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DMMA 203 Vilkas vs Narushima PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Harrisburg (ranked 3962 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 192 p4p, 201 weight class). Msujfnaud Mspomfad will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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13 - 8 - 1 |
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290
12 - 23 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
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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 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mspomfad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrisburg as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Harrisburg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harrisburg.
Harrisburg scores with a sloppy right hand. Mspomfad should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Mspomfad. Those never looked like landing.
Harrisburg with a nice cross.
Mspomfad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrisburg throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Harrisburg as Mspomfad shoots in.
Harrisburg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harrisburg misses with a looping left.
Harrisburg connects with the punch.
Mspomfad wants to clinch up but Harrisburg keeps it at a distance.
Mspomfad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mspomfad staying out of range there.
Mspomfad with the counter takedown but Harrisburg avoids it easily.
Mspomfad is looking to clinch.
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Mspomfad ducked under it nicely.
Harrisburg takes a swing at Mspomfad's ribcage but misses.
And Mspomfad tries to counter it with a takedown but Harrisburg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mspomfad closes the distance and clinches.
Harrisburg breaks the clinch.
Mspomfad misses with a double jab.
Harrisburg misses with a hook.
Mspomfad blocks a head kick by Harrisburg.
Harrisburg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mspomfad's hands.
Mspomfad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harrisburg quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrisburg wants to get back to his feet.
Harrisburg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mspomfad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mspomfad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mspomfad prevents Harrisburg from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mspomfad throws a right hand that Harrisburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrisburg also avoids with ease.
Harrisburg misses with the combination.
Mspomfad with the counter takedown but Harrisburg avoids it easily.
Mspomfad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mspomfad wants it to stay on the feet.
Mspomfad looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrisburg is just out of range.
Harrisburg misses with a straight right.
Mspomfad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harrisburg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mspomfad clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrisburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrisburg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harrisburg slaps away a takedown attempt from Mspomfad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brock Harrisburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Msujfnaud Mspomfad.
Mspomfad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrisburg throws a looping overhand right but Mspomfad ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrisburg misses the target.
Harrisburg throws a big shot that misses.
Harrisburg lands a leg kick that knocks Mspomfad off balance momentarily.
Harrisburg stuns Mspomfad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mspomfad moves away from the strike by Harrisburg.
Mspomfad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harrisburg slips a jab from Mspomfad.
Mspomfad wants to clinch up but Harrisburg keeps it at a distance.
Mspomfad moves away from the strike by Harrisburg.
Harrisburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Mspomfad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harrisburg - that will leave a mark!
Harrisburg 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.
Harrisburg lands a slapping body shot.
Harrisburg lands a glancing blow to the side of Mspomfad's head.
Mspomfad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrisburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Mspomfad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrisburg pinned against the cage. Harrisburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mspomfad slips under a jab from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg misses with a few strikes there.
As Harrisburg backs off Mspomfad throws a huge counter combo but Harrisburg manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Harrisburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mspomfad shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrisburg connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Harrisburg scores with a four punch combination!
Harrisburg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrisburg misses with a body shot.
A jab from Harrisburg finds it's way through Mspomfad's defenses.
Mspomfad ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
Mspomfad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrisburg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harrisburg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harrisburg looks to throw the jab but Mspomfad is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Harrisburg.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrisburg throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mspomfad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Harrisburg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mspomfad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrisburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrisburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Mspomfad is just out of range.
Harrisburg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mspomfad tries to clinch up but Harrisburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrisburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mspomfad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mspomfad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrisburg as he jumps to the side.
Harrisburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mspomfad can do to turn this around?
Harrisburg swings for the body but Mspomfad moves out of range.
Mspomfad with the counter takedown but Harrisburg avoids it easily.
Harrisburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Harrisburg.
Mspomfad throws a leg kick but Harrisburg checks it.
Harrisburg lands with an overhand left.
Harrisburg's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrisburg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrisburg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrisburg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mspomfad moves in looking to clinch but Harrisburg pushes him off.
Harrisburg throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrisburg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mspomfad momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harrisburg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mspomfad. Mspomfad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mspomfad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mspomfad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mspomfad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrisburg.
Mspomfad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mspomfad walks into a left hand.
Harrisburg connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Harrisburg there.
 Mspomfad is rocked!
Harrisburg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mspomfad is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrisburg finish him?
Harrisburg stuns Mspomfad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrisburg lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrisburg pounces like a tiger and cracks Mspomfad with a vicious hook! Mspomfad is down but not out! Harrisburg follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brock Harrisburg!
