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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye Of The Tiger. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Blyer.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blyer misses with a two punch combination.
Blyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Blyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Blyer takes one to the chin there.
Blyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blyer misses with a body shot.
Tyson misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyer avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blyer looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyer throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Blyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson.
Blyer works the jab nicely.
Blyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Blyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson slips a straight right by Blyer.
Blyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson throws a body punch but Blyer moves out of range.
Blyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson takes a swing at Blyer's ribcage but misses.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target.
A big left from Blyer misses.
Blyer throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyer tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blyer lands a body shot.
Tyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
Blyer takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Blyer throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Blyer.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Blyer.
Blyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
Tyson cracks Blyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blyer is rocked!
Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Blyer counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Blyer to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyer under the eye.
Blyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Blyer connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
Tyson slips a straight right by Blyer.
Blyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Blyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Blyer throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Nice defenses there by Blyer.
Blyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyer.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson lunges at Blyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blyer's hand.
Blyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blyer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tyson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Blyer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tyson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Blyer!
Rocky Blyer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Herzog has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Marsden counters with a nice body kick.
Herzog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herzog.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Marsden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herzog avoids the head kick by Marsden.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Herzog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden is looking to clinch.
Herzog closes the distance and clinches up with Marsden, looking for a takedown. Herzog pushes Marsden against the cage but Marsden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marsden clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marsden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Herzog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marsden to keep the fight standing.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Herzog takes a shot to the head.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden slows down the pace here.
Marsden pushes Herzog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Herzog blocking some punches.
Herzog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Herzog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marsden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marsden digs a right hand into Herzog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herzog's gas tank.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Herzog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marsden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herzog up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Marsden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Marsden.
Herzog goes for a takedown attempt but Marsden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marsden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marsden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden tries to sprawl but Herzog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Herzog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Herzog 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.
Marsden is looking to escape.
Marsden is holding on to half guard well.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is trying to maintain the position but Herzog is very close to passing his half guard.
Herzog looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marsden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marsden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herzog is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Marsden trying to hold on to Herzog's head to control him but Herzog postures up.
Marsden is looking to escape.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Marsden wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Herzog or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsden which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog drives through with a takedown into Marsden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herzog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden pulls Herzog in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden dominated that round.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herzog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Herzog blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Marsden has closed the distance and engaged Herzog in a clinch.
Herzog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
Marsden tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden has Herzog pressed against the cage.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marsden continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Herzog controls his hands.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Marsden is pushing Herzog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herzog is working for takedown but Marsden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden stalls.
A shot in the inside from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden digs a right hand into Herzog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herzog's gas tank.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Herzog is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marsden is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Marsden tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Herzog controls his hands.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herzog is looking for a takedown.
Mike Marsden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Herzog.
Marsden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herzog looking for a takedown.
Marsden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herzog or not.
Herzog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marsden prevents it.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marsden clinches.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Herzog blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Herzog's ribcage. Herzog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herzog has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marsden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marsden is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Herzog off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Marsden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Herzog avoids the attempt from Marsden to control.
Herzog is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marsden to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marsden shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog breaks from Marsden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marsden tries to lock up and control but Herzog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marsden prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Herzog prevents Marsden from getting the reversal.
Viktor Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden tries to hold on but Herzog postures up.
Herzog looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Herzog is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marsden to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marsden shrugs it off.
Marsden gets back to half guard.
Marsden wants to get back to full guard.
Marsden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Herzog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marsden wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy.
Mike Marsden has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marsden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marsden wants it to stay on the feet.
Marsden throws a good cross that connects.
Herzog tries to clinch there but Marsden circles away.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Herzog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Herzog 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herzog.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Herzog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Herzog avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden pushes Herzog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herzog prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden cracks Herzog with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Marsden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looking for a takedown.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Herzog blocking some punches.
Viktor Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herzog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marsden just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marsden 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Marsden!
Mike Marsden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson has chosen Kanye West & Jamie Fox - Gold Digger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
Masterson moves into range and clinches up with Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Ferreira blocks an uppercut.
