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Open Weight Grand Prix S01E03 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Huisbrink (ranked 8809 p4p, 226 weight class) and Blaise Cailloux (ranked 8197 p4p, 144 weight class). Ruud Huisbrink has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Huisbrink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blaise Cailloux!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cailloux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cailloux with a nice head shot there.
Cailloux pushes down on Huisbrink's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cailloux not doing much here.
Huisbrink's coaches at Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cailloux 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.
Huisbrink knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cailloux on the ground.
Huisbrink wants to improve his position but Cailloux is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huisbrink is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cailloux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huisbrink trying to control from the bottom.
Cailloux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cailloux lands with a punch from half guard.
Cailloux not doing much here.
Cailloux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huisbrink doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cailloux.
Cailloux has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Huisbrink defend it? Cailloux steps over the head and cranks it - Huisbrink is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cailloux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blaise Cailloux!
After the big win, Blaise Cailloux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zou Li (ranked 6028 p4p, 123 weight class) and James Isaac Abraham (ranked 5729 p4p, 119 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Isaac Abraham enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zou Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Isaac Abraham!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abraham digs a good hook to Li's body.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abraham is out of range.
Abraham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abraham has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Li tries to work over Abraham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abraham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li working aggressively here.
Abraham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Abraham.
Li fails to pull guard.
Li working aggressively here.
Li misses with some punches.
Abraham misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Abraham lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Zou Li has been cut.
Li lands a shot to the body.
Abraham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Abraham lands a body punch.
Li misses with the head strike.
Abraham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abraham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li blocking some punches.
Li lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Abraham prevents a body shot from Li.
Li working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abraham throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Abraham swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abraham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Abraham.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abraham.
Li misses with some punches.
Abraham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abraham blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abraham misses with a punch on the inside.
Abraham blocking some punches.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Abraham.
Abraham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abraham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abraham prevents a body shot from Li.
Abraham misses with the head strike.
Li working aggressively here.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Abraham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Li.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Abraham avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with some punches.
Abraham taking a breather.
Li working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abraham.
Abraham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abraham blocks a body shot from Li.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abraham.
Abraham blocking some punches.
Abraham scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Abraham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Abraham controls his hands.
A short right from Abraham on the inside.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Abraham.
A bit of stalling here from Abraham.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Abraham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abraham lands a nice uppercut.
Abraham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abraham blocking some punches.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Abraham uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Abraham avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Abraham pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abraham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Li up against the cage.
Abraham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abraham misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abraham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abraham blocks an uppercut.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abraham or not.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abraham misses with the head strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Li blocking some punches.
Abraham lands with a right to the head.
Li misses with the head strike.
Abraham blocks an uppercut.
Li is trying to pull guard but Abraham has him pressed against the cage.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Abraham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Abraham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zou Li's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abraham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abraham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Abraham.
Abraham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zou Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abraham misses with the head strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abraham misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Abraham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abraham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abraham.
Abraham tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
A body shot lands from Abraham.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Abraham lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Abraham.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li tries to work over Abraham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Abraham prevents a body shot from Li.
Abraham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abraham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abraham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li working aggressively here.
Abraham misses with some punches.
Abraham blocking some punches.
Abraham lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Abraham.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abraham.
Abraham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abraham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Abraham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Abraham.
Abraham lands with a left to the head.
Zou Li's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abraham misses with a punch on the inside.
Abraham lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abraham swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abraham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A shot in the inside from Abraham.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Abraham on the inside.
Abraham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Li up against the cage.
Abraham misses with a punch on the inside.
Abraham slows down the pace here.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abraham misses with a punch on the inside.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Abraham misses with a body punch.
Abraham lands with a light punch inside.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li wants a takedown.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abraham smiles and moves away.
Abraham rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abraham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abraham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Zou Li's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Abraham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Li is keeping busy.
Abraham throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abraham.
Abraham lands a right hand.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Abraham lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Abraham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abraham throws a head punch that misses.
Li misses with the head strike.
Abraham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Abraham.
Abraham lands a right hand.
Li misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Isaac Abraham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zou Li's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Abraham throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
Abraham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Li misses the jab.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Abraham.
