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RYZE 86: Finkle vs Pinchai II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Larsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulf Larsonn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sun God Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulf Larsonn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsonn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Larsonn moves into range and clinches up with Ra.
Ra misses with some punches.
Ra takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like The Sun God Ra has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larsonn as Ra tries to tie him up.
Ra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Larsonn looking to throw knees to the head but Ra is blocking nicely.
Larsonn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Ra as the two fighters clinch.
Ra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larsonn or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ra pushes off an throws an elbow but Larsonn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Larsonn dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
Larsonn connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ra.
Ra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ra blocks the elbow strike.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside that Ra shrugs off.
Ra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ulf Larsonn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsonn managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
Ra is looking to control Larsonn's arms but Larsonn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ra has his back to the cage.
Larsonn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larsonn as Ra tries to tie him up.
Larsonn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ra trying to control the position but instead, Larsonn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ra into the cage.
Larsonn dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
Larsonn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Ra.
Larsonn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ra pushes off an throws an elbow but Larsonn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ra is pushing Larsonn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Larsonn tries to work over Ra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsonn tries to land knees in the clinch but Ra avoids the damage to the body.
Ra is trying to stall.
Ra lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Larsonn looks winded!
Ra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ra.
Ra lands a shoulder strike.
Ra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larsonn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Ra.
Ra lands a hook that snaps the head of Larsonn backwards.
Ra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsonn is rocked!
Ra digs a right hand underneath Larsonn's ribcage. Larsonn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Larsonn is still on wobbly legs! Can Ra finish him?
Larsonn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn avoids the elbow strike from Ra, against the cage.
Larsonn seems to have recovered his senses.
Larsonn can't find room to land a body shot as Ra controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ra.
Ra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ra tries to land a knee to the head but Larsonn blocks with his arms.
Larsonn landing knees to the body.
Larsonn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ra floors Larsonn with a big punch on the inside! Larsonn is trying to recover but Ra dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra swings around for an armbar but Larsonn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ra's guard.
Ra managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because The Sun God Ra wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsonn misses with a wild body shot.
Ra misses with a hook. Larsonn ducked under it nicely.
Larsonn throws a nice looking combination but Ra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsonn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsonn forces Ra back against the cage and clinches.
Larsonn looking to throw knees to the head but Ra is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsonn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ra trying to land knees to the body.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsonn is defending well for now.
Ra working Larsonn over with knees to the body.
Larsonn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sun God Ra dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larsonn misses with a body kick.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
Larsonn wants to clinch.
Larsonn drives through and clinches with Ra against the cage.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ra's defenses.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Larsonn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ra controls his hands.
Larsonn blocks an elbow strike from Ra.
Ra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsonn backwards.
Ra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larsonn avoids it.
Ra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Larsonn.
Larsonn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ra's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ra throws an elbow but it misses.
Larsonn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larsonn.
Ra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsonn.
Larsonn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ra lands a hook that snaps the head of Larsonn backwards.
Larsonn blocks an elbow strike.
Larsonn looking to throw knees to the head but Ra is blocking nicely.
Ra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ra lands with a short shot to the head.
Ra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsonn connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ra.
Ra stalls.
Ra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larsonn backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Larsonn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ra misses with an elbow strike.
Ra cracks Larsonn with a nice body shot.
Larsonn is breathing heavily.
Ra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Larsonn up against the cage.
Ra lands a body punch.
Ra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larsonn avoids it.
Ra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larsonn up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ra stalling.
Larsonn lands a damaging elbow.
Ra tries a body shot but Larsonn blocks it.
Ra is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsonn gets an underhook and turns Ra into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra stalls.
Ra lands a body punch.
Ra is working Larsonn over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Larsonn.
Larsonn looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Ra.
A right hook to the body lands for Ra.
Ra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Larsonn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Larsonn avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
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!
Ra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsonn working Ra over with knees to the body.
Ra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larsonn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Larsonn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn working aggressively here.
Ra crunches a lovely knee into Larsonn's ribcage.
Ra scores with a hook to the body.
Ra lands a shoulder strike.
Larsonn takes an elbow to the temple.
Ra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ra lands a nice knee to the body.
Ra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ra trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sun God Ra dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Larsonn wants to clinch
and Ra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ra lands an elbow inside that Larsonn shrugs off.
Larsonn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Larsonn.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larsonn.
Ra misses with an elbow strike.
Larsonn looking to throw knees to the head but Ra is blocking nicely.
Ra trying to control the position but instead, Larsonn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ra into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larsonn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Sun God Ra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ra stalls.
Ra can't find room to land a body shot as Larsonn controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsonn presses Ra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Larsonn is stalling here.
Larsonn pushes Ra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Larsonn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Larsonn.
Larsonn tries a knee to the head but Ra blocks it.
Ra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ra is looking to control Larsonn's arms but Larsonn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ra has his back to the cage.
Larsonn managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
Larsonn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Larsonn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Ra.
Ra stalling against the cage.
Ra looking to slow down the pace here.
