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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski has chosen I'm Back - T.I as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ari Birmiski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birmiski tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden counters with an outside leg kick.
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marsden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsden rushes Birmiski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Birmiski lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Birmiski.
Birmiski tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmiski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Birmiski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birmiski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Birmiski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Birmiski lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birmiski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Birmiski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Birmiski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Birmiski - that landed with a thud.
Birmiski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birmiski stalling in the clinch but Marsden improves position.
Birmiski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsden's defenses.
Birmiski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden taking a breather.
A short left from Birmiski.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Birmiski tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden avoiding damage as Birmiski throws knees to the body.
Marsden taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birmiski.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birmiski misses with the head strike.
Birmiski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden presses Birmiski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Birmiski.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Birmiski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birmiski leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Birmiski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Marsden.
Birmiski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden stalling in the clinch but Birmiski improves position.
Birmiski lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Birmiski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marsden up against the cage.
Birmiski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmiski controls his hands.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Birmiski lands an elbow that stopped Marsden in his tracks for a moment.
Marsden wants to stall.
Birmiski working aggressively here.
Birmiski trying to stall but Marsden improves his position.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Birmiski.
Birmiski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Birmiski controls the action.
Birmiski tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden tries to stall but Birmiski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Birmiski.
Birmiski lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Birmiski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birmiski is defended easily by Marsden.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Birmiski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marsden circles away.
Birmiski looks for a takedown but Marsden sprawls well.
Mike Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
Marsden throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marsden, right into the meat.
Birmiski blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Marsden circles away.
A punch combination from Marsden misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birmiski is defended easily by Marsden.
Birmiski swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden.
Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski has his takedown stuffed
and Marsden counters with a body kick that stops Birmiski in his tracks momentarily.
Birmiski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Birmiski tries to clinch
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Birmiski is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Birmiski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marsden counters with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birmiski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birmiski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Birmiski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birmiski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Birmiski's knee momentarily.
Birmiski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Birmiski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birmiski shoots in and drives through. Marsden sprawls well.
Marsden lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmiski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birmiski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsden.
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Marsden circles away and keeps his distance.
Marsden scores with a one two! Birmiski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marsden thows a leg kick but Birmiski checks it
and Birmiski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mike Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden thuds his right hand into Birmiski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Birmiski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marsden counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsden throws a solid leg kick but Birmiski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marsden.
Birmiski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marsden. Marsden obviously looking to wear him down.
Marsden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Birmiski is trying to drag Marsden to the mat but Marsden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden taking a breather.
Birmiski is leaning against Marsden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Marsden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Birmiski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Birmiski lands a shoulder strike.
Birmiski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marsden prevents it.
Birmiski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Birmiski leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Birmiski tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Marsden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Marsden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birmiski or not.
Ari Birmiski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Birmiski.
Birmiski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birmiski has Marsden pushed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden keeps control of Birmiski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Birmiski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birmiski misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marsden misses with a kick to the body.
Marsden throws the kick towards the body but Birmiski avoids it.
Birmiski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Birmiski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marsden but Marsden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Marsden circles away.
Birmiski with a jab.
Marsden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marsden duly obliges.
Birmiski tries to clinch but Marsden is having none of it.
Birmiski closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Marsden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marsden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marsden moves into range and clinches up with Birmiski.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birmiski tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden avoids the damage to the body.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Birmiski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the body.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
A short left from Marsden.
Birmiski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Birmiski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Birmiski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden presses Birmiski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden is looking to control Birmiski's arms but Birmiski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marsden has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Come on Marsden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Birmiski.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birmiski tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden avoids the damage to the body.
Marsden looking to stall.
Birmiski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marsden is defending well.
Birmiski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marsden up against the cage.
Marsden lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmiski controls his hands.
Birmiski misses with a punch to the body.
Birmiski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birmiski taking a breather.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Birmiski taking a breather.
A short left from Birmiski.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Birmiski.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Birmiski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Birmiski.
Marsden gets through Birmiski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Birmiski tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden avoids the damage to the body.
Birmiski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Birmiski has Marsden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marsden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Birmiski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birmiski misses with a punch on the inside.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Marsden is looking to control Birmiski's arms but Birmiski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marsden has his back to the cage.
Marsden scores with a shot to the side of Birmiski's head.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Marsden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsden tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsden 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Marsden!
A relieved looking Mike Marsden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
Emelianenko tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko 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.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Murdock had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Murdock.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Matthew Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Murdock throws a body kick that misses.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Murdock gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murdock to keep the fight standing.
Murdock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emelianenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murdock uses from the top position.
Murdock stands up from Emelianenko's guard - Murdock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Murdock.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock is looking to clinch.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Murdock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Murdock won't allow it.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not.
Murdock connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murdock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock stalling the fight.
Murdock tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
The referee calls for Murdock to work.
Emelianenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Murdock.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
Murdock taking a breather.
Emelianenko decides to pull guard.
Murdock drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Murdock off! Murdock jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murdock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko has his foot on Murdock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murdock works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murdock has passed into half guard!
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murdock pulls his head out easily.
Murdock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murdock wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murdock gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Murdock swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murdock.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
Murdock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murdock lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murdock wants to stall.
Murdock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Murdock connects with a knee to the head.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murdock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murdock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Murdock won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murdock.
Murdock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murdock stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Murdock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Murdock.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Murdock has gone for a leg lock! Emelianenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murdock's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murdock looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Murdock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko advances position into side control!