Li lunges at Abraham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abraham's hand.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abraham manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Abraham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zou Li's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Isaac Abraham!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kozlov (ranked 5544 p4p, 116 weight class) and Robert Burner (ranked 7508 p4p, 139 weight class). The key to victory for Kenji Kozlov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenji Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Burner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.
Kozlov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kozlov is looking to counter the offense by Burner and move into the clinch.
Kozlov moves out of range as Burner strikes.
Kozlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Burner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Robert Burner has been cut.
Burner looks winded!
Kozlov lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov presses Burner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burner takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burner or not.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Kozlov is working Burner over against the cage.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burner backwards.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
A hook to the body from Kozlov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov cracks Burner with a nice body shot.
Kozlov presses Burner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kozlov is working Burner over against the cage.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Kozlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
A short right from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burner or not.
Kozlov gets through Burner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burner or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov works on Burner's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
That has opened up Robert Burner's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burner backwards.
Burner trying to stall but Kozlov improves his position.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burner backwards.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burner or not.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burner backwards.
Burner is rocked!
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Burner is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Good body shot from Kozlov.
Burner seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov cracks Burner with a nice body shot.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov drops Burner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Burner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Burner with a big uppercut! Burner tries to clinch up but Kozlov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Burner to the mat! Burner covers up and Kozlov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenji Kozlov!
A relieved looking Kenji Kozlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Volg (ranked 25199 p4p, 172 weight class) and Barry Bludgeon (ranked 4877 p4p, 105 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Volg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Bludgeon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volg throws a jab when Bludgeon was well out of range.
Volg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bludgeon.
Volg throwing a counter right hand but Bludgeon manages to avoid it.
Bludgeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Volg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bludgeon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bludgeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volg throwing a counter right hand but Bludgeon manages to avoid it.
Bludgeon 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.
Volg throws a shot from downtown. Bludgeon moves away and avoids it.
Volg misses with a body shot.
Volg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volg looks to land a right hand but Bludgeon moved out of range.
Volg throws a hook to the side of Bludgeon's head but Bludgeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bludgeon fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bludgeon tries to move into range but Volg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Barry Bludgeon has been cut.
Volg misses the jab.
Volg thuds his right hand into Bludgeon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volg misses with a straight right.
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!
Bludgeon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Volg misses its intended target.
Barry Bludgeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bludgeon throws a lazy right hand but Volg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volg loads up on a big right hand but Bludgeon slips the punch.
Volg looks to land a right hand but Bludgeon moved out of range.
Volg ducks under a wild hook from Bludgeon.
Bludgeon needs to keep his hands up - Volg had a free shot at his head there.
Bludgeon slips a jab from Volg.
Volg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volg takes a swing at Bludgeon's ribcage but misses.
Volg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bludgeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volg throws a jab when Bludgeon was well out of range.
Bludgeon ducks under a wild hook from Volg.
Bludgeon misses with a jab to the body
and Volg counters with a straight right hand.
Volg takes a swing at Bludgeon's ribcage but misses.
Volg throws a good cross that connects.
Volg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volg moves away from the strike by Bludgeon.
Volg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bludgeon. Bludgeon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That has opened up Barry Bludgeon's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bludgeon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bludgeon throws a series of punches but Volg avoids them all with ease.
Bludgeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Volg misses the target.
Volg works the jab nicely.
Bludgeon misses with a low kick as Volg jumps back.
Volg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bludgeon ducks under a wild hook from Volg.
Nice cross by Bludgeon.
Volg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bludgeon throws the kick towards the body but Volg avoids it.
Volg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bludgeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Volg.
Bludgeon throws a body punch but Volg moves out of range.
Bludgeon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volg.
Bludgeon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bludgeon.
Bludgeon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volg throws an overhand right that lands on Bludgeon's shoulder, as Bludgeon tries to avoid the shot.
Bludgeon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volg.
Despite the aggression on Bludgeon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volg throws a jab but it's blocked by Bludgeon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bludgeon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volg.
Sloppy strikes from Bludgeon. Those never looked like landing.
Volg scores with a decent looking hook.
Volg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bludgeon.
Bludgeon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volg slips a jab from Bludgeon.
