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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig comes to the cage accompanied by Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex . Sato has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato stuffs the takedown attempt from Craig. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Craig throws a leg kick that misses.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sato swivels and escapes.
Craig throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
Craig lands with a right hand.
Craig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Craig!
Sato with a couple of short strikes.
Sato landing strikes from the mount.
Sato breaks from Craig's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sato is landing with some decent strikes but Craig is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Craig is rocked!
Sato drops a big elbow. That's hurt Craig! More shots from Sato and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Sato!
A victorious Hiroshi Sato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by j. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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204 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Beast!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Evans misses with a head shot. Beast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up in Beast's guard and throws a big left but Beast blocks it.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans distracts Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans works over Beast with some ground and pound from guard.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Beast!
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Beast trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Beast has moved into half guard.
Evans moves into full guard.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Beast was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beast misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beast pinned against the cage. Beast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beast lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evans's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans drives through with a takedown into Beast's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Beast is proving a slippery customer.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beast is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Beast has been cut.
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beast's face.
Beast is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?
Evans lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Beast! Evans sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Beast and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Penderas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity has chosen Irish Fighting Song - We Come in Pieces as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo Penderas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cian McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penderas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penderas misses with a wild body shot.
Guillermo Penderas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penderas throws out a loose jab but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGarrity fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penderas swinging wildly here.
McGarrity scores with a decent looking hook.
McGarrity throws a body punch but Penderas moves out of range.
Penderas throws a looping overhand right but McGarrity ducks down to avoid it.
Penderas throws out a loose jab but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penderas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarrity.
Penderas throws a one two combo.
McGarrity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGarrity tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penderas swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from McGarrity - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a punch to the body.
McGarrity misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGarrity misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penderas.
Penderas managing to block the knees to the body from McGarrity.
McGarrity works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGarrity drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penderas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGarrity has Penderas in his guard.
McGarrity is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to hold Penderas in close to prevent damage but Penderas has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penderas trying to control the action but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to get back to full guard.
Penderas is trying to control. McGarrity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGarrity wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Guillermo Penderas.
Penderas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarrity was well out of range. Poor timing from Penderas.
Penderas throws a shot to the body.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a hook. Penderas ducked under it nicely.
McGarrity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penderas throws a big shot that misses.
Penderas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGarrity at a distance.
Penderas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penderas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penderas scores with a body shot.
Penderas throws a combination that misses
and McGarrity counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Penderas misses.
Penderas scores with the left hand. McGarrity knows he should have avoided that one.
Penderas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarrity counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penderas misses with a hook. McGarrity ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Penderas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cian McGarrity will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penderas loads up on a big right hand but McGarrity slips the punch.
Penderas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarrity.
Penderas misses with a left hand
and McGarrity counters with a nice leg kick.
Guillermo Penderas is winning the standup battle so far.
Penderas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penderas misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarrity counters by clinching up.
McGarrity tries to land knees in the clinch but Penderas avoids the damage to the body.
McGarrity is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from McGarrity - that landed with a thud.
McGarrity can't find room to land a body shot as Penderas controls the action.
McGarrity working aggressively here.
McGarrity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGarrity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from McGarrity.
McGarrity scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penderas's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penderas.
McGarrity misses with a knee to the head.
Penderas blocks an elbow strike from McGarrity.
McGarrity wants a takedown but no success here.
Penderas blocks the elbow strike.
McGarrity misses with an elbow strike.
McGarrity struggles to land a body shot inside as Penderas controls his hands.
Penderas breaks from the clinch.
Penderas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGarrity.
Penderas throws a big shot that misses.
Penderas misses with a hook.
McGarrity slips a jab and a cross from Penderas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penderas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penderas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penderas throws an off balance right hand
and McGarrity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penderas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penderas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGarrity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penderas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGarrity.
Penderas throws out a powerful jab.
Guillermo Penderas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penderas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penderas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Guillermo Penderas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penderas looks to land a right hand but McGarrity moved out of range.
McGarrity scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penderas is looking for a sweep.
McGarrity wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penderas, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity staying calm.
McGarrity wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penderas, who protects the arm well.
McGarrity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penderas keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGarrity tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGarrity tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Penderas dodges the ground and pound from McGarrity.