Murdock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emelianenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murdock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Murdock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murdock manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Murdock's guard.
Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murdock is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murdock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Emelianenko is posturing up here but Murdock has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Emelianenko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Emelianenko has to tap! Slick submission there by Murdock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Murdock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot comes into the arena with I Killed the Pirates blaring out of the sound system. The Pitbull has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. John The Pitbull has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peregrin Broadfoot's chin.
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180 lbs
33 - 22 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot thuds his right hand into The Pitbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Broadfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting The Pitbull counter with a right hand.
Broadfoot thows a body shot but no joy.
The Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Broadfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting The Pitbull counter with a right hand.
The Pitbull stalks Broadfoot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Broadfoot's face. Broadfoot staggers backwards, shaken.
The Pitbull throws a right hand that Broadfoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Broadfoot also avoids with ease.
Broadfoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Broadfoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Pitbull throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Broadfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broadfoot lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Pitbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broadfoot.
The Pitbull has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Pitbull looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Pitbull wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Broadfoot scoring with punches and elbows.
Broadfoot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Broadfoot cracks The Pitbull with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Broadfoot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Pitbull knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Pitbull is pushing Broadfoot's head away, looking to escape. Broadfoot manages to hold on to the position though.
Broadfoot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Broadfoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broadfoot cracks The Pitbull with a big right hand but The Pitbull just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot working the ground and pound from side control.
The Pitbull is trying to buck Broadfoot off.
Broadfoot lands a nice forearm strike.
Broadfoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Broadfoot scores with punches from side control.
Broadfoot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Broadfoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
The Pitbull is rocked!
Broadfoot works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The Pitbull is still in real trouble! Can Broadfoot finish him?
The Pitbull is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Broadfoot lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadfoot lands a strong strike to the head of The Pitbull. That's dazed him! Broadfoot looking to finish here. The Pitbull is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Broadfoot lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peregrin Broadfoot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrell comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Touch This. Timma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Adrenaline Rush. Stanley Burrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stanley Burrell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timma moves out of range of the strikes.
Timma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burrell throws a shot from downtown. Timma moves away and avoids it.
Burrell lands with a nice body punch.
Burrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timma.
Kaspars Timma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Burrell .
Burrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Timma misses with a hook. Burrell ducked under it nicely.
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!
Timma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burrell lands a body shot.
Timma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrell .
Timma is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timma.
Timma is still on wobbly legs! Can Burrell finish him?
Timma ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
A telegraphed right hand from Burrell misses the target.
Timma seems to have recovered his senses.
A left lands for Timma.
Timma misses with a leg kick.
Timma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrell .
Timma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burrell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Timma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burrell - the referee stops the clock and Timma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burrell . Timma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Timma.
Timma checks a low kick from Burrell .
Timma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burrell checks a leg kick.
Burrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timma.
Timma throws a hook to the side of Burrell 's head but Burrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrell moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timma.
Burrell swings widly with a right hand
and Timma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrell connects with a crisp jab.
Burrell misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Timma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrell .
Timma misses with a wild body shot.
Timma thows a body shot but no joy.
Timma throws an overhand right that lands on Burrell 's shoulder, as Burrell tries to avoid the shot.
Burrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Timma misses with a straight left.
Timma throws a hook but Burrell blocks it.
Burrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timma throws out the jab.
Timma lands a really nice looking cross but Burrell seems unphased.
Timma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma throws a hook to the side of Burrell 's head but Burrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrell is looking to chop away at Timma's legs.
Timma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burrell .
Timma throws a series of punches but Burrell moves out of range.
Burrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Timma's head.
Timma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrell checks it well.
Burrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Timma. Burrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Timma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burrell 's hands.
Burrell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timma cracks the inside of Burrell 's front leg.
Burrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Timma should have avoided that one.
Timma takes a swing at Burrell 's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Timma.
Burrell misses the shot to the body.
Burrell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timma manages to avoid it.
Stanley Burrell is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Timma misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma misses with an uppercut.
Burrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burrell slips under a jab from Timma.
Timma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Timma moves forwards but Burrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrell . Timma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Timma ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
A swing and a miss from Timma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Timma thuds his right hand into Burrell 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burrell has time to react.
Burrell 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Timma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burrell scrambles back to his feet.
Burrell misses with a low kick as Timma jumps back.
The fighters circling - Burrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Timma misses the target.
Burrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timma cracks Burrell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Timma does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Timma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrell throws a leg kick but Timma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Timma misses the target.
Timma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burrell catches Timma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Timma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burrell .
Timma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrell .
Burrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrell throws a leg kick but Timma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Timma throws a leg kick
and Burrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma misses with an uppercut
and Burrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Timma is just out of range.
Timma scores with a jab.
Timma misses with a wild body shot.
Timma connects with a body shot that sends Burrell 's belly button to the back.
Burrell misses with a low kick.
Timma slips a jab and a cross from Burrell .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timma.
Timma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrell manages to avoid it.
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 Stanley Burrell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Timma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timma.
Timma ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
Burrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Timma.
Timma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrell manages to avoid it.
Burrell throws a wild body kick that Timma sees coming a mile off.
Burrell 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.
Burrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timma missing with a left hand there. Burrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrell .
Burrell checks the leg kick.
Burrell throws a front kick aimed at Timma's knee but Timma avoