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IP XXVIII: Absentis Artificios PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hajime Saito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Severus!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Severus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saito throws a lazy uppercut
and Severus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Severus.
Severus lands a left hand.
Saito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Severus pushes Saito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Severus dodges an elbow strike from Saito.
Saito is working for takedown but Severus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saito managing to block the knees to the body from Severus.
Severus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Severus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Severus.
Severus dodges an elbow strike from Saito.
Severus landing knees to the body.
Saito is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Severus pushes Saito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Severus scores with a knee to the head.
Saito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Severus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hajime Saito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saito misses with an uppercut
and Severus moves into the clinch.
Severus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saito misses with a takedown
and Severus counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajime Saito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severus connects with a leg kick. Saito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severus clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Severus.
Severus connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hajime Saito has been cut.
Severus scores with a hook to the body.
Severus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Severus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Severus.
A body shot lands from Severus.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Severus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saito misses with a combination
and Severus counters with a right hand to the body.
Severus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saito.
Saito throws a combination that misses
and Severus counters with a good low kick that Saito was not able to check.
Saito throws a sloppy head kick
and Severus counters by clinching up.
Severus lands a good knee to the midsection. Saito won't want to take too many of those.
Severus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Severus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Severus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saito throws a lazy uppercut
and Severus counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Severus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saito really felt that one!
Carlo Severus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Severus landing knees to the body.
Severus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saito misses with an uppercut
and Severus counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saito throws an elbow that misses.
Severus scores with a knee to the head.
Severus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saito.
Severus tries to land a knee to the head but Saito blocks with his arms.
Severus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Severus dodges an elbow strike from Saito.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Severus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saito's face.
Saito has Severus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Severus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Severus obliges.
Severus breaks the clinch.
Saito misses with an uppercut
and Severus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severus cracks the inside of Saito's front leg.
Saito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Severus counters with a nice leg kick.
Severus clinches with his opponent.
Saito missing with knees to the body.
Severus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saito takes a shot to the head.
Severus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Severus lands with a short shot to the head.
Severus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Severus counters with an outside leg kick.
Saito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Severus counters with a good, hard body kick but Saito shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Severus.
Severus moves forwards but Saito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Severus counters with a left to the body.
Severus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saito rather than just go for the knockout.
Severus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Severus prevents the takedown attempt.
Severus breaks the clinch.
Saito throws an off balance right hand
and Severus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Severus darts in and clinches Saito up against the cage.
Severus breaks from the clinch.
Severus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saito with a poor takedown
and Severus moves into the clinch.
Severus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Severus blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Severus.
Severus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saito backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Severus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hajime Saito's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Severus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Severus lands a head kick. Saito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Severus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Saito throws a head kick that misses
and Severus counters with a nice body kick.
Saito throws a sloppy head kick
and Severus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saito's knee momentarily.
Saito misses with an uppercut
and Severus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saito really felt that one!
Severus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saito throws an off balance right hand
and Severus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Severus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severus scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severus working Saito over with knees to the body.
Severus lands an elbow just above Saito 's eye.
Severus working Saito over with knees to the body.
Severus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Severus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Severus tries a knee to the head but Saito blocks it.
Severus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saito's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Severus's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saito tries for a takedown but Severus circles away easily
and Severus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saito thinking.
Severus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saito's calf.
Severus takes the fight into the clinch.
Severus lands a knee to the body.
Severus lands a shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Saito. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Severus digs a right hand underneath Saito's ribcage. Saito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Severus.
Severus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Severus lands a nice knee to the body.
Severus scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Severus.
Severus lands an elbow that stopped Saito in his tracks for a moment.
Hajime Saito's cut is getting worse.
Severus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Severus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saito misses with an uppercut
and Severus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Severus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Severus moves into the clinch.
A short right from Severus.
Severus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saito.
Saito pushes off an throws an elbow but Severus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saito misses with an elbow strike.
Severus blocks an elbow strike from Saito.
Severus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saito misses with a takedown
and Severus counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajime Saito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severus lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Severus.
Saito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Severus lands a nice knee to the body.
Severus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Severus.
Saito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees to the body from Severus.
Severus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saito.
A knee to the head by Severus.
Severus lands an elbow just above Saito 's eye.
Severus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Severus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saito throws an elbow that misses.
Saito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Severus prevents it.
