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RYZE 90: Finkle vs Illiadis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Larsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulf Larsonn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka Jr lands a front kick.
Larsonn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsonn throws a head kick that misses.
Larsonn darts in trying to clinch
and Zsofka Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larsonn is looking to clinch.
Zsofka Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulf Larsonn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsonn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsonn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsonn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zsofka Jr misses the shot to the body.
Zsofka Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsonn thuds his shin into the meat of Zsofka Jr's side.
Zsofka Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsonn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsofka Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zsofka Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr wants to pass the guard but Larsonn is defending well.
Larsonn is not content to let Zsofka Jr control the position.
Larsonn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larsonn defending well though.
Zsofka Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsonn has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zsofka Jr connects with a nice short shot to Larsonn's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr is keen to just control but Larsonn is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Zsofka Jr seems content to control.
Larsonn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr thows a huge punch but Larsonn dodges it nicely.
Zsofka Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zsofka Jr is looking to stall here but Larsonn recovers full guard.
Zsofka Jr controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr trying to control but Larsonn is working from the bottom.
Zsofka Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zsofka Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zsofka Jr wants to control from the top but Larsonn keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsonn is trying to control the position but Zsofka Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Baldomir Zsofka Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Larsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsonn misses with a combination
and Zsofka Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Larsonn didn't expect that.
Larsonn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larsonn wants to stand but Zsofka Jr is controlling the position.
Zsofka Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zsofka Jr postures up in Larsonn's guard and throws a big left but Larsonn blocks it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Larsonn is trying to control the position but Zsofka Jr postures up.
Zsofka Jr throwing strikes from guard but Larsonn blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zsofka Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsonn tries to clinch there but Zsofka Jr circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Larsonn. Those never looked like landing.
Larsonn blocks a jab.
Zsofka Jr misses with a head kick.
Larsonn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larsonn tries to clinch there but Zsofka Jr circles away.
Larsonn throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka Jr moves out of range easily.
Zsofka Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Larsonn tries to clinch but Zsofka Jr is having none of it.
Zsofka Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsonn moves away.
Ulf Larsonn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zsofka Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsonn manages to avoid it.
Zsofka Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Larsonn tries to clinch up.
Larsonn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsonn wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsonn tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Zsofka Jr slams his shin into Larsonn's torso.
Larsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka Jr circles away.
Larsonn wants to clinch.
Larsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka Jr circles away.
Larsonn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsofka Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsonn has closed the distance and engaged Zsofka Jr in a clinch.
Larsonn throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Zsofka Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Larsonn tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka Jr avoids it by throwing Larsonn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsonn.
Zsofka Jr 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larsonn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larsonn tries to land knees in the clinch but Zsofka Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zsofka Jr.
Larsonn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zsofka Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larsonn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zsofka Jr's efforts to push away.
Larsonn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zsofka Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Zsofka Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsonn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larsonn has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka Jr.
Larsonn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zsofka Jr is looking to control Larsonn's arms but Larsonn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zsofka Jr has his back to the cage.
Zsofka Jr leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Zsofka Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Larsonn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zsofka Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zsofka Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsonn tries to clinch up.
Larsonn throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka Jr moves out of range easily.
Zsofka Jr misses with a head kick.
Zsofka Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zsofka Jr scores with a one two! Larsonn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Larsonn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsonn moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka Jr pushes him off.
Larsonn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larsonn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zsofka Jr's calf.
Zsofka Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Larsonn tries to clinch but Zsofka Jr is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zsofka Jr misses with a head kick.
Zsofka Jr throws a jab when Larsonn was well out of range.
Larsonn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsonn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Larsonn doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka Jr circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka Jr connects with a jab.
Larsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsofka Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsonn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Zsofka Jr catches Larsonn right on the button with a cross.
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 Baldomir Zsofka Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larsonn scores with a jab to the head.
Larsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsonn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsonn tries to land a front kick but Zsofka Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larsonn throws a hook but Zsofka Jr blocks it.
Larsonn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsonn wants to clinch
and Zsofka Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Larsonn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larsonn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larsonn lands an elbow inside that Zsofka Jr shrugs off.
Zsofka Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larsonn walks away with a smile on his face. Zsofka Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larsonn wants to clinch up but Zsofka Jr keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Larsonn does no damage.
Larsonn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zsofka Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsonn tries to clinch but Zsofka Jr moves out of range.
