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SPFT 72: Moses vs McJuckett PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Power. On his way into the cage it seems that Brandon Miller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brandon Miller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj London!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
London defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
London throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
London shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards London to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
London swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from London.
London is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. London did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed London's head.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but London defends the submission attempt.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed London to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! London is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and London manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into London's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but London manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has London in his guard.
London must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping full guard, as London tries to pass.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
London wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller is looking for a triangle but London pushes his legs off easily.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
London working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
London with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. London gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
London controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. London stacks Miller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by London!
Miller defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite London's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
London wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
London throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and London defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
London slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller parries the strikes from London easily there. London is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
Miller parries the strikes from London easily there. London is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
Miller is trying to control London's posture but London avoids it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Miller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
London darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has London pinned against the cage. London gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
London throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
London turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from London misses.
A telegraphed right hand from London misses the target.
Dj London seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
London tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but London sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. London defends it nicely.
London fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but London shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but London shows good takedown defense.
London lands with a nice body kick.
London is looking to clinch.
London throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
London lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. London darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says London as he avoids it easily.
London connects with an inside leg kick.
London closes the distance and clinches.
London goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller jumps guard but London turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
London lands a body punch.
London lands with a short head shot on the inside.
London misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from London.
London throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for London.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips a jab from London.
Dj London seems to be getting the better of the standup.
London lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
London scores with a body shot.
Dj London is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller throws a series of punches but London avoids them all with ease.
London fakes the leg kick and cracks Miller in the body.
London fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
London with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
London lands a body shot.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but London has taken the fight into the clinch.
London pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
London moves into the clinch.
London goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller blocks a body shot from London.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
London lands a nice uppercut.
London misses with a punch to the body.
London pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller tries to pull guard but London forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
London breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
London is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
London throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
London tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
London bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj London showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
London tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
London chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping London at a distance.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but London sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. London tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. London manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
London has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and London takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
London throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
London digs a good hook to Miller's body.
London fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller wants to control but London is keeping him busy.
London tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but London defends the submission attempt.
Miller is keen to just control but London is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is looking to stall here but London recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! London is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! London has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller has his foot on London's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. London works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing London from standing up.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but London defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller keeping moving, preventing London from controlling successfully.
London trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and London defends well.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Brandon Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Miller!
After the big win, Brandon Miller made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aengus OŽDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OŽDonnell comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song blaring out of the sound system. Anthony Burgess has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus OŽDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess missing with a left hand there. OŽDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burgess misses with a straight left.
Burgess fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OŽDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burgess lands with a good body shot.
Burgess lands a really nice looking cross but OŽDonnell seems unphased.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OŽDonnell.
OŽDonnell avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Burgess connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burgess lands a nice shot that snaps OŽDonnell's head back.
A clash of legs there as OŽDonnell blocks the low kick.
Burgess defending well as OŽDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burgess 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 OŽDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OŽDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burgess's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burgess duly obliges.
Burgess scores with a punch to the head.
Burgess moves away from the strike by OŽDonnell.
Burgess works the jab nicely.
Burgess fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches OŽDonnell on the side of the head.
OŽDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burgess slips under a jab from OŽDonnell.
Burgess lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Burgess does it's job there.
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!
Burgess scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burgess punishes OŽDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
OŽDonnell checks a low kick from Burgess.
OŽDonnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Burgess.
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OŽDonnell.
Burgess scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Burgess.
Burgess blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Burgess.
OŽDonnell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgess but Burgess pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OŽDonnell is looking to clinch.
Burgess tries to bum rush OŽDonnell with a series of wild strikes but OŽDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OŽDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.
Burgess turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burgess lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for OŽDonnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OŽDonnell looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
Burgess ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OŽDonnell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
Burgess works OŽDonnell's body with a nice hook.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Burgess as he connects with a hook.
Burgess misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgess feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OŽDonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Burgess dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
OŽDonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burgess.
Burgess displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
OŽDonnell is rocked!
Burgess cracks OŽDonnell with a hook to the temple - OŽDonnell is on wobbly legs here! Burgess swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! OŽDonnell falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Burgess wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Burgess!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt cracks Thompson with a good jab.