Severus is leaning against Saito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Severus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saito has his takedown stuffed
and Severus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Saito misses
and Severus counters with a low kick, right behind Saito 's knee.
Saito throws a lazy uppercut
and Severus counters with a nice uppercut.
Saito misses with an uppercut
and Severus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saito misses with a takedown
and Severus counters with a nice leg kick.
Saito swings widly with a right hand
and Severus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saito has his takedown stuffed
and Severus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saito really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saito, pushing him back against the cage.
Saito trying to land knees to the body.
Severus pushes Saito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saito throws an elbow but misses.
Saito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Severus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Severus.
Severus works on Saito's body with a couple of short punches.
Saito takes an elbow to the temple.
Severus lands a nice elbow.
Severus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hajime Saito's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Severus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saito's defenses.
Severus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saito backwards.
Severus connects with a knee to the head.
Severus lands an elbow inside.
Carlo Severus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Severus lands a body shot.
Severus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Severus digs a right hand into Saito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saito's gas tank.
Saito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Severus's defenses.
Severus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saito backwards.
Saito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Severus's brow.
Severus lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Severus's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Severus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hajime Saito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Saito throws an off balance right hand
and Severus counters with a nice leg kick.
Saito throws out a powerful jab.
Saito has his takedown stuffed
and Severus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saito throws a lazy uppercut
and Severus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Severus connects with an inside leg kick.
Severus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Severus looks for the body kick but Saito saw that one coming.
Saito throws a head kick that misses
and Severus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Severus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saito lands an elbow inside that Severus shrugs off.
Severus avoids the elbow strike from Saito, against the cage.
Severus connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severus avoids a wild elbow strike from Saito.
Saito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Severus scores with a shoulder strike.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but Severus blocks with his arms.
Severus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Severus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saito has his takedown stuffed
and Severus counters by clinching up.
Saito takes a knee right on the jaw!
Severus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Severus counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajime Saito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saito throws a lazy head kick
and Severus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saito misses with an elbow strike.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Severus lands with a right to the head.
Severus lands a nice knee to the body.
Severus lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Severus.
Severus lands a good knee to the midsection. Saito won't want to take too many of those.
Severus is leaning against Saito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carlo Severus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severus manages to break the clinch.
Saito has his takedown stuffed
and Severus counters with a low kick, right behind Saito 's knee.
Saito throws a right hand that misses
and Severus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Severus.
Severus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Severus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saito landing knees to the body.
Saito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saito missing with knees to the body.
Saito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Severus.
Saito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saito avoiding damage as Severus throws knees to the body.
Saito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Severus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Severus avoids a wild elbow strike from Saito.
Severus blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Severus.
Saito throws an elbow but it misses.
Severus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Severus lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Hajime Saito's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Severus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Severus counters by clinching up.
Hajime Saito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Severus.
Severus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Severus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Severus - that landed with a thud.
Severus lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Severus.
Severus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Severus pushes Saito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Severus lands a knee to the body.
Severus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Severus landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severus manages to break the clinch.
Saito is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Severus tries to clinch up.
A big left from Saito misses.
Saito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Severus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hajime Saito's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Severus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjergan Fjordfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by Justified by AMEN. Fjordfoot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Fjordfoots - Going for a title kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjergan Fjordfoot!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez is looking to land body kicks.
Gutierrez slips a straight right by Fjordfoot.
Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjordfoot shoots in and gets a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutierrez, not yet.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gutierrez holds on and takes a little breather.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez pulls Fjordfoot in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fjordfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gutierrez walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Fjordfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Fjordfoot moves out of range.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjordfoot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gutierrez pulls Fjordfoot in close to his closed guard and prevents Fjordfoot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fjordfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordfoot throws and elbow that misses. Gutierrez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fjordfoot's guard. Nice move by Gutierrez!
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Fjordfoot keeps moving.
Gutierrez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gutierrez being controlled here momentarily.
Fjordfoot wants to control but Gutierrez passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez moves into full mount! Fjordfoot won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez trying to control but Fjordfoot is having none of it.
Fjordfoot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fjordfoot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gutierrez prevents Fjordfoot from improving his position.
Gutierrez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gutierrez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control but Fjordfoot is having none of it.
Gutierrez throws some wild stikes that Fjordfoot manages to avoid easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fjordfoot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gutierrez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fjordfoot taking shots to the head.
