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CWFL 204 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Rocket. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
143 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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177 cm
29
134 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Herzog misses.
Herzog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burov throws a hook but Herzog avoids it easily.
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Herzog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Herzog feints and as Burov raises his hands in defense, Herzog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herzog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herzog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burov wants to stand and escape but Herzog is having none of it.
Burov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzog trying to control but Burov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herzog throwing strikes from guard but Burov blocks nicely.
Herzog won't allow Burov to sweep him here.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burov pushes Herzog off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Burov counters with a stiff right hand.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burov but Burov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herzog clinches up with Burov and pushes him back against the cage.
Herzog is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burov is defending well.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herzog up against the cage.
Burov is trying to break the clinch but Herzog is controlling him.
Herzog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burov misses with a punch to the body.
Burov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burov slows down the pace here.
Burov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Burov.
Herzog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burov misses with some punches.
Burov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Burov catches Herzog right on the button with a cross.
Herzog throws a right hand that misses
letting Burov counter with a right hand.
Burov stuffs the takedown attempt from Herzog. Herzog gets slowly back to his feet.
Herzog looks for a takedown but Burov sprawls well.
Burov misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Herzog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Burov circles away.
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Burov counters with a stiff right hand.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burov as he jumps to the side.
Burov throws a body punch but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Burov misses.
Herzog shoots in and drives through. Burov sprawls well.
Burov takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Herzog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burov's waist but Burov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herzog off to one side.
Herzog closes the distance and clinches up with Burov, looking for a takedown. Herzog pushes Burov against the cage but Burov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burov counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog looks winded!
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burov counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burov defends it nicely.
Herzog gets the takedown into side control.
Burov is trying to buck Herzog off.
Herzog thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Herzog landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Herzog throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Burov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Burov tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog winds up and cracks Burov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Herzog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herzog sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burov is looking to improve his position.
Burov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herzog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herzog's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burov.
Herzog trying to control but not successfully.
Burov tries to get the hooks in deep but Herzog pushed the leg off.
Burov looking for the choke but no joy.
Herzog tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Herzog is working to get back to half guard.
Herzog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog being controlled here, momentarily.
Burov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herzog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burov passes Herzog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Burov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herzog defends it well.
Burov wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burov tries to pass to full mount but Herzog defends it.
Burov is working hard here to advance position.
Herzog gets full guard.
Burov stopping the sweep attempt from Herzog.
Herzog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burov's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog throwing strikes but missing.
Herzog postures up in Burov's guard and throws a big left but Burov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Herzog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Burov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Burov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herzog shoots for a double leg takedown but Burov sprawls well. He's pushed Herzog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
Jab from Burov.
Herzog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Herzog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burov misses with an uppercut.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herzog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Burov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herzog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burov.
Burov misses with a two punch combination.
Burov thows a body shot but no joy.
Burov lands a jab to the head.
Burov looks to land a right hand but Herzog moved out of range.
Burov misses with a wild combination.
Burov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herzog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Burov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herzog closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burov quickly recovers to half guard.
Herzog is trying to work for a kimura but Burov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov is holding on to half guard well.
Burov has one foot on Herzog's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viktor Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burov is looking to wear down Herzog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Herzog looks to land a right hand but Burov moved out of range.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavel Burov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burov swings for the body but Herzog moves out of range.
Pavel Burov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Herzog misses.
Herzog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herzog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herzog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burov.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burov just misses with a punch to the body.
Burov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herzog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burov lands with an overhand left.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herzog.
Herzog shoots in and drives through. Burov sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog shoots in looking for a takedown but Burov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herzog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burov scores with a jab.
Herzog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burov.
Burov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herzog has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herzog.
Herzog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herzog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Burov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herzog doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burov swinging wildly here.
Burov with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Burov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burov 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Burov!
Pavel Burov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astoria comes to the cage accompanied by Waltz from Les Sylphides. On his way into the cage it seems that Waldorf Astoria has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Waldorf Astoria seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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174 lbs
33 - 12 - 0 |
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184 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good kicks
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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
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Robertson misses.
Astoria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Astoria takes one on the button.
Astoria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robertson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astoria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astoria circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson lands a nice hook to Astoria's body. Astoria takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robertson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astoria misses with a body kick.
Astoria tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Astoria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robertson can pounce on him.
Astoria throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Astoria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robertson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astoria takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Astoria's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robertson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Astoria scrambles back to his feet.
Astoria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Astoria is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Astoria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Robertson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
Astoria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waldorf Astoria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Astoria moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astoria was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Astoria ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Astoria misses with a double jab.
Robertson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Astoria.
Astoria throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astoria throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astoria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Astoria is out of range.
Astoria throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astoria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Jab from Robertson.
Astoria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astoria takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Robertson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robertson looking for a takedown.
Astoria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astoria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astoria has a couple of punches blocked by Robertson.
Astoria throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
Astoria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Astoria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astoria misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astoria.
Astoria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robertson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
Astoria working aggressively here.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astoria's elbow.
Astoria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robertson blocks an uppercut.
Robertson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria working aggressively here.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Robertson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Astoria throws a head punch that misses.
Astoria misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Astoria regains guard immediately.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robertson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Astoria keeps moving.
Robertson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Robertson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robertson!
Robertson with a nice cross.
Robertson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Astoria wants to control but Robertson passes into side.
Astoria manages to get back to half guard.
Robertson stops Astoria from getting back to his feet.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Astoria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Astoria is trying to control but can't.
Astoria is refusing to be controlled, as Robertson sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Robertson decides to stand up.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Astoria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astoria scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Astoria misses with a low kick.
Astoria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
Astoria throws a push kick but Robertson slaps the foot to one side.
Astoria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robertson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Astoria.
Astoria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertson's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robertson checks a leg kick.
Astoria works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
Astoria digs a good body shot into Robertson's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Astoria scores with a leg kick.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Astoria's head but Astoria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Astoria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Astoria thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Robertson checks the leg kick.
Astoria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Astoria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Astoria throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robertson.
Astoria takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Astoria misses with a body punch
and Robertson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Astoria lands a lovely overhand right.
Robertson cracks the inside of Astoria's front leg.
Astoria slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick from Astoria.
Astoria tries to land a leg kick but Robertson saw it coming and moves away.
Waldorf Astoria is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robertson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Astoria can't escape the position.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Astoria to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Robertson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Astoria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Astoria digs a good hook to Robertson's body.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astoria moves away.
Astoria tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
A big right from Robertson misses.
Robertson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Astoria is out of range.
Astoria throws a front kick aimed at Robertson's knee but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson throws a hook but Astoria avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astoria.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Astoria circles away.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Astoria moved out of range.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Astoria moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Astoria misses with a body kick.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Astoria counters with a nice uppercut.
Astoria takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astoria lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robertson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robertson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Astoria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robertson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Astoria checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astoria thuds his right hand into Robertson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astoria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robertson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astoria manages to avoid it.
Astoria looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Astoria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robertson takes one to the chin there.
Waldorf Astoria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
A jab from Robertson misses.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Astoria checks a leg kick.
Astoria wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astoria.
Astoria throws a head kick but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astoria manages to avoid it.
Robertson throws the left hand but Astoria avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astoria. That's going to slow Robertson down.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Astoria throws a push kick but Robertson slaps the foot to one side.
Astoria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robertson, pushing him back against the cage.
Astoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Astoria.
Astoria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astoria crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.
Astoria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robertson is trying to pull guard but Astoria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robertson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astoria backwards.
Astoria tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astoria crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.
Astoria lands a hook that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Robertson wants to take the fight to the mat but Astoria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Astoria swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astoria misses with a body punch.
Brian Robertson 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.
Astoria lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those.
Astoria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astoria misses with a punch to the body.
Astoria swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astoria scores with a hook to the body.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astoria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astoria misses with a knee strike.
Robertson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Astoria is keeping busy.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Astoria tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldorf Astoria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robertson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Robertson!
Brian Robertson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kook Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
32 - 22 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kook Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa misses with the body kick
and The Pitbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killa blocks a head kick by The Pitbull.
The Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killa moves away.
The Pitbull sizes up Killa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Killa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killa thows a leg kick but The Pitbull checks it
and The Pitbull counters with a one-two to the body.
The Pitbull connects with a looping right hand.
Killa thuds his shin into the meat of The Pitbull's side.
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!
Killa misses with a leg kick.
The Pitbull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killa to the mat! Killa manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Pitbull preventing the sweep.
The Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Killa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pitbull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Pitbull stands up and waves to Killa to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Killa is predictable there
and The Pitbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Pitbull rushes Killa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Pitbull.
The Pitbull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Killa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killa lands a head kick!
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
Kook Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Pitbull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killa scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Killa is predictable there
and The Pitbull counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killa!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killa is looking to get to half guard.
The Pitbull stands up from mount. Strange move.
Killa throws out a leg kick but The Pitbull moves out of range and Killa only half commits.
Killa throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Pitbull counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Pitbull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pitbull stands and steps away. Killa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kook Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull clobbers Killa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Pitbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killa pinned against the cage. Killa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Pitbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Pitbull has managed to clinch.
The Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Killa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Pitbull looks to land a left hand but Killa moved out of range nicely.
Donk. The Pitbull catches Killa right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
Killa throws a leg kick
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Killa misses
and The Pitbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Pitbull misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from The Pitbull tenderised Killa's leg. Killa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by The Pitbull as he checks the leg kick.
Killa looks to throw the jab but The Pitbull is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killa connects with the punch.
The Pitbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Killa throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Pitbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Pitbull is defended easily by Killa.
Killa throws a head kick that misses
and The Pitbull counters with a takedown into side control.
Killa pushes The Pitbull away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Pitbull gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Killa is trying to improve his position.
The Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killa keeps working.
Killa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Killa wants to stand up but The Pitbull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
Killa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Killa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Pitbull is out of range.
Kook Killa is winning the standup battle so far.
The Pitbull tries to clinch there but Killa circles away.
