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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some has chosen Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redz avoids the body shot from Some.
Redz misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Some.
Some throws a body shot but no joy.
Redz blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Redz down.
Some is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redz. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Redz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some throws a leg kick but Redz sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Redz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Some tenderised Redz's leg. Redz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Redz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Some counters with a three punch combo that has Redz backing up. Redz nods at Some to acknowledge the strikes.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Redz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Some moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Some misses.
Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some throws a push kick but Redz slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Redz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Some.
Redz checks a low kick from Some.
An attempted straight right counter from Redz misses the target.
Redz checks a low kick from Some.
Some digs a good body shot into Redz's ribs.
A jab from Some does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Some misses
letting Redz counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some is looking to score with low kicks.
Redz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Some circles away quickly and effectively.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Some throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Some moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redz moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
Some throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Redz counters with a one-two to the body.
Redz throws a lazy right hand but Some sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redz.
Some jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some tries a low kick but Redz avoids it.
Some looks to land a body kick but Redz moved away.
Redz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Some.
Redz misses with an uppercut.
Some connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Redz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some throws a push kick but Redz slaps the foot to one side.
Some looks to score with a jab to the body but Redz is just out of range.
Redz throwing a counter right hand but Some manages to avoid it.
Redz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redz misses with a body shot.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some lands a head kick. Redz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redz lunges at Some with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Some's hand.
Some displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redz throws out the jab.
Some lands a right hook to the body.
Redz looks to throw the jab but Some is out of range.
Redz slips a straight right by Some.
A jab from Redz finds it's way through Some's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Redz misses.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Redz as he checks the leg kick.
Some misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Some takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some misses with a body shot.
Some looks to score with a jab to the body but Redz is just out of range.
Redz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Some sprawls well initially but Redz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redz is trying to control. Some wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Some looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz lands with a punch from half guard.
Some is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redz's back!
Redz 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.
Redz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Some gets his way!
Redz breaks Some's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redz distracts Some with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Some is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Some has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.
Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
Some is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some pulls Redz in close to prevent any damage.
Redz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Some works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Some looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redz throws a big elbow that misses.
Some utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Some works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Some wants to stand and escape but Redz is having none of it.
Redz looking to sit in guard and control but Some gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Redz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.
Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redz throws a strike but Some rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Some got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Some has managed to get both his arms back between Redz's legs - danger averted.
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 Romano Redz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Redz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some's corner calls for a 1-2. Some obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redz throws out a loose jab but Some uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Some thinking.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some misses with a left hand
and Redz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redz blocks the body kick.
Some misses with a low kick.
Some misses with a right hand
and Redz counters with a straight right hand.
Some dodges the punch combination from Redz.
Redz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some misses the body punch
and Some takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redz.
Nice defenses there by Redz.
Nice cross by Some.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redz blocks the body kick.
Redz checks a leg kick nicely.
Some throws a body kick that misses
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Some throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redz or perhaps it was just good defense by Some, which made it look bad.
Some feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Some.
Redz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Some. Redz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redz swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
Some wants to clinch.
Redz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romano Redz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some tries to clinch but Redz moves away
and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redz throws a jab but it's blocked by Some.
Some looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some misses with an uppercut
and Redz counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Some jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redz moves out of range of the leg kick from Some.
Redz closes the distance and clinches up with Some, looking for a takedown. Redz pushes Some against the cage but Some circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redz.
Redz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Some defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Some.
Some walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some lands a nice hook to Redz's body. Redz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some lands a right hook to the body.
Redz throws a series of punches but Some moves out of range.
A nice side step and Some releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redz tries for a takedown but Some sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redz lands a glancing blow to the side of Some's head.
Some throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Some.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Some 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some!
Trouble Some made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine- DMX. The crowd seem to be enjoying Velasquez's choice of entrance music: Accept's Balls To The Wall. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jermaine Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barksdale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barksdale blocking some punches.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
Barksdale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body.