Masterson tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Masterson's head.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ferreira on the inside.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
Ferreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masterson ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy right hand. Masterson should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson clinches with his opponent.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Masterson breaks from the clinch.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Masterson wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
Ferreira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Ferreira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masterson is out of range and Ferreira settles back down.
Masterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson is looking to slow Ferreira down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Masterson darts in and clinches Ferreira up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Ferreira jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Ferreira's leg. Ferreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like James Masterson has been cut.
Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
Masterson drives through and clinches with Ferreira against the cage.
Ferreira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Ferreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Masterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Masterson throws a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Masterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Masterson motions for Ferreira to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Masterson checks it.
Masterson misses with a leg kick
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferreira misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferreira thows a body shot but no joy.
James Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira is trying to break the clinch but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Masterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferreira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ronaldo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira dips to his left and cracks Masterson with an uppercut!
Masterson tries to clinch up.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Masterson as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masterson moves into the clinch.
Masterson has Ferreira pressed against the cage, preventing Ferreira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Masterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferreira tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson breaks from the clinch.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Ferreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masterson misses with a leg kick
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses the jab.
Masterson motions for Ferreira to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Masterson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Ferreira throws a lazy head kick
and Masterson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira closes the distance but Masterson moves to the side
and Masterson counters with a good low kick that Ferreira was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferreira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masterson is out of range and Ferreira settles back down.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferreira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masterson checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Nice uppercut lands for Masterson. That snapped Ferreira's head back.
Ferreira connects with a jab.
Masterson moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Ferreira's leg. Ferreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Ferreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson throws a low kick, looking for Ferreira's leg but Ferreira calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ferreira coming out on top.
Ferreira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson 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.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
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 Ronaldo Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Masterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferreira tries to clinch up.
Masterson slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masterson slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Masterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferreira checks it well.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Masterson moved away.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira connects with a crisp jab.
Ferreira digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ferreira blocks the leg kick.
Ferreira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
Ferreira 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.
Masterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira. Beautiful body shot.
Masterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masterson moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Masterson darts in and clinches Ferreira up against the cage.
Ferreira wants to break free but Masterson has control.
Masterson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira wants to get back to striking at distance but Masterson won't allow it.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masterson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira breaks from the clinch.
James Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferreira connects with a jab.
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masterson tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo Ferreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Ronaldo Ferreira.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasta Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rasta Madafaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madafaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Madafaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madafaka throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko tries to move into range but Madafaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Madafaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madafaka.
Madafaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Madafaka avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madafaka misses with a hook.
Madafaka walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko cracks Madafaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Emelianenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Madafaka to stand back up!
It looks like Rasta Madafaka has been cut.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Madafaka.
Sloppy strikes from Madafaka. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madafaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Madafaka avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madafaka.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Madafaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Madafaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madafaka.
Madafaka moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Madafaka swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Madafaka.
A swing and a miss from Madafaka.
Madafaka looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Madafaka's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madafaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Madafaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Madafaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Madafaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Madafaka blocks it.
Good shot there by Madafaka.
Madafaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Madafaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Madafaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madafaka misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Madafaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Madafaka.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madafaka.
Nice defenses there by Madafaka.
Madafaka misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Madafaka moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Madafaka avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Madafaka is just out of range.
Madafaka needs to keep his hands up - Emelianenko had a free shot at his head there.
Madafaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madafaka.
Madafaka lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Madafaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madafaka moves away.
Madafaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madafaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Madafaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madafaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Madafaka.
Madafaka misses with a hook.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madafaka.
Madafaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Madafaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Madafaka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Madafaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasta Madafaka'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.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Madafaka.
Madafaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Madafaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Madafaka.
A swing and a miss from Madafaka.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Emelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Madafaka's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madafaka lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madafaka moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Madafaka scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko cracks Madafaka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Madafaka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Emelianenko finish him?
Madafaka is rocked!
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!
Madafaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madafaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Madafaka slips the punch.
