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OFC 308: Nilkki vs Fei Chung PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dyrdek (ranked 2940 p4p, 427 weight class) and Macaulay Culkin (ranked 3435 p4p, 480 weight class). Culkin has chosen Already Dead as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Dyrdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macaulay Culkin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Culkin.
Dyrdek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Culkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Culkin misses.
Culkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Dyrdek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Culkin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Culkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyrdek.
Culkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Culkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyrdek.
Nice shot by Dyrdek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dyrdek rushes Culkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dyrdek is stalling here.
Culkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Culkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyrdek won't allow it.
Dyrdek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culkin's elbow.
Dyrdek misses with a body punch.
Dyrdek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dyrdek misses with a knee strike.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but Culkin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek pushes off an throws an elbow but Culkin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Culkin being controlled against the cage.
Dyrdek throws a punch but it's blocked by Culkin.
Dyrdek leaning against his opponent.
Culkin managing to block the knees to the body from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek works on Culkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Dyrdek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Dyrdek.
Culkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dyrdek working Culkin over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Culkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dyrdek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dyrdek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Culkin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Culkin looks winded!
Dyrdek cracks Culkin with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dyrdek taking a breather.
Dyrdek gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek keeps control of Culkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dyrdek keeps control of Culkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dyrdek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Culkin working hard to break the clinch.
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Culkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dyrdek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch.
Culkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dyrdek lands a good knee to the midsection. Culkin won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Culkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek'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.
Culkin blocks a head kick by Dyrdek.
Culkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Culkin throws a hook to the side of Dyrdek's head but Dyrdek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dyrdek is looking for a counter combo.
Culkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Culkin connects with a single shot there.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Culkin lands with a right hand.
Culkin misses with a body shot.
As Culkin tries to get set, Dyrdek tries to push him back and clinch up but Culkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Culkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dyrdek instigates a clinch.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dyrdek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyrdek crunches a lovely knee into Culkin's ribcage.
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!
Dyrdek works on Culkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Culkin is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Dyrdek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Dyrdek is struggling to control the position.
Dyrdek is struggling to control the position.
Dyrdek misses with a knee to the head.
Dyrdek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culkin's elbow.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyrdek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Culkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyrdek won't allow it.
Dyrdek slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Dyrdek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dyrdek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Dyrdek has Culkin pressed against the cage, preventing Culkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
Culkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Dyrdek is controlling him.
Dyrdek scores with a knee to the head.
Culkin wants to break free but Dyrdek has control.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch but Dyrdek keeps him there for the moment.
Dyrdek drops Culkin with a big knee straight up the middle! Culkin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Culkin is rocked!
It looks like Macaulay Culkin has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Culkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dyrdek finish him?
Dyrdek with a poor takedown
and Culkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dyrdek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Culkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Culkin leaves Dyrdek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Dyrdek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyrdek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Culkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Culkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Dyrdek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culkin's elbow.
Culkin avoiding damage as Dyrdek throws knees to the body.
Culkin letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
Dyrdek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dyrdek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Culkin up against the cage.
Dyrdek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyrdek.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Dyrdek has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dyrdek.
Dyrdek missing with knees to the body.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dyrdek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Culkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Culkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Culkin throws out a counter right but Dyrdek avoids it with no problem.
Dyrdek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dyrdek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Culkin can do to turn this around?
Culkin swinging wildly here.
Culkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dyrdek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culkin sizes up Dyrdek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Culkin loads up on a big right hand but Dyrdek slips the punch.
As Culkin tries to get set, Dyrdek tries to push him back and clinch up but Culkin manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin throws a body punch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dyrdek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Dyrdek backs off Culkin throws a huge counter combo but Dyrdek manages to avoid it all.
Culkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyrdek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culkin throws a hook to the side of Dyrdek's head but Dyrdek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dyrdek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Culkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dyrdek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Culkin.
Dyrdek connects with a single shot there.
Macaulay Culkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Culkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyrdek counters with a low kick, right behind Culkin 's knee.
Culkin moves out of range as Dyrdek strikes.
