
Nice uppercut there from MacReady.
Kamoko throws a looping overhand right but MacReady ducks down to avoid it.
MacReady throws a hook to the side of Kamoko's head but Kamoko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacReady throws a right and a left that Kamoko avoids nicely.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
MacReady walks into a stiff left hand from Kamoko.
MacReady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamoko tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady throws the left hand but Kamoko avoids the punch easily.
R J MacReady is winning the standup battle so far.
MacReady fails to land with a series of punches.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
Kamoko just misses with a punch to the body.
MacReady throws a series of punches but Kamoko moves out of range.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
MacReady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacReady avoids the body shot from Kamoko.
MacReady misses with a jab to the body
and Kamoko counters with a shoot takedown. MacReady fights it but they end up in guard.
MacReady keeping full guard, as Kamoko tries to pass.
Kamoko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamoko with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacReady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamoko is one step ahead there.
Kamoko throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacReady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacReady wants to sweep but no luck.
MacReady is working hard here to advance position.
Kamoko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamoko is looking to work some ground and pound but MacReady has wrist control.
Kamoko trying to control the position from guard on top but MacReady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko won't allow MacReady to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacReady has momentary wrist control but Kamoko slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamoko has gone for a leg lock! MacReady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamoko's guard.
Kamoko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamoko is on top in guard.
MacReady keeping moving, preventing Kamoko from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko throwing strikes from guard but MacReady blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamoko is looking to work some ground and pound but MacReady has wrist control.
Kamoko wants to control from the top but MacReady keeps moving.
Kamoko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamoko wants to pass the guard but MacReady is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamoko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacReady wants to sweep here but Kamoko controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiguro Kamoko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamoko 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiguro Kamoko!
An intense looking Jiguro Kamoko took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night! ALL DAY!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Waul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monstra comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Hate Worldwide. This should be a great matchup!
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34
278 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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34
265 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Monstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Waul!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Monstra.
Monstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waul throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Marcus Monstra has been cut.
Monstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monstra misses with a wild body shot.
Waul cracks the inside of Monstra's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waul wants to clinch up but Monstra keeps it at a distance.
Monstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waul moves away.
Monstra throws a sloppy head kick and Waul moves out of range easily.
Monstra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Waul has time to react.
Monstra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monstra moves out of range as Waul throws a body kick.
Waul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Monstra - just one landing.
Monstra misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waul lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Waul.
Waul pushes Monstra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Waul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Waul.
Monstra is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monstra has a couple of punches blocked by Waul.
A short left from Waul.
Waul gets through Monstra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Waul as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Waul.
A hook to the body from Waul.
Good body shot from Waul.
Waul scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Waul.
Waul gets through Monstra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monstra backwards.
A shot in the inside from Waul.
A right hand to the body from Waul.
A short uppercut from Waul.
Waul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waul lands a hook that snaps the head of Monstra backwards.
Waul lands with a right to the head.
Monstra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waul lands a shoulder strike.
Monstra is rocked!
Waul digs a right hand underneath Monstra's ribcage. Monstra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Monstra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waul throws a big uppercut that drops Monstra! More strikes from Waul and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Monstra lies dazed against the cage as Waul celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Waul!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Waul waved his t-shirt featuring SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Liam Minard was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Barone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Minard!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Minard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minard.
Barone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minard.
Minard scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Minard.
Barone throws a shot to the body.
Barone misses with a low kick.
Minard throws a leg kick that misses.
Minard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Minard there.
Minard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Minard is in Barone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barone trying to control the position.
Minard content to stall in guard here.
Minard advances to half guard.
Barone gets back to full guard.
Barone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard throwing strikes but missing.
Barone managing to control the position.
Minard trying to control the position from guard on top but Barone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minard lands a couple of digs.
Minard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barone has momentary wrist control but Minard slips an elbow through the middle.
Minard trying to control the position from guard on top but Barone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minard preventing the sweep.
Minard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minard preventing the sweep.
Minard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Minard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minard is in close to Barone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Minard throwing strikes from guard but Barone blocks nicely.
Minard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barone wants to control but Minard passes easily into half guard.
Barone is trying to maintain the position but Minard is very close to passing his half guard.
Barone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Minard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Minard there.
Minard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barone wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barone wants to improve his position but Minard is controlling well.
Minard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Minard trying to control from half guard but Barone is working away.
Minard working the head and body with strikes.
Minard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minard's back!
Minard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barone's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone has the hooks in. Minard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barone avoiding Minard 's attempts to control his hands.
Barone looking for the choke but no joy.
Minard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minard just trying to survive but Barone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Minard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barone misses with a body shot.
Minard throws a shot from downtown. Barone moves away and avoids it.
Barone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minard throws a jab but it's blocked by Barone.
Minard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barone.
A telegraphed right hand from Minard misses the target.
Minard throws a leg kick
and Barone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minard. Barone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barone, right into the meat.
Barone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Barone.
Barone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barone cracks the inside of Minard's front leg.
Liam Minard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Minard finds it's way round the side to connect with Barone's head.
Barone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Minard throws a lazy uppercut
and Barone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barone throws a leg kick which misses Minard's front leg but catches the back leg as Minard tries to avoid it.
Minard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minard misses with a lunging right hand
and Barone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Minard's knee momentarily.
Barone just misses with a punch to the body.
Minard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barone trying to control from the bottom.