Penderas sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian McGarrity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Penderas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Penderas throws a combination. McGarrity tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGarrity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penderas misses with a straight left.
Penderas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penderas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penderas wants it to stay on the feet.
Penderas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGarrity throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penderas's waist but Penderas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGarrity off to one side.
Penderas looks to land a left hand but McGarrity moved out of range nicely.
Penderas scores with a nice strike.
Penderas swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.
Penderas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGarrity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penderas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from McGarrity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penderas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGarrity back to the cage. Penderas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Penderas misses with the combination.
McGarrity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penderas throws a right hand that misses
and McGarrity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGarrity scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity jabs at Penderas's body.
Penderas throws a poor cross that misses
and McGarrity counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
McGarrity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penderas.
McGarrity throws a lazy right hand but Penderas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Penderas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penderas swinging wildly here.
Penderas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penderas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penderas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penderas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penderas takes a swing at McGarrity's ribcage but misses.
McGarrity misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillermo Penderas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penderas throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarrity counters with a good low kick that Penderas was not able to check.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penderas misses with a wild body shot.
McGarrity moves out of range of the strikes.
McGarrity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity lands a body shot.
Cian McGarrity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A good leg kick by McGarrity.
Penderas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGarrity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penderas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGarrity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGarrity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Penderas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penderas slips a jab from McGarrity.
Penderas lands a nice looking body shot.
Penderas misses with a straight left.
McGarrity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penderas.
Penderas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGarrity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penderas swinging wildly here.
McGarrity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guillermo Penderas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGarrity cracks the inside of Penderas's front leg.
Penderas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGarrity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penderas.
McGarrity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penderas cracks a nice hook into McGarrity's ribs.
Penderas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penderas manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penderas.
McGarrity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGarrity. That's going to slow Penderas down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cian McGarrity.
I've got McGarrity winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cian McGarrity!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cian McGarrity made sure he mentioned TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Hot Ride . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Weed!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch misses with a hook.
Jab from Punch.
It looks like Jonathan Weed has been cut.
Weed slaps away a takedown attempt from Punch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weed scoring well with a low kick there.
Weed scores with a hook to the body. Punch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weed lands a leg kick that knocks Punch off balance momentarily.
Weed throws a hook but Punch blocks it.
A head kick from Weed lands but Punch takes it in his stride.
Weed misses with a hook
and Punch counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Punch.
Punch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punch.
Punch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Punch throws an overhand right that lands on Weed's shoulder, as Weed tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punch throws a lazy uppercut
and Punch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weed throws a good cross that connects.
Weed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Weed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weed tries for a takedown but Punch circles away easily
and Punch counters with a nice uppercut.
Weed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weed throws the kick towards the body but Punch avoids it.
Weed swings for the body but Punch moves out of range.
Punch scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed cracks Punch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, jab by Punch - just one landing.
That has opened up Jonathan Weed's cut even more.
Weed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weed looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punch ducks under a wild hook from Weed.
Punch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punch scores with a hook.
Punch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weed counters with a low kick, right behind Punch 's knee.
Punch throws a looping overhand right but Weed ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punch.
Weed moves in looking to clinch but Punch pushes him off.
Weed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Punch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weed misses with a looping right.
Weed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punch lands a nice hook to Weed's body. Weed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Punch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Weed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Punch throws a shot from downtown. Weed moves away and avoids it.
Punch misses with a left hand
and Punch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weed throws a shot from downtown. Punch moves away and avoids it.
Weed staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Weed.
Fast Punch is winning the standup battle so far.
Weed scores with a body shot.
Weed lands with a cross.
Punch shoots in but no luck this time.
Punch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Punch slows the pace down in half guard.
Punch is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Weed reverses the position - he's now on top in Punch's guard.
Punch seems keen to control Weed's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed looking to sit in guard and control but Punch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Punch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Weed pulls Punch in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fast Punch wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A lazy body kick from Punch
and Punch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weed slips a jab from Punch.
Weed tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch throws a shot to the body.
Punch throws a right hand that misses
and Weed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weed.
Punch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weed is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punch wants to improve his position but instead Weed has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fast Punch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Weed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Punch misses the body punch
and Weed counters with a stiff right hand.