Culkin throws a right and a left that Dyrdek avoids nicely.
As Culkin tries to get set, Dyrdek tries to push him back and clinch up but Culkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Culkin swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek has managed to clinch.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
Dyrdek is stalling here.
Dyrdek scores with a hook to the body.
Culkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyrdek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dyrdek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dyrdek tries to work over Culkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyrdek landing knees to the body.
Dyrdek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dyrdek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dyrdek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Culkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dyrdek is pushing Culkin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dyrdek has Culkin pressed against the cage, preventing Culkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek stalling against the cage.
Culkin tries to circle away but Dyrdek has him pinned against the cage.
Dyrdek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dyrdek avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Dyrdek.
Culkin is trying to force a seperation but Dyrdek has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dyrdek landing knees to the body.
Macaulay Culkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Dyrdek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dyrdek scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Dyrdek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyrdek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Dyrdek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Luther (ranked 1268 p4p, 197 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 2657 p4p, 388 weight class). Cliff Rigano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Luther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luther is looking to clinch.
Rigano 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.
Luther gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rigano.
Luther shoots in but no luck this time.
Luther fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luther swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano misses with a lunging right hand
and Luther counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luther stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luther wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
A left lands for Rigano.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luther has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Luther throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther misses with a body punch.
Luther lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luther or not.
Rigano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luther's defenses.
Luther lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rigano taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luther.
Luther lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rigano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Luther fails to land.
Luther prevents the takedown attempt.
Luther misses with a punch on the inside.
Rigano keeps control of Luther as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luther looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rigano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Luther has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther managing to block the knees to the body from Rigano.
Rigano has a couple of punches blocked by Luther.
Luther swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rigano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Luther has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rigano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rigano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luther has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rigano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rigano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luther misses with some punches.
Rigano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luther.
Rigano is trying to trip Luther. He has hold of a leg but Luther is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rigano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luther has his hands on Rigano's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Rigano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rigano scoring with some ground and pound.
Rigano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luther is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rigano trying to control but Luther is working from the bottom.
Luther looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigano passes Luther's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rigano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rigano trying to control from half guard but Luther is working away.
Luther is trying to get back to full guard.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Luther defends it.
Rigano seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Luther'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.
Rigano drops his hands momentarily and Luther takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rigano tests Luther's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luther throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Luther drops his hands momentarily and Rigano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luther is looking to clinch.
Luther takes one on the button.
Luther fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rigano avoids it really well and circles away.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Luther avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luther on the side of the head.
Luther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rigano throws a jab when Luther was well out of range.
Luther tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Rigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luther in his tracks.
Rigano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luther tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
Luther gets caught flat footed, as Rigano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rigano throwing strikes but missing.
Rigano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luther keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Rigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rigano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luther has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rigano has managed to get both his arms back between Luther's legs - danger averted.
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Luther is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rigano has picked Luther up and slammed him! Luther can't keep hold of the triangle and Rigano manages to pass to side control!
Luther manages to get back to half guard.
Luther trying to hold on to Rigano's head to control him but Rigano postures up.
Rigano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luther knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rigano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luther is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther trying to control here.
Luther won't allow Rigano to pass to mount.
Luther is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luther wants to improve his position but Rigano is controlling well.
Luther regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rigano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luther seems keen to control Rigano's posture.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luther has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rigano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Luther.
Luther is looking to regain half guard here but Rigano keeps moving and retains side control.
Luther is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rigano off and has taken his back!
Rigano fending off the submission attempt from Luther.
Luther has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Luther's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rigano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luther's waist but Luther gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Luther tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rigano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rigano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Luther.
Rigano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rigano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Luther as Rigano shoots in.
It looked like Luther was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rigano.
Luther moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
Luther lands a glancing blow to the side of Rigano's head.
Luther walks into a straight right hand from Rigano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luther fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rigano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luther stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luther tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano misses with the combination.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luther doesn't manage to clinch there - Rigano circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rigano lands with a nice combination. Luther backs away looking to recover.