Minard wants to control but Barone is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barone.
Minard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minard won't allow Barone to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barone looking to control.
Barone wants to sweep but no luck.
Minard postures up.
Barone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barone is pulling down on Minard's head. It's preventing any offense from Minard, at least for the moment.
Bruno Barone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minard.
Minard throws a shot from downtown. Barone moves away and avoids it.
Liam Minard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minard avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Minard misses.
Barone misses with a low kick.
Minard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minard gets a takedown into half guard.
Barone is not content to let Minard control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard working over Barone with some ground and pound. Barone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barone is trying to get back to full guard.
Barone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barone is trying to get back to full guard.
Liam Minard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minard.
Barone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barone.
Minard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barone has Minard pulled in close to control his posture.
Minard postures up and lands a big shot to Barone's brow.
Barone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone can't keep his opponent in guard - Minard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minard advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minard throws a strike aimed at the side of Barone's head but Barone avoids it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barone is looking to regain half guard here but Minard keeps moving and retains side control.
Minard cracks Barone with a big elbow.
Barone sneaks back into half guard.
Minard wants to control but Barone is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barone has his hands clasped together around Minard's back. He's all about the action.
Barone wants to get back to full guard.
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 Bruno Barone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Minard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barone's sensitive parts.
Minard drives through with a takedown into Barone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barone has control of Minard's left arm, preventing Minard from doing any damage.
Barone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barone keeping moving, preventing Minard from controlling successfully.
Minard works over Barone with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barone looking for a guillotine here but Minard defends easily.
Barone looking for a sweep. Not yet Barone, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard works over Barone with some ground and pound from guard.
Minard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barone's head.
Minard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minard wants to pass the guard but Barone is keeping the position.
Minard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Minard throws a big right hand that misses.
Minard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barone's head.
Minard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barone's head.
Barone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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!
Barone controlling the position.
Barone looking for a sweep. Not yet Barone, not yet.
Minard wants to pass the guard but Barone is keeping the position.
Minard stands up over Barone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard throws a big elbow that misses.
Barone keeping moving, preventing Minard from controlling successfully.
Minard preventing the sweep.
Minard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barone keeping moving, preventing Minard from controlling successfully.
Minard throwing strikes but missing.
Barone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minard distracts Barone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minard throwing strikes from guard but Barone blocks nicely.
Minard throws a big elbow that misses.
Minard looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minard is one step ahead there.
Barone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minard's guard.
Minard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barone manages to get himself to full guard.
Minard with a nice head shot there.
Barone wants to sweep here but Minard controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barone is on top in guard.
Minard is adopting a defensive guard.
Barone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard working for submissions but it's allowed Barone to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minard looking for submissions off his back.
Minard manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minard trying to keep a closed guard but Barone is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Minard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minard 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Minard!
Liam Minard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 5th Round Clothing 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 Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Omen. East has chosen Cold as Ice- M.O.P. as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
33 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen scores with a jab. East acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
East scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
East lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. East sees it coming and avoids it easily.
East throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
East takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that East sees coming a mile off.
East moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
East fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Jokinen tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
East takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
East jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
East comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from East.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
East bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as East blocks the low kick.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
East shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
East misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
East dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
East scores with a leg kick.
East throws a combination that misses
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into East's ribs.
East misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a push kick but East slaps the foot to one side.
Ossi Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen thumps East with a low kick.
East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for East.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
East cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
East ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
East avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
East moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as East throws out the jab.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
East throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for East's leg but East calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a lazy body kick
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
East takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. East showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of East's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take East's back!
What can East do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
East breaks Jokinen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
East stands and throws Jokinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
East is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Ossi Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
East blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
East has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jokinen.
East shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but East keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Jokinen.
East on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
East tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
East misses with a straight right.
East lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on East's shoulder, as East tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by East as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Ossi Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klein East.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
East is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from East.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to East's body. East takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ossi Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
East takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
East on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
East gets cracked there but stands up to it.
East misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Jab from Jokinen.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped East's head back.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but East moved out of range.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on East if he has to take too many more of those.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. East does a little dance to reset his feet.
East moves into the clinch.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but East blocks it.
East misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for East.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of East backwards.
East lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body.
Jokinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to East's face.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen landing knees to the head.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries to work over East's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jokinen obliges.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen lunges at East with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by East's hand.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
East avoids a kick to the body.
East gets a double leg takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen kicks East off and gets to his feet.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
East clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from East tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East 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.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
A shot to the liver by East. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossi Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen tests East's chin there with a solid looking shot.
East avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses East's sensitive parts.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for East.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
East takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
East wants to clinch.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for East, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
East takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East shoots in and gets a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
East trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen trying to control the position here.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Ossi Jokinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. East sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from East - that will leave a mark!
East doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
East moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Ossi Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. East does a little dance to reset his feet.
East lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Klein East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks the inside of East's front leg.
East throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
East throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
East goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
East chopping away at his opponent's legs.
East ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
East has a takedown stuffed.
East scores with a body shot.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
East misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick from Jokinen.
East throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through East's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for East.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. East looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before East has time to react.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
East lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
East has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
East throws a nice inside leg kick.
East's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of East's side.
East thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
East moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Ossi Jokinen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossi Jokinen!
A very excited looking Ossi Jokinen 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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