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ABW 154 Perez - Uzo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stone Cold Killa (ranked 21631 p4p, 652 weight class) and Danny Meechum (ranked 21809 p4p, 692 weight class). Danny Meechum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 18 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stone Cold Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Meechum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meechum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Meechum has his takedown stuffed
and Killa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killa.
Meechum tries to pull guard but Killa won't allow it.
Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meechum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meechum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut.
Meechum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killa defends it nicely.
Killa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone Cold Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Meechum.
Meechum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killa swivels and escapes.
Meechum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killa, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Killa pushes Meechum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Killa.
Meechum can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Killa - that landed with a thud.
Meechum looks winded!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meechum's brow.
Killa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
Killa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killa is stalling here.
Meechum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killa smiles and moves away.
Meechum has Killa up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Killa.
Killa lands a body punch.
Killa scores with a shot to the side of Meechum's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Killa.
Killa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meechum is rocked!
Killa throws a big uppercut that drops Meechum! More strikes from Killa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Meechum lies dazed against the cage as Killa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Putin (ranked 20984 p4p, 294 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 3650 p4p, 159 weight class). Dmitry Putin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmitry Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Putin.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hetfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Putin, which made it look bad.
Hetfield scores with a hook.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hetfield!
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hetfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putin in his tracks.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putin connects with a jab.
Hetfield lands a nice shot that snaps Putin's head back.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Putin misses with a combination
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Putin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Hetfield lands a beautiful left hook that drops Putin. Putin tries to recover but Hetfield is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Putin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
After winning the bout, James Hetfield 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 4454 p4p, 431 weight class) and Artur Osinen (ranked 2639 p4p, 282 weight class). Dzhugashvili comes into the arena with Slav’sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye! blaring out of the sound system. Artur Osinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
6 - 11 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Osinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Osinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dzhugashvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Osinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Dzhugashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch there but Osinen circles away.
Osinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dzhugashvili has time to react.
Osinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dzhugashvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dzhugashvili throws a head kick but Osinen moves out of range.
It seemed like Osinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dzhugashvili gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Osinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Dzhugashvili misses.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Osinen moves away
and Osinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dzhugashvili is rocked!
Dzhugashvili misses with a low kick.
Oh Dzhugashvili is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osinen cracks Dzhugashvili with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dzhugashvili falls to his knees and Osinen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Osinen!
Artur Osinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a black day for out dearest Motherland. I shall arrange the purging of my opponent effective immediately.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 21424 p4p, 669 weight class) and Leon Opstad (ranked 3185 p4p, 337 weight class). Opstad has chosen Moby - Natural Blues as his entrance music. Leon Opstad has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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194 lbs
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Dela Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Opstad!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opstad avoids a kick to the body.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Opstad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dela Rosa's guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Opstad throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dela Rosa's body to avoid the submission. Dela Rosa has instead reached around Opstad's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dela Rosa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Dela Rosa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy Lacroix (ranked 3236 p4p, 338 weight class) and Petro Pspic (ranked 2743 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petro Pspic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pspic tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacroix is looking to counter punch.
Lacroix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pspic lands with a nice combination. Lacroix backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Remy Lacroix has been cut.
Pspic 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.
Pspic connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Pspic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pspic throws a right and a left that Lacroix avoids nicely.
Lacroix loads up on a big right hand but Pspic slips the punch.
Pspic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lacroix lands a body shot.
Pspic swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Pspic. Those never looked like landing.
Lacroix throws a body punch but Pspic moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Lacroix catches Pspic right on the button with a cross.
Lacroix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pspic counters with a series of strikes that sends Lacroix to the canvas! Pspic follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Lacroix is rocked!
Pspic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lacroix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pspic being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pspic.
Lacroix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pspic.
Pspic landing with the ground and pound.
Pspic is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacroix has wrist control.
Pspic throws a big elbow that misses.
Pspic postures up in Lacroix's guard and throws a big left but Lacroix blocks it.
Pspic with a nice head shot there.
Pspic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pspic trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pspic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lacroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pspic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lacroix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pspic misses with the combination.
Pspic misses with a combination
and Lacroix counters with a right hand to the body.
Lacroix looks to land a right hand but Pspic moved out of range.
A head kick from Pspic lands but Lacroix takes it in his stride.
Remy Lacroix's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pspic manages to avoid it.
Pspic throws a lazy right hand but Lacroix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Lacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacroix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pspic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pspic! Lacroix is out on his feet! Pspic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lacroix is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lacroix is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petro Pspic!
Petro Pspic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment (ranked 1199 p4p, 47 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 2555 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Experiment definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to clinch but Experiment is having none of it.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment.
Experiment looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment.
Johnson lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Experiment thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Experiment.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Experiment away but Experiment has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Experiment gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Experiment does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment is just out of range.
Experiment tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment is looking to counter punch.
Experiment showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Experiment misses its intended target.
Experiment lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Experiment.
Experiment clinches up against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Experiment is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Experiment is working Johnson over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiments head.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Experiment seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Experiment tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Experiment manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Experiment's head but Experiment sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod.
