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KONFLIKT 73 - Truth Or Dare PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shibukawa Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shibukawa Gouki!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird wants to clinch up but Gouki keeps it at a distance.
Gouki moves out of range as Bird throws a body kick.
Gouki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bird's half guard.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.
Gouki is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Gouki has control of the leg.
Gouki is stalling here. Bird is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gouki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bird has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bird misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gouki is avoiding damage well.
Gouki prevents Bird from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gouki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bird gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gouki decides to pull guard.
Gouki has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
Gouki keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Gouki trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird landing with the ground and pound.
Bird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Gouki is keeping the position.
Bird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gouki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bird has Gouki in his guard.
Gouki preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouki defends well.
Gouki 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.
Gouki won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
Gouki 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.
Gouki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bird manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gouki has Bird in his guard.
Gouki looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird postures up in Gouki's guard and throws a big left but Gouki blocks it.
Gouki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bird throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gouki keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shibukawa Gouki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bird throws a series of punches but Gouki avoids them all with ease.
Bird throws a nice looking combination but Gouki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bird misses with a kick to the body.
Bird throws a series of punches but Gouki avoids them all with ease.
Bird misses with a body kick.
Bird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gouki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bird closes the distance and pushes Gouki back into the cage.
Gouki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bird prevents it.
Gouki successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird thows a big elbow that misses.
Gouki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bird gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bird.
Bird shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bird was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bird throws a strike there. Gouki manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Bird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gouki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bird.
Gouki trying to control but Bird postures up.
Bird controlling the pace.
Bird is just content to waste time from the top position. Gouki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Gouki is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird throws a strike but Gouki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gouki is breathing heavily.
Gouki won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Gouki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bird manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gouki has Bird in his guard.
Bird with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Gouki is keeping the position.
Bird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bird scoring with some ground and pound.
Bird trying to control but Gouki is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Bird dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gouki keeps the fight on the outside.
Gouki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gouki tries for a takedown but Bird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bird looks to land a body kick but Gouki moved away.
Bird throws a right hand that Gouki ducks under and follows up with a left that Gouki also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries to bum rush Gouki with a series of wild strikes but Gouki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Gouki is out of range.
Gouki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird wants to sweep but no luck.
Gouki stops Bird from standing up.
Bird has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gouki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird looking for a sweep. Not yet Bird, not yet.
Gouki tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Gouki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gouki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gouki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bird misses with a double jab.
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.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gouki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird sizes up Gouki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Gouki circles away.
A punch combination from Bird misses.
Gouki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bird counters with a three punch combo that has Gouki backing up. Gouki nods at Bird to acknowledge the strikes.
Jay Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shibukawa Gouki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bird throws a nice looking combination but Gouki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gouki manages to avoid it.
Gouki shoots in and drives through. Bird sprawls well.
Gouki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird tries to clinch but Gouki is having none of it.
Gouki keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird thuds his shin into the meat of Gouki's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bird taking a breather.
Bird is pressed up against the cage. Gouki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bird down to the mat. Bird avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bird throws a body kick that misses.
Bird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gouki doesn't seem bothered though.
Bird throws the kick towards the body but Gouki avoids it.
Bird misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird wants to clinch.
Bird misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bird 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Bird!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ratskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratskin has chosen "Umbrella" with Lillasyster as his entrance music. Alexander Ratskin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Ratskin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ratskin.
Popinski lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Ratskin misses.
Popinski throws out a loose jab but Ratskin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ratskin wants to clinch up but Popinski keeps it at a distance.
Ratskin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ratskin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratskin was well out of range. Poor timing from Popinski.
A punch combination from Ratskin misses.
Popinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ratskin.
Ratskin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ratskin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popinski cracks a nice hook into Ratskin's ribs.
Ratskin looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popinski drops Ratskin with a beautiful combination! Ratskin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Popinski is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alexander Ratskin has been cut.
Popinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popinski throws a shot to the body.
Popinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Popinski misses with a double jab.
Popinski thows a body shot but no joy.
Popinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ratskin backs up against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Popinski.
Ratskin is rocked!
Popinski cracks a nice hook into Ratskin's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski with a nice cross.
Ratskin is still on wobbly legs! Can Popinski finish him?
Popinski drops Ratskin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ratskin looks back up at him and smiles so Popinski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Popinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popinski lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Ratskin can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Popinski and Ratskin drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Popinski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soda Popinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tretow has chosen Days of Thunder as his entrance music. Dennis Tretow 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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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Tretow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tretow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Rogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Tretow which made him look bad.
Tretow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rogan is looking to score with low kicks.
Tretow stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogan. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Tretow rushes Rogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tretow can't get the takedown.
Rogan is trying to drag Tretow to the mat but Tretow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tretow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tretow breaks from the clinch.
Tretow misses with a series of wild punches.
Tretow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan looking to control.
Tretow tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogan is retaining full guard.
Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tretow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tretow looking to pass the guard.
Tretow wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Rogan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tretow controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tretow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tretow has managed to get both his arms back between Rogan's legs - danger averted.
Tretow advances to half 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.
Rogan tries to roll over but Tretow keeps him under control.
Rogan is trying to control but Tretow passes into side control!
Rogan tries to improve position but can't.
Rogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Tretow tries to get to full guard but Rogan has control of the leg.
Rogan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tretow to regain full guard.
Rogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tretow is keeping the position for now.
Tretow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tretow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tretow's guard.
Tretow punching from the bottom.
Rogan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tretow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tretow turns into him and now he's in Rogan's guard.
Rogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Tretow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan wants to improve his position but Tretow is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tretow in particular looking to stall.
Tretow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rogan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dennis Tretow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendall Alves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrison Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Alves.
Hardy throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kendall Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Hardy misses the jab.
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hardy is thwarting Alves's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Alves wants to sweep but Hardy has passed to side control!
Alves struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alves looks to move to half guard but instead Hardy has passed into mount! Damn!
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Alves is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hardy misses with a body shot
so Alves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alves wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Alves trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kendall Alves just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hardy!
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardy and Alves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alves working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Alves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alves lands with some strikes.
Alves lands with some strikes.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
Alves punching from mount but Hardy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Alves's lack of action.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves passes to full mount!
Alves throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy regains half guard.
Hardy tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Hardy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Alves pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Alves misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Alves swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Kendall Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardy dives on top into guard.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alves is trying to control but Hardy manages to pass to mount!
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Harrison Hardy.
I think Hardy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Katze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Karl Katze has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karl Katze seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
213 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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25
217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Katze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Katze moved away.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katze.
Katze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Katze.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Katze is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katze looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Katze moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer thumps Katze with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Katze shrugs it off though.
Hammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammer throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Karl Katze has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Hammer and Katze falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anton Hammer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
162 lbs
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162 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Hoffman saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charles Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman misses with a low kick.
Hoffman works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoffman.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoffman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoffman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Hoffman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith wants to control but Hoffman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
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.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hoffman.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoffman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Hoffman didn't expect that.
Smith advances to half guard.
Hoffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Smith 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.
Hoffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Hoffman wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith advances to full mount.
Hoffman is working to get back to half guard.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hoffman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from mount.
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoffman wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Hoffman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoffman wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hoffman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hoffman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffman is controlling him.
Smith is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith is looking to stand up but Hoffman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffman lands the left hand.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Hoffman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throws a strike but Hoffman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hoffman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Hoffman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
Hoffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoffman's head.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Hoffman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
Smith prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Hoffman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Hoffman scores with punches and elbows.
Hoffman wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Hoffman's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoffman pulls Smith in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffman is on top in guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith works his way into side control.
Heath Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith grinds an elbow into Hoffman's temple.
Hoffman is looking to reverse the position.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a little break here. Hoffman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Charles Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chan Wathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chihiro Ogino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
145 lbs
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21
130 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chan Wathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chihiro Ogino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wathan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ogino manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Wathan. No joy for Ogino on that attempt.
Ogino shoots in looking for a takedown. Wathan tries to sprawl out of it but Ogino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wathan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ogino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wathan throws a hook but Ogino blocks it.
Wathan lands an overhand right.
Wathan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ogino shoots in and drives through. Wathan sprawls well.
Chan Wathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chihiro Ogino.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ogino shoots for a double leg takedown but Wathan sprawls well. He's pushed Ogino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ogino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wathan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wathan misses with a body shot.
Wathan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino has a takedown stuffed.
Ogino fails with a takedown attempt.
Wathan leaves Ogino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ogino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wathan circles away.
Wathan stuffs the takedown.
Ogino takes one on the button.
Ogino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wathan throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Wathan misses its intended target.
No luck for Ogino with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wathan scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Ogino misses.
Ogino ducks under a wild hook from Wathan.
Wathan gets caught flat footed, as Ogino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogino lands a couple of digs.
Wathan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ogino defends it easily.
Wathan is looking for a triangle but Ogino pushes his legs off easily.
Wathan is trying to control the position but Ogino postures up.
Ogino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wathan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ogino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino throws a strike but Wathan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wathan trying to control but Ogino is working from the bottom.
Wathan is breathing heavily.
Ogino 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.
Wathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wathan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ogino.
Ogino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ogino is looking to work some ground and pound but Wathan has wrist control.
Ogino chips away with some ground and pound.
