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EMP 14: Defying Gravity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell has chosen J. Cole - Blow Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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180 cm
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160 lbs
21 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Shabadoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrell lands a front kick.
Harrell throws a head kick that half lands.
Harrell lands a jab.
Harrell takes a swing at Shabadoo's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shabadoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Harrell.
Harrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harrell connects with a leg kick. Shabadoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabadoo is just out of range.
Harrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shabadoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabadoo.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabadoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Joey Shabadoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabadoo is just 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!
Nice defenses there by Shabadoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo slips a straight right by Harrell.
Shabadoo avoids the body shot from Harrell.
Harrell throws a body punch but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Harrell takes a swing at Shabadoo's ribcage but misses.
Harrell throws a jab when Shabadoo was well out of range.
Harrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shabadoo throws the kick towards the body but Harrell avoids it.
Harrell blocks a jab.
Harrell tries to score with a low kick but Shabadoo moves his leg out of the way.
Shabadoo punishes Harrell's body with a nice straight punch.
Shabadoo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Shabadoo misses.
Harrell tests Shabadoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabadoo moves forwards but Harrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shabadoo looking to score a takedown here. Harrell is defending well but Shabadoo drives through and ends up in Harrell's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Shabadoo from controlling successfully.
Shabadoo controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabadoo postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey Shabadoo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harrell misses with an uppercut. Shabadoo saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shabadoo. That's going to slow Harrell down.
Harrell lands with a straight right. Shabadoo didn't see that one coming.
Harrell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shabadoo under the eye.
Harrell moves out of range of the leg kick from Shabadoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabadoo's head.
Harrell throws out a loose jab but Shabadoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Shabadoo tenderised Harrell's leg. Harrell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrell slips under a jab from Shabadoo.
Harrell missing with a left hand there. Shabadoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shabadoo misses with a low kick as Harrell jumps back.
Shabadoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
Harrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabadoo connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Shabadoo.
Harrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shabadoo. Shabadoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shabadoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabadoo.
Harrell avoids the head kick by Shabadoo.
Harrell throws out a leg kick but Shabadoo moves out of range and Harrell only half commits.
Shabadoo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harrell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shabadoo looks for a takedown but Harrell sprawls well.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harrell under the eye.
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!
Shabadoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shabadoo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shabadoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Harrell misses.
Shabadoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shabadoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrell.
A jab from Harrell does it's job there.
Shabadoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Shabadoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shabadoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrell manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shabadoo looks to throw the jab but Harrell is out of range.
Harrell throws a shot from downtown. Shabadoo moves away and avoids it.
Shabadoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shabadoo moves forwards but Harrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harrell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shabadoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shelton Harrell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shabadoo throws a hook but Harrell blocks it.
Shabadoo throws a low kick, looking for Harrell's leg but Harrell calmly moves out of range.
Harrell throws a body punch but Shabadoo moves out of range.
Harrell tries to score with a low kick but Shabadoo moves his leg out of the way.
Shabadoo misses with a takedown attempt - Harrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shabadoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrell lands a nice looking body kick.
Harrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabadoo shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shabadoo throws a leg kick which misses Harrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrell tries to avoid it.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabadoo has Harrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Shabadoo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shabadoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabadoo's elbow.
Harrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a body punch.
Shabadoo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harrell can't fight it off and eventually Shabadoo manages to take the fight to the floor. Harrell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shabadoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shabadoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shabadoo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shabadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabadoo looking to sit in guard and control but Harrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Shabadoo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo trying to keep a closed guard but Harrell is proving a slippery customer.
Shabadoo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Joey Shabadoo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harrell works Shabadoo's body with a nice hook.
Harrell lands with a nice body punch.
Harrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shabadoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrell throws a big shot that misses.
Harrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shelton Harrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrell gets caught flat footed, as Shabadoo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shabadoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Shabadoo wants to pass the guard but Harrell is keeping the position.
Shabadoo postures up in Harrell's guard and throws a big left but Harrell blocks it.
Shabadoo wants to control from the top but Harrell keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo is pushing down on Harrell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrell is fighting to maintain full guard but Shabadoo has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Shabadoo working over Harrell with some ground and pound. Harrell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harrell trying to control from the bottom.
Shabadoo is controlling the pace.
Shabadoo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shabadoo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harrell throws a chopping leg kick but Shabadoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shabadoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shabadoo throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shabadoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrell. Harrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shabadoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrell manages to avoid it.