It looks like Henry Thompson has been cut.
Thompson gets caught napping as Kleinschmidt dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Kleinschmidt postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Kleinschmidt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kleinschmidt 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.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Kleinschmidt controlling him for the moment.
Kleinschmidt wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Kleinschmidt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kleinschmidt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson tries to buck Kleinschmidt off but Kleinschmidt is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Kleinschmidt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Kleinschmidt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson wants to control but Kleinschmidt is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Kleinschmidt postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kleinschmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kleinschmidt is not a happy chappy
he wants out of there.
Thompson fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Kleinschmidt from controlling successfully.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kleinschmidt's guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Kleinschmidt is keeping the position.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Thompson passes Kleinschmidt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thompson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kleinschmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kleinschmidt lands with a kick to the temple. Thompson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henry Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Kleinschmidt misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson blocks a leg kick.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kleinschmidt counters with an inside leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Kleinschmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kleinschmidt motions for Thompson to come forward. Kleinschmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kleinschmidt.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kleinschmidt can pounce on him.
Kleinschmidt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kleinschmidt somewhat.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Kleinschmidt slams his shin into Thompson's torso.
Kleinschmidt jabs at Thompson's body.
Henry Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleinschmidt fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kleinschmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kleinschmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elroy Kleinschmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinschmidt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kleinschmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Kleinschmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Kleinschmidt with a nice cross.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kleinschmidt thows a body kick. Thompson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kleinschmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henry Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Kleinschmidt.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Kleinschmidt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kleinschmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Kleinschmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kleinschmidt.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Kleinschmidt holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Kleinschmidt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleinschmidt digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kleinschmidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Kleinschmidt back against the cage.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kleinschmidt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kleinschmidt lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Henry Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kleinschmidt goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kleinschmidt lands with a nice body kick.
Elroy Kleinschmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinschmidt moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle, before Kleinschmidt throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Thompson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kleinschmidt lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Elroy Kleinschmidt!
Elroy Kleinschmidt opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
165 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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32
163 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turpin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turpin slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Turpin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turpin slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald drives through with a takedown into Turpin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turpin wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turpin is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Turpin keeps moving.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Turpin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Turpin keeps moving.
Turpin pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Turpin counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a jab when Turpin was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turpin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turpin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turpin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald dives in and grabs Turpin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turpin pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turpin doesn't seem phased though.
Randolph Turpin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Turpin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turpin leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turpin.
Turpin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Turpin's body. Turpin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpin needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
Turpin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turpin slips under a jab.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Turpin counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Turpin defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for McDonald.
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turpin works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
Turpin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Turpin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpin.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
Turpin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turpin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turpin wants it to stay on the feet.
Turpin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
Turpin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Turpin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turpin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
A jab lands there for McDonald.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Turpin, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Turpin against the cage but Turpin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turpin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turpin looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Turpin misses.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Turpin sprawls well.
Randolph Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McDonald.
Sloppy strikes from Turpin. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
McDonald dives in and grabs Turpin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turpin pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Turpin is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Turpin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Turpin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Turpin counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Turpin lands with a cross.
Randolph Turpin is winning the standup battle so far.
Turpin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turpin.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Turpin had a free shot at his head there.
Turpin misses with a straight left.
Turpin thuds his shin into the meat of McDonald's side.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turpin as he avoids it easily.
Tommy McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpin throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
Turpin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Turpin moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Turpin. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a looping left.
Turpin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Turpin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turpin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Turpin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
Turpin throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Turpin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turpin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randolph Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McDonald.
Turpin throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turpin.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turpin looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.
Turpin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turpin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Turpin is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Turpin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turpin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randolph Turpin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fetty Mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mockenmaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is break ya fu**ing neck. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
209 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fetty Mockenmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mockenmaker defends it nicely.
Mockenmaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mockenmaker's waist but Mockenmaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dai off to one side.
Dai fails to land the takedown.
Fetty Mockenmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Mockenmaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Dai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker controls the position.
Dai defending against the ground and pound.
Dai is looking to regain half guard here but Mockenmaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Dai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mockenmaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mockenmaker off and has taken his back!
