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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
21 - 24 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuai jiao lands with a kick to the temple. Blyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Blyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shuai jiao lunges at Blyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blyer's hand.
Blyer misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Shuai jiao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyer lands a nice hook to Shuai jiao's body. Shuai jiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shuai jiao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shuai jiao is breathing heavily.
Shuai jiao misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Blyer.
Blyer lands a big uppercut and Shuai jiao crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shuai jiao looks OK. Blyer waves Shuai jiao back to his feet!
Shuai jiao is rocked!
It looks like Master Shuai jiao has been cut.
Blyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blyer lands with a big left! Shuai jiao is wobbled badly! Blyer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Shuai jiao to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rocky Blyer!
A less than humble Rocky Blyer 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Conflict-Disturbed. This should be fireworks!
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Summers there.
McIntyre slips a jab from Summers.
McIntyre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Summers checks it well.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Summers lands an impressive looking overhand right. McIntyre doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by McIntyre.
Summers cracks McIntyre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McIntyre keeps Summers at a distance using the push kick.
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
McIntyre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McIntyre, right into the meat.
Summers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McIntyre.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Summers misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
McIntyre cracks the inside of Summers's front leg.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre needs to keep his hands up - Summers had a free shot at his head there.
Summers slips under a jab from McIntyre.
Summers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Summers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McIntyre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McIntyre can't do much from the bottom here.
McIntyre is trying to get back to half guard.
Summers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McIntyre, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Summers landing strikes.
Summers tries for a kimura but McIntyre is defending well.
McIntyre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre controlling the action here.
McIntyre prevents Summers from improving his position.
Summers gets full guard.
McIntyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summers working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Summers is looking to stand up but McIntyre isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers being controlled here, momentarily.
McIntyre trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McIntyre defends it easily.
McIntyre tries to free his leg and advance position but Summers is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Summers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Summers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McIntyre throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
Summers misses with a wild combination.
Summers throws a series of punches but McIntyre avoids them all with ease.
Summers fails to land with a series of punches.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McIntyre on the side of the head.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and Summers counters with a left and a right that stings McIntyre.
McIntyre connects with a looping right hand.
Summers ducks right into an uppercut from McIntyre.
Summers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Summers.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Summers moved away.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McIntyre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McIntyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Summers with a nice cross.
McIntyre throws a head kick but Summers moves out of range.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that misses.
McIntyre tries to move into range but Summers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nathan Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McIntyre momentarily.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McIntyre is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Summers does no damage.
Oh McIntyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McIntyre gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Summers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! McIntyre is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Summers!
Nathan Summers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imagine. Olbrzymi Vlad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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37
313 lbs
31 - 13 - 0 |
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280 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad tries to clinch but Drabek moves out of range.
Drabek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vlad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Drabek is holding Vlad down, trying to stall.
Sloppy strikes there by Vlad.
Vlad scores with punches from side control.
Vlad has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vlad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drabek backwards.
Vlad lands a takedown into guard.
Vlad won't allow Drabek to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad stands and steps away. Drabek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vlad!
Vlad tries to clinch up
and Drabek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drabek shoots in for a double leg but Vlad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vlad pushes Drabek up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad digs a right hand underneath Drabek's ribcage. Drabek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drabek tries to score a body lock takedown but Vlad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olbrzymi Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Drabek.
Vlad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drabek looks winded!
Vlad has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drabek is trying to keep an underhook but Vlad manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vlad is nestled in close to Drabek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vlad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad decides to stand and escape the position.
Vlad drops Drabek with a nice combination! Vlad dives into Drabek's guard, looking to finish!
Drabek is rocked!
It looks like Jeff Drabek has been cut.
Drabek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vlad.
Vlad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vlad trying to control but Drabek is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad stands up over Drabek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drabek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vlad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vlad working some strikes from top position.
Vlad preventing the sweep.
Vlad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is working an open guard so Vlad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vlad closes the distance and pushes Drabek back into the cage.
Vlad tries to land knees in the clinch but Drabek avoids the damage to the body.
Vlad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vlad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drabek working a defensive guard here.