Shabadoo looks for the body kick but Harrell saw that one coming.
Shabadoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harrell throws a head kick but Shabadoo moves out of range.
A punch combination from Shabadoo misses.
Harrell misses with an uppercut
and Shabadoo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shabadoo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabadoo moves away.
Shabadoo moves out of range of the body kick from Harrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo motions for Harrell to come forward. Shabadoo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Harrell slams his shin into Shabadoo's torso.
Harrell takes a swing at Shabadoo's ribcage but misses.
Harrell cracks Shabadoo with an open hand slap.
Shabadoo scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Harrell.
Shabadoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrell tests Shabadoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabadoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrell.
Shabadoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabadoo moves away from the strike by Harrell.
Harrell throws a lazy right hand but Shabadoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrell checks the leg kick.
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabadoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Shabadoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Shabadoo.
Harrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabadoo on the side of the head.
Shabadoo blocks a jab.
Harrell digs a good body shot into Shabadoo's ribs.
Shabadoo misses with a head kick.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell 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.
Nice straight punches there by Shabadoo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shabadoo.
Harrell motions for Shabadoo to come forward. Harrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Shabadoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shabadoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shabadoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabadoo's head.
Harrell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shabadoo can pounce on him.
Harrell walks into a straight right hand from Shabadoo.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrell.
Shabadoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabadoo.
Harrell throws the left hand but Shabadoo avoids the punch easily.
Harrell avoids the body shot from Shabadoo.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shabadoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shabadoo lands with a shot to the body.
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell throws a looping overhand right but Shabadoo ducks down to avoid it.
Harrell looks to land a right hand but Shabadoo moved out of range.
Harrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shabadoo's calf.
Harrell slips a straight right by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harrell circles away quickly and effectively.
Harrell lands a right hook to the body.
Shabadoo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrell is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
Harrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shabadoo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shabadoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Shabadoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Shabadoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shabadoo somewhat.
Shabadoo misses with a low kick.
Shabadoo throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shabadoo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabadoo moves out of range as Harrell throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Harrell coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shelton Harrell.
I think Harrell 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell very nearly forgot to thank Firebird Designs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen The Game-360 Bars as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Bitonti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bitonti.
Bitonti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Bitonti throws a big shot that misses.
Bitonti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
An inside leg kick lands from Bitonti.
A lazy body kick from Bitonti
and Barnes counters with a solid body kick.
Bitonti dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bitonti.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bitonti pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Bitonti swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitonti.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Bitonti's leg. Bitonti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitonti avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Bitonti wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bitonti.
Bitonti misses the jab.
Barnes lands a jab to Bitonti's midsection.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Bitonti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bitonti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bitonti.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bitonti throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti misses with a body shot.
Bitonti wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Bitonti moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Bitonti's front leg but catches the back leg as Bitonti tries to avoid it.
Bitonti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Bitonti throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes tries to roll over but Bitonti keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Bitonti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bitonti preventing the sweep.
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bitonti defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bitonti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitonti is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Bitonti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bitonti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Anthony Bitonti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bitonti moves out of range.
Bitonti throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bitonti.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitonti is just out of range.
Bitonti clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bitonti is looking to score with low kicks.
Bitonti feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Bitonti throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Bitonti swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Bitonti moves out of range easily.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitonti was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Bitonti thows a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bitonti. Barnes shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Bitonti wants to clinch.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Bitonti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bitonti has time to react.
Bitonti checks a leg kick.
Bitonti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Bitonti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Bitonti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bitonti.
Bitonti throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Bitonti 's knee.
Bitonti scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitonti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Bitonti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bitonti throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bitonti.
Bitonti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bitonti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bitonti tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bitonti.
Bitonti ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bitonti tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Bitonti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bitonti throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it.
Bitonti looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Bitonti throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bitonti takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Bitonti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bitonti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bitonti takes one to the chin there.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Bitonti's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti connects with a leg kick. Barnes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bitonti looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Bitonti looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Harrison Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitonti gets the takedown into side control.
Bitonti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barnes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bitonti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bitonti but great work by Barnes.
Bitonti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Bitonti regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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 Anthony Bitonti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bitonti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bitonti slips under a jab.
Barnes cracks Bitonti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bitonti is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Bitonti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bitonti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bitonti moves out of range.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Barnes.
Bitonti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bitonti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Bitonti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Bitonti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Bitonti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bitonti's elbow.