Barksdale scores with a shoulder strike.
Barksdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Velasquez.
Barksdale is trying to break free.
Velasquez is pushing Barksdale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
Barksdale working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
Barksdale gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Velasquez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Barksdale avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Barksdale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez tries to work over Barksdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
Velasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velasquez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velasquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barksdale is rocked!
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Velasquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Velasquez drops Barksdale onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barksdale is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Barksdale tries to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Velasquez has Barksdale pressed against the cage, preventing Barksdale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Barksdale looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez lands with a right to the head.
Velasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez presses Barksdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velasquez lands with a light punch inside.
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez rushes Barksdale and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Barksdale.
Velasquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
Barksdale tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Barksdale back against the cage.
Velasquez drops Barksdale onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barksdale is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Velasquez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barksdale! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Velasquez is unloading with more strikes now! Barksdale drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Velasquez!
A relieved looking Juan Velasquez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayne's choice of entrance music: Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride. 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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184 lbs
33 - 12 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Alvaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvaro throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvaro.
Alvaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne jabs Alvaro right on the nose. Alvaro blinks but takes it well.
Alvaro connects with a right hand. Wayne shakes it off.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Alvaro slips a jab and a cross from Wayne.
Kenneth Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro 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.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Alvaro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvaro lands a body shot.
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
Alvaro moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvaro moves away.
Alvaro tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Alvaro closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the cage.
Alvaro lands an uppercut.
Alvaro slows down the pace here.
Alvaro is pushing Wayne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Alvaro for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Alvaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wayne.
Alvaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvaro breaks the clinch.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Alvaro.
Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvaro.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvaro.
Alvaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Alvaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Wayne slams his shin into Alvaro's torso.
Wayne scores with a spinning back kick!
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Alvaro missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvaro avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Alvaro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvaro.
Alvaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne throws a hook but Alvaro blocks it.
Alvaro checks a leg kick.
Wayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvaro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wayne. Alvaro shrugs it off though.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Alvaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvaro has Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvaro scores with a nice head shot.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne scores with a push kick.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
It appears Alvaro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvaro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Alvaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvaro is looking to wear down Wayne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvaro slips a jab from Wayne.
Alvaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Alvaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvaro doesn't seem phased though.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvaro off the cage and back into range.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
As Wayne tries to get set, Alvaro tries to push him back and clinch up but Wayne manages to avoid the attempt.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenneth Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Wayne.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Alvaro saw it coming and moves away.
Alvaro throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Alvaro scores with a jab. Wayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Kenneth Wayne has been cut.
Wayne lands a jab to the head.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Alvaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvaro tries to avoid it.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Alvaro moves out of range easily.
Wayne cracks the inside of Alvaro's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne feints and then cracks Alvaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvaro down.
Good shot there by Alvaro.
Alvaro moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvaro takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Alvaro saw it coming and moves away.
And Alvaro counters with a quick kick to the body but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.
Alvaro misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne cracks Alvaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvaro misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne 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 Alvaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvaro misses with a body kick.
Wayne feints a counter leg kick.
Alvaro misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Alvaro counters with a nice body kick.
Wayne tries to work over Alvaro's front leg with a kick but Alvaro checks it.
Alvaro slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Wayne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Alvaro slips the punch.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Alvaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvaro 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.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Alvaro saw that one coming.
Alvaro throws a leg kick but Wayne moved away.
Alvaro scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Alvaro down.
Alvaro connects with a crisp jab.
Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wayne scores with a push kick.
Alvaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvaro misses with a hook to the body
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Alvaro sees coming a mile off.
Alvaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Alvaro saw that one coming.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Alvaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvaro misses the target.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Alvaro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Alvaro moves out of range easily.
Kenneth Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvaro.
Alvaro is looking to clinch.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.
Alvaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Alvaro.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Alvaro off balance momentarily.
Alvaro dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Wayne misses
and Alvaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne throws a right hand that Alvaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvaro also avoids with ease.
Alvaro scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro scores with a nice strike.
Alvaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Alvaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvaro.
Nice jab there from Alvaro.
Alvaro throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Wayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvaro tries to land a body kick
and Wayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Alvaro's head but Alvaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne throws a jab when Alvaro was well out of range.
Jose Alvaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvaro slips under a jab.
Alvaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wayne 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Wayne!
Our winner, Kenneth Wayne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandro De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Souza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alex De Souza. Alexsandro De Souza had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexsandro De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Tillman!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillman staying out of range there.
De Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tillman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza misses with a hook
and Tillman counters with a body kick.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Tillman.
De Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza moves out of range as Tillman throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Tillman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tillman lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza swings for the body but Tillman moves out of range.
Tillman throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
De Souza lunges at Tillman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tillman's hand.
Tillman throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Souza.
A big left from Tillman misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza moves away from the strike by Tillman.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tillman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Tillman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tillman - the referee stops the clock and De Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tillman. De Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
De Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman working aggressively here.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Tillman.
Tillman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Tillman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tillman blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman working aggressively here.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza misses with a body punch.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Souza lands a body punch.
Tillman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Tillman.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza 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.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Tillman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Tillman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Tillman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza works on Tillman's body with a couple of short punches.
Tillman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Tillman.
Tillman displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Souza up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman misses with the head strike.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tillman misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tillman.
Tillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Tillman misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tillman cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Tillman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tillman.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza lands a head kick. Tillman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
De Souza is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
De Souza checks a low kick from Tillman.
De Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tillman throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
Tillman moves out of range of the leg kick from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza takes a swing at Tillman's ribcage but misses.
Tillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Souza feints and then cracks Tillman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tillman down.
De Souza forces Tillman back against the cage and clinches.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from De Souza.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Tillman leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tillman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tillman.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tillman tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Tillman is trying to break free.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Tillman gets through De Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Tillman blocks an uppercut.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tillman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Tillman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman throws a leg kick
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tillman at a distance.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
De Souza backing away here, and Tillman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Tillman shrugs it off.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tillman thumps De Souza with a low kick.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
Tillman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
Tillman lands a lovely overhand right.
Tillman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tillman throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman keeps De Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Crunch! Tillman slams his shin into De Souza's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
De Souza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman thinks about the counter body kick.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
Tillman drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Tillman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Souza with a body shot.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Tillman.
Tillman looks to land a combination. De Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tillman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Tillman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tillman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tillman tries to clinch but De Souza is having none of it.
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 Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
Tillman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Tillman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tillman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tillman misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman misses with a body kick.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Souza on the side of the head.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Souza cracks Tillman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Souza throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza cracks Tillman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Souza.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tillman throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
A big left from Tillman misses.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Tillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza checks a low kick from Tillman.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tillman misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza lands a head kick!
Tillman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tillman pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Tillman settles back down.
De Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza moves out of range as Tillman throws a body kick.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
Tillman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tillman.
De Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tillman avoids it.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
De Souza connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by De Souza.
Tillman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tillman.
De Souza throws a body punch but Tillman moves out of range.
De Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tillman finds it's way round the side to connect with De Souza's head.
Tillman throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza slips under a jab.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tillman staying out of range there.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Tillman's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman throws a lazy body kick
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
Tillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
243 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hardacre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardacre lands a jab to Schultz's midsection.
Hardacre lands with an uppercut that bounces Schultz off the cage and back into range.
Schultz moves in looking to clinch but Hardacre pushes him off.
Hardacre misses with a body shot.
Schultz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Hardacre moved away.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardacre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultz.
Schultz throwing a counter right hand but Hardacre manages to avoid it.
Schultz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardacre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardacre is looking to slow Schultz down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardacre checks a leg kick.
Schultz slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Hardacre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardacre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardacre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schultz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardacre cracks Schultz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Hardacre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardacre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schultz thows a leg kick but Hardacre checks it
and Hardacre counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Schultz badly! He tries to strike back but Hardacre puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Schultz out cold! Oh man, Schultz will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damian Hardacre!