Rigano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rigano is looking to land body kicks.
Luther wants to clinch up but Rigano keeps it at a distance.
Luther ducks right into an uppercut from Rigano.
Rigano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luther tries to clinch up.
Rigano punishes Luther's body with a nice straight punch.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Luther tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Rigano throws out a powerful jab.
Luther is looking to clinch.
Luther is looking to clinch but Rigano is avoiding it.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luther moves away.
Rigano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John Luther is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rigano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luther slips under a jab from Rigano.
Luther lands with a right hand.
Rigano lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rigano pinned against the cage. Rigano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rigano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luther tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luther thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luther scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luther doesn't manage to clinch there - Rigano circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Luther 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rigano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luther tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Luther avoids it with no problem.
Rigano keeps the fight on the outside.
Rigano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luther.
Luther misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rigano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rigano cracks Luther with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John Luther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luther clinches up with Rigano and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Luther's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rigano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luther.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rigano 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rigano!
A relieved looking Cliff Rigano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Comanche Todd (ranked 2691 p4p, 394 weight class) and Rafael Vieira (ranked 1971 p4p, 302 weight class). Vieira has chosen Machine Gun Kelly–Till I Die as his entrance music. Rafael Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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41
185 lbs
42 - 39 - 1 |
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30
186 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd misses with a head kick.
Todd stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Todd.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Vieira lands.
Vieira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vieira throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd throws a series of strikes that have Vieira backpedaling.
Todd blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Todd's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vieira jabs at Todd's body.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira clinches up against the cage.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieira misses with a knee to the head.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Vieira wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Todd.
Todd gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Todd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira wants to take the fight to the mat but Todd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vieira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Todd digs a right hand into Vieira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vieira's gas tank.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Todd manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira controlling the action here for a moment.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Todd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vieira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vieira looks winded!
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Vieira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Todd is defending well.
Comanche Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
A short right from Todd on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira landing knees to the head.
Todd tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Vieira with a knee to the head.
A short left from Todd.
Vieira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Todd works on Vieira's body with a couple of short punches.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd lands a left hand.
Vieira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
Vieira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Todd.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Todd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vieira throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vieira rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Todd as Vieira tries to tie him up.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vieira looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vieira.
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd lands a head kick. Vieira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vieira throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Todd checks the leg kick.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd throws a series of strikes that have Vieira backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from Todd.
Vieira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vieira is rocked!
Todd moves out of range as Vieira throws a body kick.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd throws a quick counter head kick but Vieira was just out of range.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vieira misses with a low kick.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Vieira.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from Todd.
Vieira is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Comanche Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Todd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Todd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieira.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd lands a body punch.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Todd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Todd.
Vieira is working for takedown but Todd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Comanche Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Todd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Todd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Todd.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd gets underhooks to prevent Vieira's takedown attempt.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Todd misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vieira looking for a takedown.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Todd cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira walks straight into a right hand from Todd - that's dropped him! Todd jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vieira from any more punishment! Vieira complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Shelton (ranked 1914 p4p, 234 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 2210 p4p, 259 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
235 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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280 lbs
15 - 12 - 2 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Shelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelton connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Shelton throws a series of punches but Maafala avoids them all with ease.
Maafala tries to counter with a clinch but Shelton shakes him off and moves away.
Maafala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shelton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shelton throws a push kick but Maafala slaps the foot to one side.
Shelton swinging wildly here.
Maafala forces Shelton back against the cage and clinches.
Maafala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maafala manages to end up in side control.
Maafala scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Marc Shelton has been cut.
Maafala scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shelton dodges the ground and pound from Maafala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Maafala crashes against the mat.
Shelton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maafala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marc Shelton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marc Shelton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itula Maafala!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 1212 p4p, 69 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 1130 p4p, 63 weight class). Shamrock has chosen One Winged Angel by The Black Mages as his entrance music. 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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32
143 lbs
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26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Jorgensen with an uppercut!