Madafaka misses with a looping right.
Madafaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Madafaka jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Madafaka counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madafaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko drops Madafaka with a beautiful combination! Madafaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!
Madafaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Madafaka swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Madafaka is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Madafaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Madafaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Madafaka lands with an overhand left.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madafaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madafaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Madafaka lands a body shot.
Madafaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aleksander Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Madafaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madafaka.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madafaka, as that shot connected.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madafaka throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Madafaka.
Nice shot lands for Madafaka.
Madafaka slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Madafaka.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madafaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madafaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Emelianenko back to the cage. Madafaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madafaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Madafaka misses.
Madafaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Madafaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Madafaka scores with a hook.
Madafaka catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madafaka staying out of range there.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madafaka.
Madafaka cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Madafaka moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madafaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasta Madafaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Madafaka lands with a shot to the body.
Madafaka takes one to the chin there.
Madafaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Madafaka. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madafaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madafaka throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
A jab from Madafaka misses.
Emelianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and Madafaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madafaka throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Madafaka's shoulder, as Madafaka tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madafaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madafaka manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Madafaka to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Madafaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
No joy there for Madafaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Madafaka.
Madafaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Madafaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madafaka scores with the left hand. Emelianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Madafaka ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Madafaka is out of range.
Good shot there by Emelianenko.
Madafaka throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko cracks Madafaka with an open hand slap.
Madafaka punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Madafaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madafaka lands with a nice body punch.
Madafaka looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Madafaka slips the punch.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Nice defenses there by Madafaka.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Madafaka.
Madafaka misses with the combination.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Madafaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madafaka swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Madafaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madafaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Madafaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Madafaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Madafaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Madafaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Madafaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Madafaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Madafaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madafaka cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madafaka misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Madafaka misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Madafaka.
Madafaka throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
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!
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Madafaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Madafaka tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Madafaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madafaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Madafaka saw that one coming.
Rasta Madafaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksander Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madafaka misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
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 Aleksander Emelianenko.
Well Emelianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Satan's choice of entrance music: Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
166 lbs
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31
168 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock wants to land a leg kick but Satan is out of range.
Murdock moves in looking to clinch but Satan pushes him off.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick from Satan.
Satan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head.
Matthew Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Satan is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
Satan moves into range and clinches up with Murdock.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Satan blocks an elbow strike.
Murdock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murdock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Satan.
Satan dodges an elbow strike from Murdock.
Murdock with a knee to the head.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Satan avoids it.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Satan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Satan avoiding damage as Murdock throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Satan.
Satan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Satan being controlled against the cage.
Satan lands a shoulder strike.
Satan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Satan avoids it.
Satan avoiding damage as Murdock throws knees to the body.
Murdock throws an elbow but it misses.
Satan is trying to trip Murdock. He has hold of a leg but Murdock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Satan persists though and gets the takedown into 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.
Satan passes Murdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Satan 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.
Murdock won't allow Satan to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock trying to control but Satan postures up.
Satan wants to free his trapped foot but Murdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan passes to side control.
Satan tries for a kimura but Murdock is defending well.
Satan throws an elbow but Murdock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murdock gets back to half guard.
Murdock is staying active underneath Satan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Satan is working for a kimura but Murdock is defending it quite comfortably.
Murdock looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock is refusing to be controlled, as Satan sits in half guard.
Murdock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Satan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murdock actively working from the bottom here.
Satan trying to control from half guard but Murdock is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is trying to get back to full guard.
Murdock is refusing to be controlled, as Satan sits in half guard.
Murdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Satan.
Murdock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan drops an elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock is staying active underneath Satan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murdock wants to control but Satan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Satan is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Satan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Satan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murdock wants to land a leg kick but Satan is out of range.
Murdock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murdock working for a triangle but Satan defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Satan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Satan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Satan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Satan is looking to work some ground and pound but Murdock has wrist control.
Satan passes Murdock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Damien Satan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murdock!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is squirming around, avoiding Satan's attempts to control the action.