Mockenmaker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mockenmaker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dai's guard. Nice work there by Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mockenmaker throwing strikes from guard but Dai blocks nicely.
Dai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mockenmaker's guard.
Mockenmaker 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.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Mockenmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dai stopping the sweep attempt from Mockenmaker.
Dai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mockenmaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dai has managed to get both his arms back between Mockenmaker's legs - danger averted.
Mockenmaker wants to stand up but Dai is controlling him.
Mockenmaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mockenmaker kicks Dai off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mockenmaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mockenmaker throws a right hand that Dai ducks under and follows up with a left that Dai also avoids with ease.
Fetty Mockenmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dai avoids the body shot from Mockenmaker.
Dai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mockenmaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mockenmaker instigates a clinch.
Mockenmaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dai shoots in but no luck this time.
Dai gets a takedown into half guard.
Mockenmaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dai pulls his head out easily.
Mockenmaker trying to hold on to Dai's head to control him but Dai postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker is trying to stand back up but Dai is controlling him
Dai is working for a submission of some sort.
Dai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mockenmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dai is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mockenmaker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mockenmaker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mockenmaker wants to control but Dai is keeping him busy.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Fetty Mockenmaker dominated that round.
That's time! Mockenmaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dai takes one to the chin there.
Dai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mockenmaker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mockenmaker has his foot on Dai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dai works his way back into a safe position though.
Mockenmaker wants to stand up but Dai is controlling him.
Mockenmaker is trying to control the position but Dai postures up.
Mockenmaker kicks Dai off and gets to his feet.
Dai fails with a takedown attempt.
Mockenmaker shoots in and drives through. Dai sprawls well.
Mockenmaker tries to sprawl but Dai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Mockenmaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dai is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mockenmaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
Mockenmaker is concentrating on defense, preventing Dai from advancing position.
Mockenmaker pushes Dai off looking to stand but Dai dives back in and keeps control.
Mockenmaker is trying to control but can't.
Mockenmaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Dai.
Mockenmaker punching from the bottom.
Dai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dai is trying to control. Mockenmaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mockenmaker has one foot on Dai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mockenmaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dai, pushing him back against the cage.
Mockenmaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mockenmaker scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mockenmaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dai is trying to pull guard but Mockenmaker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dai as he avoids it easily.
Dai looks for a takedown but Mockenmaker sprawls well.
Fetty Mockenmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Dai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mockenmaker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dai quickly recovers to half guard.
Dai is staying active underneath Mockenmaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dai moves into full guard.
Mockenmaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mockenmaker trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
Dai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mockenmaker defends it easily.
Mockenmaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mockenmaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai can't keep his opponent in guard - Mockenmaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mockenmaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dai's head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Fetty Mockenmaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mockenmaker pinned against the cage. Mockenmaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mockenmaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Dai fails to land the takedown.
Dai drops his hands momentarily and Mockenmaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mockenmaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mockenmaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mockenmaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dai dodges the punch combination from Mockenmaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai walks into a straight right hand from Mockenmaker.
Nice takedown defense from Mockenmaker. No joy for Dai on that attempt.
Fetty Mockenmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Mockenmaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Mockenmaker manages to break the clinch.
Dai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mockenmaker circles away.
Dai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker lands with a hook. Dai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mockenmaker is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker distracts Dai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mockenmaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Mockenmaker won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Mockenmaker trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
Mockenmaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mockenmaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Mockenmaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mockenmaker forces his way into half guard.
Dai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker is keen to just control but Dai is a slippery customer.
Mockenmaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mockenmaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dai is staying active underneath Mockenmaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fetty Mockenmaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dai wants to control but Mockenmaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mockenmaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mockenmaker prevents Dai from improving his position.
Mockenmaker is working for a kimura but Dai is defending it quite comfortably.
Mockenmaker trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fetty Mockenmaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mockenmaker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fetty Mockenmaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes comes to the cage accompanied by Winter Warz. Karvakorva has chosen DIABLO - Icaros as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
215 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
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30
209 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes throws a leg kick but Karvakorva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karvakorva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karvakorva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhymes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karvakorva tries to work over Rhymes's front leg with a kick but Rhymes checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva tries to score with a low kick but Rhymes moves his leg out of the way.
Karvakorva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhymes blocks a head kick by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva tries a low kick but Rhymes avoids it.