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches up with Shamrock, looking for a takedown. Jorgensen pushes Shamrock against the cage but Shamrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Jorgensen avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Jorgensen moves away and avoids it.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jorgensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen attempts a counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it well and moves away.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs at Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Jorgensen shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Jorgensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shamrock cracks Jorgensen with a good jab.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jorgensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorgensen.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shamrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorgensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Jorgensen's head back.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jorgensen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jorgensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Jorgensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Jorgensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorgensen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorgensen at a distance.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorgensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
Jorgensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Jorgensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock lands with a nice combination. Jorgensen backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorgensen has a takedown stuffed.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorgensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock jabs at Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Jorgensen ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jorgensen gets the takedown into side control.
Shamrock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jorgensen on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Jorgensen down.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorgensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock tests Jorgensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock stuns Jorgensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jorgensen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorgensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jorgensen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Jorgensen moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jorgensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Jorgensen ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shamrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jorgensen's sensitive parts.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jorgensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorgensen shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jorgensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jorgensen's head backwards.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jorgensen's head backwards.
Shamrock is looking to slow Jorgensen down with leg kicks.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Jorgensen shoots in.
Jorgensen walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jorgensen tries to counter with a takedown but Shamrock is quick to defend against it.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Jorgensen's body. Jorgensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jorgensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorgensen.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Jorgensen's head back.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Jorgensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jorgensen shoots in but Shamrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorgensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorgensen shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorgensen defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jorgensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Jorgensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorgensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Jorgensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jorgensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jorgensen 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.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorgensen.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorgensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Jorgensen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jorgensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jorgensen in his tracks.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Jorgensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Jorgensen's head back.
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches up with Shamrock, looking for a takedown. Jorgensen pushes Shamrock against the cage but Shamrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Jorgensen avoids it with no problem.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Jorgensen shoots in.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jorgensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock clobbers Jorgensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Jorgensen's body.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorgensen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorgensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jorgensen. Jorgensen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 1034 p4p, 125 weight class) and Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1592 p4p, 178 weight class). Barathian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anderswelt - Schandmaul. Del Bosque has chosen Mimosa - Drippin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Barathian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosque closes the distance and pushes Barathian back into the cage.
Del Bosque misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Barathian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian.
Del Bosque jumps guard but Barathian stands there with Del Bosque around his waist. Del Bosque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barathian.
Del Bosque has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Del Bosque lands a nice uppercut.
Barathian lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Del Bosque tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Bosque has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Barathian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barathian is pushing Del Bosque up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Bosque misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Bosque's elbow.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been informed that Del Bosque has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage.
Del Bosque takes a knee right on the jaw!
Del Bosque is rocked!
Barathian misses with some punches.
Del Bosque is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Barathian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Del Bosque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barathian.
Del Bosque seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Del Bosque.
Barathian has Del Bosque pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Del Bosque is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barathian - that's hurt Del Bosque badly! Oh, another knee lands and Del Bosque is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Del Bosque doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Max Barathian!
A relieved looking Max Barathian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 663 p4p, 103 weight class) and Jack Patton (ranked 1074 p4p, 166 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akagi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nash the Slash - American Band. Patton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oathbreaker - Where I Live. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Patton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Akagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Akagi throws out a loose jab but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akagi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akagi tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Akagi misses
and Patton counters with a one-two to the body.
Akagi looks for a takedown but Patton sprawls well.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton misses with a two punch combination.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patton throws a shot from downtown. Akagi moves away and avoids it.
Akagi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akagi.
A punch combination from Patton misses.
Patton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akagi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Patton.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patton throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Akagi.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akagi throws a lazy right hand but Patton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Patton slams his shin into Akagi's torso.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patton! But no joy.
Patton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Patton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patton wants it to stay on the feet.
Akagi looks to land a body kick but Patton moved away.
Akagi misses with an uppercut
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akagi lands a nice shot that snaps Patton's head back.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patton throws a body punch but Akagi moves out of range.
Patton throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patton misses with a hook to the body
and Akagi counters with a solid body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Patton misses the target.
A big left from Patton misses.