Larsonn tries to clinch but Zsofka Jr moves away
and Zsofka Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Larsonn misses
and Zsofka Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larsonn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zsofka Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zsofka Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zsofka Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsonn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsofka Jr lands a couple of digs.
Zsofka Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Zsofka Jr cracks Larsonn with a solid left hand.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zsofka Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsonn is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr wants to control from the top but Larsonn keeps moving.
Zsofka Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Larsonn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zsofka Jr pulls Larsonn in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Baldomir Zsofka Jr.
Larsonn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr digs a good body shot into Larsonn's ribs.
Zsofka Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Larsonn.
A telegraphed right hand from Zsofka Jr misses the target.
Ulf Larsonn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larsonn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Zsofka Jr.
A slow jab from Zsofka Jr misses its intended target.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsonn is looking to clinch but Zsofka Jr is avoiding it.
Zsofka Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larsonn under the eye.
Larsonn is looking to clinch but Zsofka Jr is avoiding it.
Larsonn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Zsofka Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsonn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsonn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsonn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsonn looks to land a combination but Zsofka Jr avoids it well.
Ulf Larsonn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsonn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zsofka Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Larsonn tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsofka Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zsofka Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsonn was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Larsonn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zsofka Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Larsonn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zsofka Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsonn moves away from the strike by Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr throws a right and a left that Larsonn avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zsofka Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsonn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Zsofka Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldomir Zsofka Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zsofka Jr, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
An out of breath Baldomir Zsofka Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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 Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sun God Ra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elcock takes a swing at Ra's ribcage but misses.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Ra avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Ra there.
Ra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elcock misses with a wild combination.
Elcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot 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.
Elcock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elcock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ra counters with a one-two to the body.
Ra throws a hook but Elcock avoids it easily.
Elcock lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra dips to his left and cracks Elcock with an uppercut!
Elcock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like The Sun God Ra has been cut.
Armando Elcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elcock lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elcock misses with a body shot.
Ra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elcock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elcock staying out of range there.
Ra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elcock in his tracks.
Elcock throws a right and a left that Ra avoids nicely.
Elcock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Ra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elcock.
Elcock misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming.
Ra throws a jab when Elcock was well out of range.
Elcock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ra throws the left hand but Elcock avoids the punch easily.
Ra throws a hook but Elcock blocks it.
Elcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ra tries to move into range but Elcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elcock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elcock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elcock.
Elcock blocks a jab.
Elcock misses with the combination.
Elcock misses with a double jab.
Elcock misses with the combination.
Elcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ra.
Ra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elcock.
Elcock throws a body punch but Ra moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock throws a right hand that Ra ducks under and follows up with a left that Ra also avoids with ease.
Elcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Ra.
A big left from Ra misses.
Ra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ra swinging wildly here.
Ra throws a shot from downtown. Elcock moves away and avoids it.
Ra lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ra.
Ra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Elcock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Ra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Ra.
Ra throws a right and a left that Elcock avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Ra.
Elcock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ra counters with a stiff right hand.
Elcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Ra misses.
Ra throws a shot from downtown. Elcock moves away and avoids it.
Ra works Elcock's body with a nice hook.
Elcock misses with a straight right.
Elcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armando Elcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Ra moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock throws an overhand right that lands on Ra's shoulder, as Ra tries to avoid the shot.
Ra thuds a left hand into Elcock's body.
Elcock throws a hook but Ra blocks it.
Elcock misses with a series of wild punches.
Elcock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elcock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ra manages to avoid it.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Ra avoids them all with ease.
Elcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Ra.
Ra tries to clinch but Elcock moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcock dodges the punch combination from Ra.
Elcock looks to land a combination but Ra avoids it well.
Ra with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elcock tries to bum rush Ra with a series of wild strikes but Ra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ra looks to land a right hand but Elcock moved out of range.
A big right from Ra misses.
Armando Elcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ra throws a hook but Elcock blocks it.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Ra avoids them all with ease.
Elcock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Elcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock throws a shot from downtown. Ra moves away and avoids it.
Ra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elcock throws a body punch but Ra moves out of range.
Ra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ra was well out of range. Poor timing from Elcock.
Ra throws a hook but Elcock avoids it easily.
Elcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ra throws a big shot that misses.
Ra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elcock.
A punch combination from Elcock misses.
Elcock moves out of range as Ra strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra has Elcock up against the cage in a clinch.
Elcock wants to get back to striking at distance but Ra won't allow it.
Elcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elcock misses with a two punch combination.
Elcock looks to land a combination but Ra avoids it well.