Damian Hardacre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Mazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Logic feat. Castro - Ballin. Mazzola has chosen Il Canto Degli Italiani as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Laverne Mazzola is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Laverne Mazzola!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzola throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller lands the left hand.
Mazzola throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
Mazzola connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzola throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Mazzola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazzola takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzola.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Mazzola moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Mazzola 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.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Mazzola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Mazzola misses.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazzola on the side of the head.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Mazzola throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Mazzola works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazzola wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller jabs Mazzola right on the nose. Mazzola blinks but takes it well.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller is looking to slow Mazzola down with leg kicks.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazzola blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazzola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mazzola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Mazzola misses with a leg kick
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mazzola is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Mazzola lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Mazzola misses.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Miller.
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mazzola. Mazzola obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzola misses with a looping left.
Miller tried to counter with a leg kick but Mazzola avoided it.
Mazzola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Mazzola 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.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzola sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazzola connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Mazzola.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazzola has time to react.
Good work by Mazzola as he checks the leg kick.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller throws a head kick but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzola avoids the head kick by Miller.
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mazzola feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Mazzola cracks Miller with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller throws a leg kick but Mazzola checks it.
Mazzola slips a jab from Miller.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Mazzola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Mazzola throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazzola blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazzola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazzola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzola throws out the jab.
Miller is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mazzola. Those never looked like landing.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mazzola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazzola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazzola digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola fails with the takedown.
Mazzola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mazzola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzola landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller wants to sweep here but Mazzola controlling him for the moment.
Mazzola works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Mazzola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Mazzola managing to control the position.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mazzola wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzola wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzola is keeping the position for now.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mazzola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mazzola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Mazzola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazzola's head.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a low kick but Mazzola avoids it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Mazzola.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Mazzola's leg but Mazzola calmly moves out of range.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzola.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazzola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola with a hook.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazzola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazzola feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Mazzola's belly button to the back.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mazzola misses.
Miller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miller slips under a jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Mazzola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller blocks a jab.
Mazzola walks into a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller.
That kick from Mazzola tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazzola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Mazzola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Mazzola getting side control.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzola's back!
Mazzola covers up after that shot from Miller.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Miller.
Miller lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mazzola.
Mazzola is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Miller gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Miller gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Miller apologises and we restart here on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Johnny Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazzola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mazzola prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Well, if Mazzola 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Miller.
I think Mazzola 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 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Laverne Mazzola waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (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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29
144 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oketch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kucera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oketch throws out the jab.
Kucera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oketch's waist but Oketch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kucera off to one side.
Kucera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oketch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kucera somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oketch pinned against the cage. Oketch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oketch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oketch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kucera somewhat.
Oketch feinted with a counter takedown.
Kucera looking to score a takedown here. Oketch is defending well but Kucera drives through and ends up in Oketch's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oketch is keeping the position for now.
Oketch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oketch is trying to keep Kucera in close.
Kucera is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kucera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kucera looking to sit in guard and control but Oketch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kucera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oketch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kucera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kucera 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.
Kucera wants to control but Oketch is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kucera stalling away here and it's allowed Oketch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kucera tries to free his leg and advance position but Oketch is retaining full guard.
Kucera is still trying to improve position.
Kucera being controlled here momentarily.
Kucera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oketch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Honza Kucera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kucera shoots in for a double leg but Oketch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Oketch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kucera dives in and grabs Oketch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oketch pushes down on Kucera's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Oketch misses the target.
Honza Kucera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucera shoots for a takedown but Oketch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oketch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kucera is in Oketch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucera stopping the sweep attempt from Oketch.
Kucera trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Honza Kucera has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch managing to control the position.
Kucera is looking to pass into half guard but Oketch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oketch is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oketch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kucera has an active guard here but Oketch has managed to pass into half guard.