Rhymes slaps away a takedown attempt from Karvakorva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karvakorva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karvakorva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karvakorva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jukkis Karvakorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karvakorva thows a leg kick but Rhymes checks it
and Rhymes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karvakorva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big left from Rhymes misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karvakorva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rhymes sprawls well initially but Karvakorva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karvakorva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhymes wants to control but Karvakorva is keeping busy.
Karvakorva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karvakorva trying to control the action but Rhymes is working from the bottom.
Rhymes wants to get back to full guard.
Karvakorva uses his free foot to push down on Rhymes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhymes.
Rhymes working to try and regain half guard.
Karvakorva landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva with shots to the head and body - Rhymes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhymes regains half guard.
Rhymes trying to control here.
Rhymes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karvakorva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rhymes wants to control but Karvakorva is keeping busy.
Rhymes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhymes keeping moving, preventing Karvakorva from controlling successfully.
Rhymes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhymes's head.
Karvakorva trying to control but Rhymes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karvakorva preventing the sweep.
Karvakorva wants to control from the top but Rhymes keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jukkis Karvakorva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karvakorva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karvakorva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhymes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karvakorva shoots in but Rhymes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva walks into a left hand.
Rhymes slaps away a takedown attempt from Karvakorva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Busta Rhymes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Rhymes shoots for a double leg takedown but Karvakorva sprawls well. He's pushed Rhymes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karvakorva tries to clinch but Rhymes moves away
and Rhymes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karvakorva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhymes.
Rhymes throws a lazy right hand but Karvakorva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karvakorva slips a jab from Rhymes.
Karvakorva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhymes circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karvakorva fails to land the takedown.
Karvakorva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Rhymes moves out of range.
Jukkis Karvakorva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhymes stuffs the takedown attempt from Karvakorva. Karvakorva gets slowly back to his feet.
Karvakorva takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhymes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhymes lands with a light punch inside.
Karvakorva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rhymes walks away with a smile on his face. Karvakorva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Karvakorva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karvakorva has a takedown stuffed.
Busta Rhymes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Rhymes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhymes ducks under a wild hook from Karvakorva.
Rhymes gets tackled into the cage by Karvakorva. Karvakorva maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karvakorva.
Rhymes is trying to push Karvakorva away but Karvakorva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karvakorva breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhymes throws a leg kick but Karvakorva moved away.
Karvakorva fails to land the takedown.
Karvakorva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karvakorva shoots in looking for a takedown. Rhymes tries to sprawl out of it but Karvakorva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rhymes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karvakorva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rhymes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rhymes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Rhymes digs a good hook to Karvakorva's body.
Rhymes lands a really nice looking cross but Karvakorva seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Karvakorva. Those never looked like landing.
Karvakorva wants to clinch.
Rhymes slaps away a takedown attempt from Karvakorva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jukkis Karvakorva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karvakorva.
Rhymes blocks the body kick.
Karvakorva shoots in but Rhymes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karvakorva throws a right and a left that Rhymes avoids nicely.
Karvakorva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karvakorva defending well as Rhymes loads up on a big left hand.
Rhymes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhymes feints and as Karvakorva raises his hands in defense, Rhymes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhymes throws an elbow that misses. Karvakorva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rhymes's guard. Nice move by Karvakorva!
Rhymes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karvakorva.
Jukkis Karvakorva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva throwing strikes but missing.
Rhymes is trying to hold Karvakorva in close to prevent damage but Karvakorva has managed to pass into half guard.
Karvakorva trying to control from half guard but Rhymes is working away.
Karvakorva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rhymes is looking to control Karvakorva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhymes avoid being mounted?
Karvakorva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karvakorva is thwarting Rhymes's attempts to control the position.
Karvakorva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rhymes is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rhymes is looking for a sweep. Karvakorva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhymes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karvakorva is working away from the top position though.
Karvakorva is pressing down on Rhymes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhymes is holding on for now.
Rhymes is trying to maintain the position but Karvakorva is very close to passing his half guard.
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!
Rhymes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rhymes wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Busta Rhymes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rhymes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karvakorva's hands.
Karvakorva is looking to clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Busta Rhymes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhymes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karvakorva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rhymes counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhymes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karvakorva doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhymes circles away.