Satan lands a big elbow.
Satan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Murdock 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.
Murdock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Satan cracks Murdock with a solid left hand.
Satan tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satan is pushing down on Murdock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdock is fighting to maintain full guard but Satan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murdock tries to get to full guard but Satan has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Satan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock looking for submissions off his back.
Satan lands with a punch from half guard.
Satan is looking to advance position but Murdock won't allow it.
Satan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Satan is controlling well.
Murdock is looking to control Satan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdock avoid being mounted?
Satan wants to free his trapped foot but Murdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murdock trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking for a sweep. Satan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Satan there.
Satan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murdock gets full guard.
Satan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Satan from controlling successfully.
Satan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murdock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Satan has picked Murdock up and slammed him! Murdock can't keep hold of the triangle and Satan manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Murdock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murdock struggling a bit here.
Murdock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Satan wants to control but Murdock is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murdock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murdock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Satan connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murdock 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.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Satan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murdock in his tracks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Satan is defended easily by Murdock.
Satan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murdock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Satan scores with a hook.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murdock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Satan checks a leg kick.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range.
Satan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murdock but Murdock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Satan.
Satan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satan moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Nice uppercut lands for Satan. That snapped Murdock's head back.
Murdock throws a head kick but Satan moves out of range.
Satan connects with a leg kick. Murdock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satan.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satan lands with a good body shot.
Satan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murdock was covering up waiting for the punch and Satan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murdock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Satan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock has his foot on Satan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Satan works his way back into a safe position though.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Satan tries to pass.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Satan from controlling successfully.
Satan controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damien Satan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Satan moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Satan slips a straight right by Murdock.
Damien Satan 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.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Satan circles away and keeps his distance.
Satan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
Satan lands a jab-cross combination.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Matthew Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Satan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murdock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthew Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satan slips a jab from Murdock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Satan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Satan 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Satan!
Damien Satan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chinese Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mang has chosen B.O.B. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
285 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chinese Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lobsta Mang!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Lobsta Mang has been cut.
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy tries to clinch but Mang moves out of range.
Lobsta Mang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mang throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mang throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Mang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy throws a right and a left that Mang avoids nicely.
Mang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big head kick from Mang and Guy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Guy is rocked!
It looks like Chinese Guy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Guy covers up, he's hurt! Mang keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mang and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mang can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lobsta Mang!
After winning the bout, Lobsta Mang 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, F**kin Problems. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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27
144 lbs
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31
143 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Downs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downs moves away.
A shot to the liver by Durham. Beautiful body shot.
Durham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Downs fails with the takedown.
Durham throws a one two combo.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downs.
A slow jab from Durham misses its intended target.
Durham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downs tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durham misses with a straight right.
Durham takes a swing at Downs's ribcage but misses.
Downs with a poor takedown
and Durham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durham misses with a few strikes there.
Durham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Downs avoids the body shot from Durham.
Durham misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham lands a nice hook to Downs's body. Downs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durham throws a jab but it's blocked by Downs.
Durham looks to land a left hand but Downs moved out of range nicely.
Durham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durham wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Downs.
Durham takes a swing at Downs's ribcage but misses.
Downs tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
Downs shoots in looking for a takedown but Durham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durham throws a big shot that misses.
Downs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durham.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downs.
Durham works the jab nicely.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Downs was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Downs slips a jab from Durham.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Downs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durham.
Durham is looking to wear down Downs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Durham throws a big shot that misses.
Downs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Downs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Downs is trying to control. Durham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Durham is holding on to half guard well.
Durham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Durham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Downs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Downs's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham keeps control of the position easily here as Downs tries to buck him off.
Durham goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Downs escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Downs is working for a kimura but Durham is defending it quite comfortably.
Downs seems to be looking for submissions.
Durham keeping hold of Downs's head, controlling as best he can.
Downs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Durham is working hard here to advance position.
Downs thows a huge punch but Durham dodges it nicely.
Downs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durham manages to get to full guard.
Durham is trying to keep Downs in close.