Kucera is trying to maintain the position but Oketch is very close to passing his half guard.
Oketch tries to pass to full mount but Kucera defends it.
Kucera is trying to maintain the position but Oketch is very close to passing his half guard.
Kucera is not content to let Oketch control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is thwarting Kucera's attempts to control the position.
Oketch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oketch.
Kucera is looking for a sweep. Oketch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kucera moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is trying to keep Oketch in close.
Oketch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kucera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oketch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kucera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oketch has passed into half guard!
Oketch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kucera trying to control but Oketch postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oketch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kucera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kucera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oketch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oketch chips away with some ground and pound.
Oketch passes Kucera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera actively working from the bottom here.
Oketch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Oketch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kucera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oketch to the ground. Kucera is now in Oketch's guard.
Kucera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oketch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oketch is trying to control the position but Kucera postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kucera wants to control from the top but Oketch keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera looking to pass the guard.
Kucera slips nicely into half guard.
Kucera drops an elbow to the side of Oketch's head.
Kucera wants to free his trapped foot but Oketch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oketch keeping hold of Kucera's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kucera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oketch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kucera.
Kucera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oketch is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Honza Kucera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Lacazette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murkula kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Forever Angel. Lacazette has chosen 2Pac – Scared Straight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoine Lacazette!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Lacazette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Murkula.
Murkula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murkula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Lacazette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murkula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lacazette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Murkula misses its intended target.
Lacazette was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murkula tries to land a leg kick but Lacazette saw it coming and moves away.
Lacazette scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murkula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacazette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murkula takes one to the side of the head.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Lacazette.
Lacazette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacazette throws a leg kick that misses.
Murkula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murkula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacazette.
Lacazette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murkula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacazette.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacazette's head backwards.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Lacazette slips the punch.
Murkula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lacazette checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murkula lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lacazette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacazette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Murkula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murkula walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lacazette.
Lacazette is looking to slow Murkula down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacazette.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Lacazette.
Murkula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Antoine Lacazette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murkula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murkula connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacazette. That's going to slow Murkula down.
Murkula throws a front kick aimed at Lacazette's knee but Lacazette avoids it well.
Murkula clobbers Lacazette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Lacazette on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murkula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula throws a body punch but Lacazette moves out of range.
Lacazette moves away from the strike by Murkula.
Lacazette feints a counter leg kick.
Lacazette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Lacazette misses with a wild body shot.
Lacazette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacazette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murkula loads up on a big right hand but Lacazette slips the punch.
Lacazette misses with a low kick.
Murkula jabs Lacazette right on the nose. Lacazette blinks but takes it well.
Murkula swings for the body but Lacazette moves out of range.
Lacazette moves away from the strike by Murkula.
Murkula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Murkula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacazette.
Murkula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacazette.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacazette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murkula throws out the jab.
Lacazette misses with a body shot.
Murkula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacazette at a distance.
Murkula misses the shot to the body.
Lacazette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murkula counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murkula.
Lacazette swings widly with a right hand
and Murkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacazette checks a leg kick.
Murkula checks a leg kick.
Lacazette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lacazette checks a leg kick.
Murkula jabs Lacazette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murkula keeps Lacazette at a distance using the push kick.
Murkula moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murkula throws out a leg kick but Lacazette moves out of range and Murkula only half commits.
Murkula takes a swing at Lacazette's ribcage but misses.
Murkula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacazette only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacazette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murkula finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacazette's head.
Lacazette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lacazette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murkula can pounce on him.
Lacazette misses with a wild body shot.
Murkula has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murkula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lacazette's calf.
Lacazette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murkula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacazette throws out a counter right but Murkula avoids it with no problem.
Lacazette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacazette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murkula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacazette can pounce on him.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacazette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Murkula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murkula checks the leg kick.
Murkula connects with a right hand. Lacazette shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murkula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacazette has time to react.
Murkula lands the left hand.