The Sun God Ra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn misses with a knee to the head.
Ra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsonn can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsonn blocks the elbow strike.
Larsonn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsonn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ras head.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larsonn.
Larsonn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ra's elbow.
Ra lands a body punch.
Larsonn blocks an elbow strike from Ra.
Larsonn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larsonn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Larsonn.
Larsonn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larsonn lands a shot to the body.
Larsonn misses with an elbow over the top.
Ra effectively controlling the action here.
Larsonn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsonn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ra controls his hands.
Ra pushes Larsonn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ra managing to block the knees to the body from Larsonn.
A hook to the body from Larsonn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ra.
Ra is leaning against Larsonn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Larsonn blocks the elbow strike.
Ulf Larsonn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn is trying to stall.
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
Larsonn blocks an elbow strike from Ra.
Larsonn lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsonn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Larsonn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsonn.
Ra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Larsonn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larsonn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsonn lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsonn avoids a wild elbow strike from Ra.
Larsonn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsonn landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Larsonn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ra 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sun God Ra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones - Can't be touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling connects with a body shot.
Schilling avoids a kick to the body.
Schilling lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schilling dips to his left and cracks Jacobs with an uppercut!
Schilling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilling throws a big shot that misses.
Peter Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobs lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Schilling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacobs connects with a single shot there.
Schilling goes for a double leg but Jacobs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacobs continues to drive forward.
Schilling swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilling throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Schilling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling lands a right hand.
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Schilling won't allow it.
Schilling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from Schilling.
Jacobs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schilling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Schilling is controlling the position.
Schilling lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Jacobs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jacobs is struggling to control the position.
Schilling misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schilling.
Schilling blocking some punches.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Schilling has the dominant position.
Schilling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schilling.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schilling circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schilling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Schilling moves out of range.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Schilling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schilling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schilling lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Schilling counters with a two punch combo.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Schilling moves out of range.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Schilling moves out of range.
Peter Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense.
Schilling's coach down at Valhalla Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schilling's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Schilling gets a double leg takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Schilling postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs has Schilling pulled in close to control his posture.
Schilling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schilling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schilling has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schilling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to stand and escape but Schilling is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilling drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Schilling off! Schilling jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schilling is controlling him.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schilling wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to stand but Schilling is controlling the position.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Schilling postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Schilling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut
and Schilling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schilling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schilling lands with a punch from half guard.
Schilling winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schilling is looking for a kimura here.
Schilling seems to be looking for submissions.
Jacobs tries to kick Schilling off but Schilling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schilling looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs trying to control but Schilling postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schilling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs pushes Schilling off but Schilling dives into side control.
Jacobs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schilling off and has taken his back!
Joe Schilling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schilling rolls, trying to escape but Jacobs keeps control of the position.
Schilling rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jacobs works his way into full mount!
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schilling is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling regains half guard.
Schilling manages to get to full guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Schilling won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schilling swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jacobs is now in Schilling's guard. A big mistake from Schilling there, giving up the dominant position!
Jacobs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schilling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacobs defends well.
Jacobs wants to get up but he can't break Schilling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Schilling has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jacobs should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schilling has tightened it up now! Jacobs should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Schilling!
A relieved looking Joe Schilling 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balan Syed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Undead. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Gouken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balan Syed!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouken decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Syed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gouken.
Gouken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Syed tries to reverse the position but Gouken maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gouken looking to control but Syed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Syed wants to hold on but Gouken pushes him away.
Gouken raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gouken looking to ground and pound but Syed is blocking nicely.
Gouken unloads with some shots from mount but Syed bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Syed because Gouken loaded up on that one.
Gouken working for a submission but Syed is keeping him at bay.
Syed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gouken thows a huge punch but Syed dodges it nicely.
Syed is refusing to be controlled, as Gouken sits in half guard.
Gouken is really struggling to control Syed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syed tries to get to full guard but Gouken has control of the leg.
Syed manages to get to full guard.
Gouken looking to sit in guard and control but Syed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Syed looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Syed working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken is pulling down on Syed's head to control his posture.
Syed wants to pass the guard but Gouken is keeping the position.
Syed wants to control from the top but Gouken keeps moving.
Gouken working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Scott Gouken wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gouken shoots in for a takedown but Syed shows good takedown defense.
Gouken shoots in and drives through. Syed sprawls well.
Syed tries a head kick but it misses.
Syed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Syed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gouken circles away quickly and effectively.
Syed throws a hook but Gouken blocks it.
Gouken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syed moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syed feints and then cracks Gouken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gouken down.
Gouken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gouken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syed blocks a jab.
Gouken tries to land a front kick but Syed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syed shoots in and gets a takedown into Gouken's guard.
Syed advances to half guard.
Syed is trying to control. Gouken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gouken looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gouken looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syed is looking to advance position but Gouken won't allow it.
Syed trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balan Syed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Syed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gouken tries to avoid it but Syed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gouken to the ground. Gouken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gouken dives in for a single leg takedown but Syed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Syed breaks the clinch.
