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T161 - ITFL Team Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul De Muerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Muerta has chosen The Crystal Method as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raoul De Muerta!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo throws a big shot that misses.
Hoo moves out of range as De Muerta throws a body kick.
De Muerta 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.
Hoo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Kimroy Hoo has been cut.
A punch combination from De Muerta misses.
De Muerta misses with an uppercut.
De Muerta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from De Muerta finds it's target.
De Muerta throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
De Muerta throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it.
Hoo lands a really nice looking cross but De Muerta seems unphased.
Hoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoo takes one on the button.
De Muerta throws a nice looking combination but Hoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by De Muerta there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoo blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Muerta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Muerta misses with an uppercut.
Hoo fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Muerta just manages to avoid it.
De Muerta throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
De Muerta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Muerta checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Muerta! But no joy.
De Muerta throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Muerta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
De Muerta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoo.
Hoo drops his hands momentarily and De Muerta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Muerta moves out of range as Hoo strikes.
De Muerta throws out a counter right but Hoo avoids it with no problem.
Hoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Hoo lands a jab to the nose.
Hoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Muerta.
Hoo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Muerta counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by De Muerta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Muerta throws a hook but Hoo blocks it.
Hoo ducks right into an uppercut from De Muerta.
Hoo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from De Muerta misses
and Hoo counters with a good, hard body kick but De Muerta shrugs it off.
Raoul De Muerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Muerta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoo scrambles back to his feet.
Hoo is looking to slow De Muerta down with leg kicks.
De Muerta throws the left hand but Hoo avoids the punch easily.
Hoo throws a shot from downtown. De Muerta moves away and avoids it.
Hoo throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta misses with a looping left.
Hoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Muerta.
Hoo throwing a counter right hand but De Muerta manages to avoid it.
Hoo moves forwards but De Muerta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Muerta misses with a body shot.
De Muerta clinches up against the cage.
De Muerta pulls guard effortlessly.
De Muerta controls Hoo momentarily but Hoo frees himself.
Hoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Muerta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoo trying to control the position from guard on top but De Muerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hoo works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Muerta tries to reverse the position but Hoo maintains control.
De Muerta wants to hold on but Hoo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul De Muerta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimroy Hoo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. De Muerta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoo avoids the head kick by De Muerta.
De Muerta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoo misses with a looping left.
De Muerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Muerta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
De Muerta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Muerta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Muerta there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Muerta misses with a straight right.
Hoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Muerta.
Hoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Muerta.
Hoo moves away from the strike by De Muerta.
De Muerta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Muerta throws a leg kick
enabling Hoo to counter with a crisp jab.
De Muerta thows a leg kick but Hoo checks it
and Hoo counters with a straight right hand.
Hoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Muerta takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses.
De Muerta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Muerta swings widly with a right hand
and Hoo counters with a nice uppercut.
De Muerta throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily.
De Muerta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Muerta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo tries to land a leg kick but De Muerta saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoo, right into the meat.
De Muerta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Muerta.
Hoo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hoo misses with a straight left.
It seemed like De Muerta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Muerta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Muerta throws out a loose jab but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo tries to counter by clinching up but De Muerta breaks away and moves out of range.
De Muerta scores with a jab. Hoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kimroy Hoo's cut is getting worse.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Muerta.
De Muerta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Muerta tries a head kick but it misses.
De Muerta drops Hoo with a beautiful combination! Hoo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Muerta is looking for the KO!
Hoo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hoo misses.
Oh Hoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hoo got wobbled bad by a big combination! De Muerta presses forward with punches and knees until Hoo stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hoo closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul De Muerta!
A relieved looking Raoul De Muerta 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 Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison comes to the cage accompanied by Wherever I May Roam. Chryst Halo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manison is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Manison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Halo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manison back to the cage. Halo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
Halo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo lands a big head kick that sends Manison tumbling to the mat! Halo takes a step backwards and waves Manison back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Manison is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manison.