Ra looks to land a combination. Elcock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Elcock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elcock connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elcock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Elcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ra manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armando Elcock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Ra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Elcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elcock misses with a double jab
and Ra counters with a nice body shot.
Elcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Elcock throws a series of strikes that have Ra backpedaling.
Elcock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ra tries to clinch but Elcock is having none of it.
Elcock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ra on the side of the head.
Ra looks to land a right hand but Elcock moved out of range.
Elcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elcock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock misses with a few strikes there.
Elcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ra.
Elcock misses with an uppercut.
Elcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ra misses with a two punch combination.
Elcock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ra darts in and clinches Elcock up against the cage.
Ra keeps control of Elcock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ra struggles to land a body shot inside as Elcock controls his hands.
Elcock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Sun God Ra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elcock blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Elcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elcock slips a straight right by Ra.
A jab lands there for Ra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elcock lands a really nice looking cross but Ra seems unphased.
A left and a right from Elcock both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Elcock throws an overhand right that lands on Ra's shoulder, as Ra tries to avoid the shot.
Elcock misses the shot to the body.
Elcock misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Ra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armando Elcock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ra lands a jab to the nose.
Elcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ra throws a right hand that Elcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Elcock also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock lands with a nice combination. Ra backs away looking to recover.
Elcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elcock misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elcock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ra throws a combination that misses
and Elcock counters with a series of strikes. Ra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Elcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Elcock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elcock misses with a wild combination.
Elcock thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Sun God Ra.
I think Elcock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Elcock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Serra drops his hands momentarily and Dunkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has been cut.
Da Serra slips under a jab from Dunkin.
Da Serra has his takedown stuffed
and Dunkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Serra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Serra moves out of range as Dunkin throws a body kick.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunkin lands a nice shot that snaps Da Serra's head back.
Da Serra swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin throws a lazy body kick
so Da Serra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dunkin 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.
Dunkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Serra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Serra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Da Serra drops back looking for a leg! Dunkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunkin manages to kick Da Serra off! Da Serra jumps back into Dunkin's guard.
Dunkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Serra defends well.
Dunkin keeping full guard, as Da Serra tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Da Serra has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra has gone for a leg lock! Dunkin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Serra's guard.
Dunkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dunkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Serra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Serra keeping full guard, as Dunkin tries to pass.
Dunkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunkin lying in Da Serra's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Da Serra decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dunkin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
After the fight, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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 comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Peter Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 10 - 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
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilling moves away.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schilling on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Jacobs leaves Schilling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schilling misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Schilling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Schilling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Schilling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobs looks to clinch
so Schilling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schilling wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs pulls Schilling in close to prevent any damage.
Schilling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Schilling stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schilling postures up.
Schilling connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacobs looking to control.
Schilling wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilling looking to pass the guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Jacobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schilling walks into a jab.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Schilling is avoiding it.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schilling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick from Schilling.
Schilling throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schilling scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
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.
Schilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schilling.
Jacobs rushes Schilling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Schilling.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to push Schilling away but Schilling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schilling misses with some punches.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schilling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jacobs after a bit of a struggle.
Jacobs misses with a body punch.
Schilling avoiding damage as Jacobs throws knees to the body.
Schilling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schilling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peter Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schilling.
Schilling takes a shot to the head.
Schilling managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Schilling is controlling him.
Schilling pulls Jacobs into guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Schilling keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Schilling's legs - danger averted.
Schilling wants to sweep but no luck.
Schilling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schilling wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schilling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacobs defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs wanted to stand there but Schilling had control of the position.
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 Peter Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Schilling.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schilling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobs has Schilling up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Schilling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Schilling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Schilling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick
and Schilling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jacobs's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but Schilling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schilling passes Jacobs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Schilling trying to advance position but Jacobs counters by regaining guard.
Schilling stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schilling postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schilling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacobs dives on top into guard.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs wants to stand but Schilling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jacobs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Joe Schilling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs stays in close to Schilling's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schilling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schilling wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Schilling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schilling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schilling stands and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schilling wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Jacobs is trying to buck Schilling off.
Schilling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schilling swings around for an armbar but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schilling's guard.
Schilling working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Schilling's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Schilling won't let him.
Schilling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs controlling from the top position.
Jacobs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schilling working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Schilling keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Schilling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Schilling wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jacobs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schilling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schilling prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Schilling.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schilling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Schilling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilling.
