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GAMMA#601 Gunnar v Rutten PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauli Raunio (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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rauli Raunio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Raunio. That snapped Fenix's head back.
Rauli Raunio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raunio misses with an uppercut
and Fenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
Fenix scores with a hook to the body.
Raunio tries to work over Fenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fenix blocking some punches.
Raunio blocks an uppercut.
Raunio has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
We've been informed that Raunio 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.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix avoiding damage.
Raunio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Fenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raunio's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raunio blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix lands with a left to the head.
Fenix slowing the pace effectively.
Raunio lands a right hand.
Fenix lands a shot to the body.
Raunio prevents a body shot from Fenix.
A short right from Raunio on the inside.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raunio scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fenix.
Fenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raunio pushes Fenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fenix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raunio digs a right hand underneath Fenix's ribcage. Fenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
Raunio struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
Raunio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raunio's elbow.
Raunio controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Raunio tries a body shot but Fenix blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raunio.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Raunio fails to land.
Fenix working aggressively here.
Fenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raunio's elbow.
Raunio swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix.
Fenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raunio is trying to break the clinch but Fenix is controlling him.
Raunio has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Raunio as the two fighters clinch.
Raunio lands an uppercut.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix tries to throw a body punch but Raunio avoids it by throwing Fenix back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Raunio.
Raunio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Fenix.
Raunio lands with a right to the head.
Fenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raunio up against the cage.
Raunio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fenix looking to stall.
Raunio scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fenix is trying to maintain a safe position but Raunio gets an underhook and turns Fenix into the cage.
Fenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Raunio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix misses with a body punch.
Raunio swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fenix taking a breather.
Raunio throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenix.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Raunio.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raunio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Raunio. Fenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raunio scores with a hook.
It looks like Marcus Fenix has been cut.
Raunio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Raunio.
Fenix throws an off balance right hand
and Raunio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Fenix's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raunio walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fenix drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Raunio swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fenix's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauli Raunio!
Rauli Raunio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo comes to the cage accompanied by Kullervo Entrance Theme. Kehoe has chosen "Master of Puppets" by Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Evil Kullervo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Kehoe's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Kehoe!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kehoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Kehoe.
Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kehoe.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the body.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kullervo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Kullervo.
Kehoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kullervo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range.
As Kehoe tries to get set, Kullervo tries to push him back and clinch up but Kehoe manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kehoe throws a head kick that misses.
Kullervo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kullervo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe.
Nice straight punches there by Kehoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kehoe.
Kehoe swings widly with a right hand
and Kullervo counters with a straight right hand.
Evil Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo clinches with his opponent.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kehoe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kullervo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kullervo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kehoe walks away with a smile on his face. Kullervo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evil Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kullervo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kehoe off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kehoe dives in and scores a takedown into Kullervo's guard.
Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullervo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kehoe.
Kullervo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kehoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kullervo is tightening it up a little... Kehoe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kehoe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kehoe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kullervo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Evil Kullervo!
A relieved looking Evil Kullervo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Arab Money. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Callum Pagnozzi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi sizes up Suleimani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani throws a counter high kick but Pagnozzi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani swinging wildly here.
Pagnozzi 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.
Suleimani throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily.
Suleimani blocks a low kick nicely.
Suleimani moves out of range of the strikes.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Pagnozzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suleimani.
Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
Suleimani looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Suleimani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pagnozzi looks for a takedown but Suleimani sprawls well.
Suleimani scores with the left hand. Pagnozzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
A jab from Suleimani finds it's way through Pagnozzi's defenses.
Suleimani connects with a crisp jab.
Suleimani lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Pagnozzi has a takedown stuffed.
Suleimani walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Pagnozzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suleimani doesn't seem phased though.
Suleimani tries a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
An attempted straight right counter from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pagnozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suleimani. Suleimani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani misses with a low kick as Pagnozzi jumps back.
Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands with a right hand.
Suleimani jabs Pagnozzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pagnozzi lands a jab.
Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range.
Suleimani tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani slaps away a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Pagnozzi.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Suleimani's leg but Suleimani calmly moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target.
Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Suleimani's ribs.
Pagnozzi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Suleimani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pagnozzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Pagnozzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Pagnozzi.
Good leg kick by Pagnozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but Pagnozzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suleimani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pagnozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suleimani swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pagnozzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pagnozzi misses the jab.