Vlad trying to control but Drabek is working from the bottom.
Vlad is looking to work some ground and pound but Drabek has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vlad is looking to work some ground and pound but Drabek has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drabek 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vlad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drabek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drabek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad is trying to stand back up but Drabek is controlling him
Drabek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olbrzymi Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Drabek'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.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - Drabek circles away.
Vlad gets the takedown into side control.
Vlad decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drabek has a takedown stuffed.
Vlad closes the distance but Drabek moves to the side
and Drabek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drabek.
Drabek throwing strikes from guard but Vlad blocks nicely.
Drabek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olbrzymi Vlad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drabek postures up and lands a big shot to Vlad's brow.
Vlad wants to get back to his feet but Drabek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drabek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vlad's head.
Drabek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drabek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drabek throws an elbow that misses. Vlad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drabek's guard. Nice move by Vlad!
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad tries to free his leg and advance position but Drabek is retaining full guard.
Drabek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vlad manages to get himself to full guard.
Drabek throws an elbow that misses. Vlad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drabek's guard. Nice move by Vlad!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants to stand and escape but instead Drabek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Drabek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vlad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drabek has Vlad in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad wants to stand and escape but instead Drabek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek distracts Vlad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek working some strikes from top position.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drabek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drabek throwing strikes from guard but Vlad blocks nicely.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drabek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drabek throwing strikes from guard but Vlad blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drabek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drabek throws an elbow that misses. Vlad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drabek's guard. Nice move by Vlad!
Vlad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drabek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vlad is aware though and is defending well.
Drabek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vlad with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drabek controlling Vlad's posture.
Drabek wants to sweep here but Vlad controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Drabek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Drabek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drabek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drabek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vlad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drabek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vlad is looking to clinch but Drabek is avoiding it.
Vlad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drabek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vlad is in Drabek's guard.
Vlad stopping the sweep attempt from Drabek.
Drabek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vlad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vlad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vlad throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad postures up in Drabek's guard and throws a big left but Drabek blocks it.
Drabek wants to sweep but no luck.
Drabek has his foot on Vlad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vlad works his way back into a safe position though.
Drabek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Drabek is keeping the position.
Vlad works over Drabek with some ground and pound from guard.
Drabek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vlad throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad cracks Drabek with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vlad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A shot to the body from Drabek misses
and Vlad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vlad.
Vlad lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vlad passes to side control.
Drabek is trying to get back to half guard.
Vlad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drabek keeps working.
Vlad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drabek parries the strikes from Vlad easily there. Vlad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Drabek to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad working away.
Drabek parries the strikes from Vlad easily there. Vlad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Drabek to escape.
Vlad lands a few punches from side control.
Drabek is not content to let Vlad control the position.
Drabek looking for a sweep but Vlad has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Vlad.
Drabek is still in real trouble! Can Vlad finish him?
Drabek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drabek seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Vlad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drabek is looking to escape.
Vlad postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Drabek is out cold - huge knockout for Vlad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olbrzymi Vlad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23 - 14 - 0 |
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195 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharghai throws a body punch but Kint moves out of range.
Kint moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kharghai.
Kint tries to work over Kharghai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kharghai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kharghai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kharghai takes a swing at Kint's ribcage but misses.
Kharghai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kint cracks Kharghai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kint avoids a kick to the body.
Kharghai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kint holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kint gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kharghai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kint creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kint gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kharghai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kint after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kint blocks a body shot from Kharghai.
Kint struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharghai controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kint.
Kharghai jumps guard but Kint stands there with Kharghai around his waist. Kharghai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kint tries to work over Kharghai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kint.
A body shot lands from Kint.
The referee calls for Kharghai to work.
Kint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kint gets underhooks to prevent Kharghai's takedown attempt.
Kharghai tries for a takedown but Kint manages to get underhooks.
Kharghai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kint pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharghai's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai goes for a takedown attempt but Kint pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharghai moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharghai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kharghai is trying to drag Kint to the mat but Kint just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Kharghai jumps guard but Kint stands there with Kharghai around his waist. Kharghai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharghai.