Karvakorva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rhymes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karvakorva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karvakorva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karvakorva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Karvakorva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhymes's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes is trying to control Karvakorva's posture but Karvakorva avoids it.
Karvakorva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rhymes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rhymes tries to bench press Karvakorva off him but Karvakorva keeps the position.
Karvakorva throwing strikes but Rhymes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Karvakorva is looking for a sweep.
Karvakorva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karvakorva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rhymes's best efforts.
Rhymes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karvakorva trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes throwing shots but Karvakorva is blocking nicely.
Rhymes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhymes working Karvakorva over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhymes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Karvakorva trying to hold on to Rhymes's head to control him but Rhymes postures up.
Rhymes is just content to waste time from the top position. Karvakorva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rhymes trying to control but Karvakorva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes is really struggling to control Karvakorva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rhymes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rhymes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhymes passes Karvakorva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhymes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhymes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karvakorva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhymes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karvakorva wants to sweep here but Rhymes controlling him for the moment.
Rhymes lands a couple of digs.
Rhymes throws a strike but Karvakorva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karvakorva stops Rhymes from standing up.
Rhymes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karvakorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karvakorva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karvakorva won't allow Rhymes to sweep him here.
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 Busta Rhymes.
I think Rhymes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Busta Rhymes!
Busta Rhymes got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Highway of Heros-The Trews as his entrance music. Winston Gunn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winston Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Brown slows down the pace here.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
It looks like Winston Gunn has been cut.
Gunn tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That has opened up Winston Gunn's cut even more.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Gunn looks gassed!
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Brown works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown lands a left hand.
The cut above Winston Gunn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Winston Gunn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Winston Gunn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leroy Brown!
After the big win, Leroy Brown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Francisco !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack keeps Francisco at a distance using the push kick.
Francisco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
Mack throws out a powerful jab.
Mack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Francisco is in a horrible position here. Mack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francisco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mack lands a big shot there that rocks Francisco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mack lands a big elbow - Francisco is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Francisco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Xavier Mack!
A less than humble Xavier Mack misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyborg has chosen Awaken as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriku Landstrimma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landstrimma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cyborg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cyborg has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for Cyborg. That snapped Landstrimma's head back.
Cyborg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyborg blocks a head kick by Landstrimma.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Cyborg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landstrimma can pounce on him.
Cyborg scores with a jab to the body.
Landstrimma moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyborg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cyborg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landstrimma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Landstrimma swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Landstrimma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Landstrimma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cyborg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chris Cyborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg keeps Landstrimma at a distance using the push kick.
Landstrimma lands the left hand.
Cyborg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cyborg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cyborg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landstrimma lands a big head kick that sends Cyborg tumbling to the mat! Landstrimma takes a step backwards and waves Cyborg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cyborg is rocked!
It looks like Chris Cyborg has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landstrimma.
Cyborg is still on wobbly legs! Can Landstrimma finish him?
Landstrimma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cyborg seems to have recovered his senses.
Landstrimma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cyborg's calf.
A big left from Cyborg misses.
Landstrimma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cyborg stuns Landstrimma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cyborg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cyborg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cyborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyborg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cyborg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyborg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landstrimma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landstrimma blocks a jab.
Cyborg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cyborg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Landstrimma counters with a low kick, right behind Cyborg 's knee.
A big left from Cyborg misses.
Landstrimma avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a hook.
Landstrimma looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyborg is just out of range.
Landstrimma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cyborg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Landstrimma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cyborg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Landstrimma rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cyborg.
Cyborg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Landstrimma counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg moves out of range of the leg kick from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cyborg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Landstrimma counters with a three punch combo that has Cyborg backing up. Cyborg nods at Landstrimma to acknowledge the strikes.
Landstrimma lands with a shot to the body.
Cyborg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Landstrimma is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landstrimma swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyborg.
Landstrimma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cyborg's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Landstrimma seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg trying to control from the bottom.
Landstrimma seems to be looking for submissions.
Landstrimma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cyborg defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landstrimma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cyborg is looking for a sweep. Landstrimma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriku Landstrimma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Cyborg'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.
A jab from Landstrimma misses.
No luck for Cyborg with that takedown attempt.
Landstrimma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Landstrimma lands a high kick!
