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BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 3622 p4p, 5071 weight class) and Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 473 p4p, 563 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiore Azul!
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, Suzaku Kururugi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kururugi throws a hook to the side of Azul's head but Azul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azul throws a body punch but Kururugi moves out of range.
Azul throws a shot to the body.
Azul throws a solid leg kick but Kururugi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azul.
Kururugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azul in his tracks.
Azul throws a low kick, looking for Kururugi's leg but Kururugi calmly moves out of range.
Azul throws a wild body kick that Kururugi sees coming a mile off.
Kururugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azul with a body shot.
Kururugi tried to score with a low kick but Azul checks it.
Kururugi takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi lands with a right hand.
Azul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Azul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Azul takes a swing at Kururugi's ribcage but misses.
Kururugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azul feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Azul throws a sloppy body shot
and Azul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzaku Kururugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Azul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azul.
Azul stuns Kururugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Azul connects with a nice looking jab.
Fiore Azul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kururugi scores with a decent looking hook.
Azul is looking to wear down Kururugi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Azul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azul.
Kururugi takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Azul lands with a cross.
Kururugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azul.
It looked like Azul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kururugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul misses with an uppercut. Kururugi saw that one coming.
Azul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kururugi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azul throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kururugi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Azul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kururugi's head.
Azul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kururugi's head.
Azul looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kururugi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kururugi is holding on to half guard well.
Azul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul winds up and cracks Kururugi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Azul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kururugi keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azul lands a nice short elbow.
Azul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Azul 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.
Azul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kururugi's head.
Azul trying to control the action but Kururugi is working from the bottom.
Kururugi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kururugi won't allow Azul to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Azul there.
Azul wants to free his trapped foot but Kururugi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kururugi is looking to improve his position.
Azul trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kururugi's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiore Azul dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Azul throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Azul throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Azul 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.
Kururugi misses with a shot to the body
and Azul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azul throwing strikes from guard but Kururugi blocks nicely.
Azul throws a strike but Kururugi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Azul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul winds up and cracks Kururugi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi controlling the position well.
Azul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kururugi can do to turn this around?
Azul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kururugi's head.
Azul is just content to waste time from the top position. Kururugi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Azul is looking to advance position but Kururugi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Azul tries to hold on but Kururugi pushes him away.
Azul regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul controlling the position for now.
Azul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azul pulls Kururugi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kururugi from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azul is on top in guard.
Azul looking to sit in guard and control but Kururugi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi preventing the sweep.
Azul managing to control the position.
Azul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Azul pulls Kururugi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kururugi from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azul pulls Kururugi in close to prevent any damage.
Azul keeping full guard, as Kururugi tries to pass.
Kururugi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Proving Grounds. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiore Azul dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Azul throws a leg kick
and Kururugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kururugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Azul finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kururugi.
Kururugi lands with a good body shot.
Kururugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kururugi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Azul to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Kururugi as he checks the leg kick.
Kururugi avoids the body shot from Azul.
Despite the aggression on Kururugi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Azul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kururugi missing with a left hand there. Azul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kururugi doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Azul is predictable there
and Kururugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kururugi lands a slapping body shot.
Kururugi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Azul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Azul looking to pass the guard.
Azul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kururugi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Azul is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Azul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kururugi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Azul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azul throwing strikes from guard but Kururugi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul won't allow Kururugi to sweep him here.
Kururugi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Azul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Azul throws a strike but Kururugi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Azul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kururugi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kururugi has Azul in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Azul trying to get back to full guard but Kururugi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Azul is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Fiore Azul.
Well Azul 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Fiore Azul wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Driscoll (ranked 3476 p4p, 6224 weight class) and Artem Petrov (ranked 422 p4p, 441 weight class). Driscoll comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t be touched . This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Driscoll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Driscoll.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Driscoll 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.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driscoll.
 It looks like Artem Petrov has been cut.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 Petrov is rocked!
Driscoll shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Petrov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Driscoll sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Petrov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Driscoll!
After the fight, Cole Driscoll 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Adefemi (ranked 3310 p4p, 2694 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 411 p4p, 355 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Adefemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adefemi slips under a jab.
Adefemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adefemi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adefemi misses with the combination.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Adefemi counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adefemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pierre misses with a hook. Adefemi ducked under it nicely.
Adefemi scores with the left hand. Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
Adefemi lands a big head kick that sends Pierre tumbling to the mat! Adefemi takes a step backwards and waves Pierre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pierre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adefemi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Adefemi finish him?
Pierre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up George Pierre's cut even more.
Pierre gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Adefemi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pierre 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 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Chumbo (ranked 2260 p4p, 2284 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 310 p4p, 313 weight class). Noah Ortega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chief Chumbo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chief Chumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chumbo misses the jab.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
Ortega takes a swing at Chumbo's ribcage but misses.
Chumbo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Chumbo is proving a slippery customer.
Chumbo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chumbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chumbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chumbo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chumbo preventing the sweep.
Chumbo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chumbo wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chumbo's guard.
Chumbo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chumbo is keeping the position for now.
Chumbo looking to control.
Chumbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chumbo is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ortega preventing the sweep.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chumbo is keeping the position for now.
Ortega trying to control but Chumbo is working from the bottom.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chumbo looking to control.
Chumbo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chumbo shoots in and drives through. Ortega sprawls well.
Chumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortega.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chumbo keeps working.
Ortega working the ground and pound.
Ortega cracks Chumbo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ortega working the ground and pound but Chumbo is defending the strikes.
Ortega trying to control the action but Chumbo is working from the bottom.
Ortega lands some shots froms side control.
Ortega tries to advance to mount but Chumbo denies him.
Ortega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo is looking to reverse the position.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chumbo keeps working.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chumbo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chumbo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chumbo seems a little lost for a moment, as Ortega dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ortega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ortega lands a nice forearm strike.
Ortega tries for a kimura but Chumbo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chumbo shoots in but Ortega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chumbo gets the takedown into side control.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
Ortega is staying active underneath Chumbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chumbo is taking a breather. Ortega says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Ortega flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ortega is pressing down on Chumbo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega pulls Chumbo in to control the position.
Ortega will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chumbo trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chumbo's guard.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Chumbo is retaining full guard.
Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ortega trying to control but Chumbo is working from the bottom.
Chumbo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ortega throws an elbow that misses. Chumbo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortega's guard. Nice move by Chumbo!
Chumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Chumbo chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chumbo's guard.
Chumbo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Chumbo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ortega has his feet on Chumbo's thighs here. He's pushed Chumbo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chumbo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noah Ortega!
A very excited looking Noah Ortega made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Havar Bjornbak (ranked 1994 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Kauko Johan Talo (ranked 253 p4p, 220 weight class). Bjornbak comes to the cage accompanied by Danheim - Berserkir. Kauko Johan Talo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Havar Bjornbak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Johan Talo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Talo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bjornbak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Talo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bjornbak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjornbak moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornbak is looking to counter punch.
Talo avoids the body shot from Bjornbak.
Talo ducks under a wild hook from Bjornbak.
Talo drives through and clinches with Bjornbak against the cage.
Talo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornbak throws a head punch that misses.
Talo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornbak misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornbak tries to throw a body punch but Talo avoids it by throwing Bjornbak back against the cage.
Talo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornbak controls his hands.
Talo presses Bjornbak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Talo tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talo tries to throw a body punch but Bjornbak avoids it by throwing Talo back against the cage.
Bjornbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Talo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornbak blocks a body shot from Talo.
Bjornbak tries a body shot but Talo blocks it.
Talo tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talo tries a body shot but Bjornbak blocks it.
Talo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjornbak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talo tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Talo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornbak has a couple of punches blocked by Talo.
Talo tries a body shot but Bjornbak blocks it.
Bjornbak can't find room to land a body shot as Talo controls the action.
Talo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjornbak blocks an uppercut.
Talo tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Talo.
Bjornbak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Talo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Talo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjornbak.
Bjornbak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talo backwards.
Bjornbak works on Talo's body with a couple of short punches.
Talo prevents a body shot from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak tries to work over Talo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Bjornbak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornbak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornbak prevents a body shot from Talo.
Bjornbak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talo's elbow.
A short right from Talo.
Bjornbak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornbak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talo.
A head punch on the inside from Talo fails to land.
Talo is leaning against Bjornbak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Talo breaks from the clinch.
Bjornbak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talo thinks about the counter body kick.
Bjornbak throws a head kick but Talo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Talo throws out a leg kick but Bjornbak moves out of range and Talo only half commits.
Talo darts in and clinches Bjornbak up against the cage.
Bjornbak has a couple of punches blocked by Talo.
A short body shot lands from Bjornbak as the two fighters clinch.
Talo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornbak's elbow.
A short uppercut from Bjornbak.
Talo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornbak's elbow.
Talo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornbak misses with a body punch.
Bjornbak lands a hook that snaps the head of Talo backwards.
Talo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Talo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornbak misses with a body punch.
Talo working aggressively here.
Talo misses with the head strike.
Bjornbak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornbak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Talo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talo's elbow.
Bjornbak blocks a body shot from Talo.
Talo blocks a body shot from Bjornbak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornbak.
Talo breaks the clinch.
Talo thuds a left hand into Bjornbak's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Talo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab by Talo.
Bjornbak throws a jab when Talo was well out of range.
Talo with the inside leg kick.
Bjornbak misses with a hook. Talo ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bjornbak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornbak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornbak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bjornbak misses with a body shot.