Killa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Pitbull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Pitbull avoids the head kick by Killa.
The Pitbull's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Pitbull duly obliges.
John The Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killa scoring well with a low kick there.
Killa misses with a leg kick
and The Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Pitbull.
Killa lands a leg kick that knocks The Pitbull off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Pitbull throws a good cross that connects.
Killa misses with a head kick.
Killa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pitbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killa.
A low kick from Killa misses
and The Pitbull counters with a low kick, right behind Killa 's knee.
The Pitbull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Killa misses
and The Pitbull counters with a series of strikes. Killa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Killa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Pitbull.
A cross from Killa lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a leg kick
and The Pitbull counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killa won't be happy with that.
Killa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Pitbull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Pitbull decides to stand up, so the ref orders Killa to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Pitbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Pitbull.
The Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Pitbull checks it well.
Killa throws a jab but it's blocked by The Pitbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa tries to move into range but The Pitbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Pitbull shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kook Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killa.
The Pitbull is breathing heavily.
Killa throws a head kick but The Pitbull moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Pitbull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Pitbull drives through and clinches with Killa against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull'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. This is the final round!
The Pitbull is looking to clinch but Killa is avoiding it.
Killa misses the jab.
The Pitbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Killa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Pitbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Killa connects with a solid leg kick.
The Pitbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killa misses with the body kick
and The Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
The Pitbull with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Killa. Those never looked like landing.
The Pitbull drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Pitbull gets to his feet. Killa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Pitbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Pitbull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Killa is predictable there
and The Pitbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Pitbull scores with a nice right hand.
Killa gets caught flat footed, as The Pitbull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Pitbull would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killa being controlled here, momentarily.
The Pitbull postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Killa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Pitbull, into his guard.
Kook Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Pitbull looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Killa has picked The Pitbull up and slammed him! The Pitbull can't keep hold of the triangle and Killa manages to pass to side control!
Killa stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pitbull punishes Killa's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Killa is predictable there
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Pitbull swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killa misses with a leg kick
and The Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
The Pitbull tries to clinch there but Killa circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Pitbull is looking for a takedown.
Killa wants to get back to striking at distance but The Pitbull won't allow it.
The Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killa.
John The Pitbull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Pitbull.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as The Pitbull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Pitbull throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killa was covering up waiting for the punch and The Pitbull finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John The Pitbull.
I've got The Pitbull 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Pitbull!
John The Pitbull really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire 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 Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot comes to the cage accompanied by I Killed the Pirates. Martinez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Peregrin Broadfoot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
185 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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32
195 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot throws a big shot that misses.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broadfoot moves away.
Martinez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Broadfoot looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
Broadfoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Broadfoot slips a jab from Martinez.
Broadfoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Broadfoot misses with a body shot
and Martinez counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Broadfoot scores a takedown into full mount!
Broadfoot with the ground and pound from mount.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Broadfoot raining down shots from the mount!
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Broadfoot maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is bucking up trying to escape but Broadfoot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Broadfoot landing shots from mount.
Martinez is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Broadfoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot breaks from Martinez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Martinez is rocked!
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Broadfoot finish him?
Broadfoot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Broadfoot drops a big elbow. That's hurt Martinez! More shots from Broadfoot and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peregrin Broadfoot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake has chosen Black Label Society - Rust as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Blake blocks the leg kick.
Semiazas lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Semiazas blocks a jab.
Semiazas works Blake's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Semiazas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Blake blocks the leg kick.
Blake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake takes a swing at Semiazas's ribcage but misses.
Semiazas lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Semiazas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Semiazas catches Blake right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Semiazas.
Semiazas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake misses with a two punch combination.
Semiazas takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Semiazas takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Semiazas misses with a body kick.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Semiazas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake lands with a nice combination. Semiazas backs away looking to recover.
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!
Blake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Semiazas checks a leg kick.
Semiazas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Semiazas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blake takes a swing at Semiazas's ribcage but misses.
Blake defending well as Semiazas loads up on a big left hand.
Semiazas scores with a kick to the body.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Blake does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semiazas. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake throws a series of punches but Semiazas avoids them all with ease.
Ouriel Semiazas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Blake misses
and Semiazas counters with a left to the body.
Semiazas slips a straight right by Blake.
No joy there for Semiazas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Semiazas throws a good cross that connects.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Semiazas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Semiazas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Semiazas rather than just go for the knockout.
Blake throws a leg kick but Semiazas checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Semiazas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Semiazas throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Semiazas lands a slapping body shot.
Blake shoots in but Semiazas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Semiazas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Semiazas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semiazas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernard Blake 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.
Blake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blake.
Semiazas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semiazas misses the jab.
Blake connects with a solid leg kick.
Semiazas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Semiazas.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blake, right into the meat.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut.
Blake thuds a left hand into Semiazas's body.
Semiazas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Semiazas misses with a straight left.
Semiazas misses with a wild body shot.
Blake scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semiazas scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semiazas. That's going to slow Blake down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semiazas.
A big right from Blake misses.