Weed lands a nice shot to the body.
Weed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Punch misses with a two punch combination.
Punch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Punch misses the shot to the body.
Punch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weed.
Weed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Punch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weed doesn't seem bothered though.
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed walks into a straight right hand from Punch.
Punch avoids the head kick by Weed.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch misses the jab.
Weed throws out a leg kick but Punch moves out of range and Weed only half commits.
Weed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punch defends it nicely.
Weed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weed swings widly with a right hand
and Weed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punch swings widly with a right hand
and Weed counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punch lands a body shot.
Weed walks into a stiff left hand from Punch.
Punch scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Jonathan Weed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Punch misses with a series of wild punches.
Punch dives in and scores a takedown into Weed's guard.
Punch trying to control but Weed is working from the bottom.
Weed is trying to control the position but Punch postures up.
Punch looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch passes into half guard.
Punch works his way into full mount!
Fast Punch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Punch controlling from mount.
Jonathan Weed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weed wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fast Punch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Punch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fast Punch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. Jing Ya Xu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Thompson's chin.
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196 lbs
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27
192 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jing Ya Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ya Xu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ya Xu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson pushes Ya Xu away with a front kick.
Thompson rushes Ya Xu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ya Xu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ya Xu tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ya Xu avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Ya Xu shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ya Xu breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Thompson forces Ya Xu back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ya Xu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ya Xu is breathing heavily.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ya Xu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson scores with a push kick.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ya Xu dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Ya Xu's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Ya Xu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Thompson.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Thompson slams his shin into Ya Xu's torso.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Ya Xu's leg. Ya Xu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ya Xu walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jing Ya Xu has been cut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ya Xu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ya Xu jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ya Xu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Ya Xu takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Ya Xu in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Ya Xu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ya Xu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ya Xu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ya Xu takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ya Xu avoids it.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Ya Xu shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ya Xu or not.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson working Ya Xu over with knees to the body.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ya Xu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Ya Xu in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jing Ya Xu'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.
Ya Xu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Ya Xu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ya Xu misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ya Xu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ya Xu.
Ya Xu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Ya Xu fails to land the takedown.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Ya Xu in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya Xu takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ya Xu backwards.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ya Xu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ya Xu backwards.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Ya Xu is rocked!
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Ya Xu in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Ya Xu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Ya Xu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson working Ya Xu over with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ya Xu! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Manuawillie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirror comes into the arena with Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Manuawillie's choice of entrance music: Lil Wayne Feat. Eminem - Drop The World!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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221 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Manuawillie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirror tries to close the distance and clinch but Manuawillie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuawillie throws a low kick but Mirror avoids it.
Manuawillie keeps the fight on the outside.
Manuawillie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirror lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manuawillie circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirror doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuawillie circles away.
Manuawillie scores with a three punch combo!
Mirror scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mirror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mirror looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirror throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mirror misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Mirror stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manuawillie.
Mirror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuawillie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manuawillie counters with an inside leg kick.
Mirror gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manuawillie tries to score a body lock takedown but Mirror shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Mirror.
Mirror avoids a wild elbow strike from Manuawillie.
Mirror scores with a shot to the side of Manuawillie's head.
Mirror tries to work over Manuawillie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirror lands a right hand.
Manuawillie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirror is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Mirror fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Mirror.
Mirror is trying to stall.
Mirror tries a body shot but Manuawillie blocks it.
Manuawillie prevents a body shot from Mirror.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mirror.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuawillie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Fullsize Mirror has been cut.
Mirror lands a hook that snaps the head of Manuawillie backwards.
Mirror blocking some punches.
Mirror lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manuawillie backwards.
Mirror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuawillie breaks from the clinch.
Manuawillie slips under a jab.
Manuawillie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirror.
A jab from Mirror finds it's way through Manuawillie's defenses.
Manuawillie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mirror misses with a straight left.
Mirror forces Manuawillie back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuawillie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manuawillie lands with a right to the head.
Manuawillie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manuawillie lands a damaging elbow.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirror avoids it.
Mirror stalling.
Mirror lands a left hand.
Manuawillie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manuawillie trying to land knees to the body.
Manuawillie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manuawillie scores with a knee to the head.