Patton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akagi circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Patton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patton swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Patton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akagi cracks Patton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akagi to score with a decent uppercut.
Yasuhiro Akagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton lands a head kick!
Akagi takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
Akagi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Patton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patton trying to control the position here.
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Patton is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Patton 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.
Akagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Patton needs to keep his hands up - Akagi had a free shot at his head there.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
Akagi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Patton will feel that in the morning.
Akagi throws a leg kick but Patton moved away.
Akagi lands with a cross.
Akagi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patton slips a straight right by Akagi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akagi under the eye.
Patton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akagi rather than just go for the knockout.
Patton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patton throws a looping overhand right but Akagi ducks down to avoid it.
Akagi throws out a loose jab but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patton.
Patton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Patton connects with a right hand. Akagi shakes it off.
Akagi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Patton.
Akagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akagi.
Patton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akagi digs a good hook to Patton's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Patton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Patton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton is looking to clinch.
Patton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton scores with a jab. Akagi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patton connects with a body shot that sends Akagi's belly button to the back.
Patton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akagi lands with a right hand.
Patton moves away from the strike by Akagi.
Jack Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Akagi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patton as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patton throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Patton both land. Nice combination.
Patton gets tackled into the cage by Akagi. Akagi maintains the clinch.
Akagi keeps control of Patton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akagi tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Akagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patton is trying to push Akagi away but Akagi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Patton prevents a body shot from Akagi.
Patton is working Akagi over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akagi lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Patton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akagi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
Akagi tries to work over Patton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Patton avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patton misses with the head strike.
Patton breaks from the clinch.
Patton connects with a solid leg kick.
Akagi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yasuhiro Akagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akagi just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yasuhiro Akagi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Akagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akagi connects with a leg kick. Patton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patton.
Patton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Patton throws a jab when Akagi was well out of range.
Patton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akagi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Patton throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akagi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akagi under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi misses with an uppercut.
Patton moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
Patton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Akagi misses
and Patton counters with an inside leg kick.
Akagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akagi throws a solid leg kick but Patton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akagi.
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patton feints a counter leg kick.
Akagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akagi throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
Akagi tries to land a leg kick but Patton saw it coming and moves away.
Patton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akagi jabs Patton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patton tries to clinch but Akagi is having none of it.
Patton misses with a leg kick.
Akagi takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patton! 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!
Nice defenses there by Patton.
Akagi throws a front kick aimed at Patton's knee but Patton avoids it well.
Akagi misses with a right hand
and Patton counters with a left to the body.
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Akagi.
Patton throws the kick towards the body but Akagi avoids it.
Akagi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patton on the side of the head.
Patton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton takes the fight into the clinch.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Patton avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagi cracks Patton with a nice body shot.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Patton is leaning against Akagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patton prevents a body shot from Akagi.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akagi.
Akagi lands an uppercut.
Akagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Patton controls his hands.
Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Akagi tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Akagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akagi backwards.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akagi backwards.
Akagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Patton's brow.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Patton avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
Akagi tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Patton lands with a light punch inside.
Akagi is rocked!
Akagi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patton.
Oh Akagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Patton.
I think Patton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Patton!
Jack Patton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 400 p4p, 64 weight class) and Dante Flux (ranked 732 p4p, 115 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Flux!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flux.
Flux throws a right and a left that Maneno avoids nicely.
Flux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flux! But no joy.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Flux looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Flux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flux is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch but Maneno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Flux's ribs.
Flux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flux looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Flux throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
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!
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Flux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno is looking to wear down Flux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flux lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flux.
Maneno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maneno lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flux is defended easily by Maneno.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Flux slips the punch.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flux closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Flux.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flux fakes the leg kick and cracks Maneno in the body.
Flux throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
Flux looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flux throws a series of punches but Maneno avoids them all with ease.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flux at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flux.
Flux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maneno takes a swing at Flux's ribcage but misses.
Maneno tries to sprawl but Flux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Flux is controlling him
Maneno is looking to get back to is feet but Flux passes into side control.