Gouken moves in looking to clinch but Syed pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Gouken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Syed jabs at Gouken's body.
Syed misses with a lunging right hand
and Gouken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Balan Syed has been cut.
Syed throws a head kick but Gouken moves out of range.
Gouken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Syed tests Gouken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Syed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Scott Gouken has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syed slaps away a takedown attempt from Gouken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Syed scores with a three punch combo!
Syed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gouken manages to avoid it.
Gouken throws a jab but it's blocked by Syed.
Syed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syed slips under a jab.
Balan Syed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gouken as he avoids it easily.
Syed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gouken in his tracks.
Gouken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syed lands a really nice looking cross but Gouken seems unphased.
Gouken shoots in looking for a takedown but Syed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gouken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gouken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouken misses with a body shot.
Syed scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syed fails with a takedown attempt.
Gouken avoids the head kick by Syed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syed connects with a looping right hand.
Syed lands a head kick. Gouken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gouken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gouken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syed.
Syed scores with a punch to the head.
Gouken throws a shot from downtown. Syed moves away and avoids it.
Syed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gouken counters with a nice body shot.
Gouken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gouken.
Gouken bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Syed is breathing heavily.
Syed wants to control but Gouken postures up.
Gouken is looking to take a break and control but Syed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syed is trying to control Gouken's posture but Gouken avoids it.
Syed is trying to escape the position but Gouken is controlling the position.
Gouken throws an elbow but Syed slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gouken misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gouken decides to stand back up.
Gouken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Syed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gouken finds it's way round the side to connect with Syed's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken misses with an uppercut
and Syed counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Syed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gouken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syed is rocked!
Gouken finds Syed's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Syed flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gouken lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Syed will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Gouken!
Scott Gouken took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Elite Canadian Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jun Moroba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazerus Wheelright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
157 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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141 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Moroba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Wheelright!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheelright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wheelright misses with a lunging right hand
and Moroba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wheelright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wheelright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moroba wants to control from the top but Wheelright keeps moving.
Moroba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moroba wants to control from the top but Wheelright keeps moving.
Moroba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Jun Moroba wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wheelright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jun Moroba has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright takes a swing at Moroba's ribcage but misses.
Moroba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheelright.
Moroba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moroba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wheelright lands a body shot.
Moroba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moroba needs to keep his hands up - Wheelright had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Moroba.
Wheelright fakes the leg kick and cracks Moroba in the body.
Nice straight punches there by Moroba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moroba.
Moroba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wheelright.
Moroba tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheelright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moroba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moroba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wheelright tries to land a front kick but Moroba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moroba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wheelright. Wheelright obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright throws a lazy right hand but Moroba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moroba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wheelright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wheelright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moroba. That did some damage!
Wheelright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheelright lands a head shot.
Moroba misses with a head kick.
Wheelright thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moroba if he has to take too many more of those.
Wheelright lands a big head kick that sends Moroba tumbling to the mat! Wheelright takes a step backwards and waves Moroba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moroba is rocked!
Wheelright is stalking Moroba. Moroba circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Wheelright, and it's lights out! Moroba really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazerus Wheelright!
Lazerus Wheelright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MMMBop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bolt Morris!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Morris.
Zedong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morris avoids it really well and circles away.
Morris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zedong.
Zedong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zedong fails with the takedown.
Morris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zedong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zedong did well to prevent Morris getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morris trying to control from Zedong's half guard. Zedong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zedong has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Zedong striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems.
Zedong 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.
Morris has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coache. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zedong working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
Zedong working a defensive guard here.
Zedong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morris escapes and throws Zedong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zedong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong trying to control but Morris flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Morris throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zedong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Zedong right now.
Morris is trying to stick to Zedong's back but Zedong is turning into Morris. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morris's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zedong.
Morris pulls Zedong in close to his closed guard and prevents Zedong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zedong preventing the sweep.
Zedong trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong pushing down on Morris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zedong wants to take a breather but Morris is having none of it.
Zedong is nestled in close to Morris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zedong is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
Zedong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zedong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zedong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zedong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morris!
Morris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zedong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morris wants to improve his position but Zedong is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedong is trying to control the action in half guard but Morris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morris trying to hold on to Zedong's head to control him but Zedong postures up.
Morris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zedong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morris is staying active underneath Zedong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morris is concentrating on defense, preventing Zedong from advancing position.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zedong throws a leg kick
and Morris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zedong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zedong's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolt Morris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morris delivers a nice body kick.
Morris dips to his left and cracks Zedong with an uppercut!
Zedong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morris lands in his opponent's guard.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Zedong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Zedong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morris escapes and throws Zedong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Morris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zedong is avoiding damage well.
Morris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zedong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zedong is not content to let Morris control the position.
Morris grinds an elbow into Zedong's temple.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is putting a hurting on Zedong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zedong manages to get back to half guard.
Morris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zedong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morris is thwarting Zedong's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zedong is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris prevents Zedong from improving his position.
Zedong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morris throwing shots but Zedong is blocking nicely.
Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Zedong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong has a hand on Morris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morris lands with some strikes.
Morris with the ground and pound from mount.
Morris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zedong hang on?
Zedong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Morris! Zedong is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bolt Morris!
A relieved looking Bolt Morris 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Intimidation mixtape. Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
183 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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24
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Hunter.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Good shot there by Washington.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Washington.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter slips a jab from Washington.
A big left from Washington misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunter.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Washington - just one landing.
Washington slips under a jab from Hunter.
Washington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BigMouth Cabrons in the buildup to the fight.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
Hunter slips a straight right by Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter wants to clinch but Washington slips to the side
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herb Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Washington has Hunter pressed against the cage.
Washington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy left from Washington finds it's target.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter looks to clinch
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Washington tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Herb Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington blocks the body kick.
Washington throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Hunter.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunter motions for Washington to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Hunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter counters with a good low kick that Washington was not able to check.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Washington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Hunter cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunter.
Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Washington throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter 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.
Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington clobbers Hunter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunter tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunter defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a cross.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington scores with a one two! Hunter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Hunter lands with a slapping head kick.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunter cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
A cross from Hunter lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herb Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Denver Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That has opened up Denver Washington's cut even more.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Washington sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Washington.
Hunter swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Hunter lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Washington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Washington down.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Hunter tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
Hunter rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington gets to his feet - Hunter follows without any prompting.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter throws a nice head kick!
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Hunter.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Hunter!
Herb Hunter 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 Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassius Foreman Frazier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
189 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Illiadis.
Foreman Frazier keeps the fight on the outside.
Illiadis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Illiadis moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foreman Frazier.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown but Foreman Frazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Illiadis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreman Frazier as he jumps to the side.
Illiadis tries to work over Foreman Frazier's front leg with a kick but Foreman Frazier checks it.
Foreman Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Illiadis counters with a single leg into guard. Foreman Frazier didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foreman Frazier keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Foreman Frazier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Foreman Frazier.
Illiadis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Illiadis moves out of range of the strikes.
Illiadis motions for Foreman Frazier to come forward. Illiadis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Illiadis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman Frazier manages to avoid it.
A big right from Illiadis misses.
Illiadis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Illiadis looking to pass the guard.
Foreman Frazier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Illiadis manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foreman Frazier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Foreman Frazier has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Illiadis sneaks back into half guard.
Foreman Frazier trying to control the action but Illiadis is working from the bottom.
Illiadis is trying to maintain the position but Foreman Frazier is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foreman Frazier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foreman Frazier's back!
You can see the frustration on Foreman Frazier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Foreman Frazier is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Illiadis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Foreman Frazier is still trying to improve position.
Foreman Frazier trying to get back to his feet but Illiadis is in full control for now.
Illiadis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Foreman Frazier is defending well though. Illiadis let's go of the attempt for now.
Foreman Frazier showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis looking for the choke but no joy.
Illiadis is looking for a choke. Foreman Frazier gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Foreman Frazier manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Foreman Frazier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Illiadis is looking to chop away at Foreman Frazier's legs.
Cassius Foreman Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman Frazier takes a swing at Illiadis's ribcage but misses.
Illiadis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Illiadis moves into range and clinches up with Foreman Frazier.
A right handed body shot lands from Illiadis.
Foreman Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Illiadis.
Foreman Frazier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foreman Frazier tries to circle away but Illiadis has him pinned against the cage.
Illiadis blocking some punches.
Illiadis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Foreman Frazier is trying to keep an underhook but Illiadis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura here.
Foreman Frazier wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier trying to get back to full guard but Illiadis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Illiadis looking to finish with strikes here!
Illiadis wants to control the pace but Foreman Frazier is squirming around nicely.
Foreman Frazier tries to hold on but Illiadis pushes him away.
Illiadis is working for a guillotine from mount but Foreman Frazier frees his head quite easily.
Illiadis has hold of Foreman Frazier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Foreman Frazier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Illias Illiadis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foreman Frazier wants to control but Illiadis is having none of it.
Illiadis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Foreman Frazier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Illiadis looking to control but Foreman Frazier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Illiadis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Foreman Frazier wants to get back to his feet.
Illiadis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is stalling here. Foreman Frazier is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Illiadis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Foreman Frazier has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Foreman Frazier stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Illiadis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foreman Frazier thuds his right hand into Illiadis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Illiadis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Foreman Frazier. Those never looked like landing.
Illiadis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foreman Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Illiadis moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Foreman Frazier.
Illiadis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Illiadis misses with a head kick.
Illiadis throws a front kick aimed at Foreman Frazier's knee but Foreman Frazier avoids it well.
Illiadis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Illiadis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Foreman Frazier is pushing Illiadis's head away, looking to escape. Illiadis manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Foreman Frazier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Illiadis trying to control the position but Foreman Frazier is working away.