Eriku Landstrimma is winning the standup battle so far.
Cyborg throws out a powerful jab.
Landstrimma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cyborg on the side of the head.
Landstrimma tries to land a front kick but Cyborg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Landstrimma scores with a push kick.
Cyborg walks into a left hand.
Landstrimma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyborg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cyborg shoots for a takedown but Landstrimma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
Landstrimma throws the kick towards the body but Cyborg avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma scores with a kick to the body.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Landstrimma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Landstrimma takes a swing at Cyborg's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landstrimma.
Cyborg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eriku Landstrimma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cyborg.
Landstrimma lands a glancing blow to the side of Cyborg's head.
Landstrimma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cyborg was covering up waiting for the punch and Landstrimma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landstrimma throws a strike but Cyborg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma has momentary wrist control but Cyborg slips an elbow through the middle.
Cyborg throwing strikes from guard but Landstrimma blocks nicely.
Landstrimma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Landstrimma is looking to stand up but Cyborg isn't so interested in that idea.
Cyborg trying to control but Landstrimma is working from the bottom.
Cyborg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landstrimma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cyborg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landstrimma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cyborg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Landstrimma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cyborg stands up over Landstrimma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cyborg postures up and lands a big shot to Landstrimma's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cyborg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma trying to keep a closed guard but Cyborg is proving a slippery customer.
Eriku Landstrimma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cyborg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cyborg throws an elbow that misses. Landstrimma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cyborg's guard. Nice move by Landstrimma!
Cyborg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Cyborg kicks Landstrimma off and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyborg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Landstrimma.
Cyborg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cyborg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Landstrimma.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriku Landstrimma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Cyborg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cyborg works Landstrimma's body with a nice hook.
Cyborg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cyborg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cyborg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cyborg scores with a nice strike.
Cyborg moves into the clinch.
Landstrimma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landstrimma lands with a short shot to the head.
Landstrimma blocks an uppercut.
Landstrimma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cyborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Landstrimma lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyborg.
Cyborg lands a right hand.
Landstrimma blocks a body shot from Cyborg.
Landstrimma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyborg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cyborg.
Cyborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landstrimma throws a head punch that misses.
Cyborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Landstrimma controls his hands.
Cyborg working aggressively here.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landstrimma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyborg gets through Landstrimma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyborg.
Landstrimma blocks a body shot from Cyborg.
Cyborg can't find room to land a body shot as Landstrimma controls the action.
Landstrimma scores with a shot to the side of Cyborg's head.
Landstrimma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Landstrimma lands with a short shot to the head.
Cyborg misses with some punches.
Cyborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Landstrimma.
Cyborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cyborg tries to throw a body punch but Landstrimma avoids it by throwing Cyborg back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Landstrimma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landstrimma.
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!
Cyborg misses with some punches.
Cyborg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Landstrimma blocks a body shot from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a body punch.
Landstrimma tries to throw a body punch but Cyborg avoids it by throwing Landstrimma back against the cage.
Landstrimma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cyborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Landstrimma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chris Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landstrimma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cyborg throws a push kick but Landstrimma slaps the foot to one side.
Cyborg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Landstrimma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cyborg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cyborg slips under a jab from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg connects with a body shot that sends Landstrimma's belly button to the back.
Landstrimma swings widly with a right hand
and Cyborg counters by clinching up.
Landstrimma manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Landstrimma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cyborg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Landstrimma. No joy for Cyborg on that attempt.
Landstrimma lands with a shot to the body.
Cyborg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Landstrimma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landstrimma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landstrimma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cyborg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Landstrimma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Landstrimma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Landstrimma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyborg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Landstrimma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Landstrimma staying out of range there.
Cyborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Landstrimma is just out of range.
Landstrimma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Landstrimma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eriku Landstrimma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Landstrimma jabs Cyborg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Landstrimma scores with a kick to the body.
Cyborg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Landstrimma.
Cyborg misses with a body punch
and Landstrimma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landstrimma ducks under a wild hook from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands with a cross.
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 Eriku Landstrimma.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Landstrimma, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eriku Landstrimma!