Gutierrez avoids the attempt from Fjordfoot to control.
Gutierrez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gutierrez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yago Gutierrez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dracul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Cantwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dracul comes to the cage accompanied by Why cant we be friends by War. Cantwin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Whispers In The Dark. Damian Dracul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Dracul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Cantwin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantwin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cantwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dracul.
Dracul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cantwin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cantwin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dracul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cantwin, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantwin working for a triangle but Dracul defends it easily.
Cantwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cantwin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dracul!
Cantwin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dracul has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dracul!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul wants to stand but Cantwin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cantwin wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cantwin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Cantwin keeps moving.
Dracul wants to stand and escape but instead Cantwin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cantwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cantwin trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul has his foot on Cantwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cantwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Cantwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dracul's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cantwin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dracul!
Cantwin goes for an armbar but Dracul turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dracul.
Dracul stands and throws Cantwin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dracul wants to stand but Cantwin has his arm trapped.
Dracul tries to get to his feet but Cantwin is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Dracul in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul wants to get up but he can't break Cantwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dracul is fighting to break Cantwin's control of his arms but Cantwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cantwin has a closed guard, preventing Dracul from standing up.
Cantwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cantwin keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Cantwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dracul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cantwin was covering up waiting for the punch and Dracul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cantwin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dracul!
Dracul stops Cantwin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cantwin wants to control the pace but Dracul is squirming around nicely.
Cantwin lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dracul is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cantwin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cantwin content just to control the position here.
Cantwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Dracul frees his head quite easily.
Cantwin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dracul?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dracul because Cantwin loaded up on that one.
Cantwin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cantwin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Troy Cantwin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mega might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black and Yellow. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Mega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage.
Mega lands with a hook. Nakano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakano closes the distance but Mega moves to the side
and Mega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mega counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Mega circles away easily
and Mega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakano with a poor takedown
and Mega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Max Mega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoru Nakano.
Nakano tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mega to counter with a crisp jab.
Mega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mega lands a jab to Nakano's midsection.
Nakano looks gassed!
Nakano closes the distance but Mega moves to the side
and Mega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano wants to clinch but Mega slips to the side
and Mega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakano under the eye.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Mega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Mega.
A left and a right from Mega both land. Nice combination.
Mega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Mega does it's job there.
Mega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega throws a combination. Nakano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nakano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mega throws a series of strikes that have Nakano backpedaling.
Nakano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice combination there by Mega.
Nakano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Mega.
Mega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakano is rocked!
It looks like Satoru Nakano has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mega! Nakano is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Mega!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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181 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tugg Speedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Speedman counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Speedman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tugg Speedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gomez.
Speedman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Speedman wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tugg Speedman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Speedman misses the shot to the body.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Speedman counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Speedman circles away easily
enabling Speedman to counter with a crisp jab.
Speedman scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Speedman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speedman throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Speedman counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez darts in trying to clinch
and Speedman counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomez closes the distance but Speedman moves to the side
and Speedman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Speedman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Speedman is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Speedman uses his free foot to push down on Gomez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gomez.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Speedman maintains control.
Gomez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Speedman.
Speedman wants to control the pace but Gomez is squirming around nicely.
Speedman looking for a guillotine from mount but Gomez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
That's time! Speedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Speedman is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Speedman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedman trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Speedman is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Speedman pulls his head out easily.
Speedman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
Speedman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speedman wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.
Speedman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gomez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Speedman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Speedman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Speedman controlling well, preventing Gomez from escaping the position.
Tugg Speedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speedman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gomez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Speedman has his arm under Gomez's chin here. Game over son! Speedman squeezes tightly and Gomez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tugg Speedman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uljas Tossavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tossavainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Macho Man Randy Savage Theme Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Kick out the Jams by The MC5s. Uljas Tossavainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
190 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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201 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uljas Tossavainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee slips a straight right by Tossavainen.
Tossavainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Tossavainen lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Tossavainen misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tossavainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Uljas Tossavainen has been cut.
Tossavainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Tossavainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Tossavainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tossavainen throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Tossavainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tossavainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Tossavainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tossavainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Rufus Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tossavainen moves out of range.
Tossavainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tossavainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee looks gassed!
Tossavainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tossavainen scores with a body shot.
Tossavainen lands with a nice body punch.
Tossavainen lands with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Tossavainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids the body shot from Tossavainen.