Flux has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Flux misses with some ground and pound and Maneno recovers position to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flux is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flux is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Flux trying to mount his opponent but Maneno defends it.
Flux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
Flux drives through with a takedown into Maneno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Flux from controlling successfully.
Flux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Flux wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Flux isn't so interested in that idea.
Flux advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno tries to escape but Flux is in control.
Flux is putting a hurting on Maneno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maneno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maneno sneaks out the side door and pushes Flux away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Flux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flux defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.
Flux tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Flux moved out of range nicely.
Flux moves into the clinch successfully.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Flux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Flux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flux prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Flux misses with some punches.
Flux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Flux pushes him back against the cage.
Flux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maneno can't keep his opponent in guard - Flux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flux working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Flux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maneno tries to kick Flux off but Flux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flux is working for a submission of some sort.
Flux trying to pass the guard but Maneno defending well.
Flux working Maneno over with strikes.
Flux trying to pass the guard but Maneno defending well.
Flux works his way into side control.
Flux prevents Maneno from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maneno trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Flux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maneno's legs.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Flux tries to score with some ground and pound. Maneno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Flux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maneno's legs.
Flux in side control, throwing shots but Maneno defends.
Flux wants to control but Maneno is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flux.
Flux lands a lovely overhand right.
Flux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
Flux throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Flux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maneno slips a jab from Flux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux staying out of range there.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Flux connects with a jab.
Flux misses with a left hand
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Flux is out of range.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
Flux cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Flux tries to counter it with a takedown but Maneno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maneno pinned against the cage. Maneno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Flux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Flux's head back.
Flux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maneno as he avoids it easily.
Flux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flux clinches.
Flux tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Flux back against the cage.
Flux misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Flux keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno tries to break free but Flux pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flux has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flux misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
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!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Flux clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maneno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flux advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Maneno really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flux thowing shots but they're missing.
Flux goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maneno turns into him and now he's in Flux's guard.
Maneno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flux is proving hard to escape from.
Flux is looking for a triangle here but Maneno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Flux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flux is looking for a sweep. Maneno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flux keeps trying to improve his position.
Flux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maneno stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Flux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Maneno misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chiku Maneno.
I think Maneno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 329 p4p, 39 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 504 p4p, 63 weight class). Halleck comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Minds - Changeling. Jones has chosen Take my hand as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brian Jones enters the cage!
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158 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halleck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halleck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Halleck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halleck defends it well.
We've been told by Halleck's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Halleck does it's job there.
Halleck closes the distance and clinches.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Halleck working hard to break the clinch.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Halleck to the mat.
Halleck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck content to stall in guard here.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halleck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halleck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halleck decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Halleck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Halleck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Jones.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halleck thinking.
Halleck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Halleck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Halleck.
Halleck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Jones prevents a body shot from Halleck.
Jones prevents a body shot from Halleck.
Halleck blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Halleck steps away.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Halleck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones cracks a nice hook into Halleck's ribs.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones wants to slow Halleck down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Halleck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halleck takes the fight into the clinch.
Halleck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halleck blocks a body shot from Jones.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Halleck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones punishes Halleck's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halleck.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Halleck moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Halleck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halleck motions for Jones to come forward. Halleck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Halleck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halleck throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halleck.
Halleck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Halleck 's knee.
A jab from Halleck misses.
Halleck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Halleck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Halleck lands a slapping body shot.
Jones moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halleck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Halleck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Halleck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halleck misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Halleck misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Halleck misses the target.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
Halleck looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones checks a low kick from Halleck.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halleck on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones lands a nice hook to Halleck's body. Halleck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones cracks Halleck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halleck.
Jones sizes up Halleck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halleck stuffs the takedown.
Halleck throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Halleck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halleck throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Brian Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halleck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halleck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halleck rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halleck avoids it.
Halleck has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
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!
Halleck misses with a body punch.
Halleck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Halleck has him pressed against the cage.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Halleck prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halleck prevents it.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halleck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Halleck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halleck tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones stalling the fight.