Kharghai can't get the takedown.
Kharghai is trying to drag Kint to the mat but Kint just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharghai's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kint gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kint tries to throw a body punch but Kharghai avoids it by throwing Kint back against the cage.
Kharghai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kint fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharghai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kint avoids the head kick by Kharghai.
Kint moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kharghai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kint ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Kharghai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kint is fending him off so far but Kharghai persists. Nope, Kint circles away and we're back to standing.
Kint throws a shot to the body.
Kharghai throws a hook but Kint blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint lands a glancing blow to the side of Kharghai's head.
Kharghai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kharghai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kint sprawls well. Kint wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kharghai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kharghai misses with a low kick.
Kharghai rushes Kint and presses him up against the cage.
Kint working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Kint scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kint scores with a hook to the body.
Kharghai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kint prevents it.
Kharghai tries to pull guard but Kint won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kint prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharghai has Kint pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kint manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kharghai is breathing heavily.
Kint tries to work over Kharghai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint 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.
Kharghai looks for the body kick but Kint saw that one coming.
Kharghai misses with a body shot.
Kharghai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kint lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kint lands a nice looking body shot.
Kint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kharghai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vadim Kharghai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kint lands a body shot.
Kharghai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kint uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kharghai has time to react.
Kint thuds a left hand into Kharghai's body.
Kharghai takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharghai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kharghai fails with the takedown
and Kint counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai fails to pull guard.
Kharghai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kharghai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kint lands with a left to the head.
Kharghai blocking some punches.
Kint misses with some punches.
Kharghai taking a breather.
Kharghai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kint lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kharghai tries to pull guard but Kint won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kint doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kharghai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kint struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharghai controls his hands.
Kint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roger Kint seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kharghai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kint.
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!
A short uppercut from Kint.
Kint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharghais head.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Kint is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kharghai looking for a takedown.
Kharghai is trying to pull guard but Kint turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharghai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kint lands an uppercut.
Kharghai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Kint is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Kint as the two fighters clinch.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Kint is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kint has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries to throw a body punch but Kharghai avoids it by throwing Kint back against the cage.
Kint is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kint lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kint on the inside.
Kint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kint pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kharghai is trying to drag Kint to the mat but Kint just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kharghai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kint avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kint gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kint lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharghai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kint gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Kint as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kint avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kint digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Kint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharghai's elbow.
Kint lands with a left to the head.
Kharghai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kint lands a shoulder strike.
Kint struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharghai controls his hands.
Kharghai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kint avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Kint.
Kint lands a body shot.
Kint lands a nice uppercut.
Kharghai has Kint pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kint manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kint lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Kint lands with a left to the head.
Kint cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Kint lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kint lands a jab to the nose.
Kint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kharghai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kharghai misses with a takedown attempt - Kint sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kint scores with the left hand. Kharghai knows he should have avoided that one.
Kint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharghais head.
Kharghai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kharghai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kint pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kharghai is rocked!
Kint digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Kharghai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kint is working Kharghai over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kint.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kint scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kharghai looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint lands a big right hand that drops Kharghai! The killer instinct kicks in and Kint finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Kint!
After winning the bout, Roger Kint thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainer has chosen Diabolic "Frontlines" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamid Zaferani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaferani!
Zaferani misses the jab.
Zaferani throws a chopping leg kick but Hainer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hainer looks to land a body kick but Zaferani moved away.
Zaferani cracks the inside of Hainer's front leg.
Hainer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaferani.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
A combination from Zaferani does no damage.
Hainer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaferani.
Zaferani tests Hainer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hainer scores with a body shot.
Hainer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hainer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaferani, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Zaferani catches Hainer right on the button with a cross.
Zaferani throws a head kick but Hainer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaferani throws a shot from downtown. Hainer moves away and avoids it.
Zaferani works over Hainer's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body kick from Hainer.
Zaferani throws out a loose jab but Hainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaferani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hainer.
A leg kick checked by Hainer.
Zaferani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hainer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hainer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hainer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaferani on the side of the head.
Zaferani misses with a leg kick.
Zaferani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hainer throws a head kick that misses
and Zaferani counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaferani misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hainer throws a low kick but Zaferani avoids it.
Hainer avoids the body shot from Zaferani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainer clobbers Zaferani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hainer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hainer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaferani manages to avoid it.
Zaferani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaferani misses with a series of wild punches.
Hainer misses with a straight left.
Zaferani throws the left hand but Hainer avoids the punch easily.
Zaferani moves out of range as Hainer strikes.
Hainer connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaferani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hainer motions for Zaferani to come forward. Hainer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaferani delivers a nice body kick.
Zaferani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaferani throws a shot from downtown. Hainer moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hainer cracks Zaferani with a good jab.
Zaferani throws a hook to the side of Hainer's head but Hainer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Zaferani blocks the low kick.
Hainer throws a series of punches but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hainer manages to avoid it.
Zaferani swings for the body but Hainer moves out of range.
Hainer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaferani is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hainer.
Hainer throws a front kick aimed at Zaferani's knee but Zaferani avoids it well.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hainer takes a swing at Zaferani's ribcage but misses.
Hainer misses with a low kick.
Zaferani throws a hook to the side of Hainer's head but Hainer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaferani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hainer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hainer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zaferani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaferani. That snapped Hainer's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hainer defending well as Zaferani loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Hainer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hainer blocks a head kick by Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a body shot.
Zaferani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hainer.
Hainer blocks a jab.
Zaferani lands a jab.
Hainer keeps Zaferani at a distance using the push kick.
Hainer slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hainer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaferani lands with a cross.
Zaferani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani dominated that round.
That's time! Zaferani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Zaferani.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut. Hainer saw that one coming.
Hainer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaferani missing with a left hand there. Hainer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hainer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaferani throws out the jab.
Hainer throws a head kick but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Hainer misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaferani.
Hainer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Hainer
and Zaferani counters with a good low kick that Hainer was not able to check.
Hainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaferani's calf.
Zaferani misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaferani misses the target.
Hainer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hainer.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Hainer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaferani.
Zaferani throws a lazy uppercut
and Hainer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hainer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hainer is looking to land body kicks.
Hainer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaferani circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaferani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hainer - the referee stops the clock and Zaferani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hainer. Zaferani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hainer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaferani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hainer.
Zaferani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hainer tries to land a leg kick but Zaferani saw it coming and moves away.
Hainer throws the left hand but Zaferani avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainer tries to work over Zaferani's front leg with a kick but Zaferani checks it.
Hainer misses with a low kick.
Hainer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaferani looks to score with a jab to the body but Hainer is just out of range.
Hainer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hainer is looking to land body kicks.
Hainer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaferani throws a solid leg kick but Hainer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaferani.
Zaferani throws a chopping leg kick but Hainer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Zaferani blocks the low kick.
Hainer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hainer avoids the body shot from Zaferani.
Hainer misses with a body kick.
Hainer lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer scores with a kick to the body.
Hainer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hainer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaferani's sensitive parts.
A big left from Zaferani misses.
Zaferani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hainer if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaferani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamid Zaferani is winning the standup battle so far.
Hainer is looking to score with low kicks.
Hainer throws a body punch but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaferani staying out of range there.
Zaferani throws out a loose jab but Hainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaferani will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaferani missing with a left hand there. Hainer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaferani checks a leg kick.
Hainer moves out of range as Zaferani throws a body kick.
Zaferani thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaferani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaferani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hainer throws an overhand right that lands on Zaferani's shoulder, as Zaferani tries to avoid the shot.
Hainer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaferani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaferani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hainer ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hainer slips a straight right by Zaferani.
Hainer misses with a body shot.
Zaferani ducks under a wild hook from Hainer.
Hainer throws a push kick but Zaferani slaps the foot to one side.
Hainer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaferani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hainer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hainer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hainer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaferani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Hainer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zaferani misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaferani.
Zaferani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hainer misses with a low kick.
Hainer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaferani.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hainer.
Hainer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hainer - that will leave a mark!
Hainer is looking to land body kicks.
Hainer moves away from the strike by Zaferani.
Hainer moves out of range as Zaferani strikes.
Zaferani throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hainer to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaferani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaferani misses with a looping left.
Hainer looks to throw the jab but Zaferani is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
Zaferani moves out of range of the leg kick from Hainer.
Hainer throws a low kick, looking for Zaferani's leg but Zaferani calmly moves out of range.
Hainer lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Zaferani.
Zaferani takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good work by Hainer as he checks the leg kick.
Hainer misses with a looping right.
Hainer punishes Zaferani's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaferani looks to land a left hand but Hainer moved out of range nicely.
Hainer slips under a jab from Zaferani.
Zaferani blocks a jab.
Hainer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaferani finds it's way round the side to connect with Hainer's head.
Zaferani throws a low kick but Hainer moves out of range easily.
Zaferani tries to land a leg kick but Hainer saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hainer.
Hainer swings for the body but Zaferani moves out of range.
A big right from Hainer misses.
Hainer wants to slow Zaferani down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaferani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hainer if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaferani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hainer misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hainer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hainer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaferani will feel that in the morning.
Hainer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaferani scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hainer. That's going to slow Zaferani down.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Zaferani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hainer counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaferani's sensitive parts.
Zaferani loads up on a big right hand but Hainer slips the punch.
Zaferani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hainer.
Hainer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hainer moves away from the strike by Zaferani.
A big left from Zaferani misses.
Zaferani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaferani misses with a kick to the body.
Zaferani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaferani lands a head kick!
Hainer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hainer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hainer looks to land a left hand but Zaferani moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Zaferani misses.
Hainer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zaferani takes a step back to recover.
Hainer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
Hainer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Zaferani misses with an uppercut.
Hainer misses with a looping left.
Zaferani scores with a spinning back kick!
Hainer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaferani lands a head kick!
Hainer misses with a body kick.
Hainer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaferani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zach Hainer.
I think Hainer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hamid Zaferani!
Our winner, Hamid Zaferani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Waul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush comes to the cage accompanied by Taking a Life. This should be a great matchup!
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Waul!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waul, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waul.
Bush throws a head kick but Waul moves out of range.
Waul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bush clobbers Waul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waul throws a push kick but Bush slaps the foot to one side.
Waul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
Bush throws a lazy head kick
and Waul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bush counters with a nice uppercut.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush lands a jab to the nose.
Waul misses with a low kick.
Bush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Waul scores with a jab to the jaw.
Waul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bush.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Waul as he checks the leg kick.
Waul blocks a leg kick.
Bush jabs Waul right on the nose. Waul blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Waul throws the left hand but Bush avoids the punch easily.
Waul tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waul ducks right into an uppercut from Bush.
Waul tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
Waul throws a wild body kick that Bush sees coming a mile off.
Bush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waul counters with a low kick, right behind Bush 's knee.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bush throws out a leg kick but Waul moves out of range and Bush only half commits.
Waul doesn't manage to clinch there - Bush circles away.
Bush thuds a left hand into Waul's body.
Bush throws a hook but Waul avoids it easily.
Waul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush throws a leg kick that misses.
Bush's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bush duly obliges.
Bush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waul's hands.
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waul manages to avoid it.
Bush does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waul doesn't seem bothered though.
Waul is looking to clinch.
Waul moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Waul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bush throws a head kick that misses
and Waul counters with a leg kick.
Waul scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waul lands a leg kick that knocks Bush off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Waul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bush needs to keep his hands up - Waul had a free shot at his head there.
Waul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bush. Waul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Waul misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Waul. That snapped Bush's head back.
Bush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waul jabs Bush to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waul lands a nice looking body shot.
Waul throws the kick towards the body but Bush avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Waul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Waul instigates a clinch.
Bush avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Waul.
Bush working aggressively here.
Waul misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Waul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Waul - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bush letting Waul take a breather here.
Waul lands with a right to the head.
Bush being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waul misses with a punch on the inside.
Bush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waul misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Waul lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushs head.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
Bush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waul blocks it with crossed arms.
Waul scores with a shot to the side of Bush's head.
Bush blocks a body shot from Waul.
Waul has Bush pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Waul.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waul.
Waul has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Waul.
Waul blocks a body shot from Bush.
Waul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waul tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Waul tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waul throws a punch but it's blocked by Bush.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Waul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush working aggressively here.
Waul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Waul misses with a body punch.
Waul works on Bush's body with a couple of short punches.
Bush takes a shot to the head.
Waul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Waul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Waul on the inside.
Waul holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bush blocks a body shot from Waul.
Waul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waul lands with a left to the head.
Paul Waul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Waul digs a right hand into Bush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bush's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Waul scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waul.
Waul misses with some punches.
Waul lands with a left to the head.
Bush letting Waul take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waul.
Bush prevents a body shot from Waul.
Waul tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bush presses Waul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Waul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waul lands a shoulder strike.
Waul just leaning against Bush, taking a breather.
Waul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bush blocks an uppercut.
Bush is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Waul is trying to stall.
Bush tries to break the clinch but Waul is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Bush stalling in the clinch but Waul improves position.
Waul throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waul avoiding damage as Bush throws knees to the body.
Waul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow.
Waul looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Waul avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.
Waul swings wildly with an uppercut but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waul's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Waul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bush thuds his right hand into Waul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Waul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Harry Bush has been cut.
Bush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waul moves to clinch but Bush breaks away
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waul looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
Waul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Waul.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bush is trying to stall.
Waul can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
Waul lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waul tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Waul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Waul as the two fighters clinch.
Waul trying to stall but Bush improves his position.
Waul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waul can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
Waul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush being controlled against the cage.
Waul lands a left hand.
Waul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow.
Waul tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Waul has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.
Waul misses with a punch on the inside.
Waul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waul scores with a shot to the side of Bush's head.
Waul looking to slow down the pace here.
Harry Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush pushes Waul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waul scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Waul on the inside.
Waul cracks Bush with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Waul is looking to control Bush's arms but Bush gets an underhook and turns him. Now Waul has his back to the cage.
Waul leaning his opponent against the cage.
Waul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Waul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Waul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow.
Waul scores with a shot to the side of Bush's head.
Paul Waul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Waul blocks a body shot from Bush.
Waul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bush.
Bush lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waul prevents a body shot from Bush.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Waul won't allow it.
Bush breaks from the clinch.
Waul ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Waul blocks a head kick by Bush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waul. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Waul throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Waul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bush moves out of range as Waul throws a body kick.
Bush does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Waul lands with a kick to the temple. Bush shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bush avoids the head kick by Waul.
Bush misses with a hook.
Bush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paul Waul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waul manages to avoid it.
Waul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waul prevents Bush from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Waul as Bush tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Waul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Waul!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Waul thanked Sparta Fightware for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes into the arena with Country boy can survive blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen lands the left hand.
Takanen ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Takanen. Those never looked like landing.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takanen avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Takanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Takanen.
Esko Takanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takanen scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes throws a low kick but Takanen moves out of range easily.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Takanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takanen tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takanen to the ground. Takanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takanen misses with a body shot.
Takanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takanen scores with a nice strike.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Takanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Takanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen lands the left hand.
Hughes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes sizes up Takanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takanen takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Takanen misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takanen.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Takanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takanen cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hughes blocks the body kick.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Takanen saw that one coming.
Takanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takanen checks it well.
Takanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takanen misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takanen, as that shot connected.
Hughes tries to work over Takanen's front leg with a kick but Takanen checks it.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Takanen loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes needs to keep his hands up - Takanen had a free shot at his head there.
Takanen slips a jab from Hughes.
Takanen throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Crunch! Takanen slams his shin into Hughes's torso.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Takanen.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takanen wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes stalling.
Hughes is keen to just control but Takanen is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes working over Takanen with some ground and pound. Takanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takanen has hold of Hughes's hands but Hughes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Takanen misses with a straight left.
Takanen digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Takanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Takanen keeps Hughes at a distance using the push kick.
Takanen misses with a looping right.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body. Takanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takanen's head backwards.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Hughes slips a jab from Takanen.
Hughes slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takanen.
Hughes 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.
Hughes is fighting to break Takanen's control of his arms but Takanen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takanen wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Takanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takanen trying to control the position.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takanen seems keen to control Hughes's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Esko Takanen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takanen but Takanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Takanen.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esko Takanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takanen. Hughes shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takanen.
Takanen misses with a body shot.
Esko Takanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takanen cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takanen throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hughes.
Hughes looking to score a takedown here. Takanen is defending well but Hughes drives through and ends up in Takanen's guard.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takanen is keeping the position for now.
Takanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takanen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hughes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanen trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes looking to control but Takanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ratt Hughes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Takanen swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Takanen.
Hughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takanen back to the cage. Hughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Takanen sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Hughes misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanen misses the target.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Hughes misses with a hook. Takanen ducked under it nicely.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is thwarting Takanen's attempts to control the position.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Takanen is working away.
Takanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes is trying to control. Takanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Takanen is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takanen's head.
Takanen manages to get to full guard.
Takanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Takanen keeps moving.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takanen's head.
Takanen looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes trying to control but Takanen is working from the bottom.
Hughes cracks Takanen with a solid left hand.
Takanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takanen holds on and takes a little breather.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughes is in close to Takanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takanen keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Takanen controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes trying to control but Takanen is working from the bottom.
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.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ratt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughes 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratt Hughes!
Ratt Hughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tam Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus comes to the cage accompanied by Open Road. Palhares has chosen TOQUINHO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tam Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Zeus avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Palhares.
Palhares is looking to score with low kicks.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Pluto Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeus misses the target.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Zeus is out of range.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Zeus moves out of range and Palhares only half commits.
Zeus blocks the body kick.
Palhares tries to work over Zeus's front leg with a kick but Zeus checks it.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zeus checks it well.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zeus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palhares gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Palhares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeus preventing the sweep.
Zeus wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Zeus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zeus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palhares's head.
Palhares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Zeus's leg. Zeus is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Palhares.
Palhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zeus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palhares did well to prevent Zeus getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares has his hands clasped together around Zeus's back. He's all about the action.
Palhares tries to roll over but Zeus keeps him under control.
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Zeus is very close to passing his half guard.
Zeus throws a strike but Palhares avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zeus tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zeus trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Zeus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Palhares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Palhares trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeus moves away.
Zeus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus dives in and scores a takedown into Palhares's guard.
Palhares looking to control.
Palhares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeus's guard.
Palhares throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeus trying to keep a closed guard but Palhares is proving a slippery customer.
Palhares is in close to Zeus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
Zeus 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pluto Palhares will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeus was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares lands a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palhares.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palhares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palhares throws a front kick that sends Zeus stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Zeus off balance momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeus.
An inside leg kick lands from Palhares.
Palhares lands a jab to the head.
Zeus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palhares. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Zeus's leg. Zeus is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares is looking to slow Zeus down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Zeus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares cracks the inside of Zeus's front leg.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares scores with a jab. Zeus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zeus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palhares lands a lovely overhand right.
Zeus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Palhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Zeus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
Zeus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Zeus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palhares to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Palhares.
Zeus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Palhares throws a head kick but Zeus moves out of range.
Palhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares lands with a good body shot.
Palhares lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares tests Zeus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Zeus.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palhares pushes Zeus away with a front kick.
Zeus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palhares is controlling Zeus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus wants to pass the guard but Palhares is defending well.
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Zeus is very close to passing his half guard.
Zeus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Palhares's thigh. Palhares counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeus trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeus wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Zeus pushes his legs off easily.
Zeus wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Zeus moves away and avoids it.
Zeus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palhares scores with a nice body kick.
Palhares wants to slow Zeus down by chopping away at his legs.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Zeus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zeus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares slips a straight right by Zeus.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Zeus moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeus.
Zeus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palhares as he avoids it easily.
Zeus checks a leg kick.
