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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 2296 p4p, 98 weight class) and Antti Karhu (ranked 2418 p4p, 111 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karhu's choice of entrance music: Samuli Edelmann - Teit meistä kauniin. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Antti Karhu enters the cage!
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141 lbs
43 - 21 - 1 |
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138 lbs
28 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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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
43 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antti Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu pushes Cell up against the cage in a clinch.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Cell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Karhu 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.
Cell blocks an uppercut.
Cell lands with a left to the head.
Cell digs a right hand into Karhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karhu's gas tank.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cell tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Cell back against the cage.
Cell lands a right hand.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Cell.
Cell lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
Cell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karhu up against the cage.
Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cell blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Cell.
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Cell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cell, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Karhu.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Cell.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karhu digs a right hand into Cell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cell's gas tank.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karhu takes a swing at Cell's ribcage but misses.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell closes the distance but Karhu moves to the side
and Karhu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karhu throws a solid leg kick but Cell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karhu.
Cell throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Karhu misses.
Karhu is looking to chop away at Cell's legs.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cell was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Cell's shoulder, as Cell tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cell was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Cell checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cell.
A left lands for Karhu.
Karhu moves forwards but Cell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karhu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cell throws a shot to the body.
Karhu misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cell to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cell avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu throws a leg kick
and Cell counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Cell's defenses.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cell.
Cell forces Karhu back against the cage and clinches.
Cell lands a body shot.
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
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!
Cell scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu jabs at Cell's body.
Cell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cell.
As Karhu tries to get set, Cell tries to push him back and clinch up but Karhu manages to avoid the attempt.
Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Cell's shoulder, as Cell tries to avoid the shot.
Cell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Still in the clinch, Cell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Cell counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Karhu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Cell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Cell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cell is looking to wear down Karhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cell.
Cell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Cell tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Cell back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Cell blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karhu is keeping busy.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu tries a body shot but Cell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karhu tries to clinch but Cell moves out of range.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Cell's defenses.
A jab from Karhu misses.
A quick step to the side and Cell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cell manages to avoid it.
Cell throws a big counter combination but Karhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Karhu tenderised Cell's leg. Cell is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Karhu moves into the clinch.
Cell scores with a shoulder strike.
Cell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cell digs a right hand underneath Karhu's ribcage. Karhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu breaks the clinch.
Cell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Karhu.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cell defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Cell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cell lands a head kick!
Cell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karhu. Karhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Cell avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Cell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karhu tries a body shot but Cell blocks it.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Cell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Cell taking a breather.
Karhu works on Cell's body with a couple of short punches.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karhu is keeping busy.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cell can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Cell looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Karhu.
Cell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cell takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cell is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Cell.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cell.
Cell stalling in the clinch but Karhu improves position.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body.
Karhu breaks the clinch.
Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cell.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Cell.
Cell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karhu digs a good hook to Cell's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karhu rushes Cell and presses him up against the cage.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cell dodges an elbow strike from Karhu.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cell lands a body punch.
Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu pushes Cell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karhu is working Cell over against the cage.
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cell or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Karhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell working aggressively here.
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
Cell defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Cell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cell tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Cell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Cell avoids it with no problem.
Cell misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Karhu blocks the low kick.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Cell.
Cell moves in looking to clinch but Karhu pushes him off.
Karhu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Cell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Karhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stem Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Karhu.
A shot to the body from Cell misses
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karhu.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cell manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cell throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cell counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Cell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu slips a straight right by Cell.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cell.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cell counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cell looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Antti Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Karhu.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Cell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cell swats away the attempt to clinch by Karhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cell's calf.
Karhu lands with an overhand left.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. Cell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Cell's head.
Karhu throws a chopping leg kick but Cell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cell wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karhu 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Stem Cell spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like its time for apoptosis.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 1955 p4p, 233 weight class) and Hans Beck (ranked 1802 p4p, 218 weight class). Shemelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Hans Beck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Beck!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Shemelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shemelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beck throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Shemelianenko cracks Beck with an open hand slap.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch
and Beck counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Beck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shemelianenko connects with a right hand. Beck shakes it off.