A punch combination from Tossavainen misses.
Tossavainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tossavainen wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Tossavainen lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tossavainen slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Tossavainen.
Tossavainen scores with a jab.
Lee is rocked!
Tossavainen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lee square on the jaw! Damn, Lee is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uljas Tossavainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ready Go has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
220 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ready Go!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go misses the body punch
letting Phenomenon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ready Go has been cut.
Go throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phenomenon counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Go.
Go lands a nice looking body shot.
Go swings widly with a right hand
and Phenomenon counters with a low kick, right behind Go 's knee.
Go's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phenomenon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Go scrambles back to his feet.
Go lands a slapping body shot.
Go misses with a body shot
and Phenomenon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phenomenon misses with the combination.
Phenomenon misses with a straight left.
Go misses with a body shot
and Phenomenon counters with a solid body kick.
Go misses with a right hand
and Phenomenon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phenomenon throws an overhand right that lands on Go's shoulder, as Go tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Phenomenon.
Phenomenon lands with a straight right. Go didn't see that one coming.
Go is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phenomenon rather than just go for the knockout.
Go throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phenomenon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go throws an off balance right hand
letting Phenomenon counter with a right hand.
Phenomenon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Go misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phenomenon counters with a stiff right hand.
Go is rocked!
Phenomenon throws a monster overhand right that drops Go! Phenomenon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jon Phenomenon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parnell Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjergj Kastrioti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun comes to the cage accompanied by "Big Pimpin" by Jay Z. Parnell Calhoun has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
214 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parnell Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gjergj Kastrioti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastrioti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Calhoun counter with a right hand.
Calhoun misses with a body shot
and Kastrioti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calhoun!
Kastrioti throws some wild stikes that Calhoun manages to avoid easily.
Kastrioti throwing strikes but Calhoun recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Kastrioti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calhoun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kastrioti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kastrioti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kastrioti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kastrioti trying to control from half guard but Calhoun is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastrioti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kastrioti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kastrioti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kastrioti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kastrioti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kastrioti throwing shots but Calhoun is blocking nicely.
Kastrioti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kastrioti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Kastrioti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kastrioti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calhoun defending well though.
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.
Kastrioti throws a strike but Calhoun avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kastrioti looking to sit in guard and control but Calhoun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kastrioti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Kastrioti is retaining full guard.
Kastrioti pulls Calhoun in close to prevent any damage.
Kastrioti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Kastrioti keeps moving.
Kastrioti is looking to stand up but Calhoun isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calhoun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calhoun looking to pass the guard.
Kastrioti wants to stand up but Calhoun is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Calhoun throws a poor cross that misses
and Kastrioti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kastrioti misses with a head shot. Calhoun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Kastrioti from controlling successfully.
Kastrioti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjergj Kastrioti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kastrioti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Calhoun did well to prevent Kastrioti getting side control.
Kastrioti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calhoun's head.
Calhoun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kastrioti.
Kastrioti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calhoun's head.
Kastrioti is keen to just control but Calhoun is a slippery customer.
Kastrioti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastrioti looks to land a strike but Calhoun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kastrioti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kastrioti throwing strikes from guard but Calhoun blocks nicely.
Calhoun wants to stand up but Kastrioti is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastrioti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calhoun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kastrioti.
Kastrioti wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Kastrioti thows a big elbow that misses.
Kastrioti trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastrioti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two 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.
Kastrioti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calhoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kastrioti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kastrioti postures up in Calhoun's guard and throws a big left but Calhoun blocks it.
Calhoun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kastrioti.
Kastrioti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kastrioti wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kastrioti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kastrioti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kastrioti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kastrioti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kastrioti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kastrioti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Kastrioti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calhoun sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kastrioti cracks Calhoun with a big elbow.
Kastrioti with the ground and pound but Calhoun regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kastrioti looks to land a strike but Calhoun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kastrioti wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Kastrioti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kastrioti throws a big right hand that misses.
Calhoun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kastrioti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjergj Kastrioti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kastrioti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kastrioti trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastrioti throws a strike but Calhoun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kastrioti wants to stand but Calhoun is controlling the position.
Gjergj Kastrioti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kastrioti uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastrioti misses with a takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kastrioti thuds a left hand into Calhoun's body.
Calhoun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calhoun misses with a looping left.