Manison scores with a hook.
Manison gets tackled into the cage by Halo. Halo maintains the clinch.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Manison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Manison tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halo's head.
Halo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manison misses with a double jab
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Manison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halo looks to land a combination but Manison avoids it well.
Manison seems to have got his legs back now.
Manison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Halo counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Manison is just out of range.
Manison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halo lands a big uppercut and Manison crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manison looks OK. Halo waves Manison back to his feet!
Halo walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Halo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
and Halo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Manison! He's just covering up as Halo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chryst Halo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Corozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illumi De Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
30 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Corozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Illumi De Medici!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Medici connects with the punch.
De Medici lands a leg kick that knocks Corozzo off balance momentarily.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici throws a chopping leg kick but Corozzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Corozzo misses the target.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici 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 Corozzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corozzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
De Medici scores with a nice body kick.
Corozzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Corozzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo checks the leg kick.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Medici tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corozzo is able to avoid easily.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Corozzo's head back.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
De Medici misses with a left hand
and Corozzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Medici really felt that one!
De Medici throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corozzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corozzo misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Medici connects with an inside leg kick.
Corozzo is looking to wear down De Medici with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Medici 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.
Corozzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Medici scores with the left hand. Corozzo knows he should have avoided that one.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Medici 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.
De Medici misses the jab.
Corozzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Medici scores with a push kick.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici connects with a jab.
Corozzo catches De Medici with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
De Medici throws a big shot that misses.
De Medici dips to his left and cracks Corozzo with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
De Medici looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Corozzo is looking to land body kicks.
De Medici tries a quick counter leg kick but Corozzo is wise to it.
De Medici stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
A low kick from De Medici misses
and Corozzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Medici throws a poor cross that misses
and Corozzo counters with a right hand to the body.
De Medici throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corozzo.
Corozzo lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Corozzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici throws a lazy uppercut
and Corozzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Corozzo throws a body kick that misses.
De Medici slips a straight right by Corozzo.
A shot to the body from Corozzo misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Corozzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Medici.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but Corozzo moved out of range nicely.
De Medici's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corozzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Medici scrambles back to his feet.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Medici is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Corozzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illumi De Medici dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Medici drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the head.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Illumi De Medici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Medici misses with a hook. Corozzo ducked under it nicely.
Donk. De Medici catches Corozzo right on the button with a cross.
De Medici feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corozzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici slips a jab and a cross from Corozzo.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corozzo lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Corozzo defending well as De Medici loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo works De Medici's body with a nice hook.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corozzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Medici fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corozzo on the side of the head.
Corozzo misses the body punch
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici tests Corozzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corozzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corozzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as De Medici checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a big counter combination but De Medici scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corozzo misses with a head kick.
Corozzo backing away here, and De Medici unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo walks into a stiff left hand from De Medici.
De Medici misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by De Medici.
Corozzo throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Corozzo's belly button to the back.
Corozzo blocks a jab.
And Corozzo counters with a quick kick to the body but De Medici blocks it.
Corozzo jabs De Medici right on the nose. De Medici blinks but takes it well.
Corozzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Medici's calf.
An inside leg kick from De Medici misses.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Medici thuds his right hand into Corozzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Corozzo misses.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corozzo can pounce on him.
Corozzo misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corozzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo takes one to the side of the head.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corozzo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corozzo throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
Corozzo throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.
De Medici throws a hook but Corozzo avoids it easily.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illumi De Medici showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
De Medici lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corozzo misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corozzo lands with a kick to the temple. De Medici shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Medici has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Medici connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corozzo scrambles back to his feet.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
Corozzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corozzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
De Medici flicks out a counter leg kick but Corozzo steps away.
Corozzo throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici is looking to land body kicks.
Corozzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Medici misses with a hook.
Corozzo throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Medici doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corozzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corozzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Corozzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from De Medici.