Bjornbak misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Talo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kauko Johan Talo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Talo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Talo throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjornbak misses the target.
Talo throws a wild body kick that Bjornbak sees coming a mile off.
Talo misses with a shot to the body
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjornbak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Talo has time to react.
Bjornbak misses with a hook. Talo ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Talo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bjornbak doesn't seem bothered though.
Talo has managed to clinch.
Bjornbak misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornbak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjornbak tries to throw a body punch but Talo avoids it by throwing Bjornbak back against the cage.
Talo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Bjornbak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjornbak lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Talo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornbak lands with a right to the head.
Talo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talo missing with a left hand there. Bjornbak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talo throws a lazy head kick
and Bjornbak counters with a nice right hand that sends Talo toppling to the canvas! Talo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bjornbak finish him?!
Talo is rocked!
Talo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bjornbak lands a right hand from hell, dropping Talo. Bjornbak pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Havar Bjornbak!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Havar Bjornbak made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chew Kok (ranked 961 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Denis White (ranked 124 p4p, 302 weight class). Denis White is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chew Kok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis White!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kok kicks off White and gets to his feet.
Kok connects with a leg kick.
Kok is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
White pushes Kok up against the cage in a clinch.
Kok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Kok breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kok as White shoots in.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kok but Kok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White fails with the takedown
and Kok counters with a right hand to the body.
Chew Kok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis White.
White looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kok thumps White with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kok. White shrugs it off though.
Kok misses with a wild body shot.
Kok scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Denis White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kok misses with a hook.
Kok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kok wants it to stay on the feet.
Kok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kok feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kok finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok drops White with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kok follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 511 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Rupert Helenius (ranked 81 p4p, 172 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Helenius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helenius blocks a jab.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Helenius misses the target.
Helenius throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helenius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk tries to work over Helenius's front leg with a kick but Helenius checks it.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helenius can pounce on him.
Helenius checks a low kick from Hawk.
Helenius misses with the body kick
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
Helenius misses with a body shot.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Helenius connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helenius.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Helenius as he checks the leg kick.
Helenius slips a jab from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk throws a big counter combination but Helenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Helenius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Helenius lands.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Helenius.
Helenius misses with a body shot
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Helenius had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Helenius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Helenius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Helenius.
Good work by Hawk as he checks the leg kick.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Helenius avoided it.
Helenius throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Helenius.
Helenius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Helenius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helenius scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawk tests Helenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
An inside leg kick lands from Helenius.
Helenius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Helenius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Helenius slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helenius lands the left hand.
Hawk moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helenius lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Helenius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helenius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helenius slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Helenius lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Helenius misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hawk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Helenius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Hawk tries to land a body kick
and Helenius makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helenius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helenius. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Helenius slips under a jab from Hawk.
Helenius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Helenius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawk.
Helenius sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Helenius throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rupert Helenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Helenius.
Helenius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helenius misses with a head kick.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helenius has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Helenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
Hawk lands with a hook. Helenius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helenius lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helenius.
Helenius digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Helenius throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helenius lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Helenius counters with a three punch combo that has Hawk backing up. Hawk nods at Helenius to acknowledge the strikes.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helenius.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Helenius flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawk steps away.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Helenius misses
and Hawk counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helenius moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Helenius moves away and avoids it.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Helenius.
Hawk moves forwards but Helenius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Helenius scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawk should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helenius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Hawk.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Helenius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius lands a jab.
Helenius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helenius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helenius scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Helenius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Helenius misses with a body kick.
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Helenius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helenius tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Hawk takes a swing at Helenius's ribcage but misses.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Helenius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Helenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
Helenius lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helenius. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well,Hawk is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helenius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helenius scores with a decent looking hook.
Helenius's corner calls for a 1-2. Helenius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helenius tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius pushes Hawk away with a front kick.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Helenius loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helenius scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helenius prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helenius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Helenius fails to land.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Helenius fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helenius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hawk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Helenius's ribcage. Helenius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Hawk is pushing Helenius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Helenius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Helenius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries a body shot but Helenius blocks it.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helenius working aggressively here.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Helenius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Helenius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 550 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Jack Wilson (ranked 82 p4p, 145 weight class). Jack Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
A big right from Jones misses.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Jones throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Jones misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson is looking for the big counter here.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Jack Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Whack! Jones lands a heavy head kick that drops Wilson. The ref tackles Jones to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Wilson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Korben Dallas (ranked 761 p4p, 1001 weight class) and Gus McCrae (ranked 117 p4p, 147 weight class). Gus McCrae has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas looks for a takedown but McCrae sprawls well.
Dallas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dallas moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae slaps away a takedown attempt from Dallas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dallas moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Dallas looks for a takedown but McCrae sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Dallas misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dallas, as that shot connected.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Dallas moved out of range nicely.