Ogino working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogino distracts Wathan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wathan is looking for a triangle but Ogino pushes his legs off easily.
Ogino distracts Wathan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wathan keeping moving, preventing Ogino from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wathan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ogino.
Ogino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ogino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ogino lands a couple of elbows.
Wathan is trying to control the position but Ogino postures up.
Ogino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ogino landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Wathan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wathan misses with a looping right.
Wathan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ogino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ogino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ogino working over Wathan with some ground and pound. Wathan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wathan taking some punishment here, with Ogino in his half guard.
Wathan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ogino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wathan defending well though.
Ogino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wathan wants to control but Ogino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ogino drops an elbow to the side of Wathan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ogino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ogino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wathan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ogino.
Ogino winds up and cracks Wathan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ogino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ogino wants to pass to mount but Wathan is defending the position.
Ogino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ogino passes to side control.
Ogino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogino throws an elbow but Wathan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ogino is putting a hurting on Wathan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wathan is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wathan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wathan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ogino cracks Wathan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wathan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wathan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ogino landing strikes.
Ogino working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino working the body and head with strikes.
Ogino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ogino scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ogino grinds an elbow into Wathan's temple.
Chihiro Ogino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ogino scores with punches from side control.
Ogino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wathan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ogino working the ground and pound from side control.
Wathan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ogino wants to control but Wathan is keeping him busy.
Ogino connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wathan some visible discomfort.
Ogino wants to control but Wathan is keeping him busy.
Ogino working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wathan down.
Ogino cracks Wathan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wathan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wathan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ogino connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wathan some visible discomfort.
Ogino landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ogino working the head and body with strikes.
Wathan taking a bit of punishment here - Ogino scoring with strikes.
Ogino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogino lands a nice forearm strike.
Ogino scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Ogino's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chihiro Ogino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ogino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wathan is fending him off so far but Ogino persists. Nope, Wathan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wathan misses with a takedown
and Ogino counters with a single leg into guard. Wathan didn't expect that.
Ogino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ogino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ogino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wathan working for a triangle but Ogino defends it easily.
Ogino works over Wathan with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogino is in close to Wathan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogino postures up and lands a big shot to Wathan's brow.
Ogino postures up and lands a big shot to Wathan's brow.
Ogino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ogino is in close to Wathan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ogino chips away with some ground and pound.
Wathan has his foot on Ogino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ogino works his way back into a safe position though.
Ogino postures up in Wathan's guard and throws a big left but Wathan blocks it.
Wathan working for a triangle but Ogino defends it easily.
Wathan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ogino postures up and lands a big shot to Wathan's brow.
Ogino stands up over Wathan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wathan is trying to control the position but Ogino postures up.
Ogino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ogino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ogino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wathan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ogino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ogino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ogino scoring with some ground and pound.
Ogino connects with a couple of short punches.
Ogino postures up and lands a big shot to Wathan's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ogino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wathan has his foot on Ogino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ogino works his way back into a safe position though.
Ogino working some strikes from top position.
Ogino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ogino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ogino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ogino scoring with some ground and pound.
Ogino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ogino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wathan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wathan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ogino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ogino postures up in Wathan's guard and throws a big left but Wathan blocks it.
Ogino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wathan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ogino thows a big elbow that misses.
Wathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ogino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ogino is working for a kimura but Wathan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ogino lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chihiro Ogino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ogino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chihiro Ogino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (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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137 lbs
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147 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie misses the shot to the body.
Neo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Nova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice uppercut.
Nova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nova throws a leg kick
and Ziskie counters with a stiff right hand.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Nova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nova.
Nova misses with a body punch
and Ziskie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ziskie.
Nova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ziskie is able to avoid easily.
Ziskie misses with a double jab.
Ziskie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nova counters with a thumping low kick.
Ziskie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nova throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Nova shoots and misses
and Ziskie counters with a big head kick but Nova shrugs it off.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Ziskie moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Nova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nova.
Ziskie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ziskie lands a nice shot that snaps Nova's head back.
A cross from Nova lands.
Nova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nova is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
Phillip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nova blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
Nova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova shoots and misses
letting Ziskie counter with a right hand.
Nova throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nova counters with a three punch combo that has Ziskie backing up. Ziskie nods at Nova to acknowledge the strikes.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Nova misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ziskie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nova really felt that one!
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Nova moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick
and Nova counters with a good low kick that Ziskie was not able to check.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Nova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nova has time to react.
Ziskie lands a jab to the nose.
Ziskie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nova had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nova wants to land a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range.
Ziskie thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Nova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ziskie counters with a good low kick that Nova was not able to check.
Nova tries for a takedown but Ziskie circles away easily
and Ziskie counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ziskie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova throws a leg kick
and Ziskie counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ziskie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ziskie wants it to stay on the feet.
