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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zadkiel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anvil Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zadkiel Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anvil Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Smith.
It looks like Zadkiel Halo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Halo is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Smith! Halo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anvil Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Tretiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kid Kope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Tretiak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kope is looking to clinch.
Tretiak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tretiak misses with a wild combination.
Kope misses with a head kick.
Tretiak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tretiak misses with a wild combination.
Kope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tretiak circles away.
Kope fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tretiak avoids it really well and circles away.
Tretiak scores a takedown into full mount!
Tretiak lands a big elbow.
It looks like Kid Kope has been cut.
Tretiak takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
What can Kope do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tretiak is cranking Kope's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kope! He's tightened the choke and Kope is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Tretiak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Mann!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Mann looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mann trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is working Mann over against the cage.
Mann looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Mann with a nice body shot.
Mann letting Jackson take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Tom Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mann up against the cage.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Mann is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Mann with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson pushes Mann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mann being controlled against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson taking a breather.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Mann from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Mann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson is pushing Mann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mann throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Jackson.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mann up against the cage.
A short left from Jackson.
Mann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Mann's ribcage. Mann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Mann being controlled against the cage.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Mann.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann.
Mann is trying to break free.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Mann blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson works on Mann's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andy Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mann avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mann.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manns head.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Jackson pushes Mann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Mann avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.
Jackson digs a right hand into Mann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mann's gas tank.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson works on Mann's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tom Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Butch Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil B DeMille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cecil B DeMille!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMille uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
DeMille keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cassidy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeMille lands a nice looking body shot.
DeMille throws a combination. Cassidy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeMille. That's going to slow Cassidy down.
DeMille tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeMille will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeMille misses with a double jab.
DeMille misses with a double jab.
DeMille moves into the clinch.
Cassidy goes for a takedown attempt but DeMille pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeMille.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt - DeMille sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeMille lands with an overhand left.
DeMille scores with a head kick.
DeMille defending well as Cassidy loads up on a big left hand.
Cassidy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cassidy is rocked!
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Cassidy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeMille moves into the clinch.
DeMille pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeMille lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cassidy crumples to the floor! DeMille milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil B DeMille!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Vaninico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Upton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shutterbug. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vaninico's choice of entrance music: All I Ever Wanted. The key to victory for Luke Upton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Upton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinicius Vaninico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaninico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaninico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vaninico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Upton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vaninico is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Upton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Upton is pushing Vaninico's head away, looking to escape. Vaninico manages to hold on to the position though.
Vaninico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Upton manages to get back to half guard.
Vaninico prevents Upton from improving his position.
Upton is working hard here to advance position.
Vaninico working Upton over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upton wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Upton is trying to control but can't.
Vaninico lands with a punch from half guard.
Vaninico trying to pass the guard but Upton defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton is looking to improve his position.
Vaninico takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Upton tries to get to full guard but Vaninico has control of the leg.
Vaninico is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vaninico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Upton gets full guard.
Vaninico stopping the sweep attempt from Upton.
Vaninico is working Upton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vaninico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vaninico landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaninico.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Upton is on top in guard.
Upton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vaninico manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Upton has Vaninico in his guard.
Vaninico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vaninico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vaninico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vaninico landing some decent shots from guard.
Vaninico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Upton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaninico has managed to get both his arms back between Upton's legs - danger averted.
Vaninico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaninico trying to control but Upton is working from the bottom.
Upton wants to sweep here but Vaninico controlling him for the moment.
Upton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Upton is looking for a triangle but Vaninico pushes his legs off easily.
Vaninico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vaninico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vaninico trying to control the position from guard on top but Upton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upton has his foot on Vaninico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaninico works his way back into a safe position though.
Upton is breathing heavily.
Vaninico distracts Upton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vaninico stands up over Upton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Upton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vaninico trying to control the position from guard on top but Upton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Vaninico content to stall in guard here.
Vaninico postures up and lands a big shot to Upton's brow.
Vaninico works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vaninico slips a nice elbow through Upton's hands, connecting with Upton's forehead.
Vaninico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vaninico scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Upton actively working from the bottom here.
Upton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaninico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Upton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaninico is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Vaninico dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vaninico scores with a hook.
Vaninico jabs Upton right on the nose. Upton blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Vaninico.
Luke Upton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upton misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaninico as he connects with a hook.
Vaninico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Upton circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaninico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaninico misses with a series of wild punches.
Upton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaninico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaninico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Upton!
Upton is looking to improve his position but Vaninico isn't that keen on the idea.
Vaninico landing shots from mount.
Upton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Upton tries to lock up and control but Vaninico gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaninico fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vaninico is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Upton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Upton shrugs it off.
Vaninico scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vaninico with good strikes from the mount here!
Vaninico wants to control the pace but Upton is squirming around nicely.
Vaninico working for a guillotine from mount but Upton is in no mood to give up.
Vaninico landing punches.
Vaninico landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vaninico lands a big elbow.
Vaninico lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Vaninico connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Upton is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaninico is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Upton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Upton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Vaninico! That's really hurt Upton and he's turned his back - Vaninico keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Vaninico jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Vaninico!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahjan Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton has chosen JAM BAND- LORRAINE ...soca as his entrance music. Rahjan Barton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahjan Barton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barton.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barton will feel that in the morning.
Barton looks gassed!
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Barton.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Williams.
It looks like Rahjan Barton has been cut.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams landing knees to the head.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barton's face.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Barton blocks with his arms.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
Barton is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barton.
Ashley Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahjan Barton.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
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.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barton wants a takedown.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barton shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Barton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barton somewhat.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Barton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
Barton is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahjan Barton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barton is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Barton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Williams won't allow Barton to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Barton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
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.
Williams keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barton works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahjan Barton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rahjan Barton's cut.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Barton on that attempt.
Barton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barton somewhat.
Barton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Barton shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Barton down.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ashley Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahjan Barton.
Barton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Barton or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Ashley Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barton shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barton. That did some damage!
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barton's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Barton blocks with his arms.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
Barton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Barton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barton can do to turn this around?
Barton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Barton blocks with his arms.
Barton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barton has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Barton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barton if he has to take too many more of those.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Barton down.
Barton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams throws a head kick but Barton moves out of range.
Williams throws a head kick but Barton moves out of range.
Williams cracks the inside of Barton's front leg.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
Barton wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghostface Killah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostface Killah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghostface Killah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Killah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Ghostface Killah has been cut.
Killah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Killah moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Killah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killah swinging wildly here.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Whack! Stone lands a heavy head kick that drops Killah. The ref tackles Stone to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Killah was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alexander Stone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Rat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Rat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rat misses with a wild combination.
Roza misses with a straight left.
Roza misses with a wild body shot.
Roza keeps the fight on the outside.
Roza scores with the left hand. Rat knows he should have avoided that one.
Rat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roza circles away quickly and effectively.
Rat doesn't manage to clinch there - Roza circles away.
Roza throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Roza.
Rat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rat is looking to clinch but Roza is avoiding it.
Rat tries to clinch but Roza moves out of range.
Roza throws a hook but Rat blocks it.
Rat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roza.
Roza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rat misses with a double jab
enabling Roza to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Paddy Rat has been cut.
Roza looks to land a right hand but Rat moved out of range.
Paddy Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roza connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rat is countered with a crisp right hand from Roza that sends him to the canvas! Roza follows him to the mat into side control.
Rat is rocked!
Rat struggling a bit here.
Oh Rat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rat seems to have got his legs back now.
Rat is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rat working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Roza controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Roza has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rat tries to get out of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Roza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roza circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Roza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Rat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roza cracks Rat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Roza finish him?
Rat looks to land a combination but Roza avoids it well.
Rat lands a two punch combo.
Roza misses with a straight right.
Roza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rat sprawling to the canvas! Rat rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roza finish him?!
Rat is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roza fakes the body blow, causing Rat to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rat goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Roza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azato Yasutsune!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronic closes the distance and pushes Yasutsune back into the cage.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Yasutsune.
Kronic avoiding damage as Yasutsune throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronic.
Kronic avoiding damage as Yasutsune throws knees to the body.
Kronic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kronic manages to break the clinch.
Kronic tries to clinch but Yasutsune is having none of it.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick which misses Kronic's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronic tries to avoid it.
Kronic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kronic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yasutsune motions for Kronic to come forward. Yasutsune throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Yasutsune as Kronic shoots in.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronic.
Kronic shoots in and bounces Yasutsune off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kronic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune trying to control the position.
Yasutsune wants to sweep but no luck.
Yasutsune looking to control.
Kronic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kronic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses.
Kronic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kronic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yasutsune lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yasutsune wants to clinch.
Kronic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yasutsune's waist but Yasutsune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kronic off to one side.
Kronic thows a leg kick but Yasutsune checks it
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Kronic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yasutsune has managed to clinch.
Yasutsune is struggling to control the position.
Yasutsune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kronic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Yasutsune trying to land knees to the body.
Yasutsune avoiding damage as Kronic throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic jumps guard.
Yasutsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kronic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kronic moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Yasutsune scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronic misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Kronic misses
and Yasutsune counters with a thumping low kick.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Kronic ducks under a wild hook from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronic misses with a wild combination.
Kronic throws a sloppy head kick
and Yasutsune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kronic's knee momentarily.
Kronic is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Kronic misses
and Yasutsune counters with a low kick, right behind Kronic 's knee.
Crunch! Yasutsune slams his shin into Kronic's torso.
Yasutsune throws a body kick that misses.
Yasutsune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yasutsune throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune scores with a leg kick.
Yasutsune fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azato Yasutsune dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yasutsune throws a front kick that sends Kronic stumbling back into the cage.
Nate Kronic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Kronic blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Kronic is predictable there
and Yasutsune counters with an inside leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasutsune.
Kronic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kronic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yasutsune finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yasutsune lands a front kick.
Yasutsune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kronic's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Yasutsune.
It looks like Nate Kronic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasutsune connects with a solid leg kick.
Yasutsune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yasutsune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kronic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yasutsune throws a head kick but Kronic moves out of range.
Yasutsune thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kronic if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Yasutsune tenderised Kronic's leg. Kronic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yasutsune throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kronic.
Kronic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yasutsune. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yasutsune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yasutsune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kronic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yasutsune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Yasutsune finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yasutsune is looking to slow Kronic down with leg kicks.
Kronic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azato Yasutsune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yasutsune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kronic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yasutsune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yasutsune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yasutsune fakes the leg kick and cracks Kronic in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronic was well out of range. Poor timing from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kronic's head.
Kronic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune stuns Kronic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune missing with a left hand there. Kronic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yasutsune connects with a high kick.
Yasutsune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kronic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kronic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick from Yasutsune lands but Kronic takes it in his stride.
Yasutsune moves into the clinch successfully.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Yasutsune.
Kronic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasutsune keeps control of Kronic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kronic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yasutsune with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune landing knees to the body.
Yasutsune struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronic controls his hands.
Kronic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Kronic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yasutsune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kronic blocks a body shot from Yasutsune.
Kronic being controlled against the cage.
Kronic misses with a knee to the head.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kronic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yasutsune avoids it.
Yasutsune dodges an elbow strike from Kronic.
Kronic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kronic breaks from the clinch.
That's four 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.
Kronic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yasutsune.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body.
Kronic looks to clinch
enabling Yasutsune to counter with a crisp jab.
Yasutsune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yasutsune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yasutsune blocks a head kick by Kronic.
Kronic shoots in and drives through. Yasutsune sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick that knocks Kronic off balance momentarily.
Kronic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yasutsune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kronic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronic scoring well with a low kick there.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yasutsune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azato Yasutsune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Kronic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yasutsune looks to land a combination but Kronic avoids it well.
Yasutsune blocks a head kick by Kronic.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yasutsune tries to clinch but Kronic moves out of range.
Kronic checks the leg kick.
Kronic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kronic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yasutsune as he avoids it easily.
Kronic blocks the body kick.
Yasutsune circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yasutsune counters with a head kick.
Yasutsune fakes the leg kick and cracks Kronic in the body.
Yasutsune tries to clinch but Kronic is having none of it.
Kronic closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kronic tries to land knees in the clinch but Yasutsune avoids the damage to the body.
Yasutsune is struggling to control the position.
Kronic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kronic.
Yasutsune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronic.
Kronic throws a lazy head kick
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yasutsune pushes Kronic away with a front kick.
Yasutsune dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronic. That did some damage!
Yasutsune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kronic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kronic tries to keep at a distance but Yasutsune has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yasutsune is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kronic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kronic as Yasutsune tries to tie him up.
Yasutsune with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kronic lands a good knee to the midsection. Yasutsune won't want to take too many of those.
Yasutsune has a couple of punches blocked by Kronic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronic is trying to break the clinch but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Yasutsune blocks an elbow strike.
Yasutsune has Kronic pushed against the cage.
Kronic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yasutsune prevents it.
Kronic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronic.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Kronic blocks it.
Kronic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yasutsune managing to block the knees to the body from Kronic.
Yasutsune will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kronic up against the cage.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Kronic blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yasutsune.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yasutsune looking to slow down the pace here.
Yasutsune keeps control of Kronic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kronic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic avoiding damage as Yasutsune throws knees to the body.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasutsune lands a good knee to the midsection. Kronic won't want to take too many of those.
Yasutsune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Kronic blocks the low kick.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Kronic's knee but Kronic avoids it well.
Yasutsune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses
and Yasutsune counters with a head kick. That will keep Kronic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yasutsune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronic.
Kronic looks to land a combination but Yasutsune avoids it well.
Kronic shoots in looking for a takedown. Yasutsune tries to sprawl out of it but Kronic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yasutsune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kronic slips a jab and a cross from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune looks to throw a body kick
and Kronic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Yasutsune.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune looking to throw knees to the head but Kronic is blocking nicely.
Nate Kronic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kronic working Yasutsune over with knees to the body.
Yasutsune slows down the pace here.
Kronic lands a nice elbow.
Yasutsune breaks from the clinch.
Yasutsune tries to land a leg kick but Kronic saw it coming and moves away.
Kronic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yasutsune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yasutsune scoring well with a low kick there.
Azato Yasutsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kronic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kronic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasutsune.
Azato Yasutsune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Kronic does no damage.
Good shot there by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azato Yasutsune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yasutsune 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azato Yasutsune!
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