Illiadis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Illiadis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Foreman Frazier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cassius Foreman Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is looking to take a break and control but Foreman Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foreman Frazier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Foreman Frazier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Foreman Frazier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Illiadis stalls from top position.
Illiadis wants to control but Foreman Frazier is keeping him busy.
Illias Illiadis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis slows the pace down.
Foreman Frazier is not content to let Illiadis control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Illias Illiadis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Foreman Frazier takes a swing at Illiadis's ribcage but misses.
Foreman Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foreman Frazier throws a poor cross that misses
and Illiadis counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illias Illiadis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Illiadis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illias Illiadis!
After winning the bout, Illias Illiadis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Cassius Foreman Frazier stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nopparat is a great fighter and was awesome tonight. But I'll be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauss Elimination (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauss Elimination will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauss Elimination!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elimination shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elimination was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elimination wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuilagi keeps working.
Tuilagi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Tuilagi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elimination working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tuilagi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuilagi wants to improve his position but Elimination is controlling well.
Tuilagi gets back to full guard.
Tuilagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elimination wants to control from the top but Tuilagi keeps moving.
Tuilagi is trying to keep Elimination in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimination wants to control from the top but Tuilagi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manu Tuilagi just wasn't active enough.
Tuilagi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elimination just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuilagi blocks the body kick.
Elimination lands a nice hook to Tuilagi's body. Tuilagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elimination throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuilagi throws a solid leg kick but Elimination takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuilagi.
Elimination throws a head kick that misses.
Tuilagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elimination is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tuilagi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Elimination.
Elimination closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tuilagi missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuilagi tries to get to full guard but Elimination has control of the leg.
Tuilagi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brown House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tuilagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elimination.
Tuilagi looking for submissions off his back.
Tuilagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elimination working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Elimination prevents Tuilagi from improving his position.
Elimination sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuilagi defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi is looking for a sweep. Elimination is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elimination sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuilagi defending well though.
Tuilagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi actively working from the bottom here.
Elimination lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Elimination winds up and cracks Tuilagi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elimination throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elimination.
Tuilagi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tuilagi trying to control from the bottom.
Tuilagi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tuilagi has hold of Elimination's hands but Elimination slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tuilagi wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Elimination lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elimination landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elimination thows a huge punch but Tuilagi dodges it nicely.
Elimination lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Elimination winds up and cracks Tuilagi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elimination is thwarting Tuilagi's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tuilagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tuilagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuilagi wants to sweep here but Elimination controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elimination trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuilagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi has his foot on Elimination's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elimination works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauss Elimination dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Tuilagi scores with a four punch combination!
Tuilagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elimination fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuilagi manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Elimination - that will leave a mark!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elimination enables Tuilagi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elimination manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tuilagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elimination is keeping the position for now.
Elimination 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.
Elimination is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gauss Elimination has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elimination not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuilagi wants to control but Elimination is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to improve his position but Elimination is controlling well.
Tuilagi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tuilagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elimination chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi looking to control but Elimination passes into half guard.
Tuilagi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tuilagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tuilagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elimination is working Tuilagi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tuilagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuilagi, not yet.
Tuilagi striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination stopping the sweep attempt from Tuilagi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elimination slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuilagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elimination wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuilagi keeps working.
Elimination creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tuilagi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Elimination connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tuilagi some visible discomfort.
Elimination sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tuilagi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Elimination wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuilagi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elimination scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tuilagi to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi sneaks back into half guard.
Tuilagi is trying to control but can't.
Tuilagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elimination working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuilagi's head.
Elimination won't allow Tuilagi to sweep him here.
Elimination scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuilagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elimination's guard.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Elimination keeps moving.
Elimination looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuilagi is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Elimination keeps moving.
Tuilagi landing some decent shots from guard.
Tuilagi pushes down on Elimination's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elimination tries to roll over but Tuilagi keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuilagi is trying to control. Elimination wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Manu Tuilagi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Elimination buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tuilagi misses.
Nice cross by Elimination.
Elimination lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elimination shoots in and bounces Tuilagi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tuilagi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Elimination throwing strikes but missing.
Elimination scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuilagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elimination gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuilagi is looking to sweep but instead, Elimination has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimination looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tuilagi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Elimination slips a nice elbow through Tuilagi's hands, connecting with Tuilagi's forehead.
Tuilagi is looking to improve his position.
Elimination tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tuilagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elimination missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuilagi trying to hold on to Elimination's head to control him but Elimination postures up.
Elimination lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Elimination.
Tuilagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elimination scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elimination is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elimination is trying to control. Tuilagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elimination landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tuilagi wants to control but Elimination is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tuilagi has hold of Elimination's hands but Elimination slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tuilagi is looking to control Elimination's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuilagi avoid being mounted?
Elimination drops an elbow to the side of Tuilagi's head.
Elimination throwing shots but Tuilagi is blocking nicely.
Tuilagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elimination.
Tuilagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elimination.
Elimination takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tuilagi tries to get to full guard but Elimination has control of the leg.
Tuilagi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elimination scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tuilagi throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Elimination manages to pass to side control.