Semiazas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blake back to the cage. Semiazas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blake lands a jab to Semiazas's midsection.
Semiazas throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Semiazas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Semiazas misses the jab.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake wants to slow Semiazas down by chopping away at his legs.
Semiazas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
and Semiazas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Semiazas misses with a hook to the body
letting Blake counter with a right hand.
Semiazas ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Semiazas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Semiazas defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Semiazas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semiazas can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semiazas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ouriel Semiazas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Blake.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Semiazas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Semiazas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
Semiazas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Semiazas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Semiazas.
Blake 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ouriel Semiazas 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. This is the final round!
Blake throws a right and a left that Semiazas avoids nicely.
Blake looks for a takedown but Semiazas sprawls well.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Semiazas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake misses the jab.
Semiazas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake drops his hands momentarily and Semiazas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Semiazas tries to land a front kick but Blake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semiazas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouriel Semiazas is winning the standup battle so far.
Semiazas tries to land a body kick
and Blake counters with a left to the body.
Semiazas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Semiazas counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
Semiazas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
Blake tries to move into range but Semiazas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Semiazas throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Semiazas throws a lazy body kick
and Blake counters with an outside leg kick.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Semiazas blocks the body kick.
Blake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blake throws a push kick but Semiazas slaps the foot to one side.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake cracks Semiazas with an open hand slap.
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!
Semiazas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Semiazas wants it to stay on the feet.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semiazas misses with the combination.
Blake throws a low kick but Semiazas avoids it.
Semiazas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt - Semiazas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouriel Semiazas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Blake.
Semiazas avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas's corner calls for a 1-2. Semiazas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Semiazas moves out of range of the strikes.
Semiazas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semiazas works Blake's body with a nice hook.
Semiazas lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
letting Semiazas counter with a right hand.
Semiazas thumps Blake with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Blake staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Semiazas staying out of range there.
Semiazas lands a jab.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semiazas lands a leg kick that knocks Blake off balance momentarily.
Semiazas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Semiazas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake tries to bum rush Semiazas with a series of wild strikes but Semiazas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake fails to land with a series of punches.
Semiazas lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ouriel Semiazas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semiazas 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ouriel Semiazas!
Ouriel Semiazas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franky Finger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finger comes to the cage accompanied by SMC - VASTAVIRTA Feat. NAISPYY & JINKS . Gimmick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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169 lbs
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30
162 lbs
25 - 9 - 1 |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franky Finger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Gimmick!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Gimmick.
Gimmick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Finger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gimmick throws a low kick but Finger moves out of range easily.
Finger doesn't manage to clinch there - Gimmick circles away.
Finger has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finger.
Gimmick tries to break the clinch but Finger is controlling the position.
Gimmick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gimmick blocks an uppercut.
Gimmick breaks the clinch.
Finger lands with a hook. Gimmick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finger takes one to the chin there.
Gimmick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gimmick moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finger lands an elbow that stopped Gimmick in his tracks for a moment.
Gimmick trying to stall but Finger improves his position.
Gimmick tries to break free but Finger pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gimmick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finger throws a push kick but Gimmick slaps the foot to one side.
Gimmick misses with a shot to the body
and Finger counters with a head kick. That will keep Gimmick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Finger throws a sloppy head kick and Gimmick moves out of range easily.
Gimmick throws a low kick but Finger moves out of range easily.
Gimmick misses with a hook.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gimmick manages to avoid it.
Gimmick throws a right hand that Finger ducks under and follows up with a left that Finger also avoids with ease.
Gimmick connects with a leg kick. Finger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Gimmick.
Finger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gimmick counters with a thumping low kick.
Gimmick avoids the head kick by Finger.
A jab lands there for Gimmick.
Gimmick blocks a jab.
Finger gets tackled into the cage by Gimmick. Gimmick maintains the clinch.
Finger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finger breaks from the clinch.
Finger blocks a head kick by Gimmick.
Finger lands with a slapping head kick.
Finger throws a body punch but Gimmick moves out of range.
Gimmick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gimmick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finger moves in looking to clinch but Gimmick pushes him off.
Gimmick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finger misses with a body shot.
Gimmick tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Finger misses its intended target.
Finger jabs Gimmick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Gimmick misses.
Gimmick clobbers Finger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finger blocks a low kick nicely.
Finger drives through and clinches with Gimmick against the cage.
Finger misses with an elbow strike.
Gimmick managing to block the knees to the body from Finger.
Finger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gimmick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finger backwards.
Gimmick wants to get back to striking at distance but Finger won't allow it.
Gimmick tries a body shot but Finger blocks it.
Finger tries to break the clinch but Gimmick is controlling the position.
Finger tries a body shot but Gimmick blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Gimmick.
Finger is looking to break free of the clinch but Gimmick has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gimmick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finger.
Gimmick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finger throws a series of punches but Gimmick avoids them all with ease.
Gimmick throws a sloppy head kick and Finger moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick moves out of range as Finger strikes.
Finger is looking to land body kicks.