Bitonti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Bitonti misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Bitonti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bitonti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bitonti misses with some punches.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Bitonti tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Bitonti tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Bitonti wants to clinch.
Anthony Bitonti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Bitonti.
Barnes checks a low kick from Bitonti.
Harrison Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitonti slips under a jab.
Harrison Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bitonti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitonti moves away.
Bitonti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitonti misses with a body shot.
Bitonti misses with a straight right.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bitonti. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes feints a jab promting Bitonti to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bitonti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Anthony Bitonti has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Bitonti takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Bitonti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitonti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bitonti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Bitonti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bitonti on the side of the head.
Bitonti moves out of range of the body kick.
Bitonti cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Bitonti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Bitonti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Bitonti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bitonti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitonti 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides comes to the cage accompanied by War by Judas Priest. Power has chosen Xzibit-Release Date as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power rushes Constantinides and presses him up against the cage.
Constantinides lands with a light punch inside.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Constantinides won't allow it.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Constantinides has him pressed against the cage.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Power manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Constantinides manages to get himself to full guard.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power controlling from the top position.
Constantinides is trying to keep Power in close.
Constantinides bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard.
Constantinides passes Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to roll over but Constantinides keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Constantinides there.
Constantinides not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Constantinides tries to pass the half guard into mount. Power knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Constantinides is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Constantinides working Power over with strikes.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Constantinides is very close to passing his half guard.
Power makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Power.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power wants to sweep here but Constantinides controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Constantinides gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Constantinides working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Power is trying to keep Constantinides in close.
Power manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Constantinides is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws some wild stikes that Constantinides manages to avoid easily.
Power unloads with some shots from mount but Constantinides bucks and avoids them well.
Constantinides bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Constantinides is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Constantinides got a little sloppy there for a moment and Power has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Constantinides has managed to get both his arms back between Power's legs - danger averted.
Constantinides with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Constantinides throwing strikes but missing.
Constantinides passes Power's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinides is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well.
Constantinides thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Power's head.
Power tries to roll over but Constantinides keeps him under control.
Power wants to get back to full guard but Constantinides has passed into side control.
Power takes a nasty elbow 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!
Power tries to improve position but can't.
Constantinides landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Constantinides works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Power regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Power connects with a body shot that sends Constantinides's belly button to the back.
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Constantinides throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Constantinides tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Constantinides misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Constantinides lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantinides blocks an uppercut.
Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Constantinides puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Constantinides is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides seems to be looking for submissions.
Constantinides trying to control from half guard but Power is working away.
Power tries to get to full guard but Constantinides has control of the leg.
Constantinides seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Constantinides thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Power tries to roll over but Constantinides keeps him under control.
Constantinides is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Constantinides there.
Constantinides looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Constantinides uses his free foot to push down on Power's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Constantinides looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throwing hammer fists to the chest of Constantinides. What's that going to do exactly?
Constantinides postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Power looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Constantinides connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Constantinides wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely.
Power tries to lock up and control but Constantinides gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Power is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ares Constantinides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides with a couple of short strikes.
Power is rocked!
It looks like Diesel Power has been cut.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Constantinides! Power is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ares Constantinides!
Ares Constantinides tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Territory . Zachery Rey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Makao Matsumoto's chin.
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210 lbs
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205 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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Makao Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zachery Rey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rey throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Rey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rey.
It looks like Makao Matsumoto has been cut.
Matsumoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsumoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Rey throws a lazy right hand but Matsumoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsumoto looks to throw the jab but Rey is out of range.
Matsumoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rey.
Rey rushes Matsumoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey lands a knee to the head.
Matsumoto tries to pull guard but Rey holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsumoto drops back down to his feet.
Matsumoto avoids the elbow strike from Rey, against the cage.
Matsumoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Matsumoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsumoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rey missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rey tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsumoto avoids the damage to the body.
Rey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsumoto's face.
Rey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsumoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Rey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
Matsumoto working aggressively here.
Rey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matsumoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
Rey misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
Matsumoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matsumoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Rey is looking to control Matsumoto's arms but Matsumoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rey has his back to the cage.
Matsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rey.
Rey prevents a body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey misses with an elbow over the top.
Rey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsumoto.
A knee to the head by Rey.
Rey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsumoto avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rey.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matsumoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rey as Matsumoto tries to tie him up.
