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Blitzkrieg 109: Era of Titans PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm by Darude. Chuck White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Aoki.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws a hook but White blocks it.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White is just content to waste time from the top position. Aoki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Aoki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aoki won't allow White to sweep him here.
White pulls Aoki in to control the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki tries to stand but White is controlling from the bottom.
White is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Masakazu Aoki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
White throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and White finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aoki looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
White wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
White looking to pass the guard.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to control.
White wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White stops Aoki from standing up.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck White was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Aoki as White shoots in.
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but White has passed into side control.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck White dominated that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aoki wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands with some strikes.
White controlling from mount.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
White wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White with a couple of short strikes.
White looking for a guillotine from mount but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki regains half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aoki to regain full guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chuck White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
White stands up over Aoki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White 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.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
White is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Aoki stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Aoki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aoki circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops White to the canvas! White doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Aoki keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Altenburg comes to the cage accompanied by Richard Wagner's Die Walküre. Lester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Feel Wonderful kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Altenburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
von Altenburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but von Altenburg ducks down to avoid it.
Lester throws a chopping leg kick but von Altenburg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lester jabs von Altenburg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
von Altenburg throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
von Altenburg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
von Altenburg misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lester.
Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping von Altenburg at a distance.
von Altenburg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. von Altenburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
von Altenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Lester stuffs the takedown attempt from von Altenburg. von Altenburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lester.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester blocks a jab.
von Altenburg moves away from the strike by Lester.
Lester dips to his left and cracks von Altenburg with an uppercut!
von Altenburg digs a good hook to Lester's body.
Lester tries a low kick but von Altenburg avoids it.
von Altenburg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
von Altenburg blocks a jab.
von Altenburg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
von Altenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
von Altenburg throws a nice outside leg kick.
von Altenburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
von Altenburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on von Altenburg's shoulder, as von Altenburg tries to avoid the shot.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from von Altenburg misses
and Lester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
von Altenburg decides to pull guard.
von Altenburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lester.
Lester pushes down on von Altenburg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows von Altenburg to get to his feet.
von Altenburg throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at von Altenburg.
von Altenburg with a nice cross.
Lester thows a body kick. von Altenburg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lester. That's going to slow von Altenburg down.
von Altenburg throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
von Altenburg misses with an uppercut.
Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
von Altenburg dives in and grabs Lester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes down on von Altenburg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Lester throws a body punch but von Altenburg moves out of range.
Lester avoids the body shot from von Altenburg.
Lester wants to land a leg kick but von Altenburg is out of range.
Lester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from von Altenburg lands.
von Altenburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
von Altenburg dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut!
von Altenburg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Altenburg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lester is staying active underneath von Altenburg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is trying to get back to full guard.
Lester is in trouble now - von Altenburg has advanced to mount!
von Altenburg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Altenburg is trying to take his opponent's back.
von Altenburg is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Altenburg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lester tries to lock up and control but von Altenburg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
von Altenburg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lester throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
von Altenburg looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
von Altenburg throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
von Altenburg lands a slapping body shot.
von Altenburg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
von Altenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
von Altenburg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester takes a swing at von Altenburg's ribcage but misses.
Lester jabs von Altenburg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lester takes one to the chin there.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lester.
Nice shot by von Altenburg.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
von Altenburg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from von Altenburg.
Lester scores with a body shot.
Lester thumps von Altenburg with a low kick.
Lester swings for the body but von Altenburg moves out of range.
von Altenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from von Altenburg.
Lester moves forwards but von Altenburg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
von Altenburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
von Altenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
von Altenburg throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
von Altenburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks.
von Altenburg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lester to score with a decent uppercut.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a right hand
and von Altenburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester lands a jab to the nose.
von Altenburg dives in and grabs Lester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes down on von Altenburg's head and hops out.
Lester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt von Altenburg.
von Altenburg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
von Altenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as von Altenburg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
von Altenburg throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lester takes a swing at von Altenburg's ribcage but misses.
Lester lands a nice hook to von Altenburg's body. von Altenburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from von Altenburg.
A big left from von Altenburg misses.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and von Altenburg counters with an inside leg kick.
von Altenburg feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as von Altenburg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but von Altenburg slips the punch.
von Altenburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lester's waist but Lester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing von Altenburg off to one side.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lester tries a low kick but von Altenburg avoids it.
Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from von Altenburg.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lester.
von Altenburg connects with a jab.
von Altenburg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lester connects with a leg kick. von Altenburg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
von Altenburg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester fakes the leg kick and cracks von Altenburg in the body.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Altenburg manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
von Altenburg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lester counters with a low kick, right behind von Altenburg 's knee.
von Altenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester scores with a shot to the body.
Lester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Altenburg is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from von Altenburg.
Lester throws a leg kick but von Altenburg sees it coming and moves out of range.
von Altenburg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck von Altenburg on the side of the head.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but von Altenburg avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. von Altenburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lester.
von Altenburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
von Altenburg throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely.
von Altenburg cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
Lester jabs von Altenburg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
von Altenburg loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. von Altenburg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lester cracks von Altenburg with an open hand slap.
von Altenburg throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
von Altenburg drops his hands momentarily and Lester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
von Altenburg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but von Altenburg avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Altenburg manages to avoid it.
von Altenburg misses the shot to the body.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but von Altenburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
von Altenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by von Altenburg as he connects with a hook.
Lester throws a leg kick that misses.
Lester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to von Altenburg's calf.
Lester connects with an inside leg kick.
von Altenburg staying out of range there.
von Altenburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from von Altenburg misses.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Lester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
von Altenburg managing to block the knees to the body from Lester.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a knee strike.
Lester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Altenburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lester digs a right hand underneath von Altenburg's ribcage. von Altenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
A hook to the body from Lester.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lester is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
von Altenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
von Altenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with von Altenburg's elbow.
von Altenburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lester effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester prevents a takedown attempt there.
von Altenburg managing to block the knees to the body from Lester.
von Altenburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lester tries to land a knee to the head but von Altenburg blocks with his arms.
Lester lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has been cut.
Lester will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning von Altenburg up against the cage.
Lester gets through von Altenburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
von Altenburg prevents a body shot from Lester.
von Altenburg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning von Altenburg up against the cage.
von Altenburg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lester smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
von Altenburg moves out of range of the strikes.
von Altenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
von Altenburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Altenburg throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from von Altenburg misses the target.
Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lester winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
Our winner, Moe Lester, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes to the cage accompanied by Chopin's Funeral March in B flat minor. Genetia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remain Nameless kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
23 - 10 - 2 |
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159 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Genetia is just out of range.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Hashimoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Genetia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Hashimoto lands.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genetia misses with a low kick as Hashimoto jumps back.
Nice shot lands for Genetia.
Hashimoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Genetia connects with a jab.
Genetia blocks the body kick.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Genetia lands but Hashimoto takes it in his stride.
Genetia takes one to the chin there.
Genetia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hashimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Genetia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Genetia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genetia.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick but Genetia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hashimoto misses the body punch
and Genetia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Genetia lands a two punch combo.
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genetia moves forwards but Hashimoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hashimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genetia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Genetia scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hashimoto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hashimoto is trying to maintain the position but Genetia is very close to passing his half guard.
Hashimoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Genetia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Genetia's back!
Hashimoto missing with punches from the back.
Genetia is trying to remain composed but Hashimoto is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Genetia wants to escape the position.
Genetia takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hashimoto working for the choke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hashimoto gets his hands free as Genetia looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia trying to get back to his feet but Hashimoto is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Hashimoto manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Genetia covering up well under a series of strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looking for the RNC.
Hashimoto scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Genetia is looking for a way out.
Genetia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hashimoto's guard. Nice work there by Genetia.
Hashimoto trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hashimoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Genetia manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is pushing down on Genetia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Genetia is fighting to maintain full guard but Hashimoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Genetia is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genetia's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Genetia is looking to get back to full guard here but Hashimoto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Genetia is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is looking to wear down Genetia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hashimoto lands a slapping body shot.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Genetia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hashimoto.
Genetia moves out of range as Hashimoto throws a body kick.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Genetia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keiji Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Hashimoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hashimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genetia.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Genetia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hashimoto - the referee stops the clock and Genetia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hashimoto. Genetia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hashimoto misses with a body punch
and Genetia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Genetia tries to bum rush Hashimoto with a series of wild strikes but Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashimoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Genetia on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashimoto. That's going to slow Genetia down.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up.
Hashimoto throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hashimoto finds it's way through Genetia's defenses.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genetia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Genetia.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genetia cracks a nice hook into Hashimoto's ribs.
