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APF 34 - Empire Strikes Back PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tyson's choice of entrance music: Last Man Standing. Mack Charles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Troy Tyson's chin.
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charles misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mack Charles has been cut.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Charles tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Charles is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Tyson.
Mack Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Charles misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Charles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mack Charles's cut is getting worse.
Donk. Tyson catches Charles right on the button with a cross.
Charles is breathing heavily.
Charles closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson throws out a powerful jab.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Mack Charles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyson finds it's way round the side to connect with Charles's head.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Jeez, Mack Charles's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tyson drops Charles with a left and a right! Oh, Charles is hurt - Tyson dives into side control looking to finish!
Charles is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mack Charles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Troy Tyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greek checks the leg kick.
Belanger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greek.
Belanger stalks Greek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greek's face. Greek staggers backwards, shaken.
Greek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greek fails to land with a series of punches.
Belanger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greek's hands.
Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belanger throws a series of punches but Greek avoids them all with ease.
Greek is looking to clinch but Belanger is avoiding it.
Greek's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Greek duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belanger tries to break the clinch but Greek is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Belanger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Belanger working hard to break the clinch.
Belanger can't break the clinch.
Greek swings wildly with an uppercut but Belanger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belanger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greek lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger takes an elbow to the temple.
Belanger tries to break free but Greek pushes him back against the cage.
Greek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Michael Belanger has been cut.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belanger.
Belanger working hard to break the clinch.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Belanger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belanger is looking to break free of the clinch but Greek has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek lands an uppercut.
Belanger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greek lands a right hand.
Greek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Belanger looks gassed!
Greek is struggling to control the position.
Greek lands an elbow that stopped Belanger in his tracks for a moment.
Greek has Belanger pressed against the cage, preventing Belanger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greek stalling.
Greek working Belanger over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Nice elbow from Greek.
Greek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Greek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Greek.
Greek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belanger's defenses.
Belanger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belanger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Belanger takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Greek.
Belanger has had enough of the clinch but Greek keeps him there for the moment.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Greek avoiding damage.
Greek is pressed up against the cage. Belanger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greek down to the mat. Greek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Greek connects with a body shot.
Belanger swats away the attempt to clinch by Greek.
Greek misses with a double jab
and Belanger counters with a straight right hand.
Belanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belanger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greek misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Greek misses the target.
Greek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greek moves in looking to clinch but Belanger pushes him off.
Greek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belanger avoids the head kick by Greek.
Belanger misses with a two punch combination.
Belanger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greek lands a lovely overhand right.
Greek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belanger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belanger avoids the head kick by Greek.
Belanger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belanger.
Greek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belanger scores with a punch to the head.
Belanger gets the takedown into side control.
Belanger lands an elbow.
Greek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belanger connects with a nice short shot to Greek's temple.
Greek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greek tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belanger lands a nice short elbow.
Belanger is pressing down on Greek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greek is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greek defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Greek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Belanger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Greek tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.
Greek doesn't manage to clinch there - Belanger circles away.
Greek is looking to clinch but Belanger is avoiding it.
Greek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belanger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belanger moves out of range of the strikes.
The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Greek does no damage.
Greek misses with a head kick.
Greek misses with a two punch combination.
Belanger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael Belanger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belanger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Belanger throwing shots but Greek is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belanger throws a strike but Greek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Belanger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belanger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belanger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greek working a defensive guard here.
Belanger won't allow Greek to sweep him here.
Greek trying to keep a closed guard but Belanger is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belanger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Greek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greek wants to clinch up but Belanger keeps it at a distance.
Belanger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greek counters with a straight right hand.
Greek darts in and clinches Belanger up against the cage.
Belanger has Greek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belanger wants to get back to striking at distance but Greek won't allow it.
Greek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belanger is keeping busy.
Greek misses with the head strike.
Greek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belanger's defenses.
Greek lands an elbow inside that Belanger shrugs off.
Belanger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Greek misses with a straight right.
Greek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Belanger jabs Greek right on the nose. Greek blinks but takes it well.
Greek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greek tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.
Belanger digs a good body shot into Greek's ribs.
Greek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belanger.
Greek has Belanger up against the cage in a clinch.
Greek lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Belanger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Belanger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greek prevents it.
The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Belanger.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greek stalls.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belanger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek is working Belanger over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger tries to score a body lock takedown but Greek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek lands a damaging elbow.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Belanger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greek lands an elbow inside that Belanger shrugs off.
The Greek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belanger letting Greek take a breather here.
Belanger tries for a takedown but Greek manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Belanger stalling in the clinch but Greek improves position.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
Belanger takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek pushes Belanger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belanger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belanger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Belanger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Belanger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Greek has closed the distance and engaged Belanger in a clinch.