Pagnozzi tests Suleimani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suleimani looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.
Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suleimani.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi lands the left hand.
Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suleimani's head backwards.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Pagnozzi blocks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi motions for Suleimani to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suleimani scores with a punch to the head.
Pagnozzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Pagnozzi does no damage.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleimani checks it well.
Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suleimani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Suleimani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi digs a good hook to Suleimani's body.
Suleimani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Suleimani.
Pagnozzi throws a shot from downtown. Suleimani moves away and avoids it.
Suleimani lands a leg kick that knocks Pagnozzi off balance momentarily.
Suleimani defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand.
Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pagnozzi blocks a leg kick.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Suleimani moves out of range easily.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the side of Suleimani's head but Suleimani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pagnozzi momentarily.
Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Suleimani moves out of range easily.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi misses with a double jab.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Suleimani.
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pagnozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Suleimani off the cage and back into range.
Suleimani throws a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani backing away here, and Pagnozzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suleimani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suleimani with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleimani.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani connects with the punch.
Pagnozzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suleimani throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Pagnozzi misses.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target.
Suleimani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pagnozzi throws a nice looking combination but Suleimani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Suleimani avoids the punch easily.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming.
A low kick from Pagnozzi misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Suleimani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pagnozzi on the side of the head.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Suleimani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab.
Suleimani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Pagnozzi slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pagnozzi! But no joy.
Suleimani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Suleimani's legs.
Suleimani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the body
and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleimani throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pagnozzi.
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 Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Suleimani swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming.
It looked like Suleimani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi misses with a double jab.
Suleimani motions for Pagnozzi to come forward. Suleimani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Suleimani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pagnozzi tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi avoids a kick to the body.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani misses with a combination
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suleimani throws out a leg kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range and Suleimani only half commits.
Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suleimani circles away quickly and effectively.
Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Suleimani's body. Suleimani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Pagnozzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pagnozzi.
Suleimani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Suleimani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suleimani.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Suleimani coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani throws a leg kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi wants to slow Suleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Suleimani cracks Pagnozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suleimani works the jab nicely.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Suleimani's ribs.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a left hand
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suleimani throws a head kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suleimani to score with a decent uppercut.
Pagnozzi lands with a hook. Suleimani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pagnozzi lands a jab to Suleimani's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pagnozzi throws out a leg kick but Suleimani moves out of range and Pagnozzi only half commits.
Suleimani throws a nice head kick!
Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Suleimani's leg but Suleimani calmly moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick as Suleimani jumps back.
Suleimani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suleimani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head.
Suleimani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suleimani has time to react.
Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Pagnozzi ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani throws a chopping leg kick but Pagnozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pagnozzi scores with a hook to the body. Suleimani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Pagnozzi lands.
Pagnozzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suleimani checks a leg kick.
Suleimani 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Callum Pagnozzi.
I think Pagnozzi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Callum Pagnozzi!
Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorsa comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Bunny. Wojnasiewicz has chosen Ministry - Lies lies lies as his entrance music. Krystian Wojnasiewicz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojnasiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wojnasiewicz.
Sorsa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sorsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wojnasiewicz avoids it really well and circles away.
Sorsa fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Sorsa tenderised Wojnasiewicz's leg. Wojnasiewicz is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojnasiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wojnasiewicz throws a solid leg kick but Sorsa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Sorsa off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wojnasiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Sorsa has been working on his balance at Aliens Only Spa, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wojnasiewicz.
Sorsa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorsa tries to throw a body punch but Wojnasiewicz avoids it by throwing Sorsa back against the cage.
Sorsa avoids the elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz, against the cage.
Sorsa lands an uppercut.
Sorsa lands an uppercut.
Sorsa lands with a right to the head.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wojnasiewicz misses with some punches.
Sorsa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sorsa looking to stall.
Sorsa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sorsa blocks a body shot from Wojnasiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Sorsa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wojnasiewicz.
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wojnasiewicz being controlled against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Sorsa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sorsa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sorsa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wojnasiewicz to keep the fight standing.
Wojnasiewicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sorsa jumps into guard, dragging Wojnasiewicz to the mat.
Sorsa looking for subs off his back but Wojnasiewicz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wojnasiewicz content to control rather than advance.
Sorsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojnasiewicz pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa actively working from the bottom here.
Sorsa wants to control but Wojnasiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sorsa looking for submissions off his back.
Wojnasiewicz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wojnasiewicz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sorsa gets back to half guard.