Hashimoto walks into a left hand.
Genetia scores with a one two! Hashimoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia lands a nice shot 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!
Genetia checks a low kick from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Genetia closes the distance and clinches.
Genetia scores with a shot to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Genetia throws a head punch that misses.
Genetia can't break the clinch.
Genetia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genetia working aggressively here.
Genetia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hashimoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashimoto's elbow.
Hashimoto lands an elbow that stopped Genetia in his tracks for a moment.
Genetia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Genetia tries to throw a body punch but Hashimoto avoids it by throwing Genetia back against the cage.
Hashimoto looking for a takedown.
Genetia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Genetia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Genetia.
A frustrated look appears on Genetia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Genetia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Genetia stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Genetia blocking some punches.
Genetia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hashimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Genetia cracks Hashimoto with a nice body shot.
Genetia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashimoto dives in and grabs Genetia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes down on Hashimoto's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashimoto jabs Genetia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Genetia checks a leg kick.
Genetia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Genetia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hashimoto can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hashimoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Genetia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Genetia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Genetia avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looks to throw a body kick
and Genetia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hashimoto really felt that one!
Hashimoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick
and Genetia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hashimoto. Those never looked like landing.
Hashimoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Genetia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hashimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hashimoto scores with a nice right hand.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genetia shoots in and bounces Hashimoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Genetia connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Hashimoto, not yet.
Hashimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Genetia is aware though and is defending well.
Hashimoto wants to sweep here but Genetia controlling him for the moment.
Genetia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hashimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Genetia trying to control but Hashimoto is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto is looking for a triangle but Genetia pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia forces his way into half guard.
Genetia wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping him busy.
Genetia is working for a submission of some sort.
Hashimoto tries to get to full guard but Genetia has control of the leg.
Genetia drops an elbow to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Genetia trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Genetia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to improve his position.
Genetia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hashimoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Genetia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hashimoto is looking to improve his position.
Hashimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Genetia pulls his head out easily.
Genetia is trying to control. Hashimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto is looking to control Genetia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hashimoto avoid being mounted?
Joliver Genetia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keiji Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Genetia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hashimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia stopping the sweep attempt from Hashimoto.
Keiji Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genetia trying to control but Hashimoto is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto controls Genetia momentarily but Genetia frees himself.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Genetia from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joliver Genetia.
I think Hashimoto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel's entrance music is I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica. A fine choice. Masilungan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Return to Strength. Europha Emanuel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Europha Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan with a nice cross.
Emanuel takes one to the side of the head.
Masilungan connects with a high kick.
Emanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masilungan throws a nice looking combination but Emanuel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emanuel avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
A shot to the liver by Masilungan. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masilungan.
Emanuel tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Emanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Europha Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masilungan defending well as Emanuel loads up on a big left hand.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Masilungan.
Emanuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan misses with a hook.
Emanuel tries to clinch up
and Masilungan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masilungan misses with a low kick as Emanuel jumps back.
Masilungan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Emanuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel connects with a body shot that sends Masilungan's belly button to the back.
Emanuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Emanuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masilungan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emanuel checks a leg kick.
Emanuel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masilungan shoots in for a double leg but Emanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emanuel moves into range and clinches up with Masilungan.
Masilungan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masilungan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Masilungan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masilungan looking for a guillotine from mount but Emanuel is having none of it.
Masilungan lands a heavy elbow.
Emanuel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masilungan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Emanuel regains half guard.
Masilungan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan trying to control the action but Emanuel is working from the bottom.
Masilungan seems to be working for a kimura but Emanuel defends the submission attempt.
Masilungan trying to mount his opponent but Emanuel defends it.
Masilungan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emanuel tries to roll over but Masilungan keeps him under control.
Emanuel is staying active underneath Masilungan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emanuel wants to improve his position but Masilungan is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masilungan.
Masilungan works his way into full mount!
Emanuel can't escape the position.
The referee warns Emanuel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masilungan lands a big shot there that rocks Emanuel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emanuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Emanuel is trying desperately to improve position.
Masilungan landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emanuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masilungan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emanuel scrambles back to his feet.
Emanuel tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masilungan misses with a straight right.
Emanuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masilungan has time to react.
Emanuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masilungan has time to react.
Emanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emanuel throws a series of punches but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan with a hook.
Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Emanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jed Masilungan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emanuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masilungan. That's going to slow Emanuel down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emanuel moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emanuel checks a leg kick.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emanuel misses with a hook.