Durham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downs trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durham's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Durham lands a nice looking body shot.
Durham connects with a single shot there.
Downs shoots in but no luck this time.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durham sprawls well. Durham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downs gets slowly back to his feet.
Durham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Downs shoots in looking for a takedown but Durham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mike Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Downs.
Downs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durham.
Durham looks to land a left hand but Downs moved out of range nicely.
Durham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Downs back to the cage. Durham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Durham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downs.
Durham misses with a looping left.
Durham misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durham.
Durham cracks a nice hook into Downs's ribs.
Mike Durham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durham lands a jab to the nose.
Downs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durham slaps away a takedown attempt from Downs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Downs slips a straight right by Durham.
Durham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Durham misses the target.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durham throws a series of punches but Downs avoids them all with ease.
Downs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Downs scrambles back to his feet.
Downs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durham misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Durham misses.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Durham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Durham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durham thows a body shot but no joy.
Durham lands with a straight right. Downs didn't see that one coming.
Mike Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Downs counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
Downs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Downs trying to advance position but Durham counters by regaining guard.
Downs slips nicely into half guard.
Downs working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Durham tries to roll over but Downs keeps him under control.
Downs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Durham sees it coming and defends easily.
Durham controlling the position for now.
Downs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durham's head.
Durham is pressing down on Downs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durham is on top in guard.
Durham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Durham wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Downs's head.
Durham throws a big elbow that misses.
Downs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Durham is defending well. Downs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Durham has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Downs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Downs!
Guy Downs really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fighters First Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santa Schwein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kunnon Mestaan Vetää feat. Elastinen & Spekti . Schwein is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama said knock you out - LL Cool J. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19 - 11 - 0 |
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34
195 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santa Schwein!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharghai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kharghai wants a takedown but no success here.
Schwein struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharghai controls his hands.
Schwein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schwein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schwein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schwein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schwein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kharghai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwein working aggressively here.
Schwein lands with a light punch inside.
Schwein prevents a body shot from Kharghai.
Schwein misses with a punch to the body.
Kharghai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schwein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schwein scores with a hook to the body.
Schwein tries a body shot but Kharghai blocks it.
Kharghai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharghai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schwein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kharghai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kharghai forces Schwein back against the cage and clinches.
Schwein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwein lands an uppercut.
Schwein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kharghai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwein is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kharghai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schwein to the mat. Schwein regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharghai is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kharghai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but Schwein keeps moving.
Kharghai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharghai.
Kharghai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schwein controls Kharghai momentarily but Kharghai frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kharghai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schwein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kharghai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schwein will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schwein wants to control but Kharghai postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwein is letting Kharghai control him for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schwein is not content to let Kharghai control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vadim Kharghai just wasn't active enough.
A slow jab from Schwein misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kharghai counters with a left to the body.
Kharghai clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kharghai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kharghai forces Schwein back against the cage and clinches.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Schwein is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharghai.
A head punch on the inside from Schwein fails to land.
Kharghai tries to pull guard but Schwein holds him up against the cage and eventually Kharghai drops back down to his feet.
Schwein can't find room to land a body shot as Kharghai controls the action.
Kharghai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schwein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharghai's elbow.
Kharghai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kharghai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schwein 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Santa Schwein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schwein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kharghai under the eye.
Kharghai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwein scores with a punch to the head.
Vadim Kharghai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharghai instigates a clinch.
Kharghai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwein has a couple of punches blocked by Kharghai.
Schwein misses with some punches.
Schwein just leaning against Kharghai, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kharghai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Schwein.
Santa Schwein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schwein misses with a punch to the body.
Schwein gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwein has a couple of punches blocked by Kharghai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharghai.
Kharghai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwein is defending well.
Schwein throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schwein misses with the head strike.
Schwein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharghai's elbow.
Schwein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kharghai has Schwein pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kharghai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schwein tumbling to the mat - Kharghai dives into Schwein's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kharghai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but Schwein keeps moving.