Manuawillie is working for takedown but Mirror is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manuawillie looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Mirror.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuawillie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirror blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manuawillie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirror.
Manuawillie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirror.
Mirror throws a poor cross that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mirror's knee momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Mirror has knocked Manuawillie down with a huge combo! Mirror steps away and waves a wobbly Manuawillie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Manuawillie is rocked!
Mirror thows a body shot but no joy.
Manuawillie is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirror finish him?
Good shot there by Mirror.
Mirror throws the left hand but Manuawillie avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuawillie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirror.
Manuawillie seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manuawillie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirror drops Manuawillie with a beautiful combination! Manuawillie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mirror is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fullsize Mirror'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.
Mirror knocks out Manuawillie with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mirror before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mirror picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fullsize Mirror!
After the fight, Fullsize Mirror was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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220 lbs
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223 lbs
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Yoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker scores with a nice body kick.
Aschenbreaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aschenbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshi moves away.
Aschenbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshi moves away.
Horrible takedown by Yoshi or perhaps it was just good defense by Aschenbreaker which made him look bad.
Yoshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aschenbreaker jabs Yoshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshi.
Aschenbreaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshi misses with a low kick.
Yoshi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aschenbreaker's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yoshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yoshi throws a strike but Aschenbreaker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshi defends it easily.
Aschenbreaker working for a triangle but Yoshi defends it easily.
Aschenbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshi is one step ahead there.
Aschenbreaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aschenbreaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aschenbreaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshi passes Aschenbreaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshi thows a huge punch but Aschenbreaker dodges it nicely.
Aschenbreaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aschenbreaker.
Yoshi trying to control but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aschenbreaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yoshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aschenbreaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshi has managed to get both his arms back between Aschenbreaker's legs - danger averted.
Aschenbreaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aschenbreaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Yoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Yoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Aschenbreaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi wants to control from the top but Aschenbreaker keeps moving.
Yoshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aschenbreaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aschenbreaker looking for a guillotine here but Yoshi defends easily.
Aschenbreaker wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aschenbreaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Aschenbreaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yoshi blocks a jab.
Yoshi cracks the inside of Aschenbreaker's front leg.
Yoshi dives in and grabs Aschenbreaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aschenbreaker pushes down on Yoshi's head and hops out.
Yoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Aschenbreaker tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aschenbreaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aschenbreaker.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshi blocks the leg kick.
Aschenbreaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oleg Aschenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker moves in looking to clinch but Yoshi pushes him off.
Aschenbreaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aschenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshi.
Aschenbreaker wants to slow Yoshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Yoshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Yoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshi throws a low kick but Aschenbreaker avoids it.
Aschenbreaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aschenbreaker misses with a low kick.
Taka Yoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yoshi.
The fighters circling - Aschenbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi checks a low kick from Aschenbreaker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker is looking to clinch.
Aschenbreaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aschenbreaker wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aschenbreaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshi is just riding it out for now. Aschenbreaker eventually gives up the hold.
Aschenbreaker wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aschenbreaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshi is pressing down on Aschenbreaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yoshi keeping moving, preventing Aschenbreaker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshi controlling Aschenbreaker's posture.
Aschenbreaker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshi dives on top into guard.
Yoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoshi pushing down on Aschenbreaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aschenbreaker tries to roll over but Yoshi keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Yoshi.
Aschenbreaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Aschenbreaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aschenbreaker misses with a left hand
and Yoshi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aschenbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Aschenbreaker moves out of range easily.
Yoshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yoshi.
Aschenbreaker feints and as Yoshi raises his hands in defense, Aschenbreaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoshi is controlling Aschenbreaker's posture.
Yoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aschenbreaker is one step ahead there.
Aschenbreaker slips nicely into half guard.
Aschenbreaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi is concentrating on defense, preventing Aschenbreaker from advancing position.
Aschenbreaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yoshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshi is looking for a sweep. Aschenbreaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oleg Aschenbreaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aschenbreaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aschenbreaker throws the left hand but Yoshi avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Aschenbreaker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aschenbreaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Aschenbreaker checks a low kick from Yoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi lands a nice hook to Aschenbreaker's body. Aschenbreaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aschenbreaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aschenbreaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yoshi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker scores with a head kick.