Salvatore Corozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo takes a swing at De Medici's ribcage but misses.
Corozzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corozzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corozzo's knee momentarily.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
Corozzo throws a body kick that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corozzo misses with a jab to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Medici bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo connects with a looping right hand.
De Medici throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from De Medici misses.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo cracks De Medici with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Medici lands a two punch combo.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from De Medici misses the target.
Corozzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from De Medici does no damage.
De Medici misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Medici digs a good hook to Corozzo's body.
De Medici misses with a kick to the body.
Corozzo is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by De Medici. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Medici.
Corozzo checks a leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corozzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici throws an off balance right hand
and Corozzo counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by De Medici there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illumi De Medici comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Medici has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!
Illumi De Medici took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank the academy. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coath comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, 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, Chris Coath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coath thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Kaunismieli avoids the head kick by Coath.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaunismieli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaunismieli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kaunismieli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Coath takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Coath.
Coath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaunismieli breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coath.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Coath throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Coath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coath.
A quick step to the side and Coath tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coath to score with a decent uppercut.
Coath throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Coath misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coath lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli cracks Coath with a nice body shot.
Coath pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath is trying to push Kaunismieli away but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaunismieli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coath on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Kaunismieli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Coath lands with a nice body punch.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
Coath walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Coath has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coath there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaunismieli throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath connects with a high kick.
Coath throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coath.
Kaunismieli is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath throws a big counter combination but Kaunismieli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Coath avoids it.
Coath has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli throws a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli punishes Coath's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
Coath lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Kaunismieli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a low kick, right behind Kaunismieli 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Coath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Coath finds it's target.
Coath scores with a nice head shot.
Coath tries to clinch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaunismieli.
Coath swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Coath has closed the distance and engaged Kaunismieli in a clinch.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli pushes Coath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath tries to circle away but Kaunismieli has him pinned against the cage.
Coath decides to pull guard.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Kaunismieli stopping the sweep attempt from Coath.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position from guard on top but Coath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Coath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaunismieli's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaunismieli keeping moving, preventing Coath from controlling successfully.
Coath distracts Kaunismieli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coath postures up and lands a big shot to Kaunismieli's brow.
Kaunismieli seems keen to control Coath's posture.
Coath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaunismieli is keeping the position for now.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaunismieli is looking for a triangle but Coath pushes his legs off easily.
Coath tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaunismieli is retaining full guard.
Kaunismieli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaunismieli controlling the position.
Coath wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
Kaunismieli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Coath stacks Kaunismieli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Coath!
Coath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaunismieli keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coath dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Coath circles away.
Kaunismieli misses with the combination.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath rushes Kaunismieli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Kaunismieli looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath cracks Kaunismieli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath tries a head kick but it misses.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Coath.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Coath misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coath.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
A hook to the body from Coath.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Coath tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli looking to slow down the pace here.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath throws out a powerful jab.
Coath throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaunismieli tried to score with a low kick but Coath checks it.
Kaunismieli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Coath swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coath clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath throws a head kick that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coath.
Coath plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
Kaunismieli is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath misses with a looping right.
Coath wants to slow Kaunismieli down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath tries to clinch up but Kaunismieli circles away and keeps his distance.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaunismieli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath misses with an uppercut
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaunismieli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coath throws a right hand that Kaunismieli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaunismieli also avoids with ease.
Kaunismieli swings widly with a right hand
and Coath counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaunismieli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coath throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice body kick.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coath.
Coath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Coath tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coath blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath is looking to clinch but Kaunismieli is avoiding it.
Coath digs a good body shot into Kaunismieli's ribs.
Coath looks to land a body kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Coath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Coath throws a good cross that connects.