Emanuel lands a really nice looking cross but Masilungan seems unphased.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masilungan cracks the inside of Emanuel's front leg.
Emanuel loads up on a big right hand but Masilungan slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emanuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emanuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
Emanuel closes the distance but Masilungan moves to the side
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab.
Emanuel misses with a wild body shot.
Emanuel avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
Emanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masilungan manages to avoid it.
Emanuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masilungan keeps the fight on the outside.
Emanuel gets caught napping as Masilungan dives in and scores a takedown. Emanuel manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanuel keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
Emanuel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Masilungan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Emanuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan working away.
Masilungan looks up at the clock and then as Emanuel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Masilungan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan is working Emanuel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Emanuel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Masilungan connects with a decent elbow.
Masilungan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Emanuel's legs.
Masilungan moves into full mount!
Masilungan with shots to the head and body - Emanuel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Emanuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emanuel is working hard here to advance position.
Emanuel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Emanuel is working to get back to half guard.
Masilungan landing shots from mount.
Masilungan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emanuel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Emanuel is bucking up trying to escape but Masilungan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Masilungan tries to control but Emanuel wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emanuel connects with a nice looking jab.
Emanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masilungan misses with a wild combination.
Masilungan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masilungan lands in his opponent's guard.
Masilungan passes Emanuel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Masilungan wants to control but Emanuel is keeping him busy.
Masilungan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan moves nicely into side control.
Emanuel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is keeping him busy.
Masilungan is trying to maintain the position but Emanuel is very close to passing his half guard.
Emanuel is pressing down on Masilungan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masilungan is holding on for now.
Masilungan gets full guard.
Masilungan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emanuel throws a strike but Masilungan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Emanuel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Masilungan stacks Emanuel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Masilungan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Emanuel tries to control but Masilungan manages to take his back.
Emanuel is in bad spot here.
Emanuel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Masilungan gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Emanuel escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Masilungan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emanuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to get back to full guard.
Emanuel with the ground and pound but Masilungan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Emanuel looking to pass the guard.
Masilungan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Europha Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masilungan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emanuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emanuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masilungan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan looking to control.
Masilungan throws a couple of heel strikes.
Masilungan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emanuel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masilungan's head.
Jed Masilungan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emanuel stands and throws Masilungan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masilungan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emanuel off and has taken his back!
Masilungan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Emanuel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanuel breaks Masilungan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Masilungan working for submissions but it's allowed Emanuel to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emanuel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masilungan is trying to stand up here but Emanuel is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masilungan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
After winning the bout, Jed Masilungan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Currie has chosen Helmet - Just Another Victim as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
166 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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28
163 lbs
19 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidalgo Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Currie!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Currie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montoya circles away.
Montoya checks a leg kick nicely.
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Currie moves out of range of the body kick.
Currie digs a good body shot into Montoya's ribs.
Montoya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Montoya. Currie shrugs it off though.
Montoya wants to slow Currie down by chopping away at his legs.
Currie misses with a looping left.
Montoya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Currie manages to break the clinch.
Montoya misses with a leg kick.
Currie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Currie misses with a low kick.
Montoya throws a front kick aimed at Currie's knee but Currie avoids it well.
Montoya looks to land a body kick but Currie moved away.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Currie manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Montoya misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya motions for Currie to come forward. Montoya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Currie connects with a jab.
Currie tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Currie was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Currie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Currie throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Currie lands with an overhand left.
Currie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montoya working away.
Currie is not content to let Montoya control the position.
Currie regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie wants to get back to full guard.
Currie won't allow Montoya to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Currie is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Currie is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Montoya looking to control but Currie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Montoya fails to move to back control.
Currie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie tries to hold on but Montoya postures up.
Montoya looking to control but Currie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Currie is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montoya goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Currie turns into him and now he's in Montoya's guard.
Currie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montoya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidalgo Montoya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montoya slips a jab and a cross from Currie.
Montoya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Currie shoots for a takedown but Montoya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Currie tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montoya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Currie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montoya.
Currie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montoya seems keen to control Currie's posture.
Currie trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Currie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montoya pulls Currie in close to prevent any damage.
Currie wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Currie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Currie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montoya throws a low kick but Currie moves out of range easily.
Hidalgo Montoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Currie avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Montoya stuffs the takedown attempt from Currie. Currie gets slowly back to his feet.
Montoya misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montoya.