Shemelianenko misses the body punch
and Beck counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Beck finds it's way through Shemelianenko's defenses.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shemelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Beck throws the kick towards the body but Shemelianenko avoids it.
Shemelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beck moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shemelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Beck 's knee.
Shemelianenko moves to clinch but Beck breaks away
and Beck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Beck moves away and avoids it.
Beck follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shemelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Beck slips a jab from Shemelianenko.
Beck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shemelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beck tries to break the clinch but Shemelianenko is controlling the position.
Beck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shemelianenko's elbow.
Beck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beck scores with a nice body kick.
Beck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Beck's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beck.
Beck blocks a low kick nicely.
Beck drops his hands momentarily and Shemelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beck throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko lunges at Beck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beck's hand.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shemelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Beck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shemelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Beck throws a body punch but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Shemelianenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beck just manages to avoid it.
Beck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shemelianenko checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shemelianenko.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shemelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beck - the referee stops the clock and Shemelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beck. Shemelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Beck avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shemelianenko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shemelianenko.
Beck is looking to score with low kicks.
Shemelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shemelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Shemelianenko throws out a loose jab but Beck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beck scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Beck off balance momentarily.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beck moves away.
Beck gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shemelianenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shemelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Beck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Beck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shemelianenko.
It seemed like Beck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shemelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beck just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Beck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beck down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko'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.
Beck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shemelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Beck.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Beck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beck down.
Beck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Shemelianenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Beck strikes.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Beck's front leg but catches the back leg as Beck tries to avoid it.
Beck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shemelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beck. That did some damage!
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Beck is breathing heavily.
Shemelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beck scores with a shot to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Beck controls his hands.
Beck takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko works on Beck's body with a couple of short punches.
Shemelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Shemelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Shemelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Beck's head.
Shemelianenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beck up against the cage.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko tries a body shot but Beck blocks it.
Beck throws a head punch that misses.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beck tries to break the clinch but Shemelianenko is controlling the position.
Beck can't find room to land a body shot as Shemelianenko controls the action.
Nice body punch from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko digs a right hand underneath Beck's ribcage. Beck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shemelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shemelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Beck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shemelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Beck is just out of range.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shemelianenko throws a shot to the body.
Beck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shemelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shemelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch up.
Shemelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shemelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beck can do to turn this around?
Shemelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shemelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shemelianenko.
Beck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot.
Beck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
Beck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Beck should have avoided that one.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Beck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shemelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Shemelianenko blocks the low kick.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Shemelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beck backwards.
Shemelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shemelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beck backwards.
Shemelianenko stalling the fight.
Shemelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Beck tries to land a leg kick but Shemelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beck moves away.
Beck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shemelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shemelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hans Beck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shemelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Shemelianenko.
Beck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shemelianenko connects with a single shot there.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Beck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shemelianenko missing with a left hand there. Beck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shemelianenko is just out of range.
Jab by Shemelianenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beck's sensitive parts.
Beck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shemelianenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beck is able to avoid easily.
Beck throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Beck staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Beck misses with a wild combination.
Shemelianenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot.
Beck is looking to score with low kicks.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Beck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shemelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beck throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Shemelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Beck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beck down.
Beck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shemelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Beck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Beck looks to land a right hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range.
Shemelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Shemelianenko moves forwards but Beck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko lands a head shot.
That has opened up Hans Beck's cut even more.
Beck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beck counters with a nice kick to the body.
Beck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko throws a big counter combination but Beck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shemelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Shemelianenko with a hook.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beck checks a low kick from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
A swing and a miss from Beck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beck throws a leg kick but Shemelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab. Beck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shemelianenko cracks Beck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beck misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Shemelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Shemelianenko lands with a straight right. Beck didn't see that one coming.
Shemelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feodor Shemelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shemelianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
After winning the bout, Feodor Shemelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 981 p4p, 50 weight class) and Editiny Dick (ranked 1178 p4p, 57 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144 lbs
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31
132 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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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
34 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dick if he has to take too many more of those.
Tutov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. Dick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dick with a jab.
Tutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Dick avoids it.
Tutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov blocks a jab.
Tutov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dick 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.
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tutov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dick cracks a nice hook into Tutov's ribs.
Tutov catches Dick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tutov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dick's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dick in his tracks.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses Dick's front leg but catches the back leg as Dick tries to avoid it.
Tutov throws a front kick that sends Dick stumbling back into the cage.
Dick digs a good hook to Tutov's body.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov scores with a hook.
Dick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tutov.
Tutov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick misses the shot to the body.
Tutov throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Dick does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Dick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Dick is looking for the big counter here.
Tutov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tutov throws a shot from downtown. Dick moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dick misses.
Good exchange - Dick coming out on top.
Dick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Dick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
Tutov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Tutov.
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick walks into a jab.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Dick.
Dick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Tutov scores with a leg kick.
Tutov throws a wild body kick that Dick sees coming a mile off.
Tutov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Dick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Dick moved away.
Dick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dick misses the shot to the body.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Dick.
Tutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dick counters with a left to the body.
Dick staying out of range there.
Dick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tutov to the mat! Tutov manages to get full guard.
Tutov trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Tutov keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
Dick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tutov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dick has Tutov in his guard.
Dick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov wants to stand but Dick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tutov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tutov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
That's time! Tutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tutov throws out a loose jab but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick lands with a good body shot.
Dick lands with a straight right. Tutov didn't see that one coming.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Tutov lands a glancing blow to the side of Dick's head.
Dick scores with a shot to the body.
Tutov looks for the body kick but Dick saw that one coming.
Dick slips under a jab.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrey Tutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tutov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tutov tried to score with a low kick but Dick checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a right hand
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick moves away from the strike by Tutov.
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
Dick jabs Tutov right on the nose. Tutov blinks but takes it well.
Tutov swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Tutov slips a jab and a cross from Dick.
Tutov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov misses with a body shot
and Dick counters with a right hand to the body.
Dick misses with a looping left.
Dick misses the jab.
Tutov tests Dick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dick slips under a jab.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Tutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Dick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutov can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tutov is trying to control Dick's posture but Dick avoids it.
Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tutov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Tutov defends the submission attempt.
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tutov is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Editiny Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dick is trying to control the action in half guard but Tutov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Dick wants to pass to mount but Tutov is defending the position.
Tutov trying to control but Dick postures up.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
Dick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick misses the shot to the body.
Dick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dick dodges the punch combination from Tutov.
Nice uppercut there from Tutov.
Tutov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Dick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dick.
Tutov misses with a left hand
and Dick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tutov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Dick thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick clobbers Tutov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tutov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Tutov lands an overhand right.
Tutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dick throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov jabs at Dick's body.
Dick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutov.
Tutov cracks Dick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dick moves out of range of the body kick from Tutov.
Dick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tutov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Dick. That snapped Tutov's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick tests Tutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tutov throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Tutov throws out a leg kick but Dick moves out of range and Tutov only half commits.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
Dick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dick connects with a nice looking jab.
Tutov throws an off balance right hand
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Jab by Dick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tutov.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. Dick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dick slips a straight right by Tutov.
Tutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Dick moves his leg out of the way.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Dick avoids it.
Dick defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Dick misses.
Tutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dick avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tutov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dick just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Dick moves out of range of the leg kick from Tutov.
Dick scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tutov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tutov throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Tutov misses with a two punch combination.
Dick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands the left hand.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tutov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tutov misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Tutov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
Dick lands with an overhand left.
Tutov misses with an uppercut
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tutov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
Tutov misses with a looping left.
Dick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dick blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Dick moves his leg out of the way.
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutov is just out of range.
Dick connects with a nice looking jab.
Tutov misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Editiny Dick.
I think Dick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Editiny Dick!
Editiny Dick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 396 p4p, 56 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 446 p4p, 63 weight class). Billy Beast told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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32
214 lbs
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207 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from De Sucre misses the target.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but De Sucre is just out of range.