Zeus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palhares thumps Zeus with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Zeus blocks the low kick.
Zeus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Zeus misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Pluto Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Palhares leaves Zeus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tam Zeus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares throws a head kick but Zeus moves out of range.
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares throws out a powerful jab.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zeus lands a body shot.
Palhares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeus's calf.
Zeus looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Tam Zeus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
Palhares scores with a punch to the head.
Zeus misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Zeus shoots for a takedown but Palhares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palhares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zeus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zeus is out of range and Palhares settles back down.
Palhares scores with a spinning back kick!
Palhares's corner calls for a 1-2. Palhares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus avoids a kick to the body.
Zeus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Palhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zeus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Zeus moved away.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palhares scores with a nice right hand.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares dips to his left and cracks Zeus with an uppercut!
Zeus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Zeus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zeus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Zeus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
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!
Zeus shoots in for a double leg but Palhares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palhares lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Zeus in the body.
Palhares throws a right and a left that Zeus avoids nicely.
Palhares goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick from Palhares.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Zeus's leg. Zeus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zeus misses with a straight right.
Palhares lands with a kick to the temple. Zeus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Palhares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeus.
Zeus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Palhares.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palhares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zeus backs up against the cage.
Nice body kick there by Palhares.
Palhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Zeus in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pluto Palhares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palhares winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pluto Palhares!
A relieved looking Pluto Palhares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between José Nabijos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Ironz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabijos comes to the cage accompanied by IF I DIE TONIGHT. Ironz has chosen Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
35 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, José Nabijos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie Ironz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabijos is looking to slow Ironz down with leg kicks.
Ironz tests Nabijos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nabijos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nabijos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ironz throws a low kick, looking for Nabijos's leg but Nabijos calmly moves out of range.
Nabijos moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nabijos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nabijos throws the kick towards the body but Ironz avoids it.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ironz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
Nabijos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ironz in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Ironz. Beautiful body shot.
Nabijos lands a right hook to the body.
Ironz checks a leg kick.
Nabijos is looking to land body kicks.
José Nabijos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nabijos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ironz rushes Nabijos and presses him up against the cage.
Ironz is leaning against Nabijos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nabijos misses with a body punch.
Ironz lands an elbow inside.
It looks like José Nabijos has been cut.
Ironz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ironz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nabijos backwards.
Nabijos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironz lands an elbow inside.
Nabijos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Ironz to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nabijos.
Ironz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nabijos avoids it.
Ironz tries a body shot but Nabijos blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironz crunches a lovely knee into Nabijos's ribcage.
Nabijos is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ironz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ironz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironz cracks Nabijos with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Ironz.
Ironz misses with a punch to the body.
Ironz lands a nice elbow.
Ironz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ironz tries to throw a body punch but Nabijos avoids it by throwing Ironz back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ironz.
Ironz throws an elbow but it misses.
Nabijos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nabijos backwards.
Ironz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nabijos backwards.
Ironz lands a right hand.
Ironz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ironz trying to stall but Nabijos improves his position.
Ironz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nabijos blocks it with crossed arms.
Nabijos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nabijos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nabijos tries to throw a body punch but Ironz avoids it by throwing Nabijos back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ironz leaning against his opponent.
Ironz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nabijos backwards.
Ironz missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ironz.
Nabijos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Nabijos fails to land.
Nabijos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironz's elbow.
Nabijos stalling in the clinch but Ironz improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ironz.
Ironz throws an elbow but it misses.
Ironz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ironz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nabijos backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Nabijos.
Ironz managing to block the knees to the body from Nabijos.
Nabijos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ironz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nabijos or not.
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!
Ironz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nabijos takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ironz - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Ironz.
Ironz lands with a right to the head.
Ironz drops Nabijos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nabijos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nabijos is rocked!
Ironz landing knees to the body.
Oh Nabijos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ironz scores a nice knee to the body.
Nabijos seems to have got his legs back now.
Ironz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ironz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ironz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ironz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ironz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nabijos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ironz is unloading with more strikes now! Nabijos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnie Ironz!
Arnie Ironz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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