Coath walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coath punishes Kaunismieli's body with a nice straight punch.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coath cracks Kaunismieli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coath tries to clinch there but Kaunismieli circles away.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the body
and Coath counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coath.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Coath manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Coath throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coath takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coath scores with a shot to the body.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coath tries to move into range but Kaunismieli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coath.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath throws a low kick, looking for Kaunismieli's leg but Kaunismieli calmly moves out of range.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaunismieli is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
Coath lands a jab to the nose.
Coath scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coath throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coath had his way with Kalervo Kaunismieli in that round.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coath slips under a jab.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coath lands the left hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Coath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coath tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Coath is predictable there
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Coath throws a series of strikes that have Kaunismieli backpedaling.
Coath blocks a jab.
Coath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coath forces Kaunismieli back against the cage and clinches.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Coath slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
A little feinted left hand from Coath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Coath is predictable there
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Coath tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Coath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Coath tries to work over Kaunismieli's front leg with a kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaunismieli! But no joy.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath checks a leg kick.
Coath tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kaunismieli manages to circle out of the way.
Kaunismieli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath sets himself, and Kaunismieli steps forward looking for the clinch! Coath avoids it this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaunismieli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Coath.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaunismieli swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Coath.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
Coath throws a head kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Coath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coath fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli just manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coath checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Coath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
and Coath counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Coath thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coath 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Wisk (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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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wisk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Wisk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wisk ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Wisk's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wisk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wisk lands with a nice body punch.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
Wisk defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Wisk staying out of range there.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Wisk moved out of range nicely.
Turner sets himself, and Wisk steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
Wisk throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner lands a jab to Wisk's midsection.
Wisk lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wisk.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wisk.
Turner swings for the body but Wisk moves out of range.
Wisk wants to counter with a clinch but Turner pushes him away.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wisk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wisk was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Wisk moved out of range.
Good shot there by Wisk.
It looks like Bobby Turner has been cut.
Wisk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wisk checks it well.
Wisk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Wisk down.
Wisk lands with a kick to the temple. Turner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Wisk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wisk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wisk moves out of range as Turner strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wisk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Wisk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a hook but Wisk avoids it easily.
Wisk thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Wisk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wisk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Wisk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Wisk avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Wisk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wisk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner blocks a body shot from Wisk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wisk.
Wisk tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner looking to stall.
Turner cracks Wisk with a nice body shot.
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wisk.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Wisk.
Wisk blocks an uppercut.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner blocks a body shot from Wisk.
Turner blocking some punches.
Wisk scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Wisk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Wisk controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wisk.
Wisk is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wisk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Wisk.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Wisk lands a nice uppercut.
Wisk can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Wisk avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
A short right from Wisk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wisk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
A right hook to the body lands for Wisk.
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 Bobby Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wisk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wisk throws a sloppy head kick
and Turner counters with a low kick, right behind Wisk 's knee.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bobby Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner avoids the head kick by Wisk.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Wisk moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wisk! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Turner.
A shot to the liver by Wisk. Beautiful body shot.
Wisk throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner misses the jab.
Bobby Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk lands with a kick to the temple. Turner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wisk avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner 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.
Turner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wisk can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wisk connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wisk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wisk's hands.
Turner throws the left hand but Wisk avoids the punch easily.
Wisk moves into the clinch.
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
Wisk lands a body punch.
Wisk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner pushes Wisk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wisk lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wisk.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Wisk is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner lands a left hand.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
MC Wisk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Wisk backwards.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Wisk's head.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Wisk is rocked!
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wisk is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wisk to his knees! Turner keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Turner!
Our winner, Bobby Turner, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland De Roncevaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Gucci Mane feat. Rick Ross - Head Shots. De Roncevaux has chosen Menousis as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Roland De Roncevaux !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake scores with a push kick.
Blake drops his hands momentarily and De Roncevaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blake scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Roncevaux in his tracks.
It looks like Roland De Roncevaux has been cut.
Blake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Roncevaux .
Blake throws a body punch but De Roncevaux moves out of range.
De Roncevaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blake finds it's way round the side to connect with De Roncevaux 's head.
Edward Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Roncevaux blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Roncevaux works the jab nicely.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Roncevaux .
De Roncevaux ducks right into an uppercut from Blake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake swings for the body but De Roncevaux moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Blake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Roncevaux swings widly with a right hand
and Blake counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blake throws a head kick that half lands.
De Roncevaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Blake coming out on top.
De Roncevaux throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
De Roncevaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Roland De Roncevaux 's cut even more.
De Roncevaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blake. Blake obviously looking to wear him down.
Blake throws a lazy head kick
and De Roncevaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blake throws a chopping leg kick but De Roncevaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
De Roncevaux looks to land a combination but Blake avoids it well.
De Roncevaux misses with an uppercut.
De Roncevaux lands a leg kick that knocks Blake off balance momentarily.
De Roncevaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Roncevaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Roncevaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
De Roncevaux blocks a head kick by Blake.
De Roncevaux throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Roncevaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Roncevaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blake. That did some damage!
De Roncevaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Roland De Roncevaux 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
De Roncevaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from De Roncevaux misses its intended target.
De Roncevaux needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Roland De Roncevaux 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
De Roncevaux defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake misses with an uppercut. De Roncevaux saw that one coming.
De Roncevaux takes one to the side of the head.
De Roncevaux swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
A head kick by Blake misses
and De Roncevaux counters with a nice body shot.
Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a jab when De Roncevaux was well out of range.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake connects with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland De Roncevaux 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward Blake!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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214 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Carr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion looks for the body kick but Carr saw that one coming.
Carr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
Carr 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.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
Carr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carr is able to avoid easily.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Carr lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Carr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion staying out of range there.
Carr slips under a jab from Orion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion slips a jab from Carr.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Carr throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Carr loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Carr blocks the low kick.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Carr throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Carr's knee but Carr avoids it well.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Carr misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Carr sees coming a mile off.
Orion connects with a nice looking jab.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Carr throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carr.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Orion lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Carr lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Carr misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion feints and then cracks Carr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carr down.
Carr lands with a shot to the body.
Carr misses with a leg kick.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
Carr jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a nice uppercut.
Carr throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Carr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carr.
Carr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Carr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carr lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Carr.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Carr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carr will feel that in the morning.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Carr missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carr's corner calls for a 1-2. Carr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Carr misses.
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Carr seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Carr misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion avoids the body shot from Carr.
Cornelius Carr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Carr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Carr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Carr looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Carr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Decent striking displayed by Carr there.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Carr avoids it.
Orion slips a jab from Carr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr slips a straight right by Orion.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carr misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Carr circles away.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Carr moves out of range easily.
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Carr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carr looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Carr.
Orion misses with a body punch.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Carr misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Carr.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Orion slips a straight right by Carr.
Orion connects with a high kick.
Carr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carr just manages to avoid it.
Orion moves away from the strike by Carr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carr 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 Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Carr throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orion throws a counter high kick but Carr was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Carr lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion misses with a low kick as Carr jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Carr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carr.
Carr throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carr thinking.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Carr moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Carr scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orion thows a leg kick but Carr checks it
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carr misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Carr throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Carr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Orion throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Carr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion thows a leg kick but Carr checks it
and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Carr's front leg but catches the back leg as Carr tries to avoid it.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion needs to keep his hands up - Carr had a free shot at his head there.
Orion is looking to chop away at Carr's legs.
A slow jab from Carr misses its intended target.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Carr staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Carr blocks a leg kick.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Carr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orion with a body shot.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Carr moved out of range.
That kick from Orion tenderised Carr's leg. Carr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Carr feints a counter leg kick.
Carr works the jab nicely.
Carr looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carr wants to clinch up but Orion keeps it at a distance.
Carr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carr lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carr blocks a jab.