De Sucre missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast swings widly with a right hand
and De Sucre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beast throws out a leg kick but De Sucre moves out of range and Beast only half commits.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
De Sucre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Sucre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beast throws a low kick but De Sucre moves out of range easily.
Beast is looking to chop away at De Sucre's legs.
De Sucre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast connects with an inside leg kick.
De Sucre throws a body kick that misses
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
De Sucre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Sucre scoring well with a low kick there.
De Sucre misses with a body shot.
Beast lands with a good body shot.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beast! But no joy.
De Sucre tries to work over Beast's front leg with a kick but Beast checks it.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Sucre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beast cracks De Sucre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick from De Sucre.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
De Sucre looks to throw a body kick
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beast on the side of the head.
De Sucre looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beast lands a right hand from hell, dropping De Sucre. Beast pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Beast!
Billy Beast was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Antonio Jose De Sucre was interviewed post fight and said 'My Father is yelling from the Heavens! I will not disappoint him again!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Donnelly (ranked 529 p4p, 58 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 566 p4p, 65 weight class). Daghammar has chosen Just like that - Dregen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnelly digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daghammar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly tries to clinch but Daghammar moves away
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
Daghammar fails to land with a series of punches.
Donnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donnelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donnelly defends it well.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donnelly.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donnelly, right into the meat.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Donnelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnelly lands with a cross.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donnelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daghammar has time to react.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Donnelly avoids it well.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar lands with a straight right. Donnelly didn't see that one coming.
Donnelly throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donnelly lands with a straight right. Daghammar didn't see that one coming.
Donnelly defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daghammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly connects with a body shot.
Daghammar 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
Donnelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Donnelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Donnelly thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Donnelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly darts in looking for a takedown but Daghammar gets double underhooks and turns Donnelly into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Donnelly lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly delivers a nice body kick.
Donnelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Donnelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly with a nice cross.
Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Donnelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donnelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donnelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daghammar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Donnelly keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Daghammar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donnelly scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daghammar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daghammar moves forwards but Donnelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donnelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donnelly misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly darts in trying to clinch
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Donnelly attempts a counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it well and moves away.
Liam Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Donnelly stalks Daghammar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daghammar's face. Daghammar staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Daghammar misses with a two punch combination.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Donnelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donnelly to score with a decent uppercut.
Donnelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donnelly showed some decent athleticism there.
Donnelly is looking for a kimura but Daghammar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donnelly to get the leverage.
Daghammar trying to control but Donnelly postures up.
Donnelly 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar is doing well to control the position and prevent Donnelly from advancing to side control.
Donnelly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daghammar won't allow Donnelly to pass to mount.
Donnelly working the head and body with strikes.
Donnelly is trying to work for a kimura but Daghammar is defending well.
Donnelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daghammar is trying to control but Donnelly manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Donnelly dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Donnelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donnelly is defended easily by Daghammar.
Donnelly misses the jab.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Liam Donnelly has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly misses with a body punch
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
Donnelly throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Donnelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Donnelly saw that one coming.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donnelly pushes Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Donnelly lands a left hand.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Donnelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Donnelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daghammar tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Donnelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Donnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly misses with a few strikes there.
Donnelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donnelly throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donnelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Daghammar moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Donnelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Donnelly throws a good cross that connects.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donnelly cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donnelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donnelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Donnelly connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Donnelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
Donnelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.
Donnelly is rocked!
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Donnelly! Daghammar lets Donnelly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Donnelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donnelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donnelly throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar scores with a counter punch that sends Donnelly to the canvas! Daghammar smells blood - he's punishing Donnelly with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Donnelly has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hoffman (ranked 840 p4p, 134 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 776 p4p, 126 weight class). Jack Hoffman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaksinen throws a series of strikes that have Hoffman backpedaling.
Jaksinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaksinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaksinen.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaksinen misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen 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.
A jab from Hoffman does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Jaksinen - just one landing.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
Jaksinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman lands a jab to Jaksinen's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaksinen throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman lands a nice hook to Jaksinen's body. Jaksinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman swings for the body but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Jaksinen moved out of range nicely.
Jaksinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Jaksinen throws a fast counter high kick but Hoffman manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaksinen moves away.
A jab from Hoffman finds it's way through Jaksinen's defenses.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman scores with a nice strike.
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman throws a lazy right hand but Jaksinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Jaksinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen pushes Hoffman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
Jaksinen misses with an elbow strike.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman working aggressively here.
Hoffman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Jaksinen lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman.
Jaksinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman gets through Jaksinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Hoffman tries a body shot but Jaksinen blocks it.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoffman.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoffman.
Hoffman pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaksinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaksinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoffman cracks Jaksinen with a good jab.
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman jabs Jaksinen right on the nose. Jaksinen blinks but takes it well.
Jaksinen is rocked!
Hoffman lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jaksinen off his feet! Jaksinen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hoffman!
A determined Jack Hoffman didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Espo Jaksinen was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm done man, I've had enough! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alton Newcastle (ranked 339 p4p, 35 weight class) and Taiki Aoki (ranked 610 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 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
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alton Newcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newcastle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Newcastle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newcastle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is working Newcastle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Newcastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving.
Newcastle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.
Newcastle has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newcastle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki postures up.
Newcastle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki postures up.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Newcastle is keeping the position.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Aoki landing with the ground and pound.
Newcastle keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Newcastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Newcastle is retaining full guard.
Newcastle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newcastle is on top in guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Newcastle from controlling successfully.
Newcastle preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newcastle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki is not content to let Newcastle control the position.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newcastle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newcastle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiki Aoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Aoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newcastle doesn't seem phased though.
Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Newcastle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newcastle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Newcastle looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki jabs at Newcastle's body.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Newcastle saw that one coming.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Aoki connects with the punch.
Nice combo by Newcastle! Oh, that's hurt him - Aoki falls to the canvas and Newcastle follows him into side control.
Aoki is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle laying and praying for a moment but Aoki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can Newcastle finish him?
Newcastle trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Newcastle is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Newcastle has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to get back to full guard here but Newcastle has managed to pass to side control instead.
Taiki Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newcastle advances to mount.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Newcastle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Newcastle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aoki is surviving well by controlling Newcastle's body position as best he can.
Newcastle prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Newcastle is controlling well.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newcastle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newcastle's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle tries to escape but Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Newcastle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newcastle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki working over Newcastle with some ground and pound. Newcastle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Newcastle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki wants to control but Newcastle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newcastle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newcastle working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newcastle trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aoki defending well as Newcastle loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki slips a jab from Newcastle.
Aoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newcastle defends it well.
Newcastle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Newcastle throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Aoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newcastle defends it well.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newcastle as he avoids it easily.
Newcastle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoki's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki feints the counter takedown.
Newcastle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a lunging right hand
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Newcastle fights it but they end up in guard.
Newcastle keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki passes Newcastle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newcastle manages to get to full guard.
Newcastle working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Newcastle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newcastle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Newcastle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Newcastle trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle lands a couple of elbows.
Newcastle is looking to advance position but Aoki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Newcastle regains half guard.
Taiki Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki not doing much here.
Aoki trying to control the action but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newcastle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Aoki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alton Newcastle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 250 p4p, 36 weight class) and Cornelius Carr (ranked 254 p4p, 37 weight class). Thrym comes to the cage accompanied by We Are - Hollywood Undead. Carr has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. Cornelius Carr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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214 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Carr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Thrym misses.
A slow jab from Carr misses its intended target.
Carr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carr throws a combination that misses
and Thrym counters with a nice body shot.
Carr defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym misses with a two punch combination.
Thrym is looking to clinch but Carr is avoiding it.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Carr swings for the body but Thrym moves out of range.
No joy there for Thrym, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym.
Carr scores with the left hand. Thrym knows he should have avoided that one.
Thrym fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carr is out of range.
Thrym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carr, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym tries a body shot but Carr blocks it.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr blocks an uppercut.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Carr has Thrym pressed against the cage, preventing Thrym from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thrym blocking some punches.
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym slips a straight right by Carr.