Wojnasiewicz is taking a breather. Sorsa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sorsa actively working from the bottom here.
Sorsa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sorsa.
Wojnasiewicz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sorsa is proving hard to escape from.
Wojnasiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorsa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wojnasiewicz escapes and throws Sorsa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krystian Wojnasiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sorsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sorsa throws a big shot that misses.
Sorsa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Sorsa misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wojnasiewicz misses.
Sorsa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wojnasiewicz avoids a kick to the body.
Sorsa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wojnasiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Sorsa slips the punch.
Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojnasiewicz.
Sorsa misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojnasiewicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojnasiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wojnasiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Sorsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wojnasiewicz tries to avoid it but Sorsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wojnasiewicz to the ground. Wojnasiewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wojnasiewicz feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Sorsa misses.
No joy there for Wojnasiewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a head kick.
Sorsa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wojnasiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Sorsa's head.
Sorsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wojnasiewicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range as Sorsa throws a body kick.
Sorsa works Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wojnasiewicz throws a right and a left that Sorsa avoids nicely.
Sorsa looks to land a body kick but Wojnasiewicz moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sorsa. Wojnasiewicz shrugs it off though.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook.
Wojnasiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sorsa.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wojnasiewicz connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojnasiewicz throws a front kick aimed at Sorsa's knee but Sorsa avoids it well.
Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sorsa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa tests Wojnasiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wojnasiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorsa throws a leg kick but Wojnasiewicz moved away.
Wojnasiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wojnasiewicz lands an overhand right.
Sorsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wojnasiewicz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wojnasiewicz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wojnasiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sorsa controls the position from side control.
Wojnasiewicz is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wojnasiewicz is being controlled here.
Wojnasiewicz gets back to half guard.
Wojnasiewicz is not content to let Sorsa control the position.
Sorsa wants to pass to mount but Wojnasiewicz is defending the position.
Well, if Sorsa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sorsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wojnasiewicz to the mat! Wojnasiewicz manages to get full guard.
Wojnasiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Sorsa is proving a slippery customer.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.
Wojnasiewicz managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wojnasiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorsa.
Sorsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wojnasiewicz tries to score with a low kick but Sorsa moves his leg out of the way.
Sorsa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojnasiewicz throws out the jab.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hook but Sorsa avoids it easily.
Sorsa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sorsa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sorsa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sorsa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wojnasiewicz counters with an outside leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojnasiewicz throws a chopping leg kick but Sorsa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sorsa should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Sorsa.
Sorsa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wojnasiewicz. Wojnasiewicz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sorsa misses its target.
Wojnasiewicz dodges the punch combination from Sorsa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorsa. Wojnasiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wojnasiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wojnasiewicz. Sorsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wojnasiewicz checks a leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a body kick.
Sorsa throwing a counter right hand but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Sorsa misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojnasiewicz moves away.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojnasiewicz missing with a left hand there. Sorsa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wojnasiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sorsa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a takedown into side control.
Wojnasiewicz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sorsa to his feet.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a body kick.
Wojnasiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorsa loads up on a big right hand but Wojnasiewicz slips the punch.
Sorsa misses the body punch
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorsa misses with an uppercut. Wojnasiewicz saw that one coming.
Wojnasiewicz stuns Sorsa with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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!
Sorsa throws a shot from downtown. Wojnasiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Sorsa lands a really nice looking cross but Wojnasiewicz seems unphased.
Repe Sorsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hook but Sorsa avoids it easily.
Sorsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wojnasiewicz, right into the meat.
Sorsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojnasiewicz.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wojnasiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Sorsa moves away and avoids it.
Sorsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa has a takedown stuffed.
Wojnasiewicz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wojnasiewicz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sorsa on the side of the head.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a double jab.
Sorsa throws a shot from downtown. Wojnasiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Sorsa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Wojnasiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wojnasiewicz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Krystian Wojnasiewicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Repe Sorsa had this to say: 'See u later sonny....at u mommas house !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eka Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eka Tahuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny White!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahuna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White tries to throw a body punch but Tahuna avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White digs a right hand into Tahuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tahuna's gas tank.
Tahuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tahuna breaks the clinch.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Tahuna looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Tahuna's side.
White drives through with a takedown into Tahuna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tahuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White forces his way into half guard.
White landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tahuna is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tahuna avoid being mounted?
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!
White wants to take a breather but Tahuna is having none of it.