Come on Matsumoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rey scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rey working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rey up against the cage.
Rey trying to control the position but instead, Matsumoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rey into the cage.
Rey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rey lands a knee to the head.
Rey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rey stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Rey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makao Matsumoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matsumoto lands an overhand right.
Rey tries to clinch there but Matsumoto circles away.
Rey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsumoto checks it well.
Rey misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Rey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rey works Matsumoto's body with a nice hook.
Rey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsumoto loads up on a big right hand but Rey slips the punch.
Rey walks into a stiff left hand from Matsumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto connects with a single shot there.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rey.
Rey misses with a double jab.
Rey looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsumoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsumoto scores with a nice right hand.
Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Rey sprawls well. He's pushed Matsumoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with a hook. Rey ducked under it nicely.
Zachery Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rey moves in looking to clinch but Matsumoto pushes him off.
Matsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto cracks a nice hook into Rey's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zachery Rey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rey throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.
Matsumoto throws a hook but Rey avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rey on the side of the head.
Rey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsumoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsumoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rey. Rey obviously looking to wear him down.
Rey cracks the inside of Matsumoto's front leg.
Rey throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rey misses.
Rey swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Rey scores with a hook.
Matsumoto lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Matsumoto misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey staying out of range there.
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!
Matsumoto looking to score a takedown here. Rey is defending well but Matsumoto drives through and ends up in Rey's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Rey keeps moving.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsumoto trying to control but Rey is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Rey is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto is fighting to break Rey's control of his arms but Rey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makao Matsumoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Makao Matsumoto'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!
Sloppy strikes from Rey. Those never looked like landing.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rey was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot
and Rey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsumoto throws an overhand right that lands on Rey's shoulder, as Rey tries to avoid the shot.
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rey manages to avoid it.
Matsumoto defending well as Rey loads up on a big left hand.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Rey moves out of range.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Rey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rey, right into the meat.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rey as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makao Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rey throws a leg kick which misses Matsumoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsumoto tries to avoid it.
Rey cracks Matsumoto with an open hand slap.
Matsumoto misses with a hook
letting Rey counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsumoto dives in and grabs Rey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rey pushes down on Matsumoto's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rey doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsumoto circles away.
Rey is looking to clinch but Matsumoto is avoiding it.
Rey is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Matsumoto like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Matsumoto from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachery Rey!
Zachery Rey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis's entrance music is UFC - Face the Pain. A fine choice. Calogero Anello has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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31
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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168 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anello throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pettis.
Anello throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Anello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis fails with the takedown
and Anello counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anello.
Pettis moves out of range as Anello throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anello misses the shot to the body.
Anello stuffs the takedown attempt from Pettis. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
Anello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pettis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Anello slams his shin into Pettis's torso.
Anello misses with a double jab.
Calogero Anello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt - Anello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pettis tries for a takedown but Anello circles away easily
and Anello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettis with a poor takedown
and Anello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anello tests Pettis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anello connects with the punch.
Anello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and Anello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pettis thinking.
Pettis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anello scores with a nice right hand.
Anello misses the jab.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anello counters with a thumping low kick.
Pettis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anello misses with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anello!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pettis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Anello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Anello and Pettis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pettis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anello is trying to stand up here but Pettis is controlling him well.
Pettis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anello is staying active underneath Pettis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Anello. No joy for Pettis on that attempt.
Anello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anello works Pettis's body with a nice hook.
Anello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pettis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pettis shoots and misses
and Anello counters with a leg kick.
Pettis fails with the takedown
and Anello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Anello.
Anello connects with a leg kick. Pettis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anello punishes Pettis's body with a nice straight punch.
Pettis walks into a straight right hand from Anello.
Pettis gets the takedown into side control.
Pettis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pettis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anello, who protects the arm well.
Pettis throwing strikes but Anello manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Anello decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Calogero Anello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anello just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pettis dives in and grabs Anello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anello pushes down on Pettis's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anello.
Anello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anello throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That kick from Anello tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and Anello counters with a good low kick that Pettis was not able to check.
Anello scores with the left hand. Pettis knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Pettis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anello pushes Pettis away with a front kick.
Jab from Anello.
Calogero Anello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Anello to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anello lands with an uppercut that bounces Pettis off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anello.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anello.
Anello lands with a nice body punch.