Volg moves away from the strike by Bludgeon.
Bludgeon clobbers Volg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bludgeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bludgeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volg scores with a sloppy right hand. Bludgeon should have avoided that one.
Bludgeon just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volg misses with a looping right.
Volg misses with an uppercut. Bludgeon saw that one coming.
Volg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bludgeon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bludgeon swinging wildly here.
Volg staying out of range there.
Bludgeon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volg.
Volg misses with an uppercut. Bludgeon saw that one coming.
Bludgeon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Volg.
Bludgeon avoids the body shot from Volg.
Bludgeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volg throws a hook to the side of Bludgeon's head but Bludgeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bludgeon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bludgeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Volg misses its intended target.
Volg scores with a jab.
Volg looks to throw the jab but Bludgeon is out of range.
Bludgeon slips under a jab from Volg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bludgeon scores with a decent looking hook.
Bludgeon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volg.
Volg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volg throws an overhand right that lands on Bludgeon's shoulder, as Bludgeon tries to avoid the shot.
Volg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volg misses the shot to the body.
Bludgeon missing with a left hand there. Volg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bludgeon throws a series of punches but Volg moves out of range.
Bludgeon throws a shot from downtown. Volg moves away and avoids it.
Volg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The cut above Barry Bludgeon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bludgeon throws a good cross that connects.
Bludgeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Volg is just out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bludgeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volg.
Bludgeon throws a big shot that misses.
Bludgeon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volg. Volg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volg misses the shot to the body.
Bludgeon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volg clobbers Bludgeon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bludgeon misses with an uppercut
and Volg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bludgeon is rocked!
Volg lands with a hook. Bludgeon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bludgeon is still on wobbly legs! Can Volg finish him?
Bludgeon needs to keep his hands up - Volg had a free shot at his head there.
Barry Bludgeon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bludgeon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volg moves out of range of the body kick.
Volg swings for the body but Bludgeon moves out of range.
Bludgeon misses with a wild body shot.
Volg throws a lazy right hand but Bludgeon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volg throws a jab when Bludgeon was well out of range.
Volg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bludgeon seems to have recovered his senses.
Bludgeon throws an off balance right hand
and Volg counters with a right hand to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bludgeon.
Bludgeon connects with a jab.
Volg cracks Bludgeon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bludgeon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Volg finish him?
Bludgeon gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Volg gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bludgeon is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Volg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dreamiest Panda (ranked 4676 p4p, 162 weight class) and Antoine Pierre (ranked 5342 p4p, 113 weight class). Antoine Pierre has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dreamiest Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierre gets a clinch.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda is trying to push Pierre away but Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pierre pulls Panda into guard.
Panda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Panda working the body and head with strikes.
Panda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pierre to see if he's OK.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pierre to see if he's OK.
Pierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pierre.
Pierre working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Pierre is looking for a triangle but Panda pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Panda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Panda is working Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Panda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pierre trying to control the position.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Panda stands up over Pierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierre on the ground.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Panda distracts Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre is looking to cinch up a triangle. Panda throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pierre's body to avoid the submission. Pierre has instead reached around Panda's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pierre arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antoine Pierre!
After the fight, Antoine Pierre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gargan Morus (ranked 4219 p4p, 91 weight class) and Early Grayce (ranked 4055 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gargan Morus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Early Grayce !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morus with a jab.
Grayce walks into a straight right hand from Morus.
Morus avoids a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Morus.
Morus tests Grayce 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Morus.
Morus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morus drops Grayce with a beautiful combination! Grayce stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Morus is looking for the KO!
It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grayce is rocked!
Morus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayce .
Morus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grayce .
Morus looks to throw the jab but Grayce is out of range.
Morus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grayce loads up on a big right hand but Morus slips the punch.
Grayce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grayce 's coach down at The Good Stuff was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grayce 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grayce misses with a hook.
Morus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morus scores with a jab.
Morus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grayce 's head.
Morus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayce .
Morus scores with a jab to the body.
Grayce looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morus!
Morus tries to escape but Grayce is in control.
Morus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grayce connects with a decent elbow.
Morus is trying to control Grayce 's posture but Grayce avoids it.
Grayce in side control, throwing shots but Morus defends.