White trying to mount his opponent but Tahuna defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tahuna is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
Tahuna wants to get back to full guard.
White lands strikes from half guard.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tahuna's head.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White lands with a punch from half guard.
White is looking to advance position but Tahuna won't allow it.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White wants to control but Tahuna is keeping him busy.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tahuna's head.
White is taking a breather. Tahuna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tahuna is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tahuna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
Tahuna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Tahuna.
White wants to control from the top but Tahuna keeps moving.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Tahuna.
Tahuna wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
White seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White wants to control from the top but Tahuna keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Eka Tahuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tahuna drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Tahuna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tahuna.
Tahuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White checks a low kick from Tahuna.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tahuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tahuna has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Tahuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tahuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Eka Tahuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny White.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tahuna swivels and escapes.
Tahuna scores with a decent looking hook.
White scores with a hook.
Tahuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White tries a low kick but Tahuna avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White avoids the head kick by Tahuna.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danny White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tahuna has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Tahuna takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tahuna is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eka Tahuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny White.
Tahuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White lands with a cross.
Tahuna has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tahuna can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries a body shot but Tahuna blocks it.
Tahuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White can't get the takedown.
Tahuna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tahuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tahuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tahuna after a bit of a struggle.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Tahuna.
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
White misses with a body punch.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tahuna prevents the takedown attempt.
Tahuna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tahuna works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tahuna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tahuna lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands an elbow just above Tahuna 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tahuna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Tahuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tahuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tahuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tahuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White throws the left hand but Tahuna avoids the punch easily.
White with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tahuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tahuna with a hook.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tahuna swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tahuna. That's going to slow White down.
Eka Tahuna is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Tahuna moves into the clinch.
White is breathing heavily.
Tahuna has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Tahuna struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Tahuna throws an elbow but it misses.
Tahuna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tahuna lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from White.
A hook to the body from Tahuna.
Tahuna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tahuna after a bit of a struggle.
Tahuna breaks the clinch.
Tahuna forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tahuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tahuna has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
White blocking some punches.
Tahuna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eka Tahuna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tahuna.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Tahuna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tahuna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is not going to allow Tahuna to sit and survive in this position.
Tahuna tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White doesn't have the hooks in and Tahuna manages to turn into his guard.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tahuna's guard.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tahuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahuna 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.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eka Tahuna dominated that second round.
That's time! Tahuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tahuna gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White works over Tahuna with some ground and pound from guard.
Tahuna has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White being controlled here momentarily.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
Tahuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
Tahuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White wants to control from the top but Tahuna keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Tahuna.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tahuna avoids the body shot from White.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tahuna counters by clinching up.
White looking for a takedown.
Tahuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tahuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tahuna struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tahuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eka Tahuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny White.
Tahuna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
Tahuna misses with an elbow strike.
White can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna prevents a body shot from White.
Tahuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Tahuna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
Tahuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tahuna manages to break the clinch.
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tahuna wants to get back to his feet but White passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Tahuna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tahuna wants to get back to his feet.
Tahuna has hold of White's hands but White slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from White there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tahuna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tahuna wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Tahuna keeping hold of White's head, controlling as best he can.
Tahuna wants to control the action here but instead White manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahuna holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as White tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White avoids the attempt from Tahuna to control.
Danny White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tahuna is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny White!
Danny White decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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35
300 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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38
275 lbs
30 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenta Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuudai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yuudai.
Lyons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yuudai wants to stand but Lyons is controlling the position.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yuudai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuudai's head.
Yuudai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
Lyons throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuudai's guard.
Ground and pound from Lyons.
Lyons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyons throws a strike but Yuudai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
Lyons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lyons 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.
Lyons postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai wants to stand up but Lyons is controlling him.
Yuudai being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yuudai looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yuudai throws a hook to the side of Lyons's head but Lyons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuudai throws a right hand that Lyons ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyons also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Lyons.
Yuudai misses with a double jab.
Yuudai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyons misses the target.
Lyons looks to land a combination but Yuudai avoids it well.
Lyons staying out of range there.
Lyons misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuudai counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lyons pushes Yuudai off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuudai misses with a double jab.
Lyons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yuudai is pushing Lyons's head away, looking to escape. Lyons manages to hold on to the position though.
Sloppy strikes there by Lyons.
Lyons wants to control but Yuudai is keeping him busy.