Carr tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carr throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Carr 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.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion tries to move into range but Carr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cornelius Carr just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion misses with a jab to the body
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Carr misses with a low kick.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carr is able to avoid easily.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carr.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carr's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Carr throws a counter combo.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion walks into a stiff left hand from Carr.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Carr blocks a head kick by Orion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr checks it.
Carr connects with the punch.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Carr swings widly with a right hand
and Orion counters with a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a right and a left that Carr avoids nicely.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carr throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carr looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Good exchange - Carr coming out on top.
Carr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Carr checks it.
Carr misses with a looping left.
Carr catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orion tries a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion ducks right into an uppercut from Carr.
Carr misses with a straight right.
Carr throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
Orion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Carr.
Carr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orion throws a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Carr checks a leg kick.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Carr moves his leg out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orion!
Carr moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr misses with an uppercut.
Carr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carr throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Carr walks into a jab.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A big left from Orion misses.
Carr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Carr moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
As Carr backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carr lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Carr lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily.
Carr throws a shot to the body.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Orion motions for Carr to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Orion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carr just manages to avoid it.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orion's hands.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a head kick but Carr moves out of range.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carr manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carr checks a leg kick.
Carr tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it.
Orion blocks the body kick.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Carr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carr blocks the body kick.
Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
letting Carr counter with a right hand.
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion misses with some punches.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Carr tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Carr works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
You can see that Carr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr pushes Orion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Carr dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion throws an elbow that misses.
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Carr prevents a body shot from Orion.
Nice body punch from Orion - that landed with a thud.
Cornelius Carr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Orion.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Carr lands an uppercut.
Orion pushes Carr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Carr lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Carr as the two fighters clinch.
Carr stalling in the clinch.
Carr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Carr.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carr cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carr's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Carr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Carr!
After the fight, Cornelius Carr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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199 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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183 cm
26
195 lbs
24 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kai Kha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär thumps Kha with a low kick.
Kha lands with a good body shot.
Kha scores with a nice head shot.
Kha throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it.
Kha throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Kha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a chopping leg kick but Kha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Kha looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelbär! But no joy.
Von Kuschelbär keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a leg kick.
Kha misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch! Von Kuschelbär slams his shin into Kha's torso.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Kha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
Kha is looking to counter punch.
Kha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kha connects with a right hand. Von Kuschelbär shakes it off.
Von Kuschelbär takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelbär 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.
Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Von Kuschelbär to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away.
Von Kuschelbär motions for Kha to come forward. Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that misses.
Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a two punch combination.
Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Kha throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelbär's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid it.
Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär feints a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the head.
Kha stuffs the takedown.
Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär cracks a nice hook into Kha's ribs.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in looking for a takedown. Kha tries to sprawl out of it but Von Kuschelbär keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Von Kuschelbär just manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a leg kick
and Von Kuschelbär takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kha momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut!
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Kha.
Kha takes one to the chin there.
Von Kuschelbär stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kha.
Von Kuschelbär lands a head shot.
Kha clobbers Von Kuschelbär with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelbär.
Kha throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelbär's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Kuschelbär scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kha's head backwards.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Von Kuschelbär backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelbär walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kha.
Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown but Kha shows good takedown defense.
Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kha jabs Von Kuschelbär to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelbär can do to turn this around?
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
Kha throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Kuschelbär throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelbär with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kha, right into the meat.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to land body kicks.
Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far.
Kha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - Kha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kha keeps Von Kuschelbär at a distance using the push kick.
Kha throws a head kick that misses.
Von Kuschelbär thinks about the counter body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kha checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kha misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär feints a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kha. Kha obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Kuschelbär checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelbär fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha.
Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there.
Kha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Kuschelbär.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Kuschelbär. That did some damage!
Kha moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelbär only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab.
Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Kha throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in looking for a takedown but Kha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Kuschelbär's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kai Kha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelbär.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kha misses.