Gurney Halleck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Halleck has him pressed against the cage.
Jones trying to stall but Halleck improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck breaks from the clinch.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halleck throws out a powerful jab.
Halleck lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Halleck lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Halleck sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halleck. That's going to slow Jones down.
Halleck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Jones tries to work over Halleck's front leg with a kick but Halleck checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Halleck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halleck throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Halleck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halleck darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Halleck is not content to let Jones control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Halleck.
Jones is looking to slow Halleck down with leg kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halleck needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Halleck blocks a leg kick.
Halleck with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halleck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Halleck lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocks a body shot from Halleck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Halleck controls his hands.
Jones tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to pull guard but Halleck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halleck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Halleck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck lands a nice uppercut.
Halleck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Halleck tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Halleck struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Halleck tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Halleck back against the cage.
Halleck breaks from the clinch.
Halleck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Halleck off balance momentarily.
A big right from Halleck misses.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Halleck misses with a low kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gurney Halleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones thumps Halleck with a low kick.
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Halleck throws a body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Halleck moved away.
A punch combination from Halleck misses.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Halleck.
It looked like Halleck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries to clinch there but Halleck circles away.
A jab from Halleck finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Halleck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halleck feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Halleck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halleck cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurney Halleck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gurney Halleck!
Post fight, Gurney Halleck stared into the camera and said 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 108 p4p, 14 weight class) and Wu Fei Chung (ranked 434 p4p, 57 weight class). Nilkki comes into the arena with Fintelligens - Sori blaring out of the sound system. Fei Chung has chosen God of Gamblers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilkki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fei Chung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Fei Chung lands.
Nice shot by Fei Chung.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Fei Chung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nilkki drives through and clinches with Fei Chung against the cage.
Fei Chung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fei Chung is working Nilkki over against the cage.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Fei Chung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fei Chung lands with a right to the head.
Fei Chung prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nilkki.
Fei Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei Chung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Nilkki scores with a four punch combination!
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilkki throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Nilkki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fei Chung.
Nilkki scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
Nilkki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fei Chung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fei Chung stops Nilkki from standing up.
Fei Chung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fei Chung prevents Nilkki from getting back to his feet.
Fei Chung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilkki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nilkki keeping full guard, as Fei Chung tries to pass.
Fei Chung is standing up over Nilkki. Nilkki looks to escape but Fei Chung dives into side control.
Fei Chung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nilkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nilkki is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung tries for a kimura but Nilkki is defending well.
Nilkki prevents Fei Chung from improving position.
Fei Chung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nilkki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nilkki wants to get back to his feet.
Fei Chung is trying to get an arm triangle but Nilkki is defending well.
Fei Chung wants to take a breather but Nilkki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fei Chung.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nilkki wants to stand but Fei Chung is controlling the position.
Fei Chung looking to pass the guard.
Nilkki wants to stand but Fei Chung is controlling the position.
Fei Chung wants to pass the guard but Nilkki is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nilkki scores with a hook.
Nilkki misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Fei Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
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.
Nilkki misses with a hook.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fei Chung can pounce on him.
Fei Chung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki is looking to slow Fei Chung down with leg kicks.
Fei Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fei Chung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilkki looks to throw a body kick
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.
Nilkki swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung scores with a sloppy right hand. Nilkki should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fei Chung. Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick
and Fei Chung counters with a low kick, right behind Nilkki 's knee.
Fei Chung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Fei Chung in a clinch.
Fei Chung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nilkki is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Fei Chung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
A little jabbing left from Fei Chung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Fei Chung circles away.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it.
Fei Chung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fei Chung walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Fei Chung lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nilkki takes a step back to recover.
Nilkki scores with a spinning back kick!
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Fei Chung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nilkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nilkki darts in trying to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilkki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Nilkki avoids it with no problem.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Wu Fei Chung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Nilkki.
And Fei Chung responds with a good body kick, but Nilkki manages to step out the way in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fei Chung, as that shot connected.