Pettis shoots and misses
and Anello counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pettis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pettis there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pettis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anello takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis walks into a straight right hand from Anello.
Anello swats away the attempt to clinch by Pettis.
Pettis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anello to the mat! Anello manages to get full guard.
Anello keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Anello is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Anello keeps moving.
Anello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettis is one step ahead there.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Anello keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pettis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anello is keeping the position for now.
Pettis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anthony Pettis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Anello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pettis's sensitive parts.
Anello connects with a body shot that sends Pettis's belly button to the back.
Anello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anello thumps Pettis with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis moves out of range as Anello throws a body kick.
Anello looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Anello lands with an overhand left.
Pettis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anello misses with a wild body shot.
Pettis shoots and misses
letting Anello counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pettis shoots and misses
and Anello counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello thows a body shot but no joy.
Anello thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pettis if he has to take too many more of those.
Anello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
A cross from Anello lands.
Pettis tries for a takedown but Anello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello throws a good cross that connects.
Pettis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pettis scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calogero Anello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anello 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calogero Anello!
A very excited looking Calogero Anello 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandazur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandazur stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandazur lands a head kick. Graves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Gustav Graves has been cut.
Graves scores a takedown into full mount!
Mandazur is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves thowing shots but they're missing.
Graves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mandazur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandazur being controlled here momentarily.
Mandazur wanted to stand there but Graves had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves is adopting a defensive guard.
Mandazur trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Karnak Mandazur just wasn't active enough.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves lands a jab to Mandazur's midsection.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandazur circles away.
Mandazur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mandazur doesn't seem phased though.
Graves clinches.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Mandazur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandazur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandazur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries to work over Mandazur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandazur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves misses with the head strike.
Mandazur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Mandazur's ribcage. Mandazur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves is working Mandazur over against the cage.
Mandazur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Mandazur.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Mandazur's head.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandazur backwards.
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mandazur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mandazur gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mandazur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with some punches.
Mandazur pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karnak Mandazur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Graves.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocking some punches.
Mandazur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandazur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mandazur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Graves manages to end up in side control.
Graves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mandazur is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Graves trying to control the position but Mandazur is working away.
Mandazur stops Graves from passing to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandazur is not content to let Graves control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Graves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandazur misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandazur.
Mandazur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mandazur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandazur checks a low kick from Graves.
Graves stuns Mandazur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves misses with the combination.
Mandazur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Mandazur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
A head kick misses from Graves.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Mandazur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandazur moves out of range of the leg kick from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves throws a hook but Mandazur avoids it easily.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mandazur's sensitive parts.
A big right from Mandazur misses.
Mandazur is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
Graves wants to clinch up but Mandazur keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Graves.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandazur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Mandazur tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandazur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Mandazur scores with a kick to the body.
Mandazur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandazur scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Mandazur.
Graves tries to bum rush Mandazur with a series of wild strikes but Mandazur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range and Graves settles back down.
Mandazur lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Mandazur.
Mandazur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
A big right from Mandazur misses.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karnak Mandazur is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandazur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Mandazur throws a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Karnak Mandazur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Mandazur lands a nice looking body kick.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandazur as he avoids it easily.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mandazur momentarily.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mandazur misses the shot to the body.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandazur.
Mandazur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandazur scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Mandazur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mandazur misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
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!
Graves shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandazur sprawls well. He's pushed Graves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karnak Mandazur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Graves.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Graves is rocked!
Mandazur drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Graves's head, knocking him out cold! Mandazur is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karnak Mandazur!
After winning the bout, Karnak Mandazur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes into the arena with Oh My God That's The Greatest Song In The World Ever!! blaring out of the sound system. Chulainn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Cu Chulainn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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26
220 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandez drops Chulainn with a beautiful combination! Chulainn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fernandez is looking for the KO!
Chulainn is rocked!
It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn looks to throw the jab but Fernandez is out of range.
Chulainn throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulainn misses the target.
A big right from Chulainn misses.
Fernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernandez slips a jab from Chulainn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chulainn slips the punch.
Miguel Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn lands a left and a right that send Fernandez crashing to the mat, dazed. Chulainn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut. Chulainn saw that one coming.