Aschenbreaker tries to clinch up.
Yoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Aschenbreaker sprawls well. He's pushed Yoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker throws the kick towards the body but Yoshi avoids it.
Aschenbreaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aschenbreaker lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshi seems unphased.
Aschenbreaker throws a shot to the body.
Aschenbreaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshi tries to clinch up but Aschenbreaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Aschenbreaker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taka Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshi wants to slow Aschenbreaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Aschenbreaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Aschenbreaker moves out of range easily.
Aschenbreaker thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Aschenbreaker misses.
Aschenbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Aschenbreaker is looking to clinch but Yoshi is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oleg Aschenbreaker.
Well Aschenbreaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Aschenbreaker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyake Morimasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z comes to the cage accompanied by Haters. This should be a great matchup!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyake Morimasa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Z takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morimasa misses with a body shot.
Morimasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Z.
Z throws the left hand but Morimasa avoids the punch easily.
Z tries to bum rush Morimasa with a series of wild strikes but Morimasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morimasa throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Z scores with a decent looking hook.
Miyake Morimasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morimasa slips under a jab from Z.
Morimasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Z takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Z is breathing heavily.
Z get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Z stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Morimasa runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miyake Morimasa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable comes to the cage accompanied by Nine Inch Nails : Gave Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Unbreakable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striking scores with a leg kick.
Unbreakable wants to land a leg kick but Striking is out of range.
Unbreakable tries to score with a low kick but Striking moves his leg out of the way.
Unbreakable pushes Striking up against the cage in a clinch.
Striking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unbreakable working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unbreakable - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Striking misses with a body punch.
Striking changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unbreakable fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Striking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Striking.
Striking tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unbreakable is able to avoid easily.
Unbreakable pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unbreakable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unbreakable shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbreakable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Striking knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Striking keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unbreakable is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Striking sees it coming and defends easily.
Striking is not content to let Unbreakable control the position.
Striking is looking for a sweep. Unbreakable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking is refusing to be controlled, as Unbreakable sits in half guard.
Unbreakable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Unbreakable is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Striking has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Striking!
Unbreakable wants to sweep here but Striking controlling him for the moment.
Striking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Unbreakable works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Striking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unbreakable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Unbreakable trying to keep a closed guard but Striking is proving a slippery customer.
Striking postures up in Unbreakable's guard and throws a big left but Unbreakable blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unbreakable is on top in guard.
Striking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Unbreakable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Striking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unbreakable is working hard here to advance position.
Unbreakable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Striking is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Striking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unbreakable manages to get himself to full guard.
Striking cracks Unbreakable with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Striking is aware though and is defending well.
Unbreakable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unbreakable trying to control the position.
Striking won't allow Unbreakable to sweep him here.
Unbreakable looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Striking passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unbreakable does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Striking has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Unbreakable tries to reverse the position but Striking maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Jon Unbreakable will probably get the nod.
That's time! Unbreakable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Striking connects with an inside leg kick.
Unbreakable connects with a leg kick. Striking looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Unbreakable throws a right hand that Striking ducks under and follows up with a left that Striking also avoids with ease.
Unbreakable paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Striking lands the left hand.
Unbreakable moves forwards but Striking connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grappler Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbreakable throws a jab but it's blocked by Striking.
Unbreakable throws a nice inside leg kick.
Striking gets tackled into the cage by Unbreakable. Unbreakable maintains the clinch.
Unbreakable pulls guard.
Striking working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Unbreakable looking for a sweep. Not yet Unbreakable, not yet.
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Unbreakable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unbreakable manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Striking manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking has his foot on Unbreakable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unbreakable works his way back into a safe position though.
Unbreakable stands and throws Striking's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Striking is trying to improve his position.
Striking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Striking takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Striking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Striking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Striking controls Unbreakable momentarily but Unbreakable frees himself.
Unbreakable preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable is looking to work some ground and pound but Striking has wrist control.
Unbreakable wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Striking is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unbreakable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jon Unbreakable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Striking keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unbreakable's head.
Unbreakable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Striking scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Striking cracks Unbreakable with a solid left hand.
Striking throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unbreakable is on top in guard.