Schilling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schilling keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Schilling.
Jacobs wants to clinch but Schilling slips to the side
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Schilling. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs connects with a jab.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Peter Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schilling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Schilling.
Schilling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs tries to score with a low kick but Schilling moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs lands with an overhand left.
Schilling fails with a takedown attempt.
Schilling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schilling misses with a head kick.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Schilling moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schilling wants to slow Jacobs down by chopping away at his legs.
Peter Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Schilling is avoiding it.
Schilling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobs rushes Schilling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schilling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs lands an elbow inside that Schilling shrugs off.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Jacobs trying to stall but Schilling improves his position.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
Schilling scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobs.
Schilling slips under a jab from Jacobs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schilling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Schilling circles away.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Schilling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Schilling finds it's target.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schilling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Schilling pushes him off.
Schilling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Schilling circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacobs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvel Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman Frazier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Inspiration. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arvel Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Foreman Frazier.
Garnett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foreman Frazier.
Garnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garnett moves away from the strike by Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier throws a jab when Garnett was well out of range.
Garnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassius Foreman Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman Frazier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garnett lands a jab.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook but Garnett avoids it easily.
Garnett misses the jab.
Foreman Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garnett.
Foreman Frazier lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garnett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Foreman Frazier misses with a body shot
and Garnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foreman Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garnett loads up on a big right hand but Foreman Frazier slips the punch.
Garnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foreman Frazier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foreman Frazier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garnett.
Garnett misses with a jab to the body
and Garnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garnett staying out of range there.
Foreman Frazier lands with an uppercut that bounces Garnett off the cage and back into range.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the side of Garnett's head but Garnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman Frazier thows a body shot but no joy.
Garnett slips a jab from Foreman Frazier.
Garnett misses the shot to the body.
Garnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman Frazier staying out of range there.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice hook to Garnett's body. Garnett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foreman Frazier takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Foreman Frazier misses.
Garnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman Frazier manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Garnett. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Garnett.
Garnett moves away from the strike by Foreman Frazier.
Garnett throws a body punch but Foreman Frazier moves out of range.
Garnett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garnett looks to throw the jab but Foreman Frazier is out of range.
Garnett slips under a jab from Foreman Frazier.
Garnett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garnett digs a good body shot into Foreman Frazier's ribs.
Garnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garnett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Foreman Frazier connects with the punch.
Garnett misses the jab.
Foreman Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Garnett ducks down to avoid it.
Foreman Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foreman Frazier is out of range.
Foreman Frazier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garnett.
Foreman Frazier throws a jab when Garnett was well out of range.
Foreman Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foreman Frazier looks to land a left hand but Garnett moved out of range nicely.
Foreman Frazier jabs Garnett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garnett misses with a body kick.
Garnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foreman Frazier.
Garnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foreman Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman Frazier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foreman Frazier lands a jab to the head.
Garnett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foreman Frazier lands a lovely overhand right.
Foreman Frazier lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foreman Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garnett ducks under a wild hook from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Foreman Frazier both land. Nice combination.
Garnett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Foreman Frazier to score with a decent uppercut.
Foreman Frazier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garnett.
Garnett throws a sloppy body shot
and Foreman Frazier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garnett walks into a jab.
Garnett slips under a jab.
Foreman Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Garnett misses the target.
Garnett fakes the leg kick and cracks Foreman Frazier in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Foreman Frazier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foreman Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garnett.
Foreman Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Garnett misses.
Foreman Frazier digs a good body shot into Garnett's ribs.
Garnett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman Frazier.
Garnett lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Foreman Frazier finds it's way through Garnett's defenses.
Foreman Frazier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Foreman Frazier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foreman Frazier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foreman Frazier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Foreman Frazier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garnett in his tracks.
Garnett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Foreman Frazier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garnett is rocked!
Foreman Frazier walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Garnett drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Foreman Frazier swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Garnett's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassius Foreman Frazier!
As Cassius Foreman Frazier got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: C'mon, I'm going back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gauss Elimination (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Jewpacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gauss Elimination has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gauss Elimination seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauss Elimination!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Jewpacabra!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewpacabra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elimination. Elimination obviously looking to wear him down.
Elimination misses with a low kick.
Elimination throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elimination throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jewpacabra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Elimination throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Elimination misses.
We've been informed that Jewpacabra 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.