Murkula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacazette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murkula misses with a wild body shot.
Lacazette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murkula checks a low kick from Lacazette.
Murkula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacazette looks to score with a jab to the body but Murkula is just out of range.
Lacazette avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Lacazette tries a low kick but Murkula avoids it.
Lacazette throws a looping overhand right but Murkula ducks down to avoid it.
Murkula lands with a nice body punch.
Lacazette thuds his right hand into Murkula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula misses with a leg kick.
Lacazette misses with a wild body shot.
Lacazette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Lacazette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Lacazette does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacazette blocks a leg kick.
Lacazette wants to land a leg kick but Murkula is out of range.
Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacazette.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacazette moves away.
Murkula checks the leg kick.
Murkula swings for the body but Lacazette moves out of range.
Murkula connects with a crisp jab.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacazette tries to work over Murkula's front leg with a kick but Murkula checks it.
Lacazette takes a swing at Murkula's ribcage but misses.
Murkula misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacazette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Lacazette steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lacazette misses with a body punch
and Murkula counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacazette tries to improve position but can't.
Murkula scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lacazette to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacazette dodges the ground and pound from Murkula.
Murkula in side control, throwing shots but Lacazette defends.
Murkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacazette keeps working.
Murkula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murkula cracks Lacazette with a big elbow.
Murkula misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Murkula goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lacazette rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murkula's guard! Nice work there by Lacazette!
Murkula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacazette can do to turn this around?
Murkula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacazette defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkula 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.
Lacazette forces his way into half guard.
Lacazette is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Murkula manages to get to full guard.
Murkula has an active guard here but Lacazette has managed to pass into half guard.
Lacazette passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacazette moves to back control.
Murkula can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkula breaks Lacazette's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lacazette controlling Murkula's posture.
Murkula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Taisto Murkula will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lacazette throws out a powerful jab.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacazette is just out of range.
Lacazette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murkula is defended easily by Lacazette.
Murkula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacazette checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacazette! But no joy.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacazette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murkula throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lacazette to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Lacazette lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacazette throws a body kick that misses.
Lacazette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacazette keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Lacazette wants to slow Murkula down by chopping away at his legs.
Murkula misses with a hook to the body
and Lacazette counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacazette chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lacazette is able to avoid easily.
Murkula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacazette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murkula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacazette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murkula.
Murkula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lacazette throws a right and a left that Murkula avoids nicely.
Murkula takes a swing at Lacazette's ribcage but misses.
Lacazette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murkula throws a chopping leg kick but Lacazette manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacazette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lacazette.
Lacazette throws a body shot but no joy.
Murkula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Murkula with that takedown attempt.
Antoine Lacazette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacazette throws a solid leg kick but Murkula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lacazette.
Murkula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lacazette is able to avoid easily.
Murkula scores with a leg kick.
Murkula jabs Lacazette right on the nose. Lacazette blinks but takes it well.
Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacazette.
Lacazette walks into a jab.
Murkula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murkula defending well as Lacazette loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Murkula.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacazette was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Lacazette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murkula.
Lacazette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murkula. Murkula obviously looking to wear him down.
Murkula lands a jab to Lacazette's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Lacazette.
Lacazette cracks the inside of Murkula's front leg.
Lacazette checks a leg kick.
Murkula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lacazette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murkula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacazette tries to land a leg kick but Murkula saw it coming and moves away.
Murkula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Lacazette.
Murkula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacazette's head backwards.
Murkula lands a nice shot that snaps Lacazette's head back.
Murkula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacazette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murkula's sensitive parts.
Murkula throws a series of punches but Lacazette avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Murkula. That snapped Lacazette's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murkula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacazette.
Lacazette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murkula takes a swing at Lacazette's ribcage but misses.
Lacazette misses with a straight right.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Lacazette off balance momentarily.
Murkula scores with a shot to the body.
Murkula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lacazette's calf.
Lacazette misses with a straight left.