Kharghai stops Schwein from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Vadim Kharghai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kharghai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwein gets tackled into the cage by Kharghai. Kharghai maintains the clinch.
Kharghai looking for a takedown.
Kharghai gets control of Schwein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kharghai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schwein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schwein tries to stand but Kharghai is controlling from the bottom.
Schwein preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Santa Schwein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kharghai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Vadim Kharghai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schwein moves out of range as Kharghai strikes.
Kharghai throws a lazy uppercut
letting Schwein counter with a right hand.
Kharghai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kharghai clinches up with Schwein and pushes him back against the cage.
Kharghai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schwein clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwein trying to control the position but Kharghai manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharghai throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Schwein rolls, trying to escape but Kharghai keeps control of the position.
Kharghai biding his time, controlling Schwein.
Kharghai is throwing shots to the body but Schwein manages to wriggle free. Kharghai pounces on him again and ends up in Schwein's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharghai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharghai trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharghai content to stall in guard here.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but Schwein keeps moving.
Santa Schwein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vadim Kharghai.
Schwein rushes Kharghai and presses him up against the cage.
Schwein lands a left hand.
Schwein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schwein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwein tries to throw a body punch but Kharghai avoids it by throwing Schwein back against the cage.
Kharghai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schwein smiles and moves away.
Kharghai misses with a double jab.
Schwein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharghai drives through and clinches with Schwein against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Schwein on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwein.
Schwein misses with some punches.
Kharghai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kharghai trying to control the position but Schwein is working away.
Vadim Kharghai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwein stops Kharghai from passing to mount.
Schwein can't do much from the bottom here.
Schwein is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai laying and praying for a moment but Schwein takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kharghai controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Kharghai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kharghai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kharghai!
An out of breath Vadim Kharghai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Two is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: North Korean Army Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Mark Two acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Two!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two throws a hook but Takanen blocks it.
Two connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takanen momentarily.
Takanen misses with a straight right.
Takanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Two takes one to the chin there.
Takanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takanen, as that shot connected.
Two tries for a takedown but Takanen circles away easily
and Takanen counters with a crisp one two that drops Two! Takanen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Two to his feet! Two is in big trouble!
Two is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takanen misses the jab.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Takanen finish him?
Takanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Two connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takanen scrambles back to his feet.
Takanen thows a leg kick but Two checks it
and Two counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Two avoids the head kick by Takanen.
Takanen throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Two misses with a takedown attempt - Takanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Takanen.
Two slips a straight right by Takanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Takanen.
Takanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mark Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two tries to clinch up.
Two misses with a right hand
and Takanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Two throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Two.
Takanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takanen gets caught napping as Two dives in and scores a takedown. Takanen manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Takanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Two looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Two wants to control from the top but Takanen keeps moving.
Two passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two throwing shots but Takanen is blocking nicely.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takanen defending well though.
Takanen taking some punishment here, with Two in his half guard.
Two wants to take a breather but Takanen is having none of it.
Two throws a strike but Takanen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takanen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Two with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takanen wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
Takanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esko Takanen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Two scores with a head kick.
Takanen cracks Two with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Two scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takanen slips a straight right by Two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two swinging wildly here.
Takanen is looking to land body kicks.
Two misses the jab.
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takanen swivels and escapes.
Esko Takanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Two.
Two slips under a jab.
Two checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Takanen.
Nice straight punches there by Takanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takanen.
Some bone on bone action there as Two checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Esko Takanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Takanen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Two.
Takanen tries to keep at a distance but Two has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Two's efforts to push away.
Takanen has a couple of punches blocked by Two.
Two has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Takanen regains guard immediately.
Two works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Two is trying to control. Takanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takanen defending well though.
Two throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takanen trying to control from the bottom.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is trying to control. Takanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Two thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takanen's head.
Two tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Two landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Two stalling away here and it's allowed Takanen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Takanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Two looking to sit in guard and control but Takanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two is looking for a triangle but Takanen pushes his legs off easily.
Two can't keep his opponent in guard - Takanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two tries to get to full guard but Takanen has control of the leg.