That's time! Experiment's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Experiment keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Experiment takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Experiment uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Experiment tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Experiment breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Experiment avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Experiment lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Experiment as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Experiment takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Experiment's head but Experiment sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment finish him?
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Experiment rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment connects with a right that clearly hurt Johnson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Experiment proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Johnson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment!
An out of breath Finnish Experiment thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Diaz (ranked 2165 p4p, 92 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 2070 p4p, 87 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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289 lbs
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288 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ushat Belov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Belov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Belov tries to land a body kick
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Belov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Diaz manages to get his head free but now Belov has transitioned to an armbar! Diaz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Belov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ushat Belov!
A victorious Ushat Belov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 1176 p4p, 140 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 680 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been hearing reports that Ludwig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ludwig motions for Hammer to come forward. Ludwig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Ludwig slips under a jab.
Ludwig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
A leg kick checked by Hammer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ludwig under the eye.
Hammer takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Ludwig.
Hammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ludwig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Hammer lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Ludwig.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ludwig blocks the low kick.
Ludwig tries to land a body kick
and Hammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Ludwig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ludwig throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Ludwig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hammer is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ludwig lands with a shot to the body.
Ludwig looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Ludwig pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ludwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ludwig throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ludwig's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Ludwig misses
and Hammer counters with a low kick, right behind Ludwig 's knee.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Ludwig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ludwig throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Ludwig down.
Ludwig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ludwig is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hammer is controlling Ludwig's trapped leg to prevent Ludwig from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Ludwig isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Sven Ludwig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig'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!
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but Ludwig saw it coming and moves away.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Ludwig. Beautiful body shot.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws the left hand but Ludwig avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body.
Ludwig thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ludwig staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a jab when Ludwig was well out of range.
Ludwig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ludwig thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Ludwig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ludwig misses.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ludwig lands with a nice body punch.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ludwig tries to land a body kick
and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ludwig stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thor Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Ludwig throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy body kick from Ludwig
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ludwig.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Hammer.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ludwig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Ludwig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ludwig works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Ludwig misses with a left hand
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig swings widly with a right hand
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Thor Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nobunaga Tanaka (ranked 668 p4p, 24 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 2077 p4p, 94 weight class). Braylin Timmon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
140 lbs
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133 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Timmon throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combo that has Timmon backing up. Timmon nods at Tanaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Timmon 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.
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Timmon.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka jumps guard and drags Timmon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to hit a switch here but Timmon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tanaka there!
Tanaka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tanaka can't escape the position.
Timmon is riding his opponent, not letting Tanaka buck him off.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Timmon manages to sink in the hooks.
Tanaka wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Timmon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka gets back to full guard.
Tanaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
Timmon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanaka pushes a forearm under Timmon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Timmon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Perez (ranked 193 p4p, 31 weight class) and Jay Uzo (ranked 425 p4p, 65 weight class). Uzo has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Jay Uzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Perez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Uzo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Perez.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Perez's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uzo tries to work over Perez's front leg with a kick but Perez checks it.
Uzo wants to slow Perez down by chopping away at his legs.
Perez pushes Uzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez pushes Uzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez lands a hook that snaps the head of Uzo backwards.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uzo's elbow.
Uzo blocks an uppercut.
Perez lands a nice uppercut.
Uzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Uzo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Uzo tries to circle away but Perez has him pinned against the cage.
Uzo throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Uzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez.
Uzo prevents a body shot from Perez.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
Perez lands a hook that snaps the head of Uzo backwards.
Uzo stalling in the clinch.
Uzo misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Uzo misses with a body shot
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Uzo looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Uzo saw that one coming.
Perez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Uzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez counters with a left to the body.
Perez jabs at Uzo's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzo ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uzo on the side of the head.
Perez drives through and clinches with Uzo against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzo blocks an uppercut.
Perez lands with a left to the head.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzo controls his hands.
Uzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Uzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Uzo.
Perez keeps control of Uzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez tries a body shot but Uzo blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uzo.
A hook to the body from Perez.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uzo tries to stall but Perez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Perez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries a body shot but Uzo blocks it.
Uzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Perez - that landed with a thud.
Uzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Perez.
Uzo has had enough of the clinch but Perez keeps him there for the moment.
Uzo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Perez.
Still in the clinch, Perez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Uzo fails to land.
Perez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uzo backwards.
Uzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzo avoids the body shot from Perez.
Uzo takes one on the button.
Uzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Uzo.
Uzo slips a straight right by Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzo misses the jab.
Perez misses with a hook. Uzo ducked under it nicely.
Jay Uzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Perez with a jab.
Uzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez scores with a jab to the head.
Uzo is rocked!
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzo throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uzo.
Perez has Uzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Uzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uzo backwards.
Perez lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Perez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Perez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uzo misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
Uzo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Uzo thumps Perez with a low kick.
Nice cross by Perez.
Uzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uzo.
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez defending well as Uzo loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Uzo's head back.
Uzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Uzo sprawling to the canvas! Uzo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Perez finish him?!
Uzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez drops Uzo with a big left hand! Uzo is injured, injured bad! Perez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Perez!
Enzo Perez retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Enzo Perez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jay Uzo had this to say: 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor's Shinto Elite and IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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