Von Kuschelbär looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelbär takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelbär, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target.
Good work by Von Kuschelbär as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Kha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range.
Kha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Kha.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice looking combination but Kha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kha throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelbär takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick from Kha.
A little jabbing left from Von Kuschelbär on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär lands with an uppercut that bounces Kha off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kha tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelbär steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelbär has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kha.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelbär shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Kha misses.
Kha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelbär lands a body shot.
Kha throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelbär takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha.
Kha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Kuschelbär is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kha throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away.
Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
Kha is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a leg kick.
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelbär.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelbär misses the target.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelbär has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Kuschelbär takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Kha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Kha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär 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.
Kha scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Von Kuschelbär might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kha has got the better of the exchanges.
Von Kuschelbär with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelbär blocks the low kick.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it.
Kha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Kha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy right hand but Kha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Kha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a hook. Kha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha misses with a head kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär keeps Kha at a distance using the push kick.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Kha misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that misses.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Kha sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Von Kuschelbär is predictable there
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut.
Kha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Kuschelbär stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Kuschelbär slips a straight right by Kha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelbär! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Kuschelbär.
Kha is looking for a sweep.
Von Kuschelbär 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.
Kha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kha on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kha throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha is looking to reverse the position.
Von Kuschelbär tries to move to mount but Kha blocks the move with his legs.
Kha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Kuschelbär wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound but Kha is defending the strikes.
Von Kuschelbär lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Von Kuschelbär seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Von Kuschelbär are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelbär has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Kha with a big right hand but Kha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Von Kuschelbär lands some shots froms side control.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with some ground and pound. Kha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Von Kuschelbär thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kha's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha trying to hold on to Von Kuschelbär's head to control him but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control. Kha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Von Kuschelbär with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär throws a good cross that connects.
Kha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kuschelbär uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär misses the jab.
Kha digs a good body shot into Von Kuschelbär's ribs.
Von Kuschelbär lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Kha throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelbär backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelbär lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in and drives through. Kha sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kha counters with a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
Kha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär digs a good body shot into Kha's ribs.
Von Kuschelbär chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kha scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelbär should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kha to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelbär thows a body kick. Kha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha moves out of range of the body kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Kha works the jab nicely.
Kha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kha lands with a straight right. Von Kuschelbär didn't see that one coming.
Kha looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelbär is out of range.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kha lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelbär steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Kuschelbär in the body.
Kha throws a front kick that sends Von Kuschelbär stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kha connects with a single shot there.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kha misses with a straight right.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kha throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kha as Von Kuschelbär shoots in.
Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Kuschelbär looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kha jabs Von Kuschelbär right on the nose. Von Kuschelbär blinks but takes it well.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär swings widly with a right hand
and Kha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelbär's knee momentarily.
Kha with a nice cross.
Kha tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body kick.
Kha lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelbär off balance momentarily.
Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That kick from Kha tenderised Von Kuschelbär's leg. Von Kuschelbär is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha wants to slow Von Kuschelbär down by chopping away at his legs.
Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Kai Kha has been cut.
Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Kha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Kuschelbär walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Von Kuschelbär catches Kha right on the button with a cross.
Kha tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Kha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kha 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha!
Kai Kha very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Rumlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wright's choice of entrance music: Only the Strong will Continue. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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204 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Rumlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jermaine Wright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Wright connects with the punch.
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Rumlow moved out of range.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumlow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rumlow duly obliges.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Wright is looking to slow Rumlow down with leg kicks.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Rumlow moved out of range.
Rumlow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
Rumlow thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright avoids the head kick by Rumlow.
Wright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rumlow.
Wright throws a leg kick but Rumlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rumlow jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
Rumlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brock Rumlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright scores with a push kick.
Wright misses with a hook. Rumlow ducked under it nicely.
Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumlow. Rumlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright rushes Rumlow and presses him up against the cage.