Finger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finger throws a head kick that misses
letting Gimmick counter with a right hand.
Gimmick jabs at Finger's body.
Gimmick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Gimmick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finger misses with a wild combination.
Finger moves into the clinch.
Finger misses with the head strike.
Gimmick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gimmick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finger wants to stall.
Gimmick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finger backwards.
Finger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Gimmick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Finger moves in looking to clinch but Gimmick pushes him off.
Finger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finger tries to clinch up.
Finger defending well as Gimmick loads up on a big left hand.
Finger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gimmick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gimmick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gimmick moves out of range of the body kick.
Finger lands with a nice combination. Gimmick backs away looking to recover.
Gimmick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gimmick takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Finger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gimmick at a distance.
Franky Finger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finger moves away from the strike by Gimmick.
Gimmick slips a jab from Finger.
Finger scores with a push kick.
Finger closes the distance but Gimmick moves to the side
and Gimmick counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gimmick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finger misses with a kick to the body.
Finger needs to keep his hands up - Gimmick had a free shot at his head there.
Gimmick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gimmick tried to score with a low kick but Finger checks it.
Gimmick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gimmick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimmick.
Gimmick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gimmick scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Finger misses
and Gimmick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Finger throws a head kick but Gimmick moves out of range.
Finger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gimmick.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gimmick blocks a head kick by Finger.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick dodges an elbow strike from Finger.
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!
Finger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gimmick has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Finger on the inside.
Gimmick scores with a shoulder strike.
Gimmick managing to block the knees to the body from Finger.
Gimmick has Finger pressed against the cage, preventing Finger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finger looking to stall.
Finger working aggressively here.
Gimmick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gimmick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finger.
Gimmick misses with a body punch
and Finger counters with a body kick.
Gimmick misses with a low kick as Finger jumps back.
Gimmick drives through and clinches with Finger against the cage.
Finger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finger looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finger avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a jab.
Finger wants to clinch
and Gimmick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Finger coming out on top.
Finger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gimmick finds it's way round the side to connect with Finger's head.
Gimmick lands a big head kick that sends Finger to the canvas! Gimmick follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gimmick!
Justin Gimmick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roger Kint was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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29
200 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicken Beef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roger Kint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kint looks to land a right hand but Beef moved out of range.
Beef dips to his left and cracks Kint with an uppercut!
It looks like Roger Kint has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Beef misses.
Kint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beef manages to avoid it.
Kint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kint seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Beef is holding on tight.
Kint goes for an armbar but Beef turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Beef.
Kint pulls Beef in to control the position.
Beef trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kint's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kint trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef gets to his feet. Kint looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kint manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chicken Beef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Kint or perhaps it was just good defense by Beef which made him look bad.
Kint tries to clinch but Beef is having none of it.
Kint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kint swings for the body but Beef moves out of range.
Beef moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kint lands with an uppercut that bounces Beef off the cage and back into range.
Beef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beef listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint throws a looping overhand right but Beef ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Beef misses.
A swing and a miss from Beef.
Beef scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kint in his tracks.
Kint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beef manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kint.
Kint has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beef!
Kint fails to advance to Beef's back.
Kint jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beef is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beef and Kint has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beef's legs.
Kint trying to control the position but Beef is working away.
Beef can't do much from the bottom here.
Kint trying to control the position but Beef is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kint tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beef is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kint's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kint is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beef defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beef has his hands clasped together around Kint's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kint is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beef defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kint with a hook.
Kint closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beef's guard.
Beef wants to stand and escape but Kint is having none of it.
Beef can't keep his opponent in guard - Kint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beef is trying to get back to full guard.
Beef kicks off Kint and gets to his feet.
Beef is looking to score with low kicks.
Kint throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beef stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint tries to clinch but Beef is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Kint. Beautiful body shot.
Kint punishes Beef's body with a nice straight punch.
Beef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kint is able to avoid easily.
Beef 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.
Beef defending well as Kint loads up on a big left hand.
Beef scores with a shot to the body.
Beef feints and then cracks Kint's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kint down.
Kint scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beef doesn't seem bothered though.
Beef doesn't manage to clinch there - Kint circles away.
Beef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beef moves away.
Beef cracks Kint with a good jab.
Kint is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beef rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kint misses with an uppercut
and Beef counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kint ducks under a wild hook from Beef.
Beef on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kint fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beef drops his hands momentarily and Kint takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beef scores with a jab to the head.
Kint avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef works the jab nicely.
Kint misses the body punch
letting Beef counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kint crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beef - the referee stops the clock and Kint gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beef. Kint manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beef ducks under a wild hook from Kint.
Kint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kint uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kint fails to land the takedown.
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!
Beef misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Beef tenderised Kint's leg. Kint is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Kint.
Beef forces Kint back against the cage and clinches.
Beef swings wildly with an uppercut but Kint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beef misses with a punch on the inside.
Kint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kint lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beef backwards.
Kint lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beef backwards.
Beef has a couple of punches blocked by Kint.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicken Beef dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint'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. This is the final round!
Kint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kint is rocked!