Eriku Landstrimma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dantavious McJuckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McJuckett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Sinister Kid" The Black Keys. Moses Kealekapuna could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dantavious McJuckett's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dantavious McJuckett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekapuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McJuckett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McJuckett lands a glancing blow to the side of Kealekapuna's head.
Kealekapuna misses with a hook. McJuckett ducked under it nicely.
McJuckett is looking to slow Kealekapuna down with leg kicks.
McJuckett shoots in and drives through. Kealekapuna sprawls well.
McJuckett throws a front kick that sends Kealekapuna stumbling back into the cage.
McJuckett pushes Kealekapuna away with a front kick.
McJuckett throws a body punch but Kealekapuna moves out of range.
McJuckett misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by McJuckett misses
and Kealekapuna counters with an inside leg kick.
Kealekapuna ducks under a wild hook from McJuckett.
McJuckett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kealekapuna is able to avoid easily.
McJuckett is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that misses.
Kealekapuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kealekapuna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McJuckett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McJuckett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kealekapuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McJuckett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McJuckett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kealekapuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McJuckett postures up in Kealekapuna's guard and throws a big left but Kealekapuna blocks it.
McJuckett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McJuckett trying to move into half guard but instead Kealekapuna has managed to sweep!
McJuckett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna looking to pass the guard.
McJuckett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dantavious McJuckett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kealekapuna misses with a head kick.
McJuckett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McJuckett throws a chopping leg kick but Kealekapuna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kealekapuna keeps McJuckett at a distance using the push kick.
McJuckett misses with a body shot.
McJuckett throws a body punch but Kealekapuna moves out of range.
McJuckett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kealekapuna works the jab nicely.
McJuckett misses with an attempted mid kick.
McJuckett checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett misses with a body kick.
McJuckett misses the shot to the body.
Kealekapuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McJuckett.
Kealekapuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moses Kealekapuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kealekapuna misses with a low kick.
Kealekapuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kealekapuna throws a sloppy head kick
and McJuckett counters with a thumping low kick.
McJuckett throws a wild body kick that Kealekapuna sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kealekapuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kealekapuna gets caught napping as McJuckett dives in and scores a takedown. Kealekapuna manages to retain guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kealekapuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kealekapuna blocks a jab.
McJuckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kealekapuna manages to avoid it.
Kealekapuna lands a body shot.
McJuckett avoids the body shot from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick but McJuckett moves out of range.
Crunch! McJuckett slams his shin into Kealekapuna's torso.
Kealekapuna throws a low kick, looking for McJuckett's leg but McJuckett calmly moves out of range.
Kealekapuna throws a low kick but McJuckett moves out of range easily.
McJuckett throws a sloppy head kick and Kealekapuna moves out of range easily.
McJuckett throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kealekapuna throws a sloppy head kick and McJuckett moves out of range easily.
McJuckett throws out a loose jab but Kealekapuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kealekapuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - McJuckett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kealekapuna moves out of range of the body kick from McJuckett.
McJuckett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dantavious McJuckett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kealekapuna misses with a lunging right hand
and McJuckett counters with a slapping leg kick.
McJuckett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McJuckett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McJuckett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kealekapuna is on top in guard.
Kealekapuna trying to move into half guard but instead McJuckett has managed to sweep!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McJuckett wants to control from the top but Kealekapuna keeps moving.
McJuckett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McJuckett preventing the sweep.
McJuckett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McJuckett postures up and lands a big shot to Kealekapuna's brow.
Kealekapuna keeping moving, preventing McJuckett from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett throwing strikes but missing.
McJuckett advances to half guard.
McJuckett trying to mount his opponent but Kealekapuna defends it.
McJuckett works his foot free and advances to mount.
McJuckett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett breaks from Kealekapuna's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McJuckett is landing with some decent strikes but Kealekapuna is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kealekapuna is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! McJuckett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McJuckett lands a big shot there that rocks Kealekapuna but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McJuckett is landing with some decent strikes but Kealekapuna is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McJuckett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kealekapuna is desperately trying to improve his position but McJuckett has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McJuckett dominating with strikes here.
McJuckett lands a nice shot to the head.
Kealekapuna is rocked!
McJuckett lands a big shot to the head and Kealekapuna winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dantavious McJuckett!
Dantavious McJuckett is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dantavious McJuckett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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