Morus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grayce is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Morus tries to improve position but can't.
Grayce connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morus some visible discomfort.
Grayce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morus keeps working.
Morus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grayce is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayce cracks Morus with a big elbow.
Morus trying to remain calm as Grayce controls from the top position.
Morus pushes Grayce away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grayce gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morus is trying to get back to half guard.
Morus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grayce wants to control but Morus is keeping him busy.
Grayce misses with the ground and pound.
Grayce lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morus down.
Grayce working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayce throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grayce scores with punches from side control.
Morus is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayce throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Morus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayce in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Morus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morus taking a bit of punishment here - Grayce scoring with strikes.
Grayce landing a few strikes.
Morus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grayce has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morus is trying to control Grayce 's posture but Grayce avoids it.
Morus is not content to let Grayce control the position.
Grayce cracks Morus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morus is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayce lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morus down.
Oh Morus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grayce cracks Morus with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Grayce immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Morus is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Grayce !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Early Grayce !
Early Grayce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gargan Morus spoke after the fight, saying 'I lose...I learn....I'll be back!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milton Hilton (ranked 2215 p4p, 219 weight class) and Korean Kimchi (ranked 1163 p4p, 129 weight class). Kimchi has chosen BigBang & 2NE1 - Lollipop as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Milton Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Kimchi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hilton.
A shot to the liver by Hilton. Beautiful body shot.
Hilton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kimchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kimchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hilton has Kimchi pushed against the cage.
Kimchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilton slips a jab from Kimchi.
Hilton misses with the combination.
Hilton defending well as Kimchi loads up on a big left hand.
Kimchi moves forwards but Hilton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Hilton.
Kimchi scores with a shot to the body.
Hilton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton looks to land a right hand but Kimchi moved out of range.
Kimchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kimchi ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.
Kimchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hilton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hilton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kimchi on the side of the head.
Kimchi ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.
A nice side step and Kimchi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hilton misses with an uppercut
and Kimchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hilton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kimchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kimchi misses with a wild body shot.
Hilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korean Kimchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hilton takes a swing at Kimchi's ribcage but misses.
Hilton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kimchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kimchi is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Hilton fails to land the takedown.
Hilton circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton throws a series of punches but Kimchi avoids them all with ease.
Hilton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kimchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kimchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hilton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kimchi tries to clinch but Hilton is having none of it.
Kimchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Hilton misses.
Hilton throws a hook to the side of Kimchi's head but Kimchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hilton takes one to the side of the head.
Kimchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hilton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimchi tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.
Hilton takes a swing at Kimchi's ribcage but misses.
Kimchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hilton under the eye.
Hilton gets tackled into the cage by Kimchi. Kimchi maintains the clinch.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kimchi can't find room to land a body shot as Hilton controls the action.
Kimchi breaks the clinch.
Hilton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kimchi has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton jabs Kimchi right on the nose. Kimchi blinks but takes it well.
Kimchi moves in looking to clinch but Hilton pushes him off.
Kimchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kimchi.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hilton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kimchi.
Hilton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kimchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilton misses with a looping left.
Kimchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Hilton.
Kimchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimchi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kimchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimchi looks to land a right hand but Hilton moved out of range.
Hilton throws a right hand that misses
letting Kimchi counter with a right hand.
Hilton feints and as Kimchi raises his hands in defense, Hilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hilton lands a couple of digs.
Hilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton lands a couple of digs.
Hilton wants to control from the top but Kimchi keeps moving.
Hilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimchi is keeping the position for now.
Hilton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kimchi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hilton has passed into side control.
Kimchi is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hilton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hilton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hilton is working Kimchi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kimchi tries to improve position but can't.
Kimchi sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimchi wants to get back to full guard.
Kimchi is in trouble now - Hilton has advanced to mount!
Kimchi is desperately trying to improve his position but Hilton has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Milton Hilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good exchange - Hilton coming out on top.
Kimchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hilton, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Hilton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kimchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hilton is defended easily by Kimchi.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
Kimchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hilton misses with a straight right.
Kimchi misses the jab.
Kimchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilton.
Kimchi blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimchi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hilton misses with a hook.