Chicken Beef is winning the standup battle so far.
Kint tries to clinch there but Beef circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Kint. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kint.
Kint checks a low kick from Beef.
Beef keeps the fight on the outside.
Kint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beef scores with a jab to the head.
Beef tries to clinch but Kint moves out of range.
Beef on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kint throws out the jab.
Beef moves out of range as Kint strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Beef misses its intended target.
Kint swings for the body but Beef moves out of range.
Beef scores with a leg kick.
Beef walks into a straight right hand from Kint.
Kint shoots in and drives through. Beef sprawls well.
Kint takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beef walks into a jab.
Kint misses with a wild combination.
Kint lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kint lands with an overhand left.
Kint connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beef momentarily.
Kint scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kint ducks under a wild hook from Beef.
Beef misses with a body kick.
Kint misses with a jab to the body
and Beef counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beef is looking to clinch but Kint is avoiding it.
Kint smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kint.
Kint is still on wobbly legs! Can Beef finish him?
Beef misses with a straight right.
Kint swats away the attempt to clinch by Beef.
Kint seems to have recovered his senses.
Kint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beef moves away.
Kint jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kint connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kint thuds a left hand into Beef's body.
Beef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beef scores with the left hand. Kint knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Roger Kint's cut even more.
Beef tries to clinch up but Kint circles away and keeps his distance.
Kint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beef sprawls well. Beef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kint gets slowly back to his feet.
Beef throws a hook to the side of Kint's head but Kint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beef looks to throw the jab but Kint is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beef walks into a stiff left hand from Kint.
Beef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kint fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beef, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chicken Beef showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beef 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chicken Beef!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pep kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Pep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaferani throws the kick towards the body but Pep avoids it.
Zaferani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pep.
Zaferani defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand.
Zaferani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pep counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zaferani is controlling Pep's posture.
Zaferani looking to control.
Zaferani pulls Pep in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hamid Zaferani.
Pep on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaferani throws a jab when Pep was well out of range.
Pep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pep lands an overhand right.
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zaferani.
Pep tries to bum rush Zaferani with a series of wild strikes but Zaferani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pep looks to land a left hand but Zaferani moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep lands an overhand right.
Pep on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaferani throws the left hand but Pep avoids the punch easily.
Zaferani swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaferani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pep swings for the body but Zaferani moves out of range.
Pep throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaferani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Zaferani saw that one coming.
Pep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaferani circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaferani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pep works over Zaferani's head and body with a nice combination.
Pep avoids the head kick by Zaferani.
Zaferani stuffs the takedown attempt from Pep. Pep gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Zaferani.
A jab from Pep misses.
Zaferani connects with the punch.
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!
Zaferani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaferani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pep avoids the head kick by Zaferani.
Pep changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pep ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
Pep scores with a one two! Zaferani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pep misses with an uppercut.
Pep goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pep throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaferani throws the kick towards the body but Pep avoids it.
Pep doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pep misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pep.
Zaferani throws a wild body kick that Pep sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Pep finds it's target.
Pep takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pep staying out of range there.
Zaferani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pep is able to avoid easily.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaferani ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Zaferani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pep eats them both and turns towards Zaferani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pep stuns Zaferani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pep looks to land a right hand but Zaferani moved out of range.
Zaferani misses with a low kick as Pep jumps back.
Pep punishes Zaferani's body with a nice straight punch.
Pep staying out of range there.
Pep shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pep throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pep avoids the attempt from Zaferani to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pep looking to ground and pound but Zaferani is blocking nicely.
Zaferani 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.
Pep tries to pass to full mount but Zaferani defends it.
Pep missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep thows a huge punch but Zaferani dodges it nicely.
Pep looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pep is looking to take a break and control but Zaferani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaferani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zaferani has his hands on Pep's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaferani is trying to keep Pep in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Frankie Pep 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.
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Zaferani slips a jab from Pep.
No joy there for Pep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut
and Pep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaferani cracks the inside of Pep's front leg.
Pep on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaferani looks to score with a jab to the body but Pep is just out of range.
Pep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaferani.
Zaferani throws a jab when Pep was well out of range.
Zaferani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pep.
Frankie Pep is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaferani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaferani throws a head kick that half lands.
Pep fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaferani moves out of range of the strikes.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaferani connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaferani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Zaferani.
Pep throws a hook to the side of Zaferani's head but Zaferani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaferani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pep connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaferani scrambles back to his feet.
Pep defending well as Zaferani loads up on a big left hand.
Pep fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pep takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pep scores with a jab.
Zaferani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pep 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.
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Zaferani scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaferani moves out of range as Pep strikes.
Pep punishes Zaferani's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaferani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaferani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaferani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pep.
Zaferani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
A jab from Pep misses.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Pep scores with a punch to the head.
Pep fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaferani manages to avoid it.
Zaferani misses with a body shot.
Pep on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pep slips a jab from Zaferani.
Pep with a jab.
Pep cracks a nice hook into Zaferani's ribs.