Calhoun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kastrioti tries for a takedown but Calhoun circles away easily
and Calhoun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kastrioti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kastrioti moves forwards but Calhoun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calhoun connects with a nice looking jab.
Calhoun works over Kastrioti's head and body with a nice combination.
Parnell Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kastrioti with a poor takedown
and Calhoun counters with a left to the body.
Parnell Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gjergj Kastrioti.
A shot to the liver by Calhoun. Beautiful body shot.
Kastrioti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calhoun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calhoun scores with a jab to the body.
Calhoun connects with a jab.
Calhoun scores with a nice head shot.
Calhoun throws a lazy right hand but Kastrioti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Calhoun catches Kastrioti right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calhoun.
Kastrioti swinging wildly here.
Calhoun lands a glancing blow to the side of Kastrioti's head.
Parnell Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kastrioti shoots and misses
enabling Calhoun to counter with a crisp jab.
Calhoun connects with a crisp jab.
Calhoun scores with a punch to the head.
Kastrioti staying out of range there.
Calhoun just misses with a punch to the body.
Calhoun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kastrioti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calhoun's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kastrioti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kastrioti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kastrioti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
Kastrioti throwing strikes but missing.
Kastrioti postures up and lands a big shot to Calhoun's brow.
Gjergj Kastrioti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kastrioti lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parnell Calhoun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kastrioti 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gjergj Kastrioti!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Buu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ochoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Ochoa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kid Buu's chin.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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 Las Vegas, Kid Buu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buu throws a low kick but Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa looks for the body kick but Buu saw that one coming.
Buu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buu misses with the body kick
and Ochoa counters with a good low kick that Buu was not able to check.
Ochoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buu can pounce on him.
Ochoa throws a leg kick
and Buu counters with a big head kick but Ochoa shrugs it off.
Ochoa tries to land a front kick but Buu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Buu.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Buu.
Buu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ochoa to score with a decent uppercut.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Buu looks for the body kick but Ochoa saw that one coming.
Buu throws a head kick that misses.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Ochoa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ochoa.
Ochoa sizes up Buu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buu is rocked!
Ochoa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Buu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buu seems to have got his legs back now.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Buu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa misses with a head kick.
Buu throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Buu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ochoa.
Buu pushes Ochoa away with a front kick.
Buu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ochoa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Buu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buu.
Buu throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa thumps Buu with a low kick.
Buu misses with a combination
and Ochoa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buu's knee momentarily.
Buu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ochoa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buu throws a lazy head kick
and Ochoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochoa throws a leg kick which misses Buu's front leg but catches the back leg as Buu tries to avoid it.
Buu misses with a kick to the body
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ochoa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ochoa connects with a leg kick. Buu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buu keeps Ochoa at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu ducks under a wild hook from Ochoa.
Ochoa thows a leg kick but Buu checks it
and Buu counters with a good low kick that Ochoa was not able to check.
Buu is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Ochoa misses
and Buu counters with a leg kick.
Ochoa throws a front kick aimed at Buu's knee but Buu avoids it well.
Ochoa throws a push kick but Buu slaps the foot to one side.
Ochoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Buu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ochoa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buu feints and then cracks Ochoa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ochoa down.
Buu throws a leg kick but Ochoa checks it.
Buu scores with a push kick.
Buu thows a body kick. Ochoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ochoa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Buu lands but Ochoa takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Buu sees coming a mile off.
Buu throws a lazy head kick
and Ochoa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Buu really felt that one!
Buu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Buu.
Buu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ochoa swings for the body but Buu moves out of range.
Crunch! Ochoa slams his shin into Buu's torso.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buu.
Buu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buu.
Buu throws a leg kick but Ochoa checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buu.
Buu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochoa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buu, right into the meat.
Buu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ochoa is able to avoid easily.
Kid Buu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Ochoa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buu misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Buu.
Buu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ochoa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ochoa can pounce on him.
Ochoa throws a shot from downtown. Buu moves away and avoids it.
Buu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ochoa. That did some damage!
Buu throws a wild body kick that Ochoa sees coming a mile off.
Buu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa misses with a body shot.
Ochoa lands a nice shot that snaps Buu's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ochoa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Ochoa misses
and Buu counters with a good, hard body kick but Ochoa shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochoa throws a front kick aimed at Buu's knee but Buu avoids it well.
Buu scoring well with a low kick there.