It seemed like Kimchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hilton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kimchi misses with a body shot.
Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kimchi clinches up with Hilton and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimchi lands with a right to the head.
Kimchi breaks the clinch.
Kimchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilton manages to avoid it.
Kimchi throws a shot to the body.
Kimchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimchi defending well as Hilton loads up on a big left hand.
Hilton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hilton scores with a jab to the head.
Kimchi scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kimchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kimchi looks to land a left hand but Hilton moved out of range nicely.
Hilton connects with a right hand. Kimchi shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton misses with a double jab
and Kimchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilton goes for a double leg but Kimchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimchi continues to drive forward.
Kimchi moves into range and clinches up with Hilton.
Hilton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kimchi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi is trying to stand back up.
Hilton keeps control of the position as Kimchi tries to break free.
Hilton lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kimchi wants to escape the position.
Hilton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kimchi can't escape the position.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hilton controlling well, preventing Kimchi from escaping the position.
Kimchi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimchi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Milton Hilton is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimchi.
Kimchi drives through and clinches with Hilton against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi wants to stall.
Kimchi breaks from the clinch.
Hilton misses with an uppercut. Kimchi saw that one coming.
Hilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kimchi counters with a straight right hand.
Hilton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hilton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimchi throws out the jab.
Kimchi ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.
A jab from Hilton finds it's way through Kimchi's defenses.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. Kimchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimchi is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. Kimchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimchi.
Kimchi staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilton. Kimchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimchi misses with a straight left.
Hilton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Hilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Kimchi takes a swing at Hilton's ribcage but misses.
Kimchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hilton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilton.
Hilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimchi.
Hilton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kimchi wants to clinch.
Hilton slips under a jab.
Hilton throws a right hand that misses
and Kimchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kimchi sprawls well. Kimchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Kimchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kimchi wants to clinch up but Hilton keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Hilton.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Kimchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton throws a right and a left that Kimchi avoids nicely.
Kimchi slips a straight right by Hilton.
Kimchi tries to clinch but Hilton moves out of range.
Kimchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hilton dives in and grabs Kimchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimchi pushes down on Hilton's head and hops out.
Hilton moves forwards but Kimchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kimchi defends it nicely.
Kimchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hilton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hilton.
Hilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton defending well as Kimchi loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilton.
Kimchi drives through and clinches with Hilton against the cage.
Hilton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Hilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimchi breaks from the clinch.
Hilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hilton lands a body shot.
Kimchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hilton scores with a jab to the head.
Kimchi lands with an overhand left.
Hilton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kimchi in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Hilton.
A swing and a miss from Kimchi.
Hilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kimchi misses with a body shot.
Hilton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton misses the shot to the body.
Kimchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hilton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi is looking to clinch.
Kimchi closes the distance and pushes Hilton back into the cage.
Kimchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Kimchi.
A telegraphed right hand from Hilton misses the target.
Hilton lunges at Kimchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kimchi's hand.
Hilton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hilton misses with a few strikes there.
Kimchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hiltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kimchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton throws a jab when Kimchi was well out of range.
Kimchi tries to clinch up but Hilton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hilton misses with an uppercut.
Hilton throws a right and a left that Kimchi avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hilton is just out of range.
Hilton jabs Kimchi right on the nose. Kimchi blinks but takes it well.
Hilton throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi takes a swing at Hilton's ribcage but misses.
Kimchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kimchi fails to land.
Kimchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kimchi manages to break the clinch.
Kimchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hilton swinging wildly here.
Kimchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hilton at a distance.
Kimchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilton.
Kimchi missing with a left hand there. Hilton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilton feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimchi lands with a shot to the body.
Hilton swinging wildly here.
A cross from Kimchi lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Kimchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimchi walks into a straight right hand from Hilton.
Hilton misses with a straight right.
Hilton throws a jab when Kimchi was well out of range.
Kimchi clinches.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kimchi tries a body shot but Hilton blocks it.
Hilton blocks an uppercut.
Kimchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hilton blocks the elbow strike.
Korean Kimchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milton Hilton.
I think Hilton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Milton Hilton!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Korean Kimchi!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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