Belanger is trying to break the clinch but Greek is controlling him.
Greek controlling the action here for a moment.
Belanger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Greek stops a takedown attempt from Belanger.
Belanger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greek prevents Belanger from breaking the clinch.
Belanger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Greek leaning against his opponent.
Greek seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belanger misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greek lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greek's elbow.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Belanger's head.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Greek lands a knee to the body.
Greek misses with some punches.
Belanger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belanger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belanger wants to get back to striking at distance but Greek won't allow it.
Greek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Belanger wants a takedown but no success here.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek lands an elbow inside that Belanger shrugs off.
Greek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Belanger being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Belanger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belanger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belanger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Belanger.
Greek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Belanger takes a shot to the head.
Belanger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greek lands a left hand.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greek.
Belanger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belanger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Greek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Greek.
Belanger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greek has him pressed against the cage.
Belanger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belanger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Greek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek is pushing Belanger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Greek.
Greek has Belanger pressed against the cage, preventing Belanger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belanger scores with a shot to the side of Greek's head.
Greek is pushing Belanger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greek.
A short right from Greek.
Belanger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greek misses with a jab to the body
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belanger throws a series of punches but Greek moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greek misses the jab.
Belanger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greek.
Some wild striking there from Belanger.
Greek misses with a two punch combination.
Greek is looking to clinch but Belanger is avoiding it.
Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belanger counters with a stiff right hand.
Belanger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belanger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greek slips a jab and a cross from Belanger.
Greek throws a lazy right hand but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greek is looking to clinch.
Greek thows a body shot but no joy.
Greek doesn't manage to clinch there - Belanger circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Greek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Massive Attack - One thought at a time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
6 - 5 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Scott working for a submission but Morgan is keeping him at bay.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott is looking to work his way around to Morgan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morgan is trying to stand up.
Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morgan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morgan shrugs it off.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morgan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morgan shrugs it off.
Scott looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Morgan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Scott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyake Morimasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukovic has chosen PPK - Resurection as his entrance music. Tomislav Vukovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyake Morimasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomislav Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morimasa tries to bum rush Vukovic with a series of wild strikes but Vukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vukovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vukovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morimasa.
Morimasa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Vukovic misses.
Morimasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vukovic misses the target.
Morimasa misses with a two punch combination.
Vukovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morimasa backs up against the cage.
Vukovic misses with an uppercut. Morimasa saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Vukovic.
A left lands for Vukovic.
Morimasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vukovic.
The fighters circling - Morimasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vukovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morimasa tries to clinch up but Vukovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Morimasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vukovic throws a jab when Morimasa was well out of range.
Vukovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vukovic dodges the punch combination from Morimasa.
Vukovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morimasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Vukovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vukovic connects with a looping right hand.
Morimasa misses with a two punch combination.
Vukovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Tomislav Vukovic has been cut.
Tomislav Vukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morimasa moves out of range as Vukovic strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vukovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vukovic defending well as Morimasa loads up on a big left hand.
Morimasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vukovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Morimasa thows a body shot but no joy.
Morimasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vukovic.
A slow jab from Morimasa misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morimasa scores with a three punch combo!
Morimasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vukovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morimasa throws a hook but Vukovic blocks it.
Vukovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morimasa.
Morimasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vukovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Vukovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morimasa.
Morimasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vukovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morimasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Vukovic misses.
Morimasa throws a jab when Vukovic was well out of range.
Vukovic throws out a powerful jab.
Vukovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Vukovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morimasa moves into the clinch successfully.
Vukovic is trying to force a seperation but Morimasa has the dominant position.
Morimasa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Morimasa stalling.
Morimasa lands an elbow inside.
Morimasa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukovic avoids the elbow strike from Morimasa, against the cage.
Vukovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Morimasa has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morimasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Tomislav Vukovic's cut even more.
Morimasa prevents Vukovic from breaking the clinch.
Vukovic blocks the elbow strike.
Vukovic working hard to break the clinch.
Vukovic wants to break free but Morimasa has control.
Vukovic is trying to break free.
Morimasa slowing the pace effectively.
Vukovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morimasa throws an elbow that misses.
Vukovic working hard to break the clinch.
Vukovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morimasa has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vukovic as Morimasa tries to tie him up.
Vukovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Morimasa has double underhooks.
Morimasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Tomislav Vukovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morimasa throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Morimasa.
Tomislav Vukovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Vukovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vukovic takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tomislav Vukovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miyake Morimasa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putzillini comes to the cage accompanied by Battle March Medley. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putzillini defends it nicely.
Putzillini lands a left and a right that send Jaeger crashing to the mat, dazed. Putzillini thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Travis Jaeger has been cut.
Jaeger closes the distance and clinches up with Putzillini, looking for a takedown. Jaeger pushes Putzillini against the cage but Putzillini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Putzillini lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jaeger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Putzillini dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Putzillini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zygarath Shinsaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell has chosen Rock On-David Essex as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zygarath Shinsaku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrell lands a jab to the nose.
Shelton Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell throws a good cross that connects.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinsaku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrell cracks Shinsaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shinsaku connects with a jab.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinsaku misses with a leg kick.
Shinsaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinsaku scores with a nice right hand.
Harrell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinsaku connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrell lands with a nice body punch.
Harrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shinsaku throws out a leg kick but Harrell moves out of range and Shinsaku only half commits.
Harrell lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Harrell misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shinsaku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shinsaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harrell.
Shinsaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
Harrell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Harrell misses its intended target.
Shinsaku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shinsaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shinsaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrell. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinsaku throws a head kick that half lands.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinsaku manages to avoid it.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Shinsaku counters with an outside leg kick.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinsaku moves away.
Harrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinsaku avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Shinsaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harrell if he has to take too many more of those.
Harrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Shinsaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shinsaku fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinsaku slips a jab from Harrell.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but Harrell checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinsaku throws a sloppy head kick and Harrell moves out of range easily.
Harrell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shinsaku counters with a low kick, right behind Harrell 's knee.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell counters with a straight right hand.
Harrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harrell moves out of range as Shinsaku throws a body kick.
Harrell scores with a three punch combo!
Harrell tests Shinsaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shinsaku throws a head kick that misses
and Harrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but Harrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shinsaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shinsaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
Shinsaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Harrell as he checks the leg kick.
Harrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harrell misses with a shot to the body
and Shinsaku counters with a head kick. That will keep Harrell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinsaku moves away.
Harrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shinsaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shinsaku throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
Shinsaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shinsaku throws a wild body kick that Harrell sees coming a mile off.
Harrell throws the left hand but Shinsaku avoids the punch easily.
Harrell missing with a left hand there. Shinsaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinsaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrell looks to land a left hand but Shinsaku moved out of range nicely.
Harrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shinsaku makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harrell really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shelton Harrell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harrell tries to land a leg kick but Shinsaku saw it coming and moves away.
Shinsaku checks a low kick from Harrell.
Harrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Shinsaku's head.
Harrell lands with a nice body punch.
Shinsaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinsaku wants to slow Harrell down by chopping away at his legs.
Harrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrell is able to avoid easily.
Shinsaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shinsaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shinsaku avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Shinsaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Shinsaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrell dips to his left and cracks Shinsaku with an uppercut!
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Harrell lands a nice hook to Shinsaku's body. Shinsaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shinsaku misses with a hook.
Harrell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harrell works Shinsaku's body with a nice hook.
Harrell throws a hook but Shinsaku avoids it easily.
Shinsaku avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Shelton Harrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrell slips a jab from Shinsaku.
Harrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harrell misses with a hook. Shinsaku ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
Shinsaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinsaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Harrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick which misses Harrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrell tries to avoid it.
Harrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinsaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shinsaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harrell's knee momentarily.
Shinsaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrell's sensitive parts.
Shinsaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrell's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinsaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
Donk. Shinsaku catches Harrell right on the button with a cross.
Harrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinsaku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
Harrell lands a slapping body shot.
Shinsaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shinsaku.
Harrell misses with a looping right.
Harrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shinsaku rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Shinsaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinsaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinsaku moves away.
Harrell checks a low kick from Shinsaku.
A shot to the body from Harrell misses
and Shinsaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Shinsaku scores with a head kick.
Shinsaku moves out of range as Harrell strikes.
Harrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shinsaku counters with a nice leg kick.
Harrell loads up on a big right hand but Shinsaku slips the punch.
Harrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shinsaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinsaku manages to avoid it.
Shinsaku misses with a hook.
Harrell tries to move into range but Shinsaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinsaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harrell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinsaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Shinsaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell 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.
Harrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harrell misses with an uppercut. Shinsaku saw that one coming.
Shinsaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harrell misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shinsaku.
Harrell stuns Shinsaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinsaku is just out of range.
Shinsaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shinsaku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harrell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku misses with a leg kick
and Harrell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinsaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Shinsaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Shinsaku misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsaku thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
and Harrell counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrell lands a body shot.
A low kick from Shinsaku misses
and Harrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrell drops his hands momentarily and Shinsaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell scores with a jab. Shinsaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shinsaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harrell.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Shinsaku throws a chopping leg kick but Harrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shinsaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harrell lands a jab to Shinsaku's midsection.
Shinsaku cracks the inside of Harrell's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harrell lands a really nice looking cross but Shinsaku seems unphased.
Harrell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shinsaku has time to react.
Shinsaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinsaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrell checks a low kick from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku throws a chopping leg kick but Harrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrell scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shinsaku. That one must have hurt.
Harrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Harrell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shinsaku counters with a big head kick but Harrell shrugs it off.
Shinsaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku connects with the punch.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinsaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Shinsaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Harrell blocks the leg kick.
Shinsaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shinsaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shinsaku throws a lazy head kick
and Harrell counters with a right hand to the body.
Shinsaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrell. That snapped Shinsaku's head back.
Harrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shinsaku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Shinsaku misses.
Harrell misses with a body shot
and Shinsaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Shinsaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinsaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinsaku is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Shinsaku checks a leg kick.
Harrell works Shinsaku's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrell lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Shinsaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Harrell. Beautiful body shot.
Shinsaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku throws a front kick aimed at Harrell's knee but Harrell avoids it well.
Harrell throws a sloppy body shot
and Shinsaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shinsaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Shinsaku's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harrell.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Harrell finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell digs a good body shot into Shinsaku's ribs.
Harrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shinsaku. Shinsaku obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrell.
Harrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrell lands a head shot.
Harrell digs a good body shot into Shinsaku's ribs.
Harrell lands a really nice looking cross but Shinsaku seems unphased.
Harrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shinsaku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harrell counters with a nice body shot.
Harrell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harrell slips under a jab from Shinsaku.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Shinsaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell blocks a head kick by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku wants to slow Harrell down by chopping away at his legs.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinsaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
A punch lands to the side of Shinsaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shinsaku slips a jab from Harrell.
A good leg kick by Shinsaku.
Harrell sizes up Shinsaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shinsaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinsaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harrell checks a low kick from Shinsaku.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinsaku is just out of range.
Shinsaku avoids the body shot from Harrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shinsaku counters with a leg kick.
Shinsaku connects with a high kick.
Shinsaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shinsaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shinsaku throws a sloppy head kick and Harrell moves out of range easily.
Harrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrell throws a big shot that misses.
Harrell misses with a body shot
and Shinsaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Harrell shrugs it off.
Harrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinsaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell cracks Shinsaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Shinsaku misses
and Harrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Harrell misses its intended target.
Shinsaku throws a low kick, looking for Harrell's leg but Harrell calmly moves out of range.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick
and Harrell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinsaku misses with a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinsaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Harrell in the body.
Harrell digs a good hook to Shinsaku's body.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinsaku moves away.
Harrell looks to land a left hand but Shinsaku moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Shinsaku misses
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harrell with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Shinsaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shinsaku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Harrell blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrell misses the target.
Shinsaku misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shinsaku counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shinsaku misses with a body shot
and Harrell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shinsaku thinking.
A bone on bone clash there as Harrell blocks the leg kick.
Harrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shinsaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Shinsaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrell scores with a jab.
Harrell checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Harrell finds it's way through Shinsaku's defenses.
Harrell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinsaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinsaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shinsaku throws a lazy head kick
and Harrell counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrell misses with a looping left.
Shinsaku throws a body punch but Harrell moves out of range.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick which misses Harrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrell tries to avoid it.
Harrell with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Shinsaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinsaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harrell misses the body punch
and Shinsaku finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shinsaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinsaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shinsaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Harrell.
A jab from Harrell does it's job there.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinsaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Shinsaku's shoulder, as Shinsaku tries to avoid the shot.
Harrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinsaku blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku misses with a low kick as Harrell jumps back.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shinsaku. Harrell shrugs it off though.
Harrell avoids the head kick by Shinsaku.
A head kick misses from Shinsaku.
Harrell misses with a jab to the body
and Shinsaku counters with a straight right hand.
Shelton Harrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Shinsaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harrell throws a looping overhand right but Shinsaku ducks down to avoid it.
Harrell throws a sloppy body shot
and Shinsaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Shinsaku throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinsaku thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
and Harrell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku throws a head kick but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Shinsaku.
Harrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shinsaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zygarath Shinsaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrell sizes up Shinsaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harrell scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Harrell does no damage.
Harrell blocks a leg kick.
Harrell throws a jab when Shinsaku was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shinsaku.
A lazy left from Harrell finds it's target.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinsaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harrell is out of range and Shinsaku settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zygarath Shinsaku.
Well Harrell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trujillo Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Neckpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trujillo Youngblood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Neckpunch!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood punishes Neckpunch's body with a nice straight punch.
Neckpunch throws a lazy right hand but Youngblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Youngblood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neckpunch throws a lazy right hand but Youngblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckpunch walks into a straight right hand from Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Youngblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Youngblood has Neckpunch up against the cage in a clinch.
Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Sam Neckpunch has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Youngblood fails to land.
Neckpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Youngblood controls the action.
Youngblood blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood blocking some punches.
Neckpunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Neckpunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Youngblood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neckpunch lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neckpunch or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Youngblood.
Neckpunch lands with a short shot to the head.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neckpunch tries a body shot but Youngblood blocks it.
Neckpunch looks gassed!
Neckpunch misses with the head strike.
Youngblood blocks an uppercut.
Youngblood lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Youngblood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckpunch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Youngblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckpunch.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a shot to the side of Neckpunch's head.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Youngblood lands a shot to the body.
Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Youngblood lands a body punch.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Youngblood lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Youngblood.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
A short right from Youngblood on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head.
Youngblood is working Neckpunch over against the cage.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head.
Youngblood lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
Youngblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Youngblood.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Youngblood.
Youngblood works on Neckpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Neckpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a shot to the body.
Youngblood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood lands a shot to the body.
Youngblood is working Neckpunch over against the cage.
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Youngblood on the inside.
Youngblood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Youngblood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckpunch.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Youngblood.
Neckpunch takes a shot to the head.
Neckpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
Neckpunch takes a shot to the head.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Youngblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut.
That's time! Youngblood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Neckpunch moves out of range.
Youngblood lands a jab to Neckpunch's midsection.
Neckpunch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neckpunch misses with a head kick.
Youngblood closes the distance and pushes Neckpunch back into the cage.
Youngblood is pressed up against the cage. Neckpunch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Youngblood down to the mat. Youngblood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Neckpunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the head.
Youngblood misses with a few strikes there.
Youngblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Youngblood.
Youngblood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Youngblood throws a combination. Neckpunch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Youngblood connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Youngblood slips under a jab from Neckpunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood lands the left hand.
Neckpunch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neckpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trujillo Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Youngblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckpunch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Youngblood misses with a body shot.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Youngblood wants to clinch.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Neckpunch's ribs.
Youngblood throws a low kick, looking for Neckpunch's leg but Neckpunch calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Neckpunch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood slips a jab from Neckpunch.
Youngblood throws a right hand that Neckpunch ducks under and follows up with a left that Neckpunch also avoids with ease.
Neckpunch lands with a right hand.
Neckpunch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sam Neckpunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neckpunch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Youngblood counters with an inside leg kick.
Youngblood defending well as Neckpunch loads up on a big left hand.
Youngblood lands a nice hook to Neckpunch's body. Neckpunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Youngblood takes a swing at Neckpunch's ribcage but misses.
Youngblood misses with a hook. Neckpunch ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Youngblood scores with a four punch combination!
Neckpunch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch but Neckpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Youngblood throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckpunch on the side of the head.
Youngblood lands a right hook to the body.
Youngblood staying out of range there.
Youngblood clinches with his opponent.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neckpunch tries a body shot but Youngblood blocks it.
Neckpunch misses with the head strike.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Youngblood lands with a left to the head.
Youngblood lands a shot to the body.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Youngblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Youngblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Neckpunch's ribcage. Neckpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood scores with a shot to the side of Neckpunch's head.
Youngblood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Neckpunch up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Trujillo Youngblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Youngblood is working Neckpunch over against the cage.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Youngblood is working Neckpunch over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckpunch.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a shot to the body.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Youngblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Youngblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Youngblood gets a clinch.
Neckpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Youngblood controls the action.
Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckpunch working aggressively here.
Neckpunch misses with the head strike.
Youngblood lands a shot to the body.
Neckpunch misses with the head strike.
Neckpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Youngblood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
Youngblood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neckpunch can do to turn this around?
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Youngblood lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Youngblood cracks Neckpunch with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Youngblood.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Youngblood lands with a light punch inside.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Youngblood lands a right hand.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
Neckpunch working aggressively here.
Youngblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Neckpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
Neckpunch misses with a body punch.
Neckpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Youngblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Youngblood.
Neckpunch throws a punch but it's blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Youngblood on the inside.
Neckpunch misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Youngblood lands a body punch.
Youngblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Neckpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neckpunch misses with a body punch.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Youngblood gets through Neckpunch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Youngblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a body punch.
Youngblood lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Youngblood.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neckpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Youngblood controls the action.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Youngblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Youngblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neckpunch is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands an uppercut.
Neckpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
A left hand lands to the body for Neckpunch.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Neckpunch misses with a body punch.
Youngblood blocking some punches.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Neckpunch fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Neckpunch's ribcage. Neckpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Neckpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a light punch inside.
Youngblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Youngblood lands with a light punch inside.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Youngblood.
Youngblood cracks Neckpunch with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood scores with a shot to the side of Neckpunch's head.
Youngblood cracks Neckpunch with a nice body shot.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neckpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Youngblood blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Youngblood.
A short right from Youngblood on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Youngblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neckpunch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Youngblood wants to clinch.
Youngblood lands with an overhand left.
Youngblood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Youngblood closes the distance and pushes Neckpunch back into the cage.
Youngblood blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Youngblood.
Neckpunch working aggressively here.
Neckpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Youngblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Neckpunch.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
Neckpunch misses with a body punch.
Youngblood digs a right hand into Neckpunch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckpunch's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood lands a shot to the body.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
Neckpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands with a right to the head.
Youngblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Youngblood digs a right hand into Neckpunch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckpunch's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Youngblood lands an uppercut.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Neckpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Youngblood's elbow.
Neckpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Youngblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Youngblood works on Neckpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Neckpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckpunch.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands with a left to the head.
Youngblood lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Neckpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
Youngblood blocks an uppercut.
Youngblood prevents a body shot from Neckpunch.
Neckpunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Youngblood.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Neckpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Youngblood works on Neckpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neckpunch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
A nice left hand lands by Youngblood.
Youngblood digs a right hand into Neckpunch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckpunch's gas tank.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Youngblood works on Neckpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
Neckpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
A short right from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Neckpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Youngblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
Neckpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Youngblood digs a right hand into Neckpunch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckpunch's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neckpunch takes a shot to the head.
Youngblood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Youngblood lands with a left to the head.
Neckpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Neckpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
Neckpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Youngblood.
Youngblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Youngblood lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Youngblood is working Neckpunch over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neckpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trujillo Youngblood had his way with Sam Neckpunch in that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Neckpunch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Youngblood works Neckpunch's body with a nice hook.
Youngblood is looking to wear down Neckpunch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Youngblood clinches.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Neckpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckpunch pushes Youngblood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neckpunch misses with a punch to the body.
Neckpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Youngblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neckpunch avoiding damage as Youngblood throws knees to the body.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood digs a right hand underneath Neckpunch's ribcage. Neckpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Youngblood works on Neckpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
Youngblood pushes Neckpunch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
Neckpunch working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Youngblood.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Nice body punch from Youngblood - that landed with a thud.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckpunch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood is working Neckpunch over against the cage.
Youngblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckpunch.
Youngblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Neckpunch takes a shot to the head.
Youngblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Youngblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Youngblood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Youngblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neckpunch backwards.
Neckpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckpunch tries a body shot but Youngblood blocks it.
Youngblood lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
A short right from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Neckpunch fails to land.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
Youngblood is leaning against Neckpunch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Youngblood presses Neckpunch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Neckpunch misses with some punches.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head.
Youngblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckpunch.
Trujillo Youngblood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckpunch.
Youngblood lands with a light punch inside.
Youngblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Youngblood.
Neckpunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Youngblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neckpunch.
Youngblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neckpunch lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a body punch.
Youngblood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckpunchs head.
Sam Neckpunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neckpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood scores with a shot to the side of Neckpunch's head.
Neckpunch tries to pull guard but Youngblood holds him up against the cage and eventually Neckpunch drops back down to his feet.
Neckpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckpunch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Youngblood.
Neckpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood digs a right hand into Neckpunch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckpunch's gas tank.
Neckpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Youngblood blocks a body shot from Neckpunch.
Youngblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Youngblood prevents a body shot from Neckpunch.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
Youngblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckpunch working aggressively here.
Youngblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neckpunch working aggressively here.
Neckpunch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Youngblood.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Youngblood.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trujillo Youngblood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Youngblood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:40
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:40
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trujillo Youngblood!
Trujillo Youngblood retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kesler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cancer Bats - Deathsmarch. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kesler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Simpson wants to slow Kesler down by chopping away at his legs.
Kesler misses with a looping right.
Kesler misses with a body shot.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesler circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Kesler.
Kesler scores with a three punch combo!
Kesler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kesler takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesler misses with a looping left.
Kesler misses with a few strikes there.
Kesler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Kesler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Kesler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kesler counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Kesler misses.
Kesler thuds a left hand into Simpson's body.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kesler finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.
Kesler thows a body shot but no joy.
Kesler throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
Kesler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kesler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kesler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Kesler misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kesler tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kesler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Kesler avoids nicely.
Simpson slips under a jab from Kesler.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kesler scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kesler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Kesler lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kesler catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simpson looks for a takedown but Kesler sprawls well.