Zaferani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pep swings for the body but Zaferani moves out of range.
Pep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaferani takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani is looking to slow Pep down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Pep.
Zaferani throws a good cross that connects.
Pep digs a good hook to Zaferani's body.
Pep with a hook.
Pep slips under a jab.
Zaferani catches Pep with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pep swinging wildly here.
Pep feints and as Zaferani raises his hands in defense, Pep changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zaferani is trying to control the position but Pep postures up.
Pep throwing strikes but missing.
Zaferani managing to control the position.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaferani is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep keeping moving, preventing Zaferani from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hamid Zaferani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zaferani throws a body punch but Pep moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep lands with an overhand left.
Zaferani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaferani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pep darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pep avoids the body shot from Zaferani.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaferani lands a jab.
Zaferani avoids the body shot from Pep.
Pep throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaferani tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaferani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaferani throws an overhand right that lands on Pep's shoulder, as Pep tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Pep misses.
Zaferani misses with a wild body shot.
Pep moves out of range of the strikes.
Pep is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Pep - just one landing.
Zaferani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaferani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pep takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep misses with a wild body shot.
Zaferani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pep changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaferani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pep takes a swing at Zaferani's ribcage but misses.
Pep ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
Zaferani slips a jab from Pep.
Zaferani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaferani lands with a good body shot.
Pep connects with a body shot that sends Zaferani's belly button to the back.
Zaferani connects with a leg kick. Pep looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pep fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaferani manages to avoid it.
Zaferani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pep's head.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pep.
Zaferani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pep lands a jab to Zaferani's midsection.
Pep's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaferani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pep scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep takes one on the button.
Pep throws a body punch but Zaferani moves out of range.
Pep fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pep.
Pep thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Pep misses.
Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pep.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaferani pushes Pep away with a front kick.
Zaferani lands the left hand.
Donk. Zaferani catches Pep right on the button with a cross.
Zaferani lunges at Pep with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pep's hand.
Pep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaferani was well out of range. Poor timing from Pep.
Zaferani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pep.
Zaferani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaferani wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaferani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pep. Zaferani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaferani misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Zaferani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pep with a hook.
Zaferani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaferani connects with a leg kick. Pep looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaferani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaferani lands with an overhand left.
Zaferani is looking to slow Pep down with leg kicks.
Zaferani lands an overhand right.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaferani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaferani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pep is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaferani.
Pep throws a right and a left that Zaferani avoids nicely.
Pep scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pep fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Pep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaferani scores with a jab to the head.
Zaferani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pep moves away.
Pep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pep fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaferani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pep.
Pep throws out a loose jab but Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pep shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaferani sprawls well. He's pushed Pep's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Zaferani. Beautiful body shot.
Zaferani cracks Pep with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pep is rocked!
Pep moves forwards but Zaferani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Pep is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaferani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Pep.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Zaferani saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Zaferani.
Zaferani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamid Zaferani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaferani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Zaferani!
Hamid Zaferani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream comes to the cage accompanied by One Night In Space . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tangerine Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg misses with a leg kick
and Dream cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like John Zoidberg has been cut.
Dream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoidberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zoidberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dream - the referee stops the clock and Zoidberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dream. Zoidberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zoidberg.
An inside leg kick lands from Zoidberg.
Dream swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoidberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dream finds it's way round the side to connect with Zoidberg's head.
Zoidberg throws a low kick, looking for Dream's leg but Dream calmly moves 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!
That kick from Zoidberg tenderised Dream's leg. Dream is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zoidberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Zoidberg blocks the low kick.
Dream moves out of range as Zoidberg throws a body kick.
Dream sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg wants to slow Dream down by chopping away at his legs.
Zoidberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dream throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoidberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoidberg needs to keep his hands up - Dream had a free shot at his head there.
Dream throws a big shot that misses.
Zoidberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dream. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dream.
An inside leg kick from Zoidberg misses.
Dream throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dream checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dream swats away the attempt to clinch by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg is looking to slow Dream down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Dream misses with a hook.
Zoidberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Dream misses.
Dream looks to land a right hand but Zoidberg moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Zoidberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Dream
and Zoidberg counters with a body kick.
Dream misses with a hook.
Dream lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zoidberg tries a low kick but Dream avoids it.
Dream swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dream misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream feints a jab promting Zoidberg to slip. Dream then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zoidberg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zoidberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dream.
A bone on bone clash there as Zoidberg blocks the leg kick.
Tangerine Dream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
Dream can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Dream stalling.
Dream is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dream lands an uppercut.
Dream is trying to stall.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tangerine Dream has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Dream is blocking nicely.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Dream.
Zoidberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Dream can't break the clinch.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Dream's ribcage.
Dream softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg blocks a punch 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!
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dream avoids it.
Dream is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dream lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangerine Dream dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Zoidberg blocks a head kick by Dream.
Dream connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dream tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dream misses with a head kick.
Zoidberg darts in and clinches Dream up against the cage.
Dream looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dream looking to stall.
Knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoidberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream thows a body shot but no joy.