Chulainn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chulainn defending well as Fernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulainn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chulainn throws a hook to the side of Fernandez's head but Fernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Chulainn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fernandez counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Fernandez catches Chulainn right on the button with a cross.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut
and Chulainn scores with a counter punch that sends Fernandez to the canvas! Chulainn smells blood - he's punishing Fernandez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fernandez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson comes to the cage accompanied by Bleach - Fade to Black B13A. Johnny Lee Paris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Martinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinsson lands with a shot to the body.
Paris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinsson scores with a jab to the body.
Paris looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinsson is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinsson 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 Paris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paris avoids a kick to the body.
Paris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martinsson counters with a body kick that stops Paris in his tracks momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martinsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martinsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martinsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martinsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Paris.
Martinsson is looking to slow Paris down with leg kicks.
Fedor Martinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinsson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Paris swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Paris face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Martinsson!
Fedor Martinsson took some time post fight to say the following; 'New York City - another home for fine greenery. Be awesome to one another, and burn one for humanity.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Waul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Waul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matae avoids the head kick by Waul.
Matae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Waul tries to clinch but Matae is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Waul.
Matae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Waul throws a head kick but Matae moves out of range.
Matae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Paul Waul has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
Waul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waul moves out of range of the body kick from Matae.
Matae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waul throws out a leg kick but Matae moves out of range and Waul only half commits.
Matae throws a low kick, looking for Waul's leg but Waul calmly moves out of range.
Waul lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Waul misses.
Waul throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matae throws a leg kick which misses Waul's front leg but catches the back leg as Waul tries to avoid it.
Waul looks winded!
Matae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waul's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Matae tenderised Waul's leg. Waul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matae staying out of range there.
Matae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matae lands a big head kick that sends Waul tumbling to the mat! Matae takes a step backwards and waves Waul back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matae misses with an uppercut.
Matae checks a low kick from Waul.
Matae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matae throws a head kick that misses.
Waul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matae.
Matae moves out of range of the body kick.
Waul tries to clinch but Matae moves out of range.
Matae misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae throws a head kick but Waul moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matae.
Matae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Waul is out of range.
Yokida Matae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matae takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matae misses with an uppercut. Waul saw that one coming.
Waul throws a head kick that misses.
Matae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waul misses with a body kick.
Waul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matae throws out a loose jab but Waul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waul misses the shot to the body.
Matae misses with a straight right.
Waul misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matae misses with an uppercut.
Matae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waul doesn't seem bothered though.
Waul has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Waul looks to score with a jab to the body but Matae is just out of range.
Matae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waul.
Matae connects with a crisp jab.
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!
A head kick misses from Waul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matae. Waul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waul looks to score with a jab to the body but Matae is just out of range.
Waul avoids the body shot from Matae.
Waul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Waul moves out of range of the body kick.
Matae slips a jab from Waul.
Matae pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Waul back to the cage. Matae follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matae throws a nice looking combination but Waul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matae tries a head kick but it misses.
Matae getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Waul takes one to the chin there.
Matae throws a low kick but Waul moves out of range easily.
Matae wants to slow Waul down by chopping away at his legs.
Waul just misses with a punch to the body.
Matae thows a body shot but no joy.
Matae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Waul connects with a right hand. Matae shakes it off.
Matae thows a body shot but no joy.
Matae lands with a cross.
Matae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Waul slips a jab from Matae.
Matae throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokida Matae dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matae scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matae.
Matae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waul can do to turn this around?
Waul throws a sloppy head kick and Matae moves out of range easily.
Waul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matae is out of range and Waul settles back down.
Matae misses with a two punch combination.
Waul thows a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Waul might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matae has got the better of the exchanges.
Matae lands a nice shot to the body.
Waul throws a shot from downtown. Matae moves away and avoids it.
Matae has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Waul.
Waul throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Waul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Waul tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Matae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waul is breathing heavily.
Waul misses the shot to the body.
Matae connects with a body shot.
Matae throws a wild body kick that Waul sees coming a mile off.
Waul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matae is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matae lands a head kick!
Waul misses with a body kick.
Matae takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waul scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waul misses with a hook.
Waul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Waul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matae swings widly with a right hand
and Waul counters with a nice leg kick.
Matae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Waul's calf.
Waul throws the kick towards the body but Matae avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae throws a head kick but Waul moves out of range.
Matae misses with a straight left.
Matae swings for the body but Waul moves out of range.
Waul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matae. Matae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waul looks to score with a jab to the body but Matae is just out of range.