Currie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Currie is looking to work some ground and pound but Montoya has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie throwing strikes from guard but Montoya blocks nicely.
Currie trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Montoya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Currie is one step ahead there.
Currie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Currie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montoya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie postures up in Montoya's guard and throws a big left but Montoya blocks it.
Currie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Currie throws a big right hand that misses.
Currie throws an elbow that misses. Montoya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Currie's guard. Nice move by Montoya!
Currie has an active guard here but Montoya has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Currie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Currie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montoya has passed into half guard!
Montoya is pressing down on Currie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Currie is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Currie is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Montoya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Montoya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Montoya does it's job there.
Montoya lands a nice looking body kick.
Montoya thuds his right hand into Currie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montoya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montoya.
Currie looks to throw a body kick
and Montoya counters with a low kick, right behind Currie 's knee.
Montoya thows a body shot but no joy.
Currie shoots in and drives through. Montoya sprawls well.
Montoya pushes Currie up against the cage in a clinch.
Currie tries to pull guard but Montoya holds him up against the cage and eventually Currie drops back down to his feet.
Currie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Currie avoids a wild elbow strike from Montoya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Currie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Montoya lands an elbow just above Currie 's eye.
Currie takes a shot to the head.
Currie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montoya is defending well for now.
Currie cracks Montoya with a nice body shot.
Currie is working for takedown but Montoya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hidalgo Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Currie.
Montoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Currie avoids the damage to the body.
Currie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montoya's elbow.
Montoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Currie backwards.
Montoya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Currie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Montoya after a bit of a struggle.
Currie working Montoya over with knees to the body.
Currie tries a body shot but Montoya blocks it.
Montoya lands an elbow just above Currie 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Montoya.
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!
Currie scores with a shoulder strike.
Currie can't find room to land a body shot as Montoya controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Currie.
Montoya lands a nice elbow.
Montoya is trying to maintain a safe position but Currie gets an underhook and turns Montoya into the cage.
Currie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montoya's elbow.
Currie digs a right hand into Montoya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montoya's gas tank.
Currie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Hidalgo Montoya has been cut.
Montoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Currie lands with a light punch inside.
Currie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montoya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Currie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Currie's back!
Montoya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
David Currie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Currie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Montoya tries to control but Currie wriggling away.
Montoya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Currie is holding on tight.
Currie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie is looking to improve his position.
Montoya is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Montoya tries to free his leg and advance position but Currie is retaining full guard.
Currie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montoya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montoya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Currie is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Currie.
I think Currie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Currie!
A victorious David Currie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jealous Jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen AC/DC - Live Wire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
153 lbs
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32
153 lbs
23 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jealous Jarvae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvae misses with a head kick.
Jarvae shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jarvae not doing much here.
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Young regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jarvae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Young is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jarvae is not content to let Young control the position.
Jarvae actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jarvae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jarvae moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
Jarvae isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Young stacks Jarvae on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Young!
Jarvae tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Young's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Young wants to take a breather but Jarvae is having none of it.
Jarvae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jarvae is not content to let Young control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young seems to be looking for submissions.
Jarvae tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
Jarvae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jealous Jarvae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Young takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jarvae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Young connects with a body shot that sends Jarvae's belly button to the back.
Young does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jarvae throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Jarvae shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Young misses.
Jarvae throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young wants to clinch.
Jarvae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Young's calf.
Jarvae fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarvae misses with a right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jarvae throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
A clash of legs there as Young blocks the low kick.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Jarvae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angus Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young has Jarvae up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Young scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarvae cracks Young with a nice body shot.
Jarvae breaks from the clinch.
Jarvae throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarvae off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Jarvae moves away from the strike by Young.
Jarvae throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Jarvae, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jealous Jarvae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to clinch.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarvae circles away quickly and effectively.
Young tries to bum rush Jarvae with a series of wild strikes but Jarvae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young dips to his left and cracks Jarvae with an uppercut!
Jarvae keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarvae misses with a series of wild punches.
Jealous Jarvae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young misses the jab.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Jarvae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarvae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarvae.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvae is just out of range.
Jarvae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young tries to clinch
and Jarvae counters with a body kick that stops Young in his tracks momentarily.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvae shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young throws a leg kick
and Jarvae counters with a leg kick.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarvae.
Young instigates a clinch.
Jarvae is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jarvae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvae.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae lands a body punch.
Young lands an uppercut.