Two trying to control but Takanen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two with the active half guard here but Takanen passes nicely into side control.
Two wants to control but Takanen postures up.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Takanen in side control, throwing shots but Two defends.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Takanen keeps moving and retains side control.
Takanen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Takanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Takanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takanen's elbow.
Takanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takanen pinned against the cage. Takanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takanen ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Takanen scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takanen lands a nice shot that snaps Two's head back.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Takanen.
Two connects with a body shot.
Takanen slips a straight right by Two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Two misses the jab.
Two throws out a loose jab but Takanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown. Takanen tries to sprawl out of it but Two keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takanen slips under a jab.
Takanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Takanen cracks Two with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takanen throws a body kick that misses.
Two darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Two does no damage.
Two looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanen is trying to control the position but Two postures up.
Takanen controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Takanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Two puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Two trying to pass the guard but Takanen defending well.
Two slows the pace down in half guard.
Takanen wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
Two trying to pass the guard but Takanen defending well.
Takanen taking some punishment here, with Two in his half guard.
Two trying to pass the guard but Takanen defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen is trying to maintain the position but Two is very close to passing his half guard.
Takanen is pressing down on Two's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Two won't allow Takanen to sweep him here.
Two engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Two trying to control but Takanen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen looking to control.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Takanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Two was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Good standup being displayed there by Takanen as he connects with a hook.
Two throws a body punch but Takanen moves out of range.
Esko Takanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Two tries for a takedown but Takanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takanen lunges at Two with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Two's hand.
Two might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Takanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takanen.
Takanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Two misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two walks into a stiff left hand from Takanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Esko Takanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Two.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Two.
Two will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takanen avoids the body shot from Two.
Takanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Two's head.
Takanen throws a looping overhand right but Two ducks down to avoid it.
Takanen throws a leg kick but Two sees it coming and moves out of range.
Two slips a jab and a cross from Takanen.
Two gets tackled into the cage by Takanen. Takanen maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Takanen keeps him there for the moment.
Takanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Two shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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 Esko Takanen.
I think Takanen 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Takanen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pep has chosen Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly) as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep throws a sloppy body shot
and Lomax counters with a solid body kick.
Pep lands with an uppercut that bounces Lomax off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Lomax misses.
A head kick from Lomax lands but Pep takes it in his stride.
Pep moves out of range of the body kick from Lomax.
Pep is looking to clinch.
Pep misses with a wild body shot.
Pep connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pep is looking to clinch.
Pep misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax jabs Pep right on the nose. Pep blinks but takes it well.
Pep tries to clinch up.
Lomax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pep catches Lomax with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Pep.
The fighters circling - Lomax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lomax defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand.
Pep misses with a left hand
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomax is looking to chop away at Pep's legs.
Pep closes the distance and pushes Lomax back into the cage.
Lomax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pep takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Pep misses with a straight left.
A big right from Pep misses.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Pep.
Pep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pep loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Lomax throws a front kick aimed at Pep's knee but Pep avoids it well.
Lomax paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pep on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pep throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Pep's leg but Pep calmly moves out of range.
Pep misses with a wild combination.
Lomax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pep walks into a straight right hand from Lomax.
Pep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pep swinging wildly here.
Lomax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomax.
Lomax staying out of range there.
Lomax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pep throws a series of punches but Lomax moves out of range.
Pep throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pep looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Lomax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lomax takes one to the chin there.
Lomax moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Pep.
Pep throws a big shot that misses.
Lomax lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pep getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pep blocks a head kick by Lomax.
Lomax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Pep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lomax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pep is rocked!
Lomax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pep is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Pep misses the target.
Pep seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a low kick as Pep jumps back.
Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pep works Lomax's body with a nice hook.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lomax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pep lands with a right hand.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pep manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Pep throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pep avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lomax. Pep shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep misses with a hook.
Pep's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lomax connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pep scrambles back to his feet.
Lomax throws a lazy right hand but Pep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lomax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lomax defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand.