Buu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kid Buu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Buu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Buu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ochoa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buu's calf.
Buu tries a low kick but Ochoa avoids it.
Buu pushes Ochoa away with a front kick.
Buu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ochoa throws a shot from downtown. Buu moves away and avoids it.
Buu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kid Buu is winning the standup battle so far.
Buu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Buu scores with a head kick.
Buu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ochoa. That did some damage!
Buu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buu misses with a body kick.
Buu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ochoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ochoa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buu.
Ochoa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa blocks the body kick.
Buu connects with a leg kick. Ochoa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Buu tenderised Ochoa's leg. Ochoa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ochoa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ochoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buu slips a straight right by Ochoa.
Buu lands with a nice body kick.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buu.
Buu throws a combination. Ochoa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ochoa thows a leg kick but Buu checks it
and Buu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Buu thuds his shin into the meat of Ochoa's side.
Ochoa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buu.
Buu scores with a kick to the body.
Buu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ochoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buu. Buu obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Buu.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buu looks for the body kick but Ochoa saw that one coming.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Buu.
A punch combination from Buu misses.
Buu lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buu.
Buu throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Buu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Kid Buu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Buu fakes the leg kick and cracks Ochoa in the body.
Ochoa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buu lands a slapping body shot.
Buu connects with a leg kick. Ochoa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ochoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochoa checks a low kick from Buu.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Buu.
Buu throws a front kick that sends Ochoa stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buu throws a head kick that misses.
Buu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Ochoa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buu checks a leg kick.
That kick from Buu tenderised Ochoa's leg. Ochoa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ochoa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Buu cracks the inside of Ochoa's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buu, right into the meat.
Buu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Buu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ochoa avoids the body shot from Buu.
Buu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Buu.
Ochoa throws a jab when Buu was well out of range.
Buu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buu scores with a leg kick.
Ochoa throws a leg kick
and Buu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ochoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buu can pounce on him.
Buu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buu. That's going to slow Ochoa down.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Buu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Buu slams his shin into Ochoa's torso.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ochoa takes a step back to recover.
Buu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ochoa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buu looks for the body kick but Ochoa saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Buu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Buu dominated that second round.
That's time! Buu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Ochoa is predictable there
and Buu counters with a good low kick that Ochoa was not able to check.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Buu.
A clash of legs there as Ochoa blocks the low kick.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ochoa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Buu has got the better of the exchanges.
Ochoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ochoa takes a step back to recover.
Ochoa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Buu lands but Ochoa takes it in his stride.
Ochoa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buu connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Buu.
Buu throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Ochoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Buu throws a head kick that half lands.
Buu throws a leg kick but Ochoa moved away.
Buu lands with a kick to the temple. Ochoa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Buu misses
enabling Ochoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Buu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buu.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochoa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ochoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Ochoa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buu throws a front kick that sends Ochoa stumbling back into the cage.
Buu is looking to wear down Ochoa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buu.
Buu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buu.
Ochoa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu lands a leg kick that knocks Ochoa off balance momentarily.
Buu swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Buu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ochoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buu. Buu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ochoa misses with a hook. Buu ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ochoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buu can pounce on him.
Buu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ochoa.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buu lands with a kick to the temple. Ochoa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buu is out of range.
Buu connects with a leg kick. Ochoa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buu thumps Ochoa with a low kick.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses.
Ochoa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buu throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu scores with a spinning back kick!
Buu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buu lands with a nice body kick.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Buu scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Buu.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Buu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buu throws a head kick that misses.
Buu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Buu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buu is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
That kick from Buu tenderised Ochoa's leg. Ochoa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ochoa throws a lazy head kick
and Buu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buu scoring well with a low kick there.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ochoa coming out on top.
Buu throws a head kick that half lands.
Buu lands a nice looking body kick.
Buu is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buu.
Ochoa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Buu.
Buu scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ochoa. That did some damage!
Buu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buu throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ochoa throws the kick towards the body but Buu avoids it.
Buu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buu fakes the leg kick and cracks Ochoa in the body.
Buu feints and then cracks Ochoa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ochoa down.
Ochoa tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Buu clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Buu lands with a slapping head kick.
Ochoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ochoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buu counters with a nice body shot.
Buu is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buu.
Buu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ochoa throws a leg kick
and Buu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ochoa's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Ochoa misses
and Buu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ochoa's knee momentarily.