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fei Chung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Fei Chung scores with a nice right hand.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
Fei Chung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Jab from Nilkki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fei Chung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki is looking to clinch but Fei Chung is avoiding it.
Fei Chung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nilkki with a body shot.
Nilkki with a jab.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilkki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fei Chung is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nilkki misses with a low kick as Fei Chung jumps back.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick from Nilkki.
Fei Chung cracks Nilkki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki'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.
Fei Chung staying out of range there.
And Fei Chung tries to counter it with a takedown but Nilkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
A punch combination from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki tries to clinch up
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei Chung lands a lovely overhand right.
Nilkki closes the distance and clinches.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Chungs head.
Nilkki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fei Chung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nilkki to the mat. Nilkki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nilkki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fei Chung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fei Chung tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilkki is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki wants to stand up but Fei Chung is controlling him.
Fei Chung stands and throws Nilkki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nilkki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fei Chung has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nilkki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fei Chung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nilkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fei Chung trying to control the position but Nilkki is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nilkki is trying to buck Fei Chung off.
Fei Chung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nilkki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fei Chung but great work by Nilkki.
Nilkki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nilkki.
A little jabbing left from Fei Chung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Nilkki misses
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki darts in trying to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fei Chung.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki scores with the left hand. Fei Chung knows he should have avoided that one.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
Fei Chung throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki looks for the body kick but Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkki.
Fei Chung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nilkki backing away here, and Fei Chung unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nilkki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki connects with a looping right hand.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Fei Chung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilkki defends it well.
Nilkki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fei Chung lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki tries to work over Fei Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilkki misses with a body punch.
Fei Chung misses with a body punch.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Fei Chung avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Fei Chung breaks from the clinch.
Fei Chung throws a body kick that misses.
Nilkki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nilkki wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nilkki misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fei Chung throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Fei Chung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fei Chung.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilkki jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well.
Fei Chung circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fei Chung counters with a three punch combo that has Nilkki backing up. Nilkki nods at Fei Chung to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Fei Chung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nilkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Fei Chung's head.
Nilkki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick and Fei Chung moves out of range easily.
Fei Chung lands a jab.
Nilkki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki looks to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fei Chung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with the body kick
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Fei Chung blocks the leg kick.
Fei Chung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fei Chung digs a good body shot into Nilkki's ribs.
Nilkki connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nilkki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki misses with a left hand
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nilkki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nilkki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot lands for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung slips a straight right by Nilkki.
Fei Chung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fei Chung connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
Fei Chung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Fei Chung coming out on top.
Nilkki throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Fei Chung finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Nilkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Fei Chung tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki stops a takedown attempt from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fei Chung.
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!
Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Fei Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Fei Chung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Fei Chung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fei Chung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fei Chung misses the jab.
It looked like Nilkki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice combination there by Nilkki.
A low kick from Nilkki misses
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Fei Chung dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fei Chung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki scores with a push kick.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Nilkki misses with a body punch
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Fei Chung checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Fei Chung keeps Nilkki at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely.
Fei Chung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nilkki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
Fei Chung scores with a hook.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Chung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Fei Chung tries to counter it with a takedown but Nilkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nilkki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nilkki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head.
Nilkki throws a solid leg kick but Fei Chung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nilkki.
Nilkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Chung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the body
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilkki throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
Fei Chung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Fei Chung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei Chung is trying to counter with his kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fei Chung's sensitive parts.
Fei Chung scores with a decent looking hook.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fei Chung unleashes a big counter combination but Nilkki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nilkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fei Chung throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Fei Chung down.
Nilkki throws a combination that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Fei Chung down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nilkki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fei Chung throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Fei Chung checks a leg kick.
Nilkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Fei Chung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilkki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fei Chung works the jab nicely.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Fei Chung slips the punch.
A nice side step and Fei Chung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nilkki throws a lazy body kick
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fei Chung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nilkki swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilkki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wu Fei Chung.
Well Fei Chung 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung is the new featherweight champion!
Wu Fei Chung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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