Lacazette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murkula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacazette misses with an uppercut.
Murkula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taisto Murkula.
Well Murkula has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Murkula!
A very excited looking Taisto Murkula 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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191 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JR Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Ada Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams blocks the body kick.
Adams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reyes defends it well.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Reyes pushes him off.
Reyes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams tries to counter with a clinch but Reyes shakes him off and moves away.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes pushes Adams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Reyes's head back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Reyes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reyes or not.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
It looks like JR Adams has been cut.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams is trying to stall.
Reyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Adams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reyes is trying to keep an underhook but Adams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Adams throwing shots but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams prevents Reyes from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reyes tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Reyes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams works his foot free and advances to mount.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reyes working to try and regain half guard.
Reyes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Adams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Adams won't let Reyes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reyes is trying desperately to improve position.
Adams lands a couple of good shots and Reyes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Adams tries to get the hooks in deep but Reyes pushed the leg off.
Well, with Adams on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Reyes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Adams lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Reyes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Reyes is rocked!
Will Adams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reyes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Reyes covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Adams is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Reyes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adams's arms.
Reyes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adams's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reyes misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reyes manages to get to full guard.
Reyes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams controls the pace.
JR Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reyes wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes 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.
Reyes is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Reyes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reyes wants to get up but he can't break Adams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reyes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Adams is trying to hold Reyes in close to prevent damage but Reyes has managed to pass into half guard.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
Reyes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adams is proving hard to escape from.
Adams 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.
Reyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams trying to control the position.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reyes passes into half guard.
Reyes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adams!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.
Reyes controlling from mount.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Reyes's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reyes controlling the pace for now.
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adams regains half guard.
Adams tries to roll over but Reyes keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ada Reyes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adams dives in and grabs Reyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. Adams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
JR Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Reyes connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Adams! Reyes dives in looking to finish! Adams is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ada Reyes!
The defeated JR Adams had this to say: 'Ain't this terrible?!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
138 lbs
21 - 4 - 3 |
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34
144 lbs
30 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain checks a leg kick.
It appears Rain was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov scores with a hook.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Tutov.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain takes a kick to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Rain. Beautiful body shot.
Rain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rain scores with a hook.
Tutov blocks a head kick by Rain.
Tutov is looking for the big counter here.
Tutov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tutov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A good leg kick by Tutov.
Tutov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Tutov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rain's sensitive parts.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Rain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tutov misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Tutov.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Tutov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rain rather than just go for the knockout.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tutov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tutov.
Rain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain working aggressively here.
Tutov misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov controlling the action here for a moment.
Rain lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rain scores with a shot to the side of Tutov's head.
Tutov stalling in the clinch but Rain improves position.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tutov is stalling here.
Tutov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain jumps guard but Tutov stands there with Rain around his waist. Rain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rain lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Tutov back against the cage.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutov effectively controlling the action here.
Rain tries to break the clinch but Tutov is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Rain.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Tutov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tutov.
Rain has had enough of the clinch but Tutov keeps him there for the moment.
Tutov tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Tutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Tutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Rain prevents a body shot from Tutov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Rain is trying to force a seperation but Tutov has the dominant position.
Tutov misses with a body punch.
Tutov misses with some punches.
Tutov throws a head punch that misses.
Tutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
Rain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tutov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rain is trying to force a seperation but Tutov has the dominant position.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain lands a right hand.
Rain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rain tries to throw a body punch but Tutov avoids it by throwing Rain back against the cage.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rain dips to his left and cracks Tutov with an uppercut!
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tutov moves out of range of the body kick from Rain.
A jab lands there for Tutov.
A swing and a miss from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a two punch combination.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tutov.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Tutov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Titan Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Tutov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain slips under a jab from Tutov.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tutov.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Tutov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tutov misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Rain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutov.
Tutov tries to work over Rain's front leg with a kick but Rain checks it.
Rain walks into a left hand.