Tuilagi sneaks back into half guard.
Tuilagi wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elimination sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuilagi defending well though.
Elimination looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi is looking to control Elimination's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuilagi avoid being mounted?
Elimination wants to control but Tuilagi is keeping him busy.
Elimination scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tuilagi is rocked!
Elimination thows a huge punch but Tuilagi dodges it nicely.
Elimination working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Tuilagi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuilagi tries to get to full guard but Elimination has control of the leg.
Tuilagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuilagi is looking to control Elimination's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuilagi avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi punching from the bottom.
Elimination is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuilagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elimination lands a nice short elbow.
Tuilagi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tuilagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elimination lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Elimination is sitting in close to Tuilagi's body. Tuilagi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Elimination is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Elimination is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tuilagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Jazzify for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian MacAiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacAiken's choice of entrance music: Dropkick Myrphy's / Rose Tattoo. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian MacAiken!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munalukko lunges at MacAiken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacAiken's hand.
MacAiken ducks under a wild hook from Munalukko.
MacAiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Munalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Munalukko misses with a right hand
and MacAiken counters with a low kick, right behind Munalukko 's knee.
MacAiken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munalukko takes a swing at MacAiken's ribcage but misses.
Munalukko lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Munalukko.
Both fighters circling a little - Munalukko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
MacAiken blocks the body kick.
Munalukko throws a lazy body kick
and MacAiken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Munalukko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacAiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAiken blocks a head kick by Munalukko.
MacAiken throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Munalukko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAiken. Munalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that MacAiken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacAiken throws a leg kick but Munalukko moved away.
A low kick from Munalukko misses
and MacAiken counters with an inside leg kick.
MacAiken checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munalukko misses with a straight left.
Munalukko throws out a loose jab but MacAiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munalukko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacAiken.
MacAiken lands a nice shot that snaps Munalukko's head back.
MacAiken lands with a right hand.
MacAiken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Munalukko was covering up waiting for the punch and MacAiken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Munalukko trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAiken trying to control but Munalukko is working from the bottom.
Munalukko has MacAiken pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Make Munalukko just wasn't active enough.
MacAiken throws a leg kick but Munalukko moved away.
Make Munalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munalukko digs a good body shot into MacAiken's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munalukko connects with a solid leg kick.
MacAiken thumps Munalukko with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Munalukko blocks the leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacAiken.
MacAiken working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken is trying to ground and pound but Munalukko uses the momentary lack of control by MacAiken to regain half guard.
MacAiken throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Munalukko to regain full guard.
Munalukko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacAiken is now in half guard.
Munalukko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacAiken.
MacAiken throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken passes Munalukko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munalukko is looking to get back to full guard here but MacAiken has managed to pass to side control instead.
MacAiken works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Munalukko wants to control but MacAiken postures up.
Munalukko tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Make Munalukko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Munalukko tenderised MacAiken's leg. MacAiken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munalukko misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAiken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munalukko is looking to score with low kicks.
MacAiken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MacAiken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacAiken throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Munalukko to regain full guard.
MacAiken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacAiken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munalukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacAiken.
Munalukko is trying to control the position but MacAiken postures up.
MacAiken trying to control but Munalukko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAiken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munalukko working a defensive guard but MacAiken manages to pass into side control anyway.
Munalukko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
MacAiken tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
MacAiken misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Munalukko is letting MacAiken control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko is trying to control MacAiken's posture but MacAiken avoids it.
MacAiken is trying to get an arm triangle but Munalukko is defending well.
MacAiken tries to score with some ground and pound. Munalukko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacAiken trying to control the position but Munalukko is working away.
Munalukko can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munalukko down.
Munalukko gets back to half guard.
MacAiken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Munalukko is controlling MacAiken's trapped leg to prevent MacAiken from advancing to side control.
MacAiken wants to work for an arm triangle but Munalukko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken controlling the pace.
Munalukko wants to control but MacAiken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacAiken misses with a head shot. Munalukko uses the momentum to regain guard.
MacAiken is looking to work some ground and pound but Munalukko has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian MacAiken 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!
MacAiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as MacAiken blocks the leg kick.
Munalukko throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacAiken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAiken moves out of range as Munalukko strikes.
MacAiken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Make Munalukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Munalukko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacAiken's hands.
Munalukko is looking to slow MacAiken down with leg kicks.
Munalukko slaps away a takedown attempt from MacAiken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacAiken misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Munalukko. Beautiful body shot.
Munalukko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Munalukko scores with a push kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munalukko.
Munalukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Munalukko.
Munalukko misses with a looping right.
MacAiken throws a leg kick but Munalukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Munalukko lands with a straight right. MacAiken didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munalukko throws a hook but MacAiken avoids it easily.
Munalukko lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Munalukko. That snapped MacAiken's head back.
Munalukko motions for MacAiken to come forward. Munalukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacAiken connects with a solid leg kick.
MacAiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munalukko throws a sloppy head kick and MacAiken moves out of range easily.
Munalukko throws a sloppy body shot
and MacAiken counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Munalukko tries to land a body kick
and MacAiken counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacAiken.
Good shot there by MacAiken.
Munalukko throws a lazy uppercut
and MacAiken counters with a nice uppercut.
Munalukko throws a leg kick
and MacAiken counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacAiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munalukko.
MacAiken jabs Munalukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAiken throws a solid leg kick but Munalukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacAiken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacAiken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacAiken's calf.
Munalukko scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacAiken in his tracks.
Munalukko swings for the body but MacAiken moves out of range.
MacAiken connects with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko throws a body kick that misses.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut. MacAiken saw that one coming.
MacAiken 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.
Munalukko scores with a nice head shot.
Munalukko is looking to land body kicks.
Munalukko works the jab nicely.
Munalukko throws a push kick but MacAiken slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacAiken. That's going to slow Munalukko down.
MacAiken misses with a low kick.
Munalukko feints and then cracks MacAiken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAiken down.
MacAiken throws a right hand that Munalukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Munalukko also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Munalukko.
Munalukko tries to land a body kick
and MacAiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Munalukko throws a push kick but MacAiken slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Munalukko misses
and MacAiken counters with a nice leg kick.
Munalukko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munalukko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munalukko throws the left hand but MacAiken avoids the punch easily.
MacAiken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Munalukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAiken tried to score with a low kick but Munalukko checks it.
Make Munalukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munalukko loads up on a big right hand but MacAiken slips the punch.
Munalukko misses with a kick to the body.
Munalukko misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAiken tries a low kick but Munalukko avoids it.
MacAiken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacAiken slips under a jab from Munalukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Munalukko misses.
MacAiken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacAiken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Munalukko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAiken throws a low kick but Munalukko moves out of range easily.
Munalukko moves out of range as MacAiken throws a body kick.
Munalukko 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.
Munalukko misses with a low kick.
MacAiken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Munalukko.
MacAiken checks a low kick from Munalukko.
MacAiken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MacAiken stops Munalukko from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munalukko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
MacAiken working Munalukko over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Make Munalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munalukko 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phraya Phichai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phichai throws a lazy right hand but Finkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phichai tries a low kick but Finkle avoids it.
Finkle scores with a decent looking hook.
Finkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phichai blocks a head kick by Finkle.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
Finkle misses with a looping right.
Phichai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phichai throws a low kick, looking for Finkle's leg but Finkle calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phichai.
Phichai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finkle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phichai counters with a right hand to the body.
Phichai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Finkle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finkle lunges at Phichai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phichai's hand.
Finkle slips under a jab.
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Phichai avoids the head kick by Finkle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finkle.
Phichai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai looks to land a left hand but Finkle moved out of range nicely.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phichai looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
Finkle closes the distance and pushes Phichai back into the cage.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Phichai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Phichai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phichai misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai blocks an elbow strike.
Phichai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finkle.
Finkle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phichai can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Phichai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phichai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phichai.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Phichai.
Finkle misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finkle misses with an elbow over the top.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle tries to work over Phichai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Phichai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finkle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phichai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Phichai.
Finkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Finkle.
Phichai dodges an elbow strike from Finkle.
Finkle landing knees to the head.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phichai is defending well for now.
Finkle misses with a body punch.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phichai is defending well for now.
Phichai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phichai avoiding damage as Finkle throws knees to the body.
Phichai tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle lands with a light punch inside.
Finkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Finkle.
A right handed body shot lands from Phichai.
Phichai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Phichai.
Finkle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phichai's face.
Phichai lands with a short shot to the head.
Finkle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phichai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phichai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phichai lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phichai managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Finkle lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Finkle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Finkle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Phichai on the inside.
Finkle blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Finkle as the two fighters clinch.
Finkle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phichai tries to land a knee to the head but Finkle blocks with his arms.
Phichai lands with a left to the head.
Finkle blocking some punches.
Phichai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finkle throws an elbow but misses.
Finkle landing knees to the body.
Phichai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finkle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Phraya Phichai has been cut.
Finkle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phichai's face.
Phichai can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Finkle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phichai is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phichai misses with some punches.
Phichai is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkle finish him?
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Finkle.
Phichai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phichai blocks an elbow strike from Finkle.
Phichai misses with a punch on the inside.
Finkle leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phichai avoids a kick to the body.
Phichai seems to have recovered his senses.
Phichai throws a hook to the side of Finkle's head but Finkle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Phichai misses.
Finkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phichai lands with a kick to the temple. Finkle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phichai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkle.
Finkle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Phichai.
Finkle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phichai is out of range and Finkle settles back down.
Phichai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finkle under the eye.
Phichai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Finkle.
Finkle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phichai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finkle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phichai can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phichai's brow.
Finkle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Finkle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finkle.
Ray Finkle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Phichai avoids the damage to the body.
Phichai lands a shoulder strike.
Phichai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Finkle lands an elbow inside.