Jarvae has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Young is trying to keep an underhook but Jarvae manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young is looking for a sweep. Jarvae is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jarvae lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Jarvae is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Young is looking for a sweep. Jarvae is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jealous Jarvae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young wants to control but Jarvae is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarvae is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarvae thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Young tries to kick Jarvae off but Jarvae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Jarvae sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Angus Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jarvae scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Jarvae slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Jarvae slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jarvae drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jarvae jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jarvae postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
Jarvae wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Jarvae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarvae lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarvae is one step ahead there.
Jarvae is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Jarvae wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jarvae looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jarvae lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Young!
Jarvae looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jarvae with good strikes from the mount here!
Jarvae with shots to the head and body - Young looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jarvae working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Young is trying to escape the mount.
Jarvae in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jarvae looking to finish with strikes here!
Jarvae throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jarvae prevents Young from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvae scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Jarvae dominating with strikes here.
Jarvae throwing strikes here but Young is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jarvae lands a nice shot to the head.
Young is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jarvae cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jarvae swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Jarvae's guard. A big mistake from Jarvae there, giving up the dominant position!
Young looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarvae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jealous Jarvae clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jarvae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jarvae connects with a solid leg kick.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarvae misses with a head kick.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarvae will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Jarvae.
Jarvae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarvae thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarvae throws a leg kick that misses.
Young misses with a body kick.
Jarvae moves away from the strike by Young.
Young clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to work over Jarvae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Jarvae blocks with his arms.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Jarvae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvae shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Jarvae keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
Jarvae throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvae wants to slow Young down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Jarvae.
Young jabs at Jarvae's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarvae throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarvae shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jealous Jarvae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarvae shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jarvae showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvae prevents Young from improving his position.
Young moves into full guard.
Young controlling Jarvae's posture.
Jarvae looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Jarvae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jarvae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarvae is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Young keeping moving, preventing Jarvae from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarvae throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarvae's guard. Nice move by Young!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Angus Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvae moves away.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Jarvae misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jarvae lands an overhand right.
Young misses with a looping right.
Jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young missing with a left hand there. Jarvae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Jarvae.
Young lunges at Jarvae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jarvae's hand.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jarvae shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarvae gets slowly back to his feet.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvae moves away.
Jarvae tries to work over Young's front leg with a kick but Young checks it.
Young misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarvae.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Jarvae lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
Jarvae connects with an inside leg kick.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Jarvae thumps Young with a low kick.
Angus Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarvae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvae tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Young with a nice cross.
Jarvae misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jealous Jarvae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarvae looking to score a takedown here. Young is defending well but Jarvae drives through and ends up in Young's guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young keeping moving, preventing Jarvae from controlling successfully.
Jarvae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarvae trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young controlling Jarvae's posture.
Jarvae postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jarvae!
Jarvae has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jarvae can't escape the position.
Jarvae slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Young seems content to control.
Young is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jarvae has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young prevents Jarvae from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarvae keeps working.
Jarvae is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Young's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Young's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvae scores with punches to the body.
Jarvae missing with strikes.
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 Jealous Jarvae.
I think Jarvae 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jealous Jarvae!
Our winner, Jealous Jarvae, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by IM ALL IN. Noir has chosen Dance Hall Days as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vince Noir is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Noir!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Noir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noir enables Diggs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Noir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noir is keeping the position for now.
Noir looking to control.
Diggs pushes down on Noir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noir is staying active underneath Diggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs is thwarting Noir's attempts to control the position.
Noir wants to improve his position but Diggs is controlling well.
Diggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Noir wants to control but Diggs is keeping busy.
Noir tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
Noir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diggs is thwarting Noir's attempts to control the position.
Diggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Diggs there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diggs.
Noir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs has a hand on Noir's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Noir takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir throws some wild stikes that Diggs manages to avoid easily.
Diggs is looking to improve his position but Noir isn't that keen on the idea.
Diggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Noir breaks from Diggs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Noir lands a nice shot to the head.
Noir misses with a head shot.
Noir landing shots from mount.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
Diggs wants to hold on but Noir pushes him away.
Noir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir lands a big elbow.
Diggs tries to hold on but Noir pushes him away.
Noir looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir landing shots from mount.
Noir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diggs is squirming around, avoiding Noir's attempts to control the action.
Noir is landing with some decent strikes but Diggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moses Diggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moses Diggs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vince Noir!