Matae misses with an uppercut. Waul saw that one coming.
Waul tries to land a front kick but Matae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Waul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Waul tries to land a front kick but Matae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Waul throws a push kick but Matae slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matae.
Matae misses with a body shot.
Matae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matae at a distance.
Matae misses with a head kick.
Waul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Waul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yokida Matae is winning the standup battle so far.
Matae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Matae.
Waul throws a big shot that misses.
Matae scores with a sloppy right hand. Waul should have avoided that one.
Waul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matae.
Waul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matae throws a looping overhand right but Waul ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matae, right into the meat.
Matae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waul.
Matae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waul manages to avoid it.
Matae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick by Matae misses
and Waul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matae throws a hook but Waul blocks it.
Matae lands with a cross.
Matae cracks Waul with an open hand slap.
Matae throws a nice looking combination but Waul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matae throws a nice looking combination but Waul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waul lands with a kick to the temple. Matae shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Waul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matae manages to avoid it.
Waul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Waul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokida Matae dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Matae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matae scores with a hook to the body. Waul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Matae as he checks the leg kick.
Matae thuds his right hand into Waul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Waul swings for the body but Matae moves out of range.
Waul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matae.
Matae throws a nice looking combination but Waul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matae connects with a leg kick. Waul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matae is trying to push Waul away but Waul has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Waul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waul misses with some punches.
Waul prevents Matae from breaking the clinch.
Matae lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waul misses with a body punch.
Waul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waul.
Waul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waul's elbow.
Matae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matae is working Waul over against the cage.
Matae works on Waul's body with a couple of short punches.
Matae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waul's elbow.
Matae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waul is keeping busy.
Waul misses with some punches.
Waul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waul throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matae.
Matae tries to work over Waul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matae has a couple of punches blocked by Waul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matae lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waul prevents a body shot from Matae.
Waul wants to break free but Matae has control.
Waul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yokida Matae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waul or not.
Paul Waul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Matae.
Matae digs a right hand underneath Waul's ribcage. Waul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Matae.
Matae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waul struggles to land a body shot inside as Matae controls his hands.
Matae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yokida Matae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matae explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matae misses with the combination.
Matae lands with an uppercut that bounces Waul off the cage and back into range.
Waul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matae throws a sloppy head kick and Waul moves out of range easily.
Matae avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waul misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Matae does no damage.
Matae misses with a head kick.
Matae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waul manages to avoid it.
Waul throws out a loose jab but Matae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waul momentarily.
Waul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waul throws a low kick but Matae avoids it.
Waul closes the distance and pushes Matae back into the cage.
Waul working aggressively here.
Waul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matae blocks an uppercut.
Waul struggles to land a body shot inside as Matae controls his hands.
Matae lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matae blocks an uppercut.
Waul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Waul tries a body shot but Matae blocks it.
Waul misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waul.
Waul misses with a punch on the inside.
Waul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waul lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Waul fails to land.
Matae blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yokida Matae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matae 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yokida Matae!
Yokida Matae tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanomtom has chosen Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a hook but Khanomtom blocks it.
Day moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khanomtom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanomtom throws a front kick aimed at Day's knee but Day avoids it well.
Day on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day clinches.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Day.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khanomtom is keeping busy.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Day tries a body shot but Khanomtom blocks it.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Khanomtom fails to land.
Khanomtom struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Khanomtom lands a left hand.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Day dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khanomtom with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Khanomtom lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanomtom as Day tries to tie him up.
Khanomtom lands a left hand.
Khanomtom tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Khanomtom back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanomtom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Khanomtom blocking some punches.
Khanomtom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khanomtom misses with an uppercut.
Khanomtom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khanomtoms head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to stall.
Khanomtom works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.
Khanomtom misses with a body punch.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Day.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khanomtom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day prevents a body shot from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day lands a right hand.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day stalling against the cage.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khanomtom has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Day.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Khanomtom.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day 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 round but I would say that Happy Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Day tries to clinch up but Khanomtom circles away and keeps his distance.
Day throws a leg kick
and Khanomtom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khanomtom looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Day tries to land a front kick but Khanomtom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khanomtom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khanomtom needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanomtom cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Day gets tackled into the cage by Khanomtom. Khanomtom maintains the clinch.
Happy Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Khanomtom.
Day working aggressively here.
Khanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom misses with a knee to the head.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanomtom lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day misses with the head strike.