Buu scores with a body shot.
Buu is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
Ochoa swings for the body but Buu moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with a looping right.
Ochoa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buu lands a leg kick that knocks Ochoa off balance momentarily.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Buu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Buu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ochoa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Buu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ochoa misses with the body kick
and Buu counters with an inside leg kick.
Buu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buu connects with an inside leg kick.
Buu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ochoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Buu cracks the inside of Ochoa's front leg.
Buu throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Buu checks a low kick from Ochoa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buu.
Buu thumps Ochoa with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Buu.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Buu scores with a kick to the body.
Buu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buu looks for the body kick but Ochoa saw that one coming.
Buu feints and then cracks Ochoa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ochoa down.
Buu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buu lands a head kick!
Buu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Buu punishes Ochoa's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buu. That's going to slow Ochoa down.
Buu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochoa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ochoa checks a leg kick.
Buu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ochoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Buu pushes Ochoa away with a front kick.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buu.
Buu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Buu pushes Ochoa away with a front kick.
Buu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ochoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Ochoa misses with a low kick.
Buu throws a front kick that sends Ochoa stumbling back into the cage.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buu.
Buu misses with a head kick.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Buu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Buu misses with a head kick.
Ochoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buu. Buu obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buu.
Buu throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
Buu throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buu.
Ochoa misses with the body kick
and Buu counters with a nice body shot.
Ochoa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Buu lands a leg kick that knocks Ochoa off balance momentarily.
Buu scores with a kick to the body.
Buu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buu scores with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Buu blocks the low kick.
Buu misses with a low kick.
Buu delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Ochoa misses
and Buu counters with a nice body kick.
Buu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ochoa on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buu scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buu.
A lazy body kick from Ochoa
and Buu counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Buu had his way with Danny Ochoa in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Buu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ochoa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ochoa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buu throws a chopping leg kick but Ochoa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buu.
Buu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ochoa looks to throw the jab but Buu is out of range.
Ochoa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buu.
A bone on bone clash there as Buu blocks the leg kick.
Ochoa lands with an uppercut that bounces Buu off the cage and back into rage.
Buu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ochoa to score with a decent uppercut.
Ochoa misses with a hook. Buu ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buu counters with a nice uppercut.
Buu scores with a head kick. Ochoa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Buu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ochoa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buu lands a head kick!
Buu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Ochoa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu misses with a head kick.
Buu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buu.
Ochoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Buu is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
Ochoa tries to move into range but Buu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buu.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buu.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ochoa throws a sloppy head kick and Buu moves out of range easily.
Ochoa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ochoa throws a sloppy head kick
and Buu counters with a thumping low kick.
Buu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ochoa. That did some damage!
Buu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Buu swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ochoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buu counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Ochoa is predictable there
and Buu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ochoa checks a leg kick.
Ochoa misses with a looping left.
Buu cracks the inside of Ochoa's front leg.
A jab from Ochoa misses.
Ochoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buu. Buu obviously looking to wear him down.
Buu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ochoa throws out a leg kick but Buu moves out of range and Ochoa only half commits.
Buu is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
Ochoa misses with a hook
and Buu counters with a good, hard body kick but Ochoa shrugs it off.
Ochoa throws an overhand right that lands on Buu's shoulder, as Buu tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buu.
Buu scoring well with a low kick there.
Buu connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Buu.
Buu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ochoa takes a step back to recover.
Buu throws a solid leg kick but Ochoa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buu.
Buu lands a nice shot to the body.
Buu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buu lands a front kick.
Buu thows a body kick. Ochoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Ochoa is predictable there
and Buu counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Buu lands but Ochoa takes it in his stride.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Buu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Buu.
Buu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Buu.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Buu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ochoa's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Buu.
Buu scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid Buu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ochoa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buu.
Ochoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buu can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buu scores with a push kick.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buu.
Danny Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Buu is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Buu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:43
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Buu!
Kid Buu retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Bold and Beautiful as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Ross counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Ross to acknowledge the strikes.
Ross lands a slapping body shot.
Ross scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ross lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ross throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross scores with a leg kick.
Ross misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Ross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ross makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Rick Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ross thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ross counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ross lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Ross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross scores with a nice body kick.
Ross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ross circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Gracie drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ross follows Gracie to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ross!
Rick Ross is the new lightweight champion!
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