Elimination changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jewpacabra tries to avoid it but Elimination manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jewpacabra to the ground. Jewpacabra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jewpacabra looks to clinch
and Elimination counters with a single leg into guard. Jewpacabra didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elimination is in close to Jewpacabra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jewpacabra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elimination is one step ahead there.
Elimination looking to pass the guard.
Jewpacabra is trying to control the position but Elimination postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewpacabra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elimination has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Elimination content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elimination in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jewpacabra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elimination is one step ahead there.
Elimination pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jewpacabra is keeping the position for now.
Elimination scoring with punches to the head and body.
Elimination with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jewpacabra wants to sweep here but Elimination controlling him for the moment.
Jewpacabra is pulling down on Elimination's head. It's preventing any offense from Elimination, at least for the moment.
Elimination landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimination passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Elimination throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Elimination.
Jewpacabra prevents Elimination from moving into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewpacabra is looking for a sweep.
Elimination working the ground and pound but Jewpacabra is defending the strikes.
Jewpacabra is looking to reverse the position.
Elimination creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jewpacabra sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Jewpacabra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've been hearing that Elimination has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Elimination misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Elimination is trying to ground and pound but Jewpacabra uses the momentary lack of control by Elimination to regain half guard.
Jewpacabra is looking for a sweep. Elimination is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elimination is nestled in close to Jewpacabra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elimination moves into full mount! Jewpacabra won't be happy about that!
Elimination is landing with some decent strikes but Jewpacabra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jewpacabra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Elimination.
Jewpacabra tries to lock up and control but Elimination gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elimination lands a big shot to the head and Jewpacabra winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gauss Elimination!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunsui Kyoraku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habana looks to land a left hand but Kyoraku moved out of range nicely.
Kyoraku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kyoraku needs to keep his hands up - Habana had a free shot at his head there.
Kyoraku swings widly with a right hand
and Habana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kyoraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyoraku scores with a push kick.
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Habana is out of range.
Habana slips a straight right by Kyoraku.
Habana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Habana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Habana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku is looking to score with low kicks.
Habana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Habana shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoraku. Habana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Habana 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.
Habana lands with a hook. Kyoraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Habana closes the distance and clinches.
Kyoraku breaks from the clinch.
Habana lands a nice looking body kick.
Habana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyoraku misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Habana checks a leg kick.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Habana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kyoraku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Habana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyoraku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku is looking to score with low kicks.
Habana shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyoraku tries to sprawl out of it but Habana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyoraku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Habana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoraku tried to score with a low kick but Habana checks it.
Habana dodges the punch combination from Kyoraku.
Habana has closed the distance and engaged Kyoraku in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Habana.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Habana is out of range.
Kyoraku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kyoraku scores with a one two! Habana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kyoraku misses with a leg kick
and Habana counters with a nice leg kick.
Habana doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyoraku circles away.
Habana throws a combination that misses
and Kyoraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku tries to score with a low kick but Habana moves his leg out of the way.
Kyoraku misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana tries to clinch up but Kyoraku circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Habana is predictable there
and Kyoraku counters with a right hand to the body.
Habana slips under a jab from Kyoraku.
Habana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku throws a front kick aimed at Habana's knee but Habana avoids it well.
Kyoraku throws a body punch but Habana moves out of range.
Kyoraku misses the shot to the body.
Habana shoots in for a takedown but Kyoraku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyoraku throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Habana checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Habana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Habana moved away.
Kyoraku throws an overhand right that lands on Habana's shoulder, as Habana tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Habana checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Kyoraku misses.
Kyoraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habana circles away quickly and effectively.
Habana throws a solid leg kick but Kyoraku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Habana.
Kyoraku fails to land with a series of punches.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyoraku's sensitive parts.
Habana moves into the clinch.
Kyoraku being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
The referee is keeping an eye on Habana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Habana is trying to break the clinch but Kyoraku is controlling him.
Kyoraku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that half lands.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Habana takes one to the chin there.
Kyoraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Habana checks a low kick from Kyoraku.
A solid body kick from Kyoraku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyoraku. That did some damage!
Kyoraku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Habana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Habana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyoraku counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habana manages to avoid it.
Kyoraku digs a good body shot into Habana's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Habana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku misses with an uppercut. Habana saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Habana blocks the low kick.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku lands a really nice looking cross but Habana seems unphased.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Habana tries to clinch up but Kyoraku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyoraku misses with a wild body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Habana. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kyoraku throws a one two combo.