Nova staying out of range there.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ziskie counters with a leg kick.
Ziskie thows a body shot but no joy.
Nova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Nova.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nova misses with a shot to the body
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ziskie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ziskie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ziskie checks a low kick from Nova.
Nova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice body shot.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziskie as he jumps to the side.
Ziskie moves out of range of the leg kick from Nova.
Ziskie misses the shot to the body.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Nova's shoulder, as Nova tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Nova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that misses.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
A head kick from Nova lands but Ziskie takes it in his stride.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziskie blocks the leg kick.
Nova misses with a double jab
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
Nova is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziskie.
Nova misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Nova with a series of wild strikes but Nova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nova lands a jab to Ziskie's midsection.
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nova scores with a leg kick.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nova blocks a jab.
Nova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
Nova wants to slow Ziskie down by chopping away at his legs.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nova.
Nova throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ziskie. Ziskie obviously looking to wear him down.
Nova lands a nice shot to the body.
Nova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
Nova misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phillip Ziskie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nova throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Nova looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova misses with a combination
and Ziskie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to de liver by Ziskie. Beautiful body shot.
Ziskie misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Nova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Ziskie ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a leg kick
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
Ziskie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nova lands with a shot to the body.
Nova is looking to slow Ziskie down with leg kicks.
Nova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ziskie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nova thinking.
Nova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ziskie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ziskie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.
Nova misses with a combination
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
Nova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ziskie.
A low kick from Nova misses
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ziskie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Nova misses.
Nova falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nova slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
Nova lands the left hand.
A jab from Nova misses.
Ziskie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nova.
Nice straight punches there by Ziskie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ziskie.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Nova shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Nova throws a combination that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nova moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Neo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Nova misses.
Nova throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Nova throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Phillip Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nova misses with a low kick.
Nova misses with a body shot
and Ziskie counters with a two punch combo.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Nova misses the jab.
Ziskie lands a really nice looking cross but Nova seems unphased.
Nova throws a combination that misses
and Ziskie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nova walks into a straight right hand from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nova catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nova.
Nova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Nova.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ziskie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Ziskie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Douglas (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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213 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Sky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Douglas!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas throws a body punch but Sky moves out of range.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Sky moves out of range easily.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Sky moved out of range nicely.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sky.
Douglas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sky throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
A cross from Sky lands.
Sky misses with a straight right.
Sky blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Sky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Douglas throws a body kick that misses.
Douglas misses with a body punch
and Sky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Douglas's guard.
Douglas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sky passes Douglas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Douglas is defending against the submission attempts here by Sky.
Douglas is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky throwing shots but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Sky has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Douglas defend it? Sky steps over the head and cranks it - Douglas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Sky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin misses with the combination.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Ryan Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larkin's head.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Larkin misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larkin misses with a double jab.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Larkin checks it.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Larkin misses with a double jab
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins cracks Larkin with a good jab.
Larkin throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Larkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Larkin misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Larkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Larkin scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Larkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larkin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Hopkins swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Larkin avoids it well.
Larkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins lands a with a good body shot.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larkin tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larkin drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Larkin tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins pushes Larkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Larkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins'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.
Larkin lands a body shot.
Larkin lands a body shot.
Larkin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins is trying to stall.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Larkin.
Come on Larkin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Larkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Larkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Tito Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Larkin tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larkin.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Larkin should have avoided that one.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Hopkins clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Larkin lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins lands a with a good body shot.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Larkin.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Larkin. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Larkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a jab to the body
and Larkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larkin swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Larkin throws a one two combo.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Larkin catches Hopkins right on the button with a cross.
Larkin darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Larkin. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larkin misses with a looping left.
Larkin misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to clinch.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larkin misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Larkin cracks a nice hook into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Larkin's ribs.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Larkin drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins jabs at Larkin's body.
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Hopkins.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin misses with a double jab
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tito Hopkins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Larkin as he connects with a hook.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses the body punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Larkin throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Larkin throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Larkin misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larkin on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Larkin with an uppercut!
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Donk. Hopkins catches Larkin right on the button with a cross.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hopkins had his way with Ryan Larkin in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Larkin throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Hopkins with a hook.
Larkin misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Larkin.
Larkin lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins 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.
Larkin dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Larkin misses.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Larkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hopkins catches Larkin right on the button with a cross.
Hopkins cracks Larkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Larkin misses.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Larkin checks it.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Larkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tito Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larkin misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Ryan Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larkin lands a jab to the head.
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin misses with the combination.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Hopkins!
Tito Hopkins retains his middleweight title!
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