Carr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carr closes the distance and pushes Thrym back into the cage.
Thrym stalling in the clinch.
Carr lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrym blocking some punches.
Thrym lands a left hand.
Carr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thrym or not.
Carr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrym taking a breather.
Thrym is trying to push Carr away but Carr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thrym scores with a shoulder strike.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thrym as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrym is looking to break free of the clinch but Carr has double underhooks.
Carr scores with a shot to the side of Thrym's head.
Carr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
A hook to the body from Carr.
Thrym is breathing heavily.
Carr tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Carr cracks Thrym with a nice body shot.
Thrym is looking to control Carr's arms but Carr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thrym has his back to the cage.
Carr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thrym seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carr can turn it around.
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym ducks right into an uppercut from Carr.
Some bone on bone action there as Thrym checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrym takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Carr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrym stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carr instigates a clinch.
Thrym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrym is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carr cracks Thrym with a nice body shot.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carr lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Carr.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Carr.
A shot in the inside from Carr.
Thrym wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carr is leaning against Thrym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carr lands with a short shot to the head.
Carr lands a nice uppercut.
Carr lands with a light punch inside.
Carr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thrym or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Carr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Carr has Thrym pressed against the cage, preventing Thrym from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Carr.
Carr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head.
A left hand lands to the body for Carr.
Carr tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Thrym's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Carr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Carr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carr.
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carr scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrym looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Carr.
Thrym misses with some punches.
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carr pushes Thrym back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrym.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Carr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr dominated that round.
That's time! Thrym's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thrym takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Thrym misses
and Carr counters with a left to the body.
Thrym digs a good hook to Carr's body.
Carr throws a push kick but Thrym slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Carr scores with a hook to the body. Thrym takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thrym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Carr scores with a hook.
Carr is looking to clinch but Thrym is avoiding it.
Carr connects with a single shot there.
Carr drops Thrym with a beautiful combination! Thrym stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carr is looking for the KO!
Thrym is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr digs a good hook to Thrym's body.
Oh Thrym is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrym gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Carr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
During a confident post fight interview, Cornelius Carr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 46 p4p, 6 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 298 p4p, 32 weight class). Timur Rubin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin misses with a looping right.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Drama ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin with a nice cross.
Drama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rubin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drama scrambles back to his feet.
Drama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Nice body kick from Drama.
Rubin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama lands a front kick.
Drama misses the shot to the body.
Drama has closed the distance and engaged Rubin in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Drama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drama ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Drama scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Drama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin has been working on his balance at Gym Beam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Drama.
Rubin throws the left hand but Drama avoids the punch easily.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Drama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubin.
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubin missing with a left hand there. Drama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drama throws a chopping leg kick but Rubin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Drama.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Rubin throws a low kick but Drama moves out of range easily.
Rubin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubin throws a jab when Drama was well out of range.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Drama misses.
Rubin is looking for a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubin.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
It seemed like Drama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama scores with a nice head shot.
Drama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drama tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drama counters with a stiff right hand.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Drama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
Drama lands a right hook to the body.
Rubin misses with a looping right.
Rubin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drama counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Rubin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drama avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Rubin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drama. Drama obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick from Drama.
Drama throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Drama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Drama moved out of range.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Drama is quick to defend against it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drama, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Drama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drama misses with a straight right.
Drama throws the kick towards the body but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rubin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drama missing with a left hand there. Rubin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubin throws a right and a left that Drama avoids nicely.
Drama takes a swing at Rubin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin shoots for a takedown but Drama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drama misses with a hook.
Rubin throws a series of punches but Drama avoids them all with ease.
Johnny Drama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama pushes Rubin away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubin tries to move into range but Drama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin throws an off balance right hand
and Drama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drama is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Drama as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drama can pounce on him.
Drama digs a good hook to Rubin's body.
Drama thuds a left hand into Rubin's body.
Drama slips a straight right by Rubin.
A countering left hand to the body from Drama misses.
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
and Drama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drama looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Rubin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drama.
Drama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drama misses with an uppercut. Rubin saw that one coming.