Ryan Kesler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ Simpson.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kesler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kesler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kesler misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Kesler misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Kesler catches Simpson right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kesler. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kesler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from Kesler misses.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Kesler.
Kesler looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Kesler scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kesler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kesler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Kesler.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Kesler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Kesler's shoulder, as Kesler tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson throws a front kick aimed at Kesler's knee but Kesler avoids it well.
A shot to de liver by Kesler. Beautiful body shot.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kesler counters with a straight right hand.
Kesler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kesler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kesler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kesler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kesler misses the target.
Kesler cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan Kesler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Kesler.
Simpson walks into a jab.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Kesler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kesler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Kesler blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Kesler.
OJ Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kesler thows a body shot but no joy.
Kesler looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kesler cracks Simpson with an open hand slap.
Kesler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simpson moves away from the strike by Kesler.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kesler misses with a body shot.
Kesler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kesler walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Kesler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Kesler sprawls well.
Kesler lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Kesler blocks the low kick.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Kesler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kesler throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Ryan Kesler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kesler just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Simpson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A cross from Kesler lands.
Kesler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simpson backs up against the cage.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kesler misses
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Kesler was not able to check.
Kesler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kesler won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
Simpson wants to control but Kesler is keeping him busy.
Simpson prevents Kesler from improving his position.
Simpson wants to control but Kesler is keeping him busy.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but Kesler defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simpson wants to take a breather but Kesler is having none of it.
Kesler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kesler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Kesler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kesler misses with an uppercut.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kesler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kesler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Kesler.
Kesler takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Kesler misses the jab.
Kesler swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Kesler digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Kesler misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kesler throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Kesler throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Kesler misses the shot to the body.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kesler swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson slips a straight right by Kesler.
No joy there for Kesler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kesler counters with a left to the body.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kesler scores with a punch to the head.
Kesler misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Kesler misses with a wild combination.
Kesler misses with a looping right.
Kesler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan Kesler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kesler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kesler loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson tries to bum rush Kesler with a series of wild strikes but Kesler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Kesler avoids them all with ease.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ryan Kesler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Kesler.
Kesler misses with a hook.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kesler.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Kesler.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Kesler loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
A jab from Kesler finds it's way through Simpson's defenses.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Kesler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kesler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson trying to control but Kesler is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kesler keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
Simpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kesler pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kesler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Kesler.
Simpson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kesler 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.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Kesler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kesler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simpson's guard.
Simpson pulls Kesler in close to his closed guard and prevents Kesler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kesler trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kesler preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Simpson lands a high kick!
Kesler misses with a straight right.
Simpson throws a front kick aimed at Kesler's knee but Kesler avoids it well.
Kesler throws a good cross that connects.
Kesler misses with a body punch
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kesler's knee momentarily.
Kesler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Kesler takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kesler to counter with a crisp jab.
Kesler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kesler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kesler.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Kesler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Kesler, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Kesler against the cage but Kesler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kesler stuffs the takedown.
Ryan Kesler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ Simpson.
Kesler throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Kesler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Kesler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kesler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kesler cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simpson slips under a jab from Kesler.
Kesler misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kesler.
Kesler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kesler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Kesler lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
Kesler throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
OJ Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kesler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kesler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kesler misses.
Kesler misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kesler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Kesler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kesler.
Kesler throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Kesler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kesler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kesler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Kesler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kesler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Kesler!
Ryan Kesler retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Humphry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Humphry's choice of entrance music: Iggy And The Stooges - "Search And Destroy". Yokida Matae had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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271 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Humphry!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humphry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Humphry darts in and clinches Matae up against the cage.
Humphry trying to land knees to the body.
Humphry prevents a body shot from Matae.
Matae lands a body shot.
Humphry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matae can't find room to land a body shot as Humphry controls the action.
Humphry tries for a takedown but Matae manages to get underhooks.
Humphry tries a body shot but Matae blocks it.
A body shot lands from Matae.
Matae is trying to stall.
Matae digs a right hand into Humphry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humphry's gas tank.
Humphry looks gassed!
Matae presses Humphry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matae scores with a hook to the body.
Matae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Humphry tries a body shot but Matae blocks it.
Matae is leaning against Humphry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matae cracks Humphry with a nice body shot.
Matae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humphry backwards.
Matae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Derek Humphry has been cut.
Matae digs a right hand into Humphry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humphry's gas tank.
Matae digs a right hand underneath Humphry's ribcage. Humphry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matae lands with a right to the head.
Matae lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Matae.
Matae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Matae.
Matae lands a shot to the body.
Matae is working Humphry over against the cage.
Matae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Humphry or not.
Still in the clinch, Matae scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matae.
A right handed body shot lands from Matae.
Matae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matae lands a shoulder strike.