Striking bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unbreakable's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Unbreakable is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Striking rolls with it to try and escape but Unbreakable cranks on the arm and Striking is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Unbreakable!
Jon Unbreakable managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KillShot Klothing and laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo has chosen Murder Was the Case as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciano Halo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day slips under a jab.
Halo pushes Day away with a front kick.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Halo throws a body kick the misses
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Halo wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Happy Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo pushes Day away with a front kick.
Halo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Day.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Halo as he connects with a hook.
Day on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Day misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo cracks Day with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Day connects with a right hand. Halo shakes it off.
Halo scores with a spinning back kick!
Day connects with a crisp jab.
Day throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Day tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Halo avoids the head kick by Day.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
Halo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Day.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Halo checks a low kick from Day.
Day moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Halo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halo.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Halo tries to pull guard but Day won't allow it.
Day is working Halo over against the cage.
Halo can't break the clinch.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Halo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Day digs a right hand into Halo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halo's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day lands a nice uppercut.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Day just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Day lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Day working aggressively here.
Halo jumps guard.
Halo is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Day controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Happy Day wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Day tries a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Day throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Day blocks a jab.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Halo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day slips under a jab.
Day tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day lands a body shot.
Halo jumps guard and drags Day to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Day trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Day is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo has control of Day's left arm, preventing Day from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Happy Day.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
Halo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Day swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Halo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Halo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Day as he checks the leg kick.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halo takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo scores with a leg kick.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Halo connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Happy Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo thuds his shin into the meat of Day's side.
Day throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Halo lands a head shot.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Halo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day misses the jab.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day slips under a jab.
Day throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Halo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Day turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halo trying to stall but Day improves his position.
Halo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Day walks away with a smile on his face. Halo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Day tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Day misses.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Halo looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Day tries to clinch up.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
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!
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Halo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
Day attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
Day misses with a looping left.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Day throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day blocks a jab.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luciano Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Day misses with a head kick.
Halo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halo tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Day tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
Day tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Halo.
Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day lands a high kick!
Day tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Day throws a wild body kick that Halo sees coming a mile off.
Halo lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halo's corner calls for a 1-2. Halo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Halo sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Halo.
Halo lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Day blocks the low kick.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
Halo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Day clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halo.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
Halo prevents a body shot from Day.
Halo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halo's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Day uses from the top position.
Day 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.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Happy Day wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Day scores with a shot to the body.
Day staying out of range there.
Day cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Day will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo takes one on the button.
Day moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Day takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Luciano Halo just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Day misses
and Halo counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halo lands with a good body shot.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo thuds his right hand into Day's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halo moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Halo works Day's body with a nice hook.
Halo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halo lands an overhand right.
Day slips under a jab.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halo's head.
Halo avoids the head kick by Day.
Halo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Halo.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day wants to clinch.
Halo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Day checks the leg kick.
Day digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Halo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Day tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Halo tries to work over Day's front leg with a kick but Day checks it.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Day. That one must have hurt.
Day takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Day defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halo moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day wants to clinch up but Halo keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Day.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day feints and then cracks Halo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halo down.
That kick from Halo tenderised Day's leg. Day is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo throws a leg kick but Day checks it.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Halo scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Day - that will leave a mark!
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo cracks Day with an open hand slap.
Day misses the jab.
Halo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Day throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Halo dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot by Day.
Halo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Day is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Halo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halo throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Halo avoids the head kick by Day.
Halo thuds his shin into the meat of Day's side.
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
Halo throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Halo pushes him off.
Day lands with a shot to the body.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away.
Halo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day with a hook.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Halo feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo lands the left hand.
Day throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halo on the side of the head.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Happy Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Halo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
Day lands a front kick.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo thumps Day with a low kick.
Halo swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Halo throws out a powerful jab.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Day forces Halo back against the cage and clinches.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halo tries to pull guard but Day won't allow it.
Halo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to break free but Day has control.
Happy Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo is trying to break the clinch but Day is controlling him.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Day tries a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Day thows a body shot but no joy.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Halo throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo throws a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Halo. Beautiful body shot.
Day blocks a leg kick.
Day misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luciano Halo.
I think Halo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Halo! Luciano Halo retains his lightweight title!
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