Yuudai is trying to buck Lyons off.
An elbow from Lyons crashes against the mat.
Lyons is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lyons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lyons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lyons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.
Lyons dives in and scores a takedown into Yuudai's guard.
Lyons prevents Yuudai from getting back to his feet.
Lyons is in close to Yuudai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yuudai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyons has gone for a leg lock! Yuudai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lyons's guard.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai is working Lyons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyons wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment.
Yuudai is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuudai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yuudai lands a high kick to the side of Lyons's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Yuudai dives into guard, looking to finish.
Lyons is rocked!
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Lyons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuudai won't allow Lyons to sweep him here.
Lyons seems to have got his legs back now.
Yuudai landing with the ground and pound.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons lands a decent punch to the body there.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai lands a couple of digs.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai is working Lyons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuudai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hannibal Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai gets to his feet. Lyons looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyons but Lyons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lyons walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons slips a straight right by Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with a leg kick.
Lyons backs away from a small jab... but Yuudai lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Lyons crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Yuudai with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kenta Yuudai!
A very excited looking Kenta Yuudai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daft Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barca might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carthage. The crowd seem to be enjoying Young's choice of entrance music: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
165 lbs
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30
160 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daft Young!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barca blocks a head kick by Young.
Barca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Young cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
Young gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barca.
Barca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Young's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barca winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
Barca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Barca 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.
Barca is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Young to regain full guard.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young wants to stand and escape but Barca is having none of it.
Young kicks Barca off and gets to his feet.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young connects with a body shot that sends Barca's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Young misses
and Barca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Young's guard.
Barca works over Young with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barca prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Barca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Young manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca blocks a head kick by Young.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barca 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.
Barca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Young throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barca counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young won't be happy with that.
Barca goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barca's guard! Nice work there by Young!
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into half guard.
Barca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Young scores with a jab.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Barca looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barca checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca lands a jab to the nose.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Barca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barca backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Barca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Young moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barca rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Barca avoids the body shot from Young.
Daft Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Barca catches Young right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Young fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Young looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Young sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Barca moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYoung.
Daft Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Barca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Barca has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barca shoots in but no luck this time.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Nice defenses there by Barca.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Young is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Young catches Barca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young jabs Barca right on the nose. Barca blinks but takes it well.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Young lands a head kick!
Young takes one on the button.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daft Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Young throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
A jab from Barca does it's job there.
Young throws a head kick that Barca semi-blocks.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barca shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Barca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young misses with a head kick.
Barca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
Young misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands with a right hand.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Barca has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Barca moves away and avoids it.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barca.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Barca scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Young.
Barca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Young misses.
Barca scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Young!
Barca wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Barca wants to control but Young passes into side.
Barca gets back to half guard.
Barca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barca wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca with the active half guard here but Young passes nicely into side control.
Young stands up.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Barca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Barca throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Barca misses with a takedown
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Barca is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barca shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Young has one foot on Barca's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young misses with a hook. Barca ducked under it nicely.
Barca throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daft Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Young 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julien Touret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touret kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Valse d'Amelie. Julien Touret is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julien Touret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Leonidas lands a nice hook to Touret's body. Touret takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
Leonidas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonidas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonidas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leonidas throws a body punch but Touret moves out of range.
Leonidas misses with a lunging right hand
and Touret moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas breaks the clinch.
Leonidas scores with a jab.
Leonidas throws a chopping leg kick but Touret manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leonidas misses with a right hand
and Touret counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Leonidas.
Leonidas with a poor takedown
and Touret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut.
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonidas lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Leonidas.
Touret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonidas.
Touret just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas misses with a left hand
and Touret counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Touret misses the target.
Touret throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
Leonidas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Touret counters with an inside leg kick.
Leonidas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Touret avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
It looked like Touret was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leonidas.
Leonidas scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas throws a lazy uppercut
and Touret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonidas lands with a hook. Touret tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Touret throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leonidas misses with a left hand
and Touret counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonidas! Touret lets Leonidas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Leonidas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a body punch
and Touret counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julien Touret!
Julien Touret thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolek comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Ruff Ryders anthem. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Wolek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong Hyuk is looking to slow Wolek down with leg kicks.
Dong Hyuk blocks a leg kick.
Wolek tries to clinch there but Dong Hyuk circles away.