Drama closes the distance and pushes Rubin back into the cage.
Drama misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drama after a bit of a struggle.
Rubin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drama.
Rubin has a couple of punches blocked by Drama.
Drama tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Drama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drama lands a body shot.
Drama throws a body kick that misses.
Rubin tries to move into range but Drama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drama lands a nice looking body shot.
Drama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drama closes the distance and pushes Rubin back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin fails to land.
Drama misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Drama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Drama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubin.
Drama misses with a body punch.
Drama tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Drama back against the cage.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubin prevents a body shot from Drama.
A short left from Drama.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drama.
A right hook to the body lands for Drama.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Drama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin'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. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Drama.
Drama lands with a right hand.
Drama is looking to clinch but Rubin is avoiding it.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
and Drama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rubin's knee momentarily.
Rubin scores with a punch to the head.
Drama dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
Rubin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drama. Drama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnny Drama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Drama slams his shin into Rubin's torso.
Rubin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drama moves in looking to clinch but Rubin pushes him off.
It looked like Rubin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama digs a good body shot into Rubin's ribs.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drama as he avoids it easily.
Drama lands a head kick. Rubin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drama lunges at Rubin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubin's hand.
That kick from Drama tenderised Rubin's leg. Rubin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drama drops Rubin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drama follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Drama!
Johnny Drama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandro De Souza (ranked 20 p4p, 2 weight class) and Serge Spectre (ranked 82 p4p, 13 weight class). De Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Alex De Souza. Spectre has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Alexsandro De Souza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alexsandro De Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Spectre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spectre lands a really nice looking cross but De Souza seems unphased.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Spectre sees coming a mile off.
Spectre tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Souza.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spectre throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spectre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Souza slips a jab from Spectre.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Spectre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Spectre ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spectre's head backwards.
Spectre misses with a double jab
and De Souza counters with an inside leg kick.
De Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spectre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spectre misses with a looping right.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spectre.
Spectre shoots in and gets a takedown into De Souza's guard.
De Souza pushes Spectre off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spectre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spectre manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
And Spectre tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from De Souza.
We've been told by De Souza's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spectre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spectre ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spectre.
The fighters circling - Spectre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Spectre saw that one coming.
De Souza misses with a body punch
enabling Spectre to counter with a crisp jab.
Spectre avoids the head kick by De Souza.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! De Souza slams his shin into Spectre's torso.
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Spectre.
Spectre misses the jab.
De Souza throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spectre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Spectre misses with a looping left.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spectre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
De Souza throws a body punch but Spectre moves out of range.
Spectre feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
Spectre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spectre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Souza throws Spectre to one side and escapes!
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spectre throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spectre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spectre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza slips a jab from Spectre.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Spectre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spectre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Spectre ends up having to push De Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A shot to the body from Spectre misses
and Spectre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza throws a hook but Spectre blocks it.
Spectre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Spectre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spectre looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
letting Spectre counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Spectre misses its intended target.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Spectre scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spectre misses with a double jab.
Spectre blocks a low kick nicely.
Spectre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Souza gets caught flat footed, as Spectre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Souza pushes Spectre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spectre throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Spectre misses.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spectre just manages to avoid it.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spectre missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spectre tries a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Spectre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spectre throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears De Souza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spectre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Souza catches Spectre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spectre throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
A cross from De Souza lands.
Spectre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spectre throws a leg kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spectre.
De Souza throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
De Souza slips a straight right by Spectre.
De Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Souza misses with a hook. Spectre ducked under it nicely.
Spectre connects with a looping right hand.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
Spectre swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza slips under a jab from Spectre.
Spectre looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spectre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spectre throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws the left hand but Spectre avoids the punch easily.
Spectre throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
De Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spectre misses with a low kick as De Souza jumps back.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spectre.
Spectre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Spectre sees coming a mile off.
Spectre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Spectre.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre throws a good cross that connects.
Spectre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spectre checks a leg kick.
Spectre lands with a nice body punch.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spectre scores with a one two! De Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spectre takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Spectre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Spectre checks it.