McCrae lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from McCrae misses
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but McCrae keeps moving.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCrae is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Dallas trying to control but McCrae is working from the bottom.
Dallas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dallas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dallas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now.
McCrae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCrae trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCrae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dallas in his tracks.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from McCrae lands.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Dallas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae digs a good hook to Dallas's body.
Nice shot by Dallas.
McCrae takes one to the chin there.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Dallas throws a big counter combination but McCrae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dallas misses with a hook. McCrae ducked under it nicely.
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Dallas counters with a left to the body.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas slips under a jab.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae misses with a hook.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Dallas.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but McCrae ducks down to avoid it.
Dallas blocks a jab.
Dallas moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dallas.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
A left lands for McCrae.
Dallas lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dallas connects with the punch.
Dallas fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCrae lands a head shot.
Dallas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dallas.
Nice defenses there by Dallas.
Dallas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dallas lands a jab.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dallas scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas cracks McCrae with an open hand slap.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dallas rushes McCrae and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Dallas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
A hook to the body from McCrae.
Dallas misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae working aggressively here.
McCrae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dallas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas has McCrae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCrae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dallas wants a takedown.
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
Dallas misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dallas working aggressively here.
Dallas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCrae after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Dallas can't get the takedown.
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
Dallas throws out a loose jab but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
A big right from Dallas misses.
Dallas scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae works Dallas's body with a nice hook.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCrae scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae clobbers Dallas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 Dallas is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Dallas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dallas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dallas seems to have got his legs back now.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Dallas closes the distance and clinches up with McCrae, looking for a takedown. Dallas pushes McCrae against the cage but McCrae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas cracks McCrae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
McCrae punishes Dallas's body with a nice straight punch.
McCrae cracks Dallas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCrae staying out of range there.
McCrae thuds a left hand into Dallas's body.
McCrae blocks a jab.
Dallas slips a jab from McCrae.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCrae misses the jab.
Dallas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
Dallas jabs at McCrae's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae lands a jab to the head.
Dallas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas misses with a jab to the body
and McCrae counters with a stiff right hand.
Dallas slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dallas misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from McCrae as Dallas shoots in.
Dallas lands a right hook to the body.
Dallas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
Dallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from McCrae misses.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae scores with a nice head shot.
McCrae misses with a hook. Dallas ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dallas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McCrae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
Dallas throws a lazy uppercut
letting McCrae counter with a right hand.
Dallas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dallas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas slips under a jab from McCrae.
It looked like Dallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCrae.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
McCrae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCrae there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Dallas moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Dallas misses.
Dallas has McCrae up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
Dallas tries to stall but McCrae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dallas has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
Dallas controlling the action here for a moment.
Dallas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCrae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dallas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dallas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dallas misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dallas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas has McCrae pushed against the cage.
Dallas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dallas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McCrae tries to circle away but Dallas has him pinned against the cage.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dallas misses with the head strike.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dallas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Dallas.
Dallas throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dallas lands a body shot.
Dallas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dallas.
McCrae tries a body shot but Dallas blocks it.
Dallas misses with some punches.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gus McCrae.
I've got McCrae winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus McCrae thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 304 p4p, 729 weight class) and Wilhelm Bar (ranked 45 p4p, 106 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bar pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
Bar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bar looking to finish with strikes here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kong turns into him and now he's in Bar's guard.
Bar working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Bar's legs - danger averted.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Bar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kong has passed into half guard!
Bar is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bar tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Kong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bar taking some punishment here, with Kong in his half guard.
Kong is working for a submission of some sort.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Bar is working away.
Kong trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bar looking for submissions off his back.
Kong working Bar over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bar is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Kong.
Bar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bar seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Bar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bar ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Bar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Kong misses.
Kong thows a leg kick but Bar checks it
and Bar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kong!
Bar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kong working Bar over with strikes.
Wilhelm Bar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bar manages to get to full guard.
Kong distracts Bar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Bar's legs - danger averted.
Bar looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.
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!
Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Bar's legs - danger averted.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong stands and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kong seems to be working for a kimura but Bar defends the submission attempt.
Bar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Kong moves nicely into side control.
Bar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kong landing a few strikes.
Kong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bar some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong cracks Bar with a big right hand but Bar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bar, who protects the arm well.
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Kong keeps moving and retains side control.
Bar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kong looks up at the clock and then as Bar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
Kong passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar is looking to reverse the position.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kong cracks Bar with a big right hand but Bar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bar is rocked!
Bar tries to buck Kong off but Kong is having none of it.
Bar is still in real trouble! Can Kong finish him?
Kong trying to control the position but Bar is working away.
Kong has hold of Bar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bar seems comfortable defending it but Kong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hong Kong!
Hong Kong retains his welterweight title!
Hong Kong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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