Dream jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zoidberg clinches.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoidberg blocks an uppercut.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dream avoids it.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dream lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Dream.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dream avoids it.
Dream takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream is working Zoidberg over against the cage.
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoidberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dream's efforts to push away.
Dream can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dream misses with some punches.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Dream.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John Zoidberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dream working aggressively here.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Dream.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg has Dream pressed against the cage, preventing Dream from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dream's defenses.
Tangerine Dream's cut is getting worse.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Dream shrugs off.
Dream taking a breather.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dream avoids it.
Zoidberg blocks an uppercut.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Zoidberg, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
Tangerine Dream's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Dream scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dream tries to circle away but Zoidberg has him pinned against the cage.
Zoidberg blocks an uppercut.
Dream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dream's brow.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dream blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dream tries to stall but Zoidberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoidberg blocks a body shot from Dream.
Zoidberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dream blocks it with crossed arms.
Zoidberg blocks a body shot from Dream.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dream in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Tangerine Dream's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoidberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Dream shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg blocking some punches.
Dream blocks an elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Dream tries to throw a body punch but Zoidberg avoids it by throwing Dream back against the cage.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Tangerine Dream will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dream checks a leg kick.
Dream throws a hook but Zoidberg avoids it easily.
Zoidberg scores with a leg kick.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Dream.
Zoidberg is looking to land body kicks.
Zoidberg pushes Dream away with a front kick.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but Dream moves out of range.
Dream avoids the head kick by Zoidberg.
Dream throws a jab when Zoidberg was well out of range.
Dream is looking to land body kicks.
Zoidberg has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zoidberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dream's brow.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Zoidberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dream avoids it.
Dream is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling him.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Dream has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Dream avoids the damage to the body.
Dream blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dream working aggressively here.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Dream shrugs off.
Dream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Dream is trying to push Zoidberg away but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tangerine Dream's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Zoidberg!
After the fight, John Zoidberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada is looking to clinch.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Yamada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie shoots in but Yamada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamada scores with a leg kick.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie moves out of range as Yamada throws a body kick.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stops Yamada from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Yamada is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamada manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yamada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Yamada misses with a few strikes there.
Yamada scores with a body shot.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Yamada throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamada misses with the head strike.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Yamada tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Yamada.
Yamada misses with some punches.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Yamada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamada lands a shot to the body.
Yamada has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Yamada tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamada can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie is working for takedown but Yamada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Yamada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Yamada stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Kane Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Yamada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamada doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamada misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Yamada connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamada scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Yamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Yamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yamada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kane Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamada.
Yamada connects with the punch.
Yamada stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Yamada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Yamada scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Yamada moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamada.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamada keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Yamada has managed to sweep!
Yamada stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Yamada settles back down.
Yamada leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kane Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Yamada wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yamada is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Yamada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie postures up in Yamada's guard and throws a big left but Yamada blocks it.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie distracts Yamada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamada has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamada defends it easily.
Yamada wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamada passes into side control.
Yamada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yamada's best efforts.
Yamada wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamada's back!
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamada defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamada tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamada lands a jab.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Yamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Yamada. Yamada maintains the clinch.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamada tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Yamada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamada.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Yamada on the inside.
Kane Yamada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Yamada lands with a right to the head.
Yamada lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gracie.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Yamada's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Yamada blocks a body shot from Gracie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie has Yamada pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yamada tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Yamada's guard.
Gracie throws a strike but Yamada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yamada stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Yamada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Yamada drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yamada fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Yamada avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamada has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Yamada manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Yamada.
Yamada gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kane Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamada is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamada down to the mat. Yamada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamada throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamada.
Yamada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamada takes one on the button.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamada tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Yamada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamada.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
enabling Yamada to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Yamada feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Yamada with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Yamada misses.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Yamada slips a jab from Gracie.
Yamada throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Yamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie throws a jab when Yamada was well out of range.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamada avoids it really well and circles away.
Kane Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Yamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Yamada lands a head shot.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Yamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamada scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Yamada.
No joy there for Yamada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yamada lands a jab to the head.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Yamada. Yamada maintains the clinch.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Yamada tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamada takes a shot to the head.
Yamada misses with the head strike.
Yamada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Yamada avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Yamada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Gracie is trying to push Yamada away but Yamada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie presses Yamada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Yamada on the inside.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Yamada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Yamada is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada had his way with Ricardo Gracie in that round.
That's time! Yamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yamada jabs at Gracie's body.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Yamada.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Yamada slips the punch.
Yamada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamada darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Yamada checks it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Yamada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Nice body kick there by Yamada.
Yamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Yamada with a jab.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Yamada connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Yamada lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Yamada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yamada jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamada. That one must have hurt.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamada misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Yamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Ricardo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Yamada drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamada.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamada backwards.
Kane Yamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamada is retaining full guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Yamada has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ricardo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to stand but Gracie is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Yamada maintains control.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Yamada biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yamada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamada is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yamada wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Yamada!
A very excited looking Kane Yamada rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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