Spectre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spectre tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Spectre saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza throws a sloppy body shot
and Spectre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spectre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spectre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spectre is fighting to break De Souza's control of his arms but De Souza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spectre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spectre throwing strikes but missing.
Spectre is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Alexsandro De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spectre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spectre throwing strikes but missing.
De Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spectre throwing strikes from guard but De Souza blocks nicely.
Spectre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spectre advances position into side control!
Spectre tries to score with some ground and pound. De Souza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spectre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Spectre advances to mount.
Spectre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spectre lands a nice shot to the head.
De Souza tries to lock up and control but Spectre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spectre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Spectre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for De Souza because Spectre loaded up on that one.
Spectre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spectre with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Spectre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Spectre moves his leg out of the way.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spectre is out of range.
Spectre lands with a right hand.
Spectre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spectre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spectre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Spectre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spectre lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza needs to keep his hands up - Spectre had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
Spectre lunges at De Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Souza's hand.
Spectre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spectre.
Spectre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Spectre down.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre misses the shot to the body.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Spectre lands a lovely overhand right.
Spectre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Spectre.
Spectre checks a low kick from De Souza.
Spectre connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spectre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Serge Spectre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectre throws a shot to the body.
Spectre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
Spectre misses with a straight left.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Spectre moves away and avoids it.
Alexsandro De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Spectre misses.
Spectre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Souza can pounce on him.
Spectre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Spectre throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spectre throws a combination that misses
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
De Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spectre throws a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Spectre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
It appears De Souza was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spectre just manages to avoid it.
Spectre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Spectre.
Spectre throws a leg kick that misses.
Spectre misses with a body shot.
Spectre slips under a jab.
Spectre motions for De Souza to come forward. Spectre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza cracks Spectre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spectre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Spectre does no damage.
Spectre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Souza has his feet on Spectre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spectre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Spectre throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spectre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spectre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spectre checks a leg kick.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spectre.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spectre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Serge Spectre just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Souza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spectre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spectre.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Spectre moves out of range as De Souza strikes.
Spectre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza throws the left hand but Spectre avoids the punch easily.
Spectre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
Spectre lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spectre moves away from the strike by De Souza.
Spectre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Spectre scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spectre lands with a good body shot.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza slips a straight right by Spectre.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Spectre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spectre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spectre if he has to take too many more of those.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Spectre counters with a shoot takedown. De Souza fights it but they end up in guard.
De Souza looking to control.
Spectre won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spectre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spectre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spectre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spectre throws a big right hand that misses.
Spectre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard.
De Souza trying to control but Spectre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spectre wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spectre is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Spectre looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
Spectre wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spectre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spectre is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Spectre misses.
Spectre throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Spectre looks to land a combination. De Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spectre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spectre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Spectre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spectre swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza is looking to counter punch.
Spectre throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza slips a jab from Spectre.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza swings for the body but Spectre moves out of range.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Spectre.
A big right from Spectre misses.
De Souza takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses.
De Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spectre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spectre scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Spectre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spectre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Spectre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Souza momentarily.
Spectre throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Spectre scores with a one two! De Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Souza takes one on the button.
Spectre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Spectre misses.
Alexsandro De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectre looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza lands with a straight right. Spectre didn't see that one coming.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
and Spectre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza throws a head kick but Spectre moves out of range.
De Souza takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses.
De Souza tests Spectre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spectre to score with a decent uppercut.
De Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Spectre counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Spectre's head but Spectre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza tests Spectre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spectre fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spectre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Souza - the referee stops the clock and Spectre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Souza. Spectre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Spectre does no damage.
De Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Souza thows a leg kick but Spectre checks it
and Spectre counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Souza won't be happy with that.
Spectre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spectre throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Souza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Spectre.
De Souza holds on to Spectre's head and controls the position momentarily.
De Souza wants to control but Spectre postures up.
Spectre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Souza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spectre's best efforts.
Well, if Spectre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spectre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spectre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spectre looks to land a strike but De Souza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully.
Spectre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Spectre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spectre 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Spectre!
Serge Spectre is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Serge Spectre rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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