Matae lands a hook that snaps the head of Humphry backwards.
Matae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matae lands with a straight right. Humphry didn't see that one coming.
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!
Matae swings for the body but Humphry moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Matae.
Matae throws a right hand that Humphry ducks under and follows up with a left that Humphry also avoids with ease.
Humphry misses with a takedown attempt - Matae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yokida Matae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Humphry.
Humphry moves away from the strike by Matae.
Humphry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matae circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphry misses with a combination
and Matae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Humphry defending well as Matae loads up on a big left hand.
Humphry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Derek Humphry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Humphry. That did some damage!
Matae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humphry misses the shot to the body.
Humphry misses with a takedown attempt - Matae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matae throws a sloppy head kick and Humphry moves out of range easily.
Humphry tries to clinch there but Matae circles away.
Matae scores with the left hand. Humphry knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Humphry just misses with a punch to the body.
Humphry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matae throws a hook to the side of Humphry's head but Humphry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humphry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matae circles away.
Matae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Humphry momentarily.
Matae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Humphry on the side of the head.
Matae digs a good hook to Humphry's body.
Matae misses with a body shot.
Matae looks to score with a jab to the body but Humphry is just out of range.
Yokida Matae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Humphry shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matae misses with a few strikes there.
Humphry shoots for a takedown but Matae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Humphry shoots and misses
and Matae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Matae misses.
Humphry clinches but Matae breaks the clinch
and Matae counters with a stiff right hand.
Matae misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Humphry misses with a low kick.
Humphry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matae!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokida Matae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Humphry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Humphry shoots in but Matae avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Humphry tries to clinch but Matae moves out of range.
Matae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humphry can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humphry.
Humphry throws a right hand that Matae ducks under and follows up with a left that Matae also avoids with ease.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humphry fails with the takedown.
Yokida Matae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Humphry.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matae.
Yokida Matae is winning the standup battle so far.
Matae digs a good hook to Humphry's body.
Humphry is breathing heavily.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matae moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matae throws a head kick but Humphry moves out of range.
Matae stuns Humphry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matae lands a jab to Humphry's midsection.
Humphry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Humphry.
Matae throws a head kick that Humphry semi-blocks.
That has opened up Derek Humphry's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Humphry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Humphry cracks a nice hook into Matae's ribs.
Derek Humphry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humphry.
Matae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Humphry's head.
Matae lands a nice shot that snaps Humphry's head back.
Humphry blocks a head kick by Matae.
Humphry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matae counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matae throws a combination that misses
and Humphry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matae!
Humphry breaks from Matae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Humphry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphry is landing with some decent strikes but Matae is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Humphry misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Humphry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matae is looking to escape.
Matae can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matae wants to control but Humphry is having none of it.
Humphry thowing shots but they're missing.
Humphry throws a sloppy strike and Matae uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Matae has ended up in Humphry's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matae showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Humphry takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matae scores with a head kick.
The cut above Derek Humphry's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Matae misses with a combination
and Humphry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matae's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokida Matae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derek Humphry's cut.
That's time! Matae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Humphry connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Humphry misses the target.
Matae misses with a looping right.
Humphry tries to close the distance and clinch but Matae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Humphry dives in and grabs Matae's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matae pushes down on Humphry's head and hops out.
Matae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humphry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matae looks to score with a jab to the body but Humphry is just out of range.
Matae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Humphry on the side of the head.
Humphry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matae wants to land a leg kick but Humphry is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humphry looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphry cracks a nice hook into Matae's ribs.
Humphry looks to score with a jab to the body but Matae is just out of range.
Matae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Humphry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Humphry fails to land the takedown.
Humphry throws a combination that misses
and Matae counters with an outside leg kick.
Humphry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humphry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matae rather than just go for the knockout.
Matae looks to land a combination but Humphry avoids it well.
Humphry throws a combination that misses
and Matae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humphry.
Humphry wants to clinch up but Matae keeps it at a distance.
Humphry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Humphry doesn't seem bothered though.
Matae lands with a hook. Humphry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Humphry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humphry dodges the punch combination from Matae.
Humphry misses with a combination
and Matae counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Derek Humphry's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derek Humphry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yokida Matae!
Yokida Matae retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Devil on My Shoulder . Thiago has chosen Battle Ready - Otep as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Simpson motions for Thiago to come forward. Simpson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Thiago's head but Thiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thiago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thiago showed some decent athleticism there.
Thiago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Thiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Thiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson trying to hold on to Thiago's head to control him but Thiago postures up.
It looks like Thiago is going to stand back up.
Simpson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Thiago is tapping! Great win for Simpson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chuck Simpson!
Chuck Simpson retains his light heavyweight title!
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