Vince Noir is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Vince Noir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leopoldo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Halleljuah Chorus. 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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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Leopoldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Leopoldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Leopoldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leopoldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leopoldo.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams tries to work over Leopoldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopoldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leopoldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams lands a right hand.
Leopoldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Leopoldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Leopoldo won't allow it.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Leopoldo is controlling him.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Leopoldo's takedown attempt.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leopoldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Simon Williams has been cut.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo scores with a hook to the body.
Leopoldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo blocks the elbow strike.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Leopoldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Leopoldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Leopoldo tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams just leaning against Leopoldo, taking a breather.
Leopoldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Leopoldo.
A short right from Williams.
Leopoldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Leopoldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Leopoldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopoldo misses with a leg kick.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Leopoldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a spinning back kick!
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leopoldo. That one must have hurt.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Leopoldo's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Leopoldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leopoldo misses with a looping right.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Leopoldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Leopoldo tries to avoid it.
Leopoldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leopoldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leopoldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Williams misses.
Leopoldo moves out of range as Williams strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leopoldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Leopoldo slips under a jab.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leopoldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leopoldo scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Williams'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.
Williams misses with a low kick as Leopoldo jumps back.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Leopoldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leopoldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leopoldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Leopoldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams motions for Leopoldo to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Leopoldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams works the jab nicely.
Leopoldo scores with a nice head shot.
Leopoldo lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Leopoldo moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leopoldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Leopoldo keeps him there for the moment.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leopoldo has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but Leopoldo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leopoldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leopoldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Leopoldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leopoldo throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leopoldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leopoldo wants to hit a switch here but Williams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leopoldo there!
Leopoldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams trying to control but Leopoldo is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control the pace but Leopoldo is squirming around nicely.
Leopoldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leopoldo is looking to escape.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leopoldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids the attempt from Leopoldo to control.
Williams controlling from mount.
Leopoldo is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leopoldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atilla Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leopoldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simon Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leopoldo shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Leopoldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Leopoldo has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopoldo blocking some punches.
Leopoldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopoldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Simon Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Leopoldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams is trying to push Leopoldo away but Leopoldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Leopoldo has double underhooks.
Leopoldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leopoldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Leopoldo throws an elbow that misses.
Leopoldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leopoldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leopoldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams digs a right hand into Leopoldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leopoldo's gas tank.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Leopoldo's leg but Leopoldo calmly moves out of range.
Williams feints and then cracks Leopoldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leopoldo down.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Leopoldo's head and hops out.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams misses with a hook
and Leopoldo counters with a straight right hand.
Leopoldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leopoldo avoids a kick to the body.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leopoldo throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams avoids the head kick by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leopoldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leopoldo with a hook.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Good leg kick by Leopoldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leopoldo misses with a wild body shot.
Leopoldo throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Leopoldo checks a leg kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Leopoldo cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Leopoldo counters with a straight right hand.
Leopoldo misses with a looping left.
Leopoldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leopoldo thinking.
Williams tries to work over Leopoldo's front leg with a kick but Leopoldo checks it.
Leopoldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Leopoldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Leopoldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leopoldo's hands.
Williams takes a swing at Leopoldo's ribcage but misses.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leopoldo.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leopoldo throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams clobbers Leopoldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leopoldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leopoldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Williams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams cracks the inside of Leopoldo's front leg.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leopoldo throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leopoldo.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Leopoldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams digs a good body shot into Leopoldo's ribs.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Leopoldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Leopoldo tries to avoid it.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Leopoldo seems unphased.
Leopoldo is rocked!
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Leopoldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Leopoldo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Leopoldo looks to clinch but Williams throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Leopoldo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simon Williams! Simon Williams retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Simon Williams gave a big smile as he said 'Sooo uuum Hi Rio...Ahem...Yeah uuum...Ive been meaning to mention that uuum that ahem...that whole cesspool thing...You see...Im a Hollywood actor as well as a fighter and I was just uuum...Well my bad its GREAT TO BE BACK RIO!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Decisive Battle. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Starship Pain!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into KillsInWater's guard.
KillsInWater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
KillsInWater is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain won't allow KillsInWater to sweep him here.
Pain postures up in KillsInWater's guard and throws a big left but KillsInWater blocks it.
Pain trying to control but KillsInWater is working from the bottom.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater has momentary wrist control but Pain slips an elbow through the middle.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
KillsInWater is pulling down on Pain's head. It's preventing any offense from Pain, at least for the moment.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
KillsInWater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
KillsInWater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KillsInWater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pain throws an elbow that misses. KillsInWater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pain's guard. Nice move by KillsInWater!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater content to stall in guard here.