Habana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyoraku is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyoraku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyoraku!
Habana slips under a jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Habana moved away.
Bryan Habana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habana tries to clinch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku lands a front kick.
Kyoraku throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyoraku misses the body punch
and Habana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kyoraku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kyoraku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku throws a chopping leg kick but Habana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Habana moves out of range as Kyoraku strikes.
Habana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses
and Habana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habana postures up.
Habana wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Habana won't allow Kyoraku to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Habana pushes down on Kyoraku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku trying to control here.
Kyoraku holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kyoraku has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Habana is looking to stall here but Kyoraku recovers full guard.
Habana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana postures up.
Kyoraku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Habana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Habana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyoraku is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoraku wants to sweep here but Habana controlling him for the moment.
Kyoraku trying to control the position here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shunsui Kyoraku hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kyoraku misses with a combination
and Habana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bryan Habana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoraku throws an off balance right hand
and Habana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kyoraku's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyoraku is trying to keep Habana in close.
Kyoraku 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.
Habana throwing strikes but missing.
Habana throws an elbow that misses. Kyoraku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Habana's guard. Nice move by Kyoraku!
Kyoraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Habana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyoraku has managed to get both his arms back between Habana's legs - danger averted.
Habana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Habana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kyoraku!
Kyoraku tries to reverse the position but Habana maintains control.
Shunsui Kyoraku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyoraku tries to lock up and control but Habana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyoraku holds on for dear life, controlling Habana's posture momentarily.
Kyoraku is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyoraku is in a horrible position here. Habana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryan Habana.
I think Kyoraku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsui Kyoraku!
Shunsui Kyoraku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Intimidation mixtape. Make Munalukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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World class 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
11 - 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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunter scores with a hook.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Hunter scores with a jab. Munalukko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munalukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Munalukko slips a jab from Hunter.
Munalukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BigMouth Cabrons in the buildup to the fight.
Munalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munalukko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Munalukko misses the target.
Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Munalukko moves his leg out of the way.
Munalukko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Munalukko lands a right hook 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Munalukko.
Munalukko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunter. That one must have hurt.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.
Munalukko lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munalukko digs a good hook to Hunter's body.
Munalukko throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munalukko.
Munalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Munalukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munalukko manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws a leg kick
enabling Munalukko to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munalukko throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munalukko lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.
Munalukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Make Munalukko has been cut.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munalukko.
Hunter tries to move into range but Munalukko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Munalukko moves his leg out of the way.
Munalukko throws a front kick that sends Hunter stumbling back into the cage.
Herb Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Munalukko.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munalukko ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter swings for the body but Munalukko moves out of range.
Munalukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Munalukko moved out of range nicely.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Munalukko scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Munalukko.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Munalukko avoids them all with ease.
Hunter jabs at Munalukko's body.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munalukko. That's going to slow Hunter down.
Hunter forces Munalukko back against the cage and clinches.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munalukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Munalukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Munalukko misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Munalukko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Munalukko as Hunter tries to tie him up.
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!
Munalukko lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munalukko.
Munalukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Hunter.
Munalukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Munalukko checks it.
Munalukko walks into a straight right hand from Hunter.
A low kick from Hunter misses
letting Munalukko counter with a right hand.
Munalukko checks a low kick from Hunter.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Munalukko checks it
and Munalukko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munalukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munalukko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munalukko stalks Hunter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunter's face. Hunter staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Munalukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Make Munalukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Make Munalukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter throws a low kick but Munalukko moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Munalukko.
Munalukko drops Hunter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hunter looks back up at him and smiles so Munalukko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hunter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko lands with a good body shot.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munalukko drops Hunter with a big left hand! Hunter is injured, injured bad! Munalukko jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Munalukko!
A victorious Make Munalukko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Xinhai's choice of entrance music: Loco. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.
Xinhai shoots in for a takedown but Moribe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moribe wants to clinch up but Xinhai keeps it at a distance.
Xinhai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moribe as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xinhai.
Xinhai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moribe. That's going to slow Xinhai down.
Xinhai fails to land the takedown.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yang Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a leg kick
and Moribe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xinhai's knee momentarily.
Moribe lands with an uppercut that bounces Xinhai off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Xinhai moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Xinhai or perhaps it was just good defense by Moribe which made him look bad.
Xinhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moribe.
Xinhai throws a leg kick
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Moribe looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Moribe. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai is looking to chop away at Moribe's legs.