Dong Hyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wolek tries to roll over but Dong Hyuk keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolek is just riding it out for now. Dong Hyuk eventually gives up the hold.
Dong Hyuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is looking to advance position but Wolek won't allow it.
Dong Hyuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolek is trying to stand up here but Dong Hyuk is controlling him well.
Wolek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dong Hyuk prevents Wolek from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dong Hyuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dong Hyuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk trying to mount his opponent but Wolek defends it.
Dong Hyuk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wolek!
Wolek wants to hold on but Dong Hyuk pushes him away.
Wolek has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dong Hyuk's lack of action.
Wolek regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk passes into half guard.
Dong Hyuk is just content to waste time from the top position. Wolek takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong Hyuk won't allow Wolek to sweep him here.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolek is retaining full guard.
Wolek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dong Hyuk forces his way into half guard.
Wolek pushes Dong Hyuk off looking to stand but Dong Hyuk dives back in and keeps control.
Wolek trying to control from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk wants to pass the guard but Wolek is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk trying to control from Wolek's half guard. Wolek has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wolek trying to keep a closed guard but Dong Hyuk is proving a slippery customer.
Dong Hyuk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wolek is looking for a sweep.
Wolek regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong Hyuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk 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.
Wolek swings for the body but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Wolek throws a nice looking combination but Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dong Hyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dong Hyuk.
Wolek defending well as Dong Hyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Wolek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dong Hyuk manages to circle out of the way.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a low kick but Wolek moves his leg out of the way.
As Dong Hyuk backs away, Wolek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wolek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Wolek misses.
A cross from Dong Hyuk lands.
Nice straight punches there by Dong Hyuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Wolek checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong Hyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolek checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolek misses the target.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong Hyuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Dong Hyuk misses.
Dong Hyuk tests Wolek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolek walks into a jab.
Wolek misses with an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk throws a chopping leg kick but Wolek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping right.
Dong Hyuk cracks Wolek with a good jab.
Dong Hyuk misses with a right hand
and Wolek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dong Hyuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong Hyuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dong Hyuk wants to land a leg kick but Wolek is out of range.
Wolek is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong Hyuk defending well as Wolek loads up on a big left hand.
Dong Hyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolek walks into a jab.
Wolek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Dong Hyuk misses
and Dong Hyuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong Hyuk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wolek quickly recovers to half guard.
Dong Hyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong Hyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dong Hyuk trying to mount his opponent but Wolek defends it.
Dong Hyuk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wolek tries to get to full guard but Dong Hyuk has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolek controlling the position well.
Wolek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dong Hyuk wants to control from the top but Wolek keeps moving.
Shin Dong Hyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong Hyuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolek dives on top into guard.
Wolek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dong Hyuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong Hyuk throws out the jab.
Wolek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong Hyuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Wolek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wolek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong Hyuk blocks a leg kick.
Wolek jabs Dong Hyuk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolek throws the left hand but Dong Hyuk avoids the punch easily.
Wolek misses with an uppercut
and Dong Hyuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wolek's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk throws a right hand that Wolek ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolek also avoids with ease.
Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolek throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dong Hyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk misses the shot to the body.
Wolek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wolek doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong Hyuk circles away.
Dong Hyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dong Hyuk dips to his left and cracks Wolek with an uppercut!
Wolek blocks a head kick by Dong Hyuk.
Wolek throwing a counter right hand but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Wolek looks to land a left hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range nicely.
Dong Hyuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolek takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong Hyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolek's head.
Wolek 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.
Dong Hyuk throws a combination that misses
and Wolek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolek throws the left hand but Dong Hyuk avoids the punch easily.
Dong Hyuk lands with a hook. Wolek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong Hyuk looks to land a left hand but Wolek moved out of range nicely.
Wolek lands a lovely overhand right.
Wolek throws a low kick but Dong Hyuk moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong Hyuk! But no joy.
Dong Hyuk avoids the head kick by Wolek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong Hyuk! But no joy.
Wolek moves forwards but Dong Hyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Dong Hyuk moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong Hyuk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong Hyuk scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolek.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Wolek.
Dong Hyuk thuds a left hand into Wolek's body.
Dong Hyuk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wolek to the ground. Dong Hyuk is now in Wolek's guard.
Wolek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dong Hyuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dong Hyuk blocks the elbow strike.
Wolek lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong Hyuk breaks from the clinch.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab from Wolek.