Khanomtom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Khanomtom letting Day take a breather here.
Khanomtom looking to slow down the pace here.
Khanomtom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khanomtom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khanomtom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Khanomtom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khanomtom counters with a three punch combo that has Day backing up. Day nods at Khanomtom to acknowledge the strikes.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khanomtom doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Khanomtom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Happy Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Khanomtom.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khanomtom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Khanomtom pushes him off.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Khanomtom pushes him off.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khanomtom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day rushes Khanomtom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Day wants to break free but Khanomtom has control.
Day avoids a wild elbow strike from Khanomtom.
Day trying to control the position but instead, Khanomtom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Day into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Khanomtom tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Khanomtom back against the cage.
Khanomtom working hard to break the clinch.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanomtom tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Khanomtom tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Khanomtom lands a right hand.
Khanomtom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanomtom lands an elbow just above Day 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom blocking some punches.
Khanomtom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Day takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khanomtom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanomtom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khanomtom tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Khanomtom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Day gets through Khanomtom's defenses to land a nice 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!
Khanomtom tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Khanomtom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Nice elbow from Khanomtom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaoklai Khanomtom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khanomtom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanomtom.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanomtom.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khanomtom is looking to land body kicks.
Khanomtom connects with the punch.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Khanomtom gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day trying to control the position but instead, Khanomtom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Day into the cage.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
Khanomtom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Khanomtom blocking some punches.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Khanomtom has Day pressed against the cage, preventing Day from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khanomtom is working Day over against the cage.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Day working aggressively here.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanomtom wants to stall.
Khanomtom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanomtom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanomtom missing with knees to the body.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Khanomtom.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day lands a body punch.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to slow down the pace here.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day tries a body shot but Khanomtom blocks it.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khanomtom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanomtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanomtom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanomtom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Khanomtom has Day pressed against the cage, preventing Day from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khanomtom trying to land knees to the body.
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanomtom has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khanomtom.
Day tries a body shot but Khanomtom blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Khanomtom.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Day clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
Day blocks a head kick by Khanomtom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khanomtom.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanomtom, right into the meat.
Khanomtom avoids the head kick by Day.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Khanomtom.
Day lands with a straight right. Khanomtom didn't see that one coming.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Khanomtom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khanomtom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Khanomtom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Day. Day obviously looking to wear him down.
Happy Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day scores with a leg kick.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day instigates a clinch.
Khanomtom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khanomtom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
A hook to the body from Day.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Day.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanomtom working aggressively here.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands with a left to the head.
Khanomtom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khanomtom lands an elbow inside that Day shrugs off.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanomtom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khanomtom pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Khanomtom lands an elbow just above Day 's eye.
Khanomtom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day misses with the head strike.
Khanomtom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
Day lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khanomtom.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khanomtom misses with a punch on the inside.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanomtom lands a shoulder strike.
Khanomtom lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a body punch.
Day misses with some punches.
Day pressing his opponent against the cage.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khanomtom's efforts to push away.
Day has Khanomtom pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Day had his way with Kaoklai Khanomtom in that round.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Day feints and then cracks Khanomtom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khanomtom down.
Day lands with an overhand left.
Khanomtom scores with a head kick. Day tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khanomtom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanomtom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
Day connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khanomtom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Khanomtom lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Day is rocked!
Day ducks under a wild hook from Khanomtom.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanomtom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khanomtom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day throws a wild body kick that Khanomtom sees coming a mile off.
Khanomtom missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
Khanomtom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Khanomtom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Day as he checks the leg kick.
Khanomtom is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Day.
Day lands with a kick to the temple. Khanomtom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Khanomtom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
Day swings for the body but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Khanomtom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanomtom was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's front leg with a kick but Khanomtom checks it.
Day scores with a head kick.
Day gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanomtom.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khanomtom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khanomtom.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Khanomtom pushes him off.
Khanomtom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khanomtom throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Happy Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick but Day checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a front kick aimed at Day's knee but Day avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Khanomtom.
Kaoklai Khanomtom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanomtom tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khanomtom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Day checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khanomtom throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khanomtom misses with the head strike.
Day is working Khanomtom over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanomtom as Day tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day blocking some punches.
Day blocking some punches.
Khanomtom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khanomtom tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day blocks a body shot from Khanomtom.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Day.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Happy Day.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Day!
Happy Day retains his lightweight title!
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