Lomax throws a hook but Pep blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pep. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pep thows a body shot but no joy.
Clint Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lomax with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pep.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lomax fails to land with a series of punches.
Lomax lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lomax throws a body kick that misses.
Pep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Pep.
Lomax lands with a shot to the body.
Pep misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Pep throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep just misses with a punch to the body.
Pep lands a slapping body shot.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomax 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.
Pep ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lomax throws a chopping leg kick but Pep manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pep scores with a body shot.
Lomax 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.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Pep.
Pep takes the fight into the clinch.
Pep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomax avoids it.
Pep lands an uppercut.
Lomax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pep misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lomax counters with a body kick.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pep.
Lomax scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Pep as he checks the leg kick.
Pep misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Lomax misses with a straight right.
Pep tries to clinch but Lomax moves away
and Pep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomax thows a leg kick but Pep checks it
and Pep counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lomax thinking.
Pep misses with a body shot
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Pep instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pep is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike.
Lomax is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a knee strike.
Lomax avoiding damage as Pep throws knees to the body.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Pep avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
Pep throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax has Pep pressed against the cage, preventing Pep from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lomax looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lomax can't find room to land a body shot as Pep controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lomax's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pep's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Pep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Pep misses with some punches.
Lomax looking to stall.
Lomax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pep with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
Pep misses with some punches.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pep blocks it with crossed arms.
Pep letting Lomax take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pep lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pep.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Pep avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
Pep has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frankie Pep will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pep jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Pep misses the target.
Pep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pep tries to clinch up.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pep.
Pep cracks Lomax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pep swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Lomax misses.
Lomax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pep throws a shot from downtown. Lomax moves away and avoids it.
Pep misses with a straight right.
Pep slips a jab from Lomax.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lomax, as that shot connected.
Lomax slips under a jab from Pep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Pep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Pep blocks the leg kick.
Pep tries to clinch but Lomax is having none of it.
Pep tests Lomax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Lomax motions for Pep to come forward. Lomax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax tries to land a front kick but Pep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pep throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Lomax throws a wild body kick that Pep sees coming a mile off.
Lomax digs a good body shot into Pep's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Lomax. No joy for Pep on that attempt.
Pep throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Lomax.
Pep misses with a hook to the body
and Lomax finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pep misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lomax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lomax misses with an uppercut.
Lomax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pep defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pep with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pep listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Pep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lomax.
Pep takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lomax gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Pep.
Pep has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lomax.
Lomax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Pep misses its intended target.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax misses with a series of wild punches.
Pep throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Pep.
Pep throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
Lomax misses with a hook.
Lomax throws a leg kick which misses Pep's front leg but catches the back leg as Pep tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep dips to his left and cracks Lomax with an uppercut!
Pep scores with a sloppy right hand. Lomax should have avoided that one.
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Lomax throws a jab but it's blocked by Pep.
Pep shoots in looking for a takedown. Lomax tries to sprawl out of it but Pep keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lomax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lomax cracks the inside of Pep's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pep misses with the combination.
Pep tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lomax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pep somewhat.
Clint Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Pep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Pep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Clint Lomax did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lomax lands a big head kick that sends Pep tumbling to the mat! Lomax takes a step backwards and waves Pep back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pep connects with a body shot.
Pep catches Lomax with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lomax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomax defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand.
Pep misses with a wild body shot.
Pep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pep jabs Lomax right on the nose. Lomax blinks but takes it well.
Lomax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Lomax misses.
Pep looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
Lomax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pep is able to avoid easily.
Pep tries to bum rush Lomax with a series of wild strikes but Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Lomax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax drops his hands momentarily and Pep takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Pep checks a low kick from Lomax.
The fighters circling - Pep throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lomax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pep.
Lomax dips to his left and cracks Pep with an uppercut!
Lomax circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pep to the canvas! Pep doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lomax keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Lomax!
Clint Lomax is the new bantamweight champion!
Clint Lomax was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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