Phichai blocks an elbow strike from Finkle.
Finkle misses with an elbow over the top.
Phichai tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Nice elbow from Finkle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finkle.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finkle lands an uppercut.
Phichai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phichai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finkle blocks it with crossed arms.
Phichai blocks a body shot from Finkle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phichai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phichai misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finkle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finkle.
Phichai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Phichai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Finkle.
Finkle lands a body shot.
Phichai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Phichai.
Finkle throws a punch but it's blocked by Phichai.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Finkle.
Phichai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phichai struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Phichai tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Phichai back against the cage.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phichai is defending well for now.
Finkle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phichai is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
Phichai tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle is pushing Phichai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai dodges an elbow strike from Finkle.
Phichai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Phichai avoids the damage to the body.
Phichai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phichai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Phichai misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finkle.
Phichai working aggressively here.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phichai.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Phichai avoiding damage as Finkle throws knees to the body.
Phichai throws an elbow that misses.
Phichai blocks an elbow strike from Finkle.
Phichai prevents a body shot from Finkle.
Finkle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai lands with a right to the head.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
Phichai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phichai blocks an elbow strike from Finkle.
Finkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finkle lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Phichai.
Finkle lands a damaging elbow.
Finkle throws an elbow but it misses.
Finkle landing knees to the body.
Finkle misses with an elbow over the top.
Finkle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phichai blocks it with crossed arms.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Phichai avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkle misses with a punch on the inside.
Phichai tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Finkle blocking some punches.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Ray Finkle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finkle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phichai misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Finkle.
Finkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finkle moves away from the strike by Phichai.
Phichai looks for the body kick but Finkle saw that one coming.
Finkle throws a head kick but Phichai moves out of range.
Finkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkle looks for the body kick but Phichai saw that one coming.
Finkle moves out of range as Phichai throws a body kick.
Phichai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phichai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phichai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finkle wants to clinch up but Phichai keeps it at a distance.
Phichai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkle moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai throws the left hand but Finkle avoids the punch easily.
Finkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Finkle finds it's target.
Phichai misses with a body kick.
Phraya Phichai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finkle cracks the inside of Phichai's front leg.
Finkle wants to clinch but Phichai slips to the side
and Phichai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phichai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finkle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finkle cracks Phichai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finkle throws a sloppy head kick and Phichai moves out of range easily.
Phichai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phichai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finkle slips under a jab from Phichai.
Finkle throws a poor cross that misses
and Finkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finkle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phichai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finkle.
Phichai scoring well with a low kick there.
Finkle misses with a head kick.
Finkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phichai. That did some damage!
Finkle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phichai.
Phichai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finkle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finkle avoids the head kick by Phichai.
Finkle jabs Phichai right on the nose. Phichai blinks but takes it well.
Phichai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phichai.
Phichai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finkle throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Phichai.
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Finkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Phichai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finkle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Finkle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finkle scores with a nice right hand.
Phichai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phichai connects with an inside leg kick.
Phichai takes a swing at Finkle's ribcage but misses.
Phichai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phichai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phichai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phichai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finkle throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Finkle lands a leg kick that knocks Phichai off balance momentarily.
Phichai misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle checks the leg kick.
Finkle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Phichai misses with a hook.
Finkle misses with a looping right.
Finkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phichai throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Phichai throws a leg kick
and Finkle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finkle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phichai in his tracks.
Phichai darts in and clinches Finkle up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finkle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phichai tries to land a knee to the head but Finkle blocks with his arms.
Phichai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phichai misses with a body punch.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finkle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Phraya Phichai just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
That's time! Finkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phichai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkle.
Phichai throws a leg kick but Finkle checks it.
Nice cross by Finkle.
Phichai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phichai misses with a body kick.
Phichai misses with a hook.
Finkle tries to clinch but Phichai moves out of range.
Finkle jabs at Phichai's body.
Finkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkle throws a shot from downtown. Phichai moves away and avoids it.
Finkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phichai lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Phichai.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finkle.
Phichai lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Phichai.
Phichai has managed to clinch.
Finkle lands an elbow inside.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Finkle avoids the damage to the body.
Phichai blocks the elbow strike.
Finkle tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Finkle back against the cage.
Phichai digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phichai blocks the elbow strike.
Phichai lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Phichai.
Phichai blocks an elbow strike.
Finkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Phichai.
Phichai missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Finkle.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Finkle throws an elbow but misses.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Finkle.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phichai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finkle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phichai.
Finkle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
Phichai throws an elbow that misses.
Finkle blocks an uppercut.
Finkle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Finkle.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Phichai blocks it.
Finkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai misses with a punch on the inside.
Finkle lands an elbow that stopped Phichai in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Finkle.
Finkle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phichai backwards.
Finkle lands an elbow inside that Phichai shrugs off.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finkle lands a big knee! That's hurt Phichai! Oh, he's all over the place! Finkle lands another knee that sends Phichai to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Finkle!
Ray Finkle retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Finkle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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