Wright putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rumlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Rumlow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rumlow is breathing heavily.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright connects with a knee to the head.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Wright digs a right hand into Rumlow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rumlow's gas tank.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
I was talking to Rumlow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Rumlow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright missing with knees to the body.
Wright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head.
A right hand to the body from Wright.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head.
Rumlow managing to block the knees to the body from Wright.
Rumlow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright.
Wright putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rumlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rumlow blocks it with crossed arms.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Wright is working Rumlow over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wright.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright gets through Rumlow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Rumlow.
Wright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rumlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wright lands a left hand.
Rumlow is rocked!
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Rumlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright prevents Rumlow from breaking the clinch.
Rumlow seems to have got his legs back now.
Wright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rumlow.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumlow controls his hands.
Rumlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Wright lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
That's time! Rumlow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright drops his shoulder and cracks Rumlow with a huge uppercut! Rumlow goes down! Can Wright finish him?
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wright wants to control from the top but Rumlow keeps moving.
Wright is in close to Rumlow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rumlow covers up, he's hurt! Wright keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wright and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wright can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Wright!
Jermaine Wright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ras Li Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Judah's choice of entrance music: Limb By Limb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
24 - 9 - 2 |
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215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ras Li Judah!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro moves into the clinch successfully.
Judah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Judah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Pedro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Judah gets through Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Judah gets underhooks to prevent Pedro's takedown attempt.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedro blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
Judah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Pedro misses with a few strikes there.
Judah throws a wild body kick that Pedro sees coming a mile off.
Judah 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.
Pedro misses with a left hand
and Judah counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
Judah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah lands with a nice body kick.
Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pedro clinches up with Judah and pushes him back against the cage.
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Judah.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Judah.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
Judah tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Judah breaks from the clinch.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Judah circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pedro takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro is trying to drag Judah to the mat but Judah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Judah lands a left hand.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Judah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedro blocks a body shot from Judah.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah blocks a body shot from Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Judah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
Judah presses Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedro digs a right hand into Judah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Judah's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Judah drags the fight down to the ground.
Judah is looking for a triangle but Pedro pushes his legs off easily.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Judah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah 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.
Pedro scoring with some ground and pound.
Judah trying to keep a closed guard but Pedro is proving a slippery customer.
Pedro distracts Judah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pedro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pedro trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pedro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Judah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pedro is in Judah's guard.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Judah has wrist control.
Pedro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Judah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judah is on top in guard.
Judah throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judah won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
Judah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Judah postures up in Pedro's guard and throws a big left but Pedro blocks it.
Judah trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Judah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two 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.
Judah wants to pass the guard but Pedro is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Judah.
Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedro wants to clinch but Judah slips to the side
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pedro. Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pedro - that will leave a mark!
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Pedro slips the punch.
Pedro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Judah.
Pedro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pedro misses with a few strikes there.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Judah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pedro. That one must have hurt.
Pedro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah cracks Pedro with a nice body shot.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah effectively controlling the action here.
Judah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ras Li Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pedro misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
George Pedro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pedro lunges at Judah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judah's hand.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Judah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedro tries to clinch but Judah is having none of it.
Judah thinks about the counter body kick.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Judah's leg but Judah calmly moves out of range.
Judah misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah with a jab.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Pedro saw that one coming.
Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pedro tries to clinch there but Judah circles away.
Judah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pedro tries to clinch but Judah moves out of range.
Pedro pushes Judah up against the cage in a clinch.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Ras Li Judah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Judah's head.
Pedro wants a takedown but no success here.
Judah misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Pedro gets through Judah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Judah.
Judah tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Judah leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Pedro presses Judah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pedro works over Judah with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah wants to sweep but no luck.
Pedro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Judah is rocked!
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pedro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Judah is still in real trouble! Can Pedro finish him?
Judah trying to control the position.
Judah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
Pedro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pedro gets to his feet and stands over Judah, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Judah felt that one! Pedro unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Judah from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pedro!
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