Dong Hyuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dong Hyuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolek should have avoided that one.
Wolek throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolek. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolek throws a nice looking combination but Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolek clinches.
Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch.
Dong Hyuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolek's head.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight right.
Dong Hyuk lands with a right hand.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wolek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong Hyuk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wolek pushes Dong Hyuk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy left from Dong Hyuk finds it's target.
Wolek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong Hyuk can pounce on him.
Dong Hyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk is looking to chop away at Wolek's legs.
Wolek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong Hyuk's head backwards.
Wolek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dong Hyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Wolek moves out of range easily.
Dong Hyuk delivers a nice body kick.
Wolek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wolek. Dong Hyuk shrugs it off though.
Wolek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong Hyuk can pounce on him.
A left lands for Dong Hyuk.
Wolek checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Wolek misses with an uppercut.
Wolek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick but Wolek moves out of range.
Wolek blocks the body kick.
Wolek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong Hyuk's head backwards.
Wolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong Hyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk lands a jab to Wolek's midsection.
Wolek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dong Hyuk counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolek.
Dong Hyuk thumps Wolek with a low kick.
Wolek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolek clinches up with Dong Hyuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Wolek blocks an uppercut.
Wolek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong Hyuk misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk misses with the head strike.
Wolek working aggressively here.
Wolek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolek stuffs the takedown.
Dong Hyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolek misses with an uppercut. Dong Hyuk saw that one coming.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wolek.
Wolek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dong Hyuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolek, which made it look bad.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek needs to keep his hands up - Dong Hyuk had a free shot at his head there.
Wolek scores with a push kick.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolek misses the target.
Wolek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolek connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Dong Hyuk moves away and avoids it.
Wolek checks the leg kick.
Wolek connects with the punch.
Wolek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolek fails to land with a series of punches.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Wolek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lukasz Wolek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolek is just out of range.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a body kick but Wolek moved away.
A jab from Wolek misses.
Dong Hyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dong Hyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolek counters with a straight right hand.
Dong Hyuk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek slips under a jab from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk lands with a cross.
Dong Hyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolek throws a low kick, looking for Dong Hyuk's leg but Dong Hyuk calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolek!
Wolek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wolek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong Hyuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong Hyuk.
Wolek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolek's sensitive parts.
Wolek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dong Hyuk.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dong Hyuk, as that shot connected.
Wolek works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Dong Hyuk.
Lukasz Wolek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong Hyuk scores with a nice body kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a wild body kick that Wolek sees coming a mile off.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Wolek drops his hands momentarily and Dong Hyuk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong Hyuk misses with a takedown
and Wolek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Wolek misses.
A little jabbing left from Dong Hyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong Hyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolek doesn't seem bothered though.
Dong Hyuk lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dong Hyuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolek slips under a jab from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolek's head.
Dong Hyuk misses with an uppercut.
Wolek is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Wolek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek throws a head kick that misses.
Wolek throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk thuds a left hand into Wolek's body.
Wolek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong Hyuk misses with a takedown attempt - Wolek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolek jabs at Dong Hyuk's body.
Dong Hyuk avoids the head kick by Wolek.
And Dong Hyuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shin Dong Hyuk.
I think Dong Hyuk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Dong Hyuk!
Shin Dong Hyuk is the new featherweight champion!
Shin Dong Hyuk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiaan Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann throws a combination that misses
and Rutten counters with a three punch combo that has Steigelmann backing up. Steigelmann nods at Rutten to acknowledge the strikes.
Rutten has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steigelmann is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Rutten counters with a body kick.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Rutten checks the leg kick.
Steigelmann lands with a cross.
Steigelmann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutten avoids it.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Steigelmann with a knee to the head.
Rutten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steigelmann wants to clinch but Rutten slips to the side
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Rutten takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steigelmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten counters with a body kick.
Rutten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten throws a big counter head kick but Steigelmann avoids it with no problem.
Steigelmann misses with a combination
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Steigelmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick from Steigelmann lands but Rutten takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
Rutten throws a big counter head kick but Steigelmann avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten lands a big head kick that sends Steigelmann tumbling to the mat! Rutten takes a step backwards and waves Steigelmann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rutten lands a brutal head kick. Steigelmann looks out on his feet and Rutten throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sebastiaan Rutten!
Sebastiaan Rutten is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Sebastiaan Rutten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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