In his post fight interview, Brock Harrisburg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustang Jack (ranked 2395 p4p, 2660 weight class) and Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 311 p4p, 346 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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155
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Mustang Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Tomoguchi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomoguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Tomoguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack 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.
Jack lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jack.
Jack has Tomoguchi pushed against the cage.
Tomoguchi is working Jack over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomoguchi.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jack.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomoguchi lands with a left to the head.
Jack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Jack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Tomoguchi sees coming a mile off.
Tomoguchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomoguchi throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Jack drops his hands momentarily and Tomoguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomoguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomoguchi's elbow.
Jack lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack presses Tomoguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack lands a body shot.
Tomoguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomoguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Tomoguchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jack with a body shot.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Tomoguchi moved out of range.
Jack throws a hook but Tomoguchi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Tomoguchi misses with a straight right.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Tomoguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomoguchi staying out of range there.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack drops his hands momentarily and Tomoguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Jack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomoguchi manages to avoid it.
Tomoguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Tomoguchi.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack throws a body punch but Tomoguchi moves out of range.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack gets tackled into the cage by Tomoguchi. Tomoguchi maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomoguchi.
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Tomoguchi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinji Tomoguchi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomoguchi. That did some damage!
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tomoguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jack moves out of range as Tomoguchi strikes.
Tomoguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomoguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tomoguchi.
Jab, jab by Tomoguchi - just one landing.
Jack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jack lands with a nice body kick.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomoguchi slips a straight right by Jack.
Tomoguchi moves away from the strike by Jack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomoguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Tomoguchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomoguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Tomoguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Tomoguchi is out of range.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomoguchi. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Jack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tomoguchi.
Jack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tomoguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomoguchi throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tomoguchi backs up against the cage.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomoguchi. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomoguchi. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack lands a two punch combo.
Tomoguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack ducks right into an uppercut from Tomoguchi.
A big left from Jack misses.
Tomoguchi misses with a jab to the body
and Tomoguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomoguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Tomoguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomoguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Tomoguchi throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tomoguchi connects with the punch.
Tomoguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
That kick from Jack tenderised Tomoguchi's leg. Tomoguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomoguchi.
Jack is looking for a counter combo.
Tomoguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomoguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tomoguchi digs a good hook to Jack's body.
A shot to the liver by Tomoguchi. Beautiful body shot.
Jack looks for the body kick but Tomoguchi saw that one coming.
Jack cracks Tomoguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jack.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomoguchi under the eye.
Tomoguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
Tomoguchi takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Tomoguchi looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tomoguchi back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Shinji Tomoguchi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomoguchi throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tomoguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tomoguchi lands a slapping body shot.
Tomoguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi slips a straight right by Jack.
Tomoguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack tries a low kick but Tomoguchi avoids it.
A cross from Tomoguchi lands.
Jab from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack looks to land a combination but Tomoguchi avoids it well.
Tomoguchi connects with a jab.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Tomoguchi slips the punch.
Jack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tomoguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Jack scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomoguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomoguchi stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomoguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mustang Jack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shinji Tomoguchi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tomoguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomoguchi. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomoguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Tomoguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomoguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomoguchi throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Jack slips under a jab.
Jack tries to land a front kick but Tomoguchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tomoguchi misses the jab.
Tomoguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomoguchi is looking to clinch.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Tomoguchi.
Jack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomoguchi takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Tomoguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack blocks a jab.
Tomoguchi loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Tomoguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomoguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack defending well as Tomoguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Tomoguchi lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomoguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomoguchi looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Tomoguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jack's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Jack.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
Jack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomoguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Tomoguchi blocks the low kick.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomoguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Tomoguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomoguchi throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Tomoguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Jack coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Tomoguchi misses
and Jack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Tomoguchi misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomoguchi.
Jack misses with a double jab.
Tomoguchi instigates a clinch.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Jack misses.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Tomoguchi misses with a straight left.
Tomoguchi looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tomoguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomoguchi misses with a body shot.
Jack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tomoguchi needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Jack throws a hook but Tomoguchi avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomoguchi! But no joy.
Tomoguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Tomoguchi looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tomoguchi misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomoguchi slips under a jab from Jack.
A lazy left from Tomoguchi finds it's target.
Jack throws the left hand but Tomoguchi avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Tomoguchi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Tomoguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomoguchi.
Jack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tomoguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomoguchi throws out the jab.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Tomoguchi wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomoguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Mustang Jack.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mustang Jack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 3818 p4p, 3436 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 433 p4p, 408 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Banner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banner 's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bravo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravo connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Banner keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo advances to half guard.
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo winds up and cracks Banner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Bravo there.
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner wants to control but Bravo passes into side.
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bravo working for a submission but Banner is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner clinches up against the cage.
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Banner cracks Bravo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bravo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Banner finish him?
Bravo is rocked!
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses with a body kick.
Bravo with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Bravo closes the distance but Banner moves to the side
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bravo momentarily.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner tries to work over Bravo's front leg with a kick but Bravo checks it.
Bravo with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Bravo darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Bravo into the cage.
Banner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Banner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
A relieved looking Lamont Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 3095 p4p, 2835 weight class) and Misak Grigorian (ranked 453 p4p, 417 weight class). Misak Grigorian 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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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Misak Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Misak Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton wants to clinch
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigorian rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian leaning against his opponent.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
We've been informed that Grigorian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian has Norton pushed against the cage.
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Norton checks it.
Norton checks a leg kick nicely.
As Grigorian looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Grigorian just gets out of the way.
Grigorian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grigorian moves into the clinch successfully.
Norton avoids the elbow strike from Grigorian, against the cage.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian throws an elbow that misses.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norton prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grigorian throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norton is keeping busy.
Come on Grigorian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Norton.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands an elbow inside that Norton shrugs off.
 It looks like Edd Norton has been cut.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edd Norton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Grigorian is predictable there
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Grigorian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grigorian's knee momentarily.
Norton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
A low kick lands for Norton.
Norton tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands with a right hand.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.
Grigorian has managed to clinch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian lands an elbow inside that Norton shrugs off.
Grigorian effectively controlling the action here.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Norton stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Grigorian.
Norton taking a breather.
Norton avoiding damage as Grigorian throws knees to the body.
Norton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Grigorian tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Grigorian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norton avoids it.
A short left from Norton.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigorian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grigorian just leaning against Norton, taking a breather.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edd Norton's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Grigorian
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grigorian misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton wants to break free but Grigorian has control.
Grigorian tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian misses with an elbow over the top.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grigorian.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Norton defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Norton's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian moves to clinch but Norton breaks away
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton keeps Grigorian at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigorian tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Grigorian
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Norton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norton avoids a kick to the body.
Misak Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Norton is looking for a counter combo.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grigorian wants to land a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Norton avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grigorian effectively controlling the action here.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Misak Grigorian.
I've got Grigorian 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misak Grigorian!
Misak Grigorian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sandra Kluba (ranked 2059 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 128 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandra Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kluba tries to land a front kick but Shoenfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shoenfeld is able to avoid easily.
Kluba moves into the clinch successfully.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shoenfeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kluba wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Kluba has passed into half guard.
Shoenfeld felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Kluba is trying to control. Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shoenfeld is trying to control but can't.
Kluba decides to stand up.
Nice defenses there by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kluba throws out a leg kick but Shoenfeld moves out of range and Kluba only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kluba.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba throws a series of punches but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Kluba doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoenfeld circles away.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Kluba throws a wild body kick that Shoenfeld sees coming a mile off.
Sandra Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba wants to land a leg kick but Shoenfeld is out of range.
Kluba has managed to clinch.
Shoenfeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shoenfeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shoenfeld has his hands on Kluba's head, controlling the position.
Kluba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba passes Shoenfeld's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kluba prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.
Kluba stands up out of the half guard.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kluba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kluba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoenfeld backwards.
Shoenfeld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kluba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Kluba jabs Shoenfeld to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoenfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandra Kluba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kluba throws a leg kick
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kluba wants to get back to his feet but Shoenfeld is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kluba is on top in guard.
Shoenfeld 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba is fighting to break Shoenfeld's control of his arms but Shoenfeld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shoenfeld is looking for a triangle but Kluba pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kluba has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.
Shoenfeld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kluba.
Brett Shoenfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kluba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shoenfeld moves out of range as Kluba throws a body kick.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba wants to clinch.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoenfeld has time to react.
Shoenfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kluba.
Kluba has Shoenfeld up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba working aggressively here.
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoenfeld's elbow.
Kluba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Kluba.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kluba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoenfeld backwards.
Kluba taking a breather.
Shoenfeld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
Kluba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba lands a shoulder strike.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Kluba has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba lands an uppercut.
Kluba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shoenfeld up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
Shoenfeld is working for takedown but Kluba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kluba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Kluba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kluba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kluba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kluba connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kluba.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kluba walks away with a smile on his face. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kluba.
Kluba forces Shoenfeld back against the cage and clinches.
Kluba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandra Kluba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kluba throws the left hand but Shoenfeld avoids the punch easily.
Kluba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shoenfeld counters with a single leg into guard. Kluba didn't expect that.
Shoenfeld won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kluba keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Kluba throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld won't allow Kluba to get back to his feet.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoenfeld is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba closes the distance and clinches.
Kluba stalling.
Kluba throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
Kluba takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kluba works over Shoenfeld's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoenfeld is rocked!
Good leg kick by Kluba.
Shoenfeld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kluba can pounce on him.
Shoenfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kluba wants to slow Shoenfeld down by chopping away at his legs.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba throws a leg kick
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kluba won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kluba wants to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba really wants to buck Shoenfeld off and get back to his feet.
Shoenfeld is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kluba is surviving well by controlling Shoenfeld's body position as best he can.
Kluba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kluba stops Shoenfeld from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Kluba is having none of it.
Sandra Kluba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shoenfeld controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba tries to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandra Kluba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kluba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandra Kluba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 1586 p4p, 2265 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 213 p4p, 290 weight class). Leroy Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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10 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maitonaama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Maitonaama is looking for the big counter here.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Maitonaama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Maitonaama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maitonaama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maitonaama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maitonaama trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Maitonaama wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maitonaama is keeping the position for now.
Maitonaama working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Maitonaama is retaining full guard.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Maitonaama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Maitonaama tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Maitonaama stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Maitonaama is proving a slippery customer.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maitonaama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maitonaama working some strikes from top position.
Maitonaama stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maitonaama scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maitonaama moves into full guard.
Maitonaama wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pushing down on Maitonaama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Maitonaama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maitonaama has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maitonaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maitonaama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maitonaama wants to sweep but no luck.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maitonaama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown cracks Maitonaama with a good jab.
Maitonaama takes one to the chin there.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maitonaama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maitonaama blocks a head kick by Brown.
Maitonaama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maitonaama trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama working some strikes from top position.
Maitonaama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maitonaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aslak Maitonaama has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Maitonaama working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maitonaama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maitonaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama working away.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maitonaama lands a few punches from side control.
Maitonaama lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maitonaama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maitonaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown is not content to let Maitonaama control the position.
Brown regains half guard.
Maitonaama is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Maitonaama has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is not content to let Maitonaama control the position.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Maitonaama wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Maitonaama scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maitonaama working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to roll over but Maitonaama keeps him under control.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maitonaama looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maitonaama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maitonaama shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maitonaama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maitonaama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maitonaama is defending well. Brown quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maitonaama has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brown celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peoples Champion (ranked 1880 p4p, 2175 weight class) and Balthasar Van ThΓΌringen (ranked 227 p4p, 255 weight class). Champion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aegukka. Balthasar Van ThΓΌringen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peoples Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balthasar Van ThΓΌringen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van ThΓΌringen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champion moves away.
Champion looks to land a left hand but Van ThΓΌringen moved out of range nicely.
Van ThΓΌringen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Van ThΓΌringen is looking to land body kicks.
Van ThΓΌringen slips under a jab.
Champion cracks Van ThΓΌringen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van ThΓΌringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Champion is just out of range.
Van ThΓΌringen walks into a stiff left hand from Champion.
Van ThΓΌringen lands a body shot.
Van ThΓΌringen misses the jab.
Champion misses with a straight left.
Van ThΓΌringen ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Van ThΓΌringen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Champion in his tracks.
Van ThΓΌringen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Champion misses with a straight right.
Van ThΓΌringen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van ThΓΌringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Champion is just out of range.
Van ThΓΌringen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Champion.
Champion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Champion missing with a left hand there. Van ThΓΌringen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champion throws a hook to the side of Van ThΓΌringen's head but Van ThΓΌringen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Champion misses.
A jab lands there for Van ThΓΌringen.
Champion throws the left hand but Van ThΓΌringen avoids the punch easily.
Van ThΓΌringen lands a jab to Champion's midsection.
Van ThΓΌringen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Champion walks into a stiff left hand from Van ThΓΌringen.
Peoples Champion's cut is getting worse.
Van ThΓΌringen with a nice cross.
Van ThΓΌringen misses with an uppercut
and Van ThΓΌringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van ThΓΌringen drops Champion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Champion looks back up at him and smiles so Van ThΓΌringen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Champion is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van ThΓΌringen lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Champion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Champion is breathing heavily.
Van ThΓΌringen digs a good body shot into Champion's ribs.
We've been told by Champion's head coaches at Belmiro Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van ThΓΌringen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van ThΓΌringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Champion's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van ThΓΌringen - that will leave a mark!
BAM! Van ThΓΌringen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Champion like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Balthasar Van ThΓΌringen!
Balthasar Van ThΓΌringen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Khan (ranked 437 p4p, 348 weight class) and Ahjo Kuomanen (ranked 28 p4p, 21 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahjo Kuomanen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Kuomanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuomanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kuomanen fails to land.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Kuomanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Kuomanen lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Kuomanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuomanen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khan regains guard.
Kuomanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuomanen.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuomanen throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan dips to his left and cracks Kuomanen with an uppercut!
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Kuomanen counters with a straight right hand.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuomanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuomanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan avoids the body shot from Kuomanen.
Khan slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
Kuomanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuomanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Kuomanen pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Kuomanen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khan quickly recovers to half guard.
Kuomanen is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Kuomanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuomanen trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to roll over but Kuomanen keeps him under control.
Kuomanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuomanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuomanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuomanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ahjo Kuomanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ghengis Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuomanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Khan.
Khan throws a hook but Kuomanen avoids it easily.
Kuomanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Kuomanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuomanen lands a right hook to the body.
Khan jabs Kuomanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kuomanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kuomanen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.
Khan swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Kuomanen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.
Kuomanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Kuomanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghengis Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuomanen drives through with a takedown into Khan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuomanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuomanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuomanen throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Kuomanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuomanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Kuomanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuomanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khan controls Kuomanen momentarily but Kuomanen frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kuomanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuomanen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuomanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuomanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuomanen's head.
Khan slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuomanen digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan misses with a hook. Kuomanen ducked under it nicely.
Kuomanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuomanen shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuomanen defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuomanen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuomanen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Khan tries to buck Kuomanen off but Kuomanen is having none of it.
Kuomanen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kuomanen throws an elbow but Khan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Khan is not content to let Kuomanen control the position.
Kuomanen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The strikes coming from Kuomanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ahjo Kuomanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ghengis Khan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuomanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan sizes up Kuomanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Kuomanen slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuomanen misses the target.
Kuomanen scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuomanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan moves out of range as Kuomanen strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kuomanen.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuomanen. Kuomanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuomanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ghengis Khan's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuomanen slips a straight right by Khan.
Kuomanen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.
Kuomanen walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Kuomanen lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuomanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Khan throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuomanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuomanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan with a hook.
Kuomanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuomanen misses with a looping left.
Kuomanen moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Kuomanen staying out of range there.
Kuomanen feints the counter takedown.
Kuomanen blocks a jab.
Kuomanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuomanen shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuomanen throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Kuomanen misses its intended target.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Kuomanen saw that one coming.
Kuomanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuomanen darts in looking for a takedown but Khan gets double underhooks and turns Kuomanen into the cage.
Ghengis Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahjo Kuomanen.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuomanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan tries to clinch but Kuomanen is having none of it.
Kuomanen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.
A lazy left from Kuomanen finds it's target.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Kuomanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Kuomanen moved out of range nicely.
Kuomanen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khan throws the left hand but Kuomanen avoids the punch easily.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Kuomanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghengis Khan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kuomanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuomanen.
Khan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuomanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kuomanen unloads with some shots from mount but Khan bucks and avoids them well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuomanen looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khan regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuomanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuomanen is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ghengis Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuomanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ahjo Kuomanen.
I've got Kuomanen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahjo Kuomanen!
A victorious Ahjo Kuomanen 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 249 p4p, 214 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 15 p4p, 12 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying O Malley's choice of entrance music: Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
140
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30
145
18 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab.
O Malley throws a low kick but Adeoluwa avoids it.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from O Malley.
Adeoluwa drops his hands momentarily and O Malley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley misses with a left hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a single leg into guard. O Malley didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but O Malley keeps moving.
Adeoluwa prevents O Malley from getting back to his feet.
Adeoluwa looking to sit in guard and control but O Malley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Malley wants to stand but Adeoluwa is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Malley stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control O Malley's posture.
O Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Malley wanted to stand there but Adeoluwa had control of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab. O Malley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by O Malley.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
O Malley avoids the body shot from Adeoluwa.
A lazy left from Adeoluwa finds it's target.
O Malley misses with a double jab.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by O Malley.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adeoluwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but O Malley defends it.
Adeoluwa wants to control but O Malley is keeping him busy.
O Malley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Adeoluwa manages to mount him!
O Malley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Adeoluwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Malley tries to kick Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley is trying to stand up here but Adeoluwa is controlling him well.
Adeoluwa with the ground and pound but O Malley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Adeoluwa moves out of range easily.
Adeoluwa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from O Malley.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa goes for a double leg but O Malley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Malley continues to drive forward.
O Malley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice strike.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick which misses O Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as O Malley tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Malley to the mat! O Malley manages to get full guard.
O Malley keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Malley wants to stand up but Adeoluwa is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Malley's head.
O Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands a big shot to O Malley's brow.
O Malley wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown
and O Malley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Malley misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
O Malley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from O Malley.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Malley momentarily.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adeoluwa lands with a right hand.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Malley misses with a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley blocks a jab.
O Malley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adeoluwa can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adeoluwa. That's going to slow O Malley down.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
A jab from O Malley misses.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Malley thinking.
Adeoluwa tests O Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley lands a head kick. Adeoluwa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa blocks a head kick by O Malley.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa jabs at O Malley's body.
Adeoluwa lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Malley's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adeoluwa checks a leg kick.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Adeoluwa attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
O Malley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sean O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sean O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by O Malley.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
O Malley gets caught napping as Adeoluwa dives in and scores a takedown. O Malley manages to retain guard.
O Malley wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but O Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Malley is wriggling around but Adeoluwa manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adeoluwa is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Malley keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adeoluwa 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deividas Vilkas (ranked 83 p4p, 129 weight class) and Leonardo Narushima (ranked 11 p4p, 20 weight class). Vilkas comes to the cage accompanied by Fortunate Son. The crowd seem to be enjoying Narushima 's choice of entrance music: Little Sis Nora - MDMA (Erikootsa Hardstyle Remix) |. Deividas Vilkas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonardo Narushima 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deividas Vilkas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Narushima !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilkas's sensitive parts.
Deividas Vilkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkas throws a leg kick but Narushima moved away.
Narushima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Narushima 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.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilkas moves away.
Narushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilkas was well out of range. Poor timing from Narushima .
Narushima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilkas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vilkas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Vilkas does no damage.
Narushima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilkas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Vilkas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas scoring well with a low kick there.
Vilkas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilkas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vilkas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilkas throws a leg kick but Narushima moved away.
Narushima replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vilkas blocks it well.
Vilkas throws out a loose jab but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkas tries to score with a low kick but Narushima moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Narushima .
Narushima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narushima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilkas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilkas misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narushima .
Vilkas blocks the body kick.
Narushima lands with a nice body kick.
Vilkas is breathing heavily.
Narushima scores with a kick to the midsection.
Narushima fakes the leg kick and cracks Vilkas in the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Narushima !
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Narushima cracks a nice hook into Vilkas's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima cracks a nice hook into Vilkas's ribs.
Vilkas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick and Vilkas moves out of range easily.
Vilkas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vilkas clinches with his opponent.
Vilkas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Narushima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilkas lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkas. Narushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vilkas pushes Narushima up against the cage in a clinch.
Narushima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima with the inside leg kick.
Narushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vilkas rather than just go for the knockout.
Narushima throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkas counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Narushima .
It looks like Deividas Vilkas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Narushima .
Vilkas throws a hook but Narushima avoids it easily.
Vilkas moves out of range of the body kick.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deividas Vilkas's cut.
That's time! Vilkas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vilkas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narushima throws a wild body kick that Vilkas sees coming a mile off.
Narushima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vilkas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vilkas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narushima thuds his shin into the meat of Vilkas's side.
Vilkas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Narushima .
Narushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Narushima drops Vilkas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vilkas looks back up at him and smiles so Narushima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Narushima gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Narushima !
Leonardo Narushima is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Narushima 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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