Xinhai avoids a kick to the body.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Moribe moves out of range easily.
Moribe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xinhai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Moribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moribe.
Xinhai working aggressively here.
Xinhai blocks a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe misses with some punches.
Xinhai letting Moribe take a breather here.
Xinhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe scores with a shoulder strike.
Xinhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Moribe.
A right hand to the body from Xinhai.
Xinhai wants to stall.
Xinhai working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a body shot.
Xinhai tries to score a body lock takedown but Moribe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moribe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moribe tries to land a knee to the head but Xinhai blocks with his arms.
Xinhai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moribe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moribe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moribe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moribe avoids it really well and circles away.
Xinhai checks the leg kick.
Moribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xinhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moribe can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Xinhai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moribe connects with a body shot that sends Xinhai's belly button to the back.
Moribe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Xinhai.
Moribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai misses with a right hand
and Moribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Moribe.
Moribe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xinhai checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Moribe.
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.
Xinhai throws a body kick that misses.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a one two combo.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moribe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Xinhai coming out on top.
Moribe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it.
Moribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moribe forces Xinhai back against the cage and clinches.
Xinhai working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xinhai wants to stall.
Xinhai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moribe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xinhai can turn it around.
Xinhai is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Xinhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xinhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Moribe controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moribe is looking to slow Xinhai down with leg kicks.
Moribe lands a head shot.
Moribe lands with an uppercut that bounces Xinhai off the cage and back into range.
Xinhai is rocked!
Xinhai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xinhai is still on wobbly legs! Can Moribe finish him?
Xinhai loses concentration momentarily and Moribe pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Xinhai crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Moribe finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Azusa Moribe!
Our winner, Azusa Moribe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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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
11 - 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Illiadis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finkle lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finkle 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.
A jab from Finkle misses.
Finkle misses with a leg kick
and Illiadis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Finkle's guard now.
Illiadis trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illiadis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
Illiadis trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illiadis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle is pulling down on Illiadis's head. It's preventing any offense from Illiadis, at least for the moment.
Finkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Illias Illiadis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Illiadis throws a leg kick
and Finkle counters with a head kick.
Finkle takes the fight into the clinch.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks with his arms.
Illiadis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Illiadis throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks it.
Illiadis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finkle misses with an elbow strike.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks it.
Illiadis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Illiadis blocks an elbow strike from Finkle.
Finkle trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Illiadis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Illiadis avoids the damage to the body.
Finkle lands a good knee to the midsection. Illiadis won't want to take too many of those.
Finkle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Illiadis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finkle is keeping busy.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks with his arms.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Illiadis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Illiadis wants to break free but Finkle has control.
Finkle lands a hook that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Illiadis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Illiadis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finkle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle works the jab nicely.
Finkle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Illiadis under the eye.
Finkle checks a leg kick nicely.
Finkle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Illiadis looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
A big right from Finkle misses.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle misses with the combination.
Finkle loads up on a big right hand but Illiadis slips the punch.
Finkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Illiadis is defended easily by Finkle.
Illiadis digs a good body shot into Finkle's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle dips to his left and cracks Illiadis with an uppercut!
Illiadis misses with a body shot
and Finkle counters with a straight right hand.
Illiadis swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finkle misses with a straight right.
Illiadis cracks Finkle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Finkle as he checks the leg kick.
Illiadis dips to his left and cracks Finkle with an uppercut!
Illiadis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Illiadis throws an overhand right that lands on Finkle's shoulder, as Finkle tries to avoid the shot.
Finkle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Illiadis. Finkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle misses with a double jab
and Illiadis counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Ray Finkle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Finkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finkle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finkle throws a nice head kick!
Finkle lands a slapping body shot.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Illiadis is just out of range.
Illiadis defending well as Finkle loads up on a big left hand.
Illiadis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Finkle misses.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Illiadis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finkle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Illiadis, pushing him back against the cage.
Illiadis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Illiadis is looking to control Finkle's arms but Finkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
Illiadis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Illiadis blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Illiadis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illiadis is defending well for now.
Illiadis tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Illiadis back against the cage.
Illiadis avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
Illiadis is looking to control Finkle's arms but Finkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
Illiadis working aggressively here.
Illiadis leaning against his opponent.
Illiadis is trying to stall.
Illiadis tries to score a body lock takedown but Finkle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finkle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Illiadis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Illiadis misses with a body punch.