Tutov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rain.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Tutov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain lands with a hook. Tutov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Tutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rain lands with a cross.
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!
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Tutov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Rain avoids the head kick by Tutov.
Rain lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rain misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tutov throws out a leg kick but Rain moves out of range and Tutov only half commits.
Rain scores with a push kick.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tutov counters with a leg kick.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Tutov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain is looking to chop away at Tutov's legs.
A cross from Rain lands.
A head kick from Rain lands but Tutov takes it in his stride.
Tutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tutov throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tutov.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Tutov checks it.
Tutov throws a nice looking combination but Rain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tutov, right into the meat.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Nice uppercut lands for Rain. That snapped Tutov's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Tutov.
Rain catches Tutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tutov avoids the head kick by Rain.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tutov doesn't seem phased though.
Rain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a right hand
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Tutov counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tutov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Tutov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Titan Rain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Rain.
Tutov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rain with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rain. That snapped Tutov's head back.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Rain moves in looking to clinch but Tutov pushes him off.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Tutov throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tutov feints a counter leg kick.
Rain throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
Tutov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Tutov.
Tutov throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Rain moves out of range of the leg kick from Tutov.
Rain throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tutov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tutov scores with a nice strike.
Tutov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutov is just out of range.
Tutov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tutov has time to react.
Tutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Tutov scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tutov. No joy for Rain on that attempt.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Tutov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Rain slips a straight right by Tutov.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rain thumps Tutov with a low kick.
Tutov misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Tutov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tutov
and Rain counters with an inside leg kick.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tutov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tutov throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Tutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tutov feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down.
Rain staying out of range there.
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Tutov. That snapped Rain's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov lands a jab to the nose.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rain throws a push kick but Tutov slaps the foot to one side.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutov sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andrey Tutov just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rain lands a lovely overhand right.
Tutov lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
A jab from Rain misses.
Tutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov misses with a hook.
That kick from Rain tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Tutov slips the punch.
Tutov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tutov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rain counters with a good, hard body kick but Tutov shrugs it off.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov flicks out a counter leg kick but Rain steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Tutov both land. Nice combination.
Good work by Tutov as he checks the leg kick.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Good work by Tutov as he checks the leg kick.
Rain backing away here, and Tutov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Rain feints and then cracks Tutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tutov down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
Rain misses with the body kick
and Tutov counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Tutov off balance momentarily.
Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain motions for Tutov to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tutov checks it well.
Rain connects with a high kick.
Tutov throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Tutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tutov's head backwards.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Tutov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rain with a body shot.
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain throws a leg kick that misses.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Tutov.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Rain
and Tutov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Rain is predictable there
and Tutov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Tutov.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Tutov throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Rain moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutov 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.
Tutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tutov connects with a jab.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
Rain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tutov checks it well.
Tutov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tutov won't be happy with that.
Rain lands an elbow.
Rain grinds an elbow into Tutov's temple.
Rain working away.
Tutov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Rain had his way with Andrey Tutov in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
Rain connects with a body shot.
Rain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tutov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain stuns Tutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Tutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Titan Rain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutov blocks an uppercut.
Rain breaks the clinch.
Rain dodges the punch combination from Tutov.
Tutov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rain.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tutov 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 Rain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tutov slips a jab from Rain.
Rain misses the jab.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Tutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Tutov throws a solid leg kick but Rain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tutov.
Rain throwing a counter right hand but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tutov is trying to defend but Rain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tutov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Rain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tutov wants to control but Rain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tutov has hold of Rain's hands but Rain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is positioning himself well to prevent Rain advancing to mount.
Tutov wants to control but Rain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tutov wants to control but Rain is keeping busy.
Rain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tutov tries to roll over but Rain keeps him under control.
Tutov is still trying to improve position.
Rain trying to control from half guard but Tutov is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rain. Tutov shrugs it off though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tutov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rain tries to move into range but Tutov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Rain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Titan Rain retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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