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in KillsInWater's guard.
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!
Pain postures up in KillsInWater's guard and throws a big left but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater pulls Pain in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KillsInWater is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! KillsInWater looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. KillsInWater looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from KillsInWater!
Pain tries to bench press KillsInWater off him but KillsInWater keeps the position.
Pain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked KillsInWater off and has taken his back!
KillsInWater is really stuck here.
Pain is striking from the back but KillsInWater escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Pain throws a strike but KillsInWater avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater seems keen to control Pain's posture.
KillsInWater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pain manages to get himself to full guard.
KillsInWater won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
KillsInWater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KillsInWater wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! KillsInWater has picked Pain up and slammed him! Pain can't keep hold of the triangle and KillsInWater manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starship Pain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from KillsInWater. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
KillsInWater throws a jab when Pain was well out of range.
Pain blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Pain throws a series of punches but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick
and Pain counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain checks a low kick from KillsInWater.
Pain throws a series of punches but KillsInWater avoids them all with ease.
Pain throws a solid leg kick but KillsInWater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pain.
KillsInWater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pain.
Pain avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
KillsInWater scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KillsInWater but KillsInWater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pain throws a leg kick
and KillsInWater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
KillsInWater connects with a solid leg kick.
KillsInWater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts KillsInWater, as that shot connected.
KillsInWater moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain moves out of range as KillsInWater strikes.
Pain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KillsInWater throws a lazy right hand but Pain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubba KillsInWater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Starship Pain.
KillsInWater slips a jab from Pain.
KillsInWater jabs Pain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pain is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from KillsInWater is predictable there
and Pain counters with an inside leg kick.
KillsInWater moves into the clinch.
Pain can't find room to land a body shot as KillsInWater controls the action.
KillsInWater lands an elbow that stopped Pain in his tracks for a moment.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by KillsInWater.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but KillsInWater avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Pain lands a left hand that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
KillsInWater looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
KillsInWater stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
KillsInWater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pain gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, KillsInWater regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KillsInWater wants to sweep but no luck.
KillsInWater working a defensive guard here.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain wants to pass the guard but KillsInWater is keeping the position.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
Pain postures up in KillsInWater's guard and throws a big left but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pain tries for a kimura but KillsInWater is defending well.
You can see the frustration on KillsInWater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starship Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater is looking to regain half guard here but Pain keeps moving and retains side control.
KillsInWater stops Pain from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
KillsInWater avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KillsInWater is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, KillsInWater circles away and we're back to standing.
KillsInWater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
KillsInWater landing knees to the body.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
KillsInWater using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
KillsInWater landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pain managing to block the knees to the body from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the cage.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KillsInWater with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KillsInWater tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain jumps into guard, dragging KillsInWater to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain keeping moving, preventing KillsInWater from controlling successfully.
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead KillsInWater passes into side control.
KillsInWater wants to control but Pain is keeping him busy.
KillsInWater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Pain manages to work his way to half guard, despite KillsInWater's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain gets full guard.
Pain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. KillsInWater stacks Pain on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by KillsInWater!
KillsInWater trying to control the position but Pain is working away.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain seems a little lost for a moment, as KillsInWater dominates the positioning.
Pain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater prevents Pain from improving his position.
KillsInWater tries to stand and escape but Pain is controlling the position.
KillsInWater is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but KillsInWater is one step ahead there.
KillsInWater wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
KillsInWater trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pain misses with a looping right.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by KillsInWater!
Pain moves in looking to clinch but KillsInWater pushes him off.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater moves into the clinch.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
KillsInWater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Pain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pain is leaning against KillsInWater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
KillsInWater lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as KillsInWater tries to tie him up.
KillsInWater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bubba KillsInWater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
KillsInWater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pain is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from KillsInWater.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KillsInWater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater looks to throw an elbow but misses.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pain is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can KillsInWater finish him?
KillsInWater scores a nice knee to the body.
KillsInWater landing some nice looking knees to the body.
KillsInWater creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pain's defenses.
KillsInWater creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pain's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pain drops to his knees and KillsInWater pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba KillsInWater!
Post fight, Bubba KillsInWater took to the microphone: 'Bubba no believe it! Bubba am sikick! Puno now retired and Bubba am a goat!'.
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