Illiadis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finkle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is looking to control Finkle's arms but Finkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks it.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle keeps control of Illiadis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finkle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
A shot in the inside from Finkle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finkle.
Illiadis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
Illiadis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Illiadis jumps guard but Finkle stands there with Illiadis around his waist. Illiadis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Illiadis effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Finkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Finkle trying to stall but Illiadis improves his position.
Illiadis wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illias Illiadis.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finkle lands with a short shot to the head.
Illiadis effectively controlling the action here.
Finkle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Illiadis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finkle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Finkle misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Illiadis lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Illiadis misses with a shot to the body
and Finkle counters with a low kick, right behind Illiadis 's knee.
Finkle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Illiadis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finkle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Illiadis's hands.
Illiadis thows a leg kick but Finkle checks it
and Finkle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Illiadis really felt that one!
Illiadis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finkle.
Jab from Illiadis.
Illiadis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Illiadis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Illiadis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finkle tries to land a leg kick but Illiadis saw it coming and moves away.
Illiadis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finkle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Illiadis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle looking to control.
Illiadis tries to free his leg and advance position but Finkle is retaining full guard.
Finkle is trying to keep Illiadis in close.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Illiadis stands and throws Finkle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Illiadis lands a few punches from side control.
Finkle is not content to let Illiadis control the position.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finkle has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom here.
Illiadis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finkle is looking for a sweep.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is trying to improve his position.
Illiadis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Illiadis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finkle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finkle keeping control of the position.
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.
Finkle trying to control here.
Illiadis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Illiadis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illiadis.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finkle defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to pass to mount but Finkle is defending the position.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura but Finkle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illiadis to get the leverage.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finkle defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle is looking for a sweep. Illiadis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Illiadis moves forwards but Finkle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown but Finkle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Illiadis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finkle rather than just go for the knockout.
Finkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Illiadis misses with a body shot.
Finkle is looking to land body kicks.
Illiadis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Illiadis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkle doesn't seem phased though.
Illiadis scores with a shot to the body.
Illiadis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Illiadis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Illiadis works the jab nicely.
Illiadis avoids the head kick by Finkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Illiadis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Illiadis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkle.
Finkle misses with a body shot
and Illiadis counters with a single leg into guard. Finkle didn't expect that.
Illiadis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Illiadis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Illiadis preventing the sweep.
Illiadis looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Illiadis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkle defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Illiadis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Illiadis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkle defends it easily.
Finkle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis working for a triangle but Finkle defends it easily.
Illiadis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Illiadis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finkle manages to get himself to full guard.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Finkle keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle controlling the position.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
Illiadis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finkle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finkle has escaped and now he's on top!
Illias Illiadis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Illiadis is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finkle throws a big right hand that misses.
Finkle trying to control but Illiadis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Finkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
Illiadis swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
Illiadis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finkle swivels and escapes.
Illiadis misses with a wild body shot.
Illiadis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Illiadis.
Finkle moves in looking to clinch but Illiadis pushes him off.
Finkle blocks a low kick nicely.
Finkle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finkle works the jab nicely.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finkle as he avoids it easily.
Illiadis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Illiadis.
A jab from Finkle misses.
Illiadis swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
Illiadis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finkle was covering up waiting for the punch and Illiadis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finkle wants to hit a switch here but Illiadis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Finkle there!
Illiadis wants to control the action but instead Finkle gets a body lock and reverses into Illiadis's guard! Nice work!
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to sweep here but Finkle controlling him for the moment.
Illiadis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Finkle has picked Illiadis up and slammed him! Illiadis can't keep hold of the triangle and Finkle manages to pass to side control!
Illiadis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illiadis keeps working.
Illiadis is looking to reverse the position.
Illiadis wants to control but Finkle postures up.
Finkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illiadis keeps working.
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 working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Illiadis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Finkle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Illiadis is avoiding damage well.
Finkle trying to control the position but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis is trying to improve his position.
Finkle working away.
Finkle is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Illiadis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finkle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Illiadis is trying to control Finkle's posture but Finkle avoids it.
Illiadis is looking for a sweep.
Finkle trying to control the position but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis tries to buck Finkle off but Finkle is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here as Finkle stalls from top position.
Finkle trying to control the action but Illiadis is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Finkle.
I think Finkle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illias Illiadis!
Illias Illiadis is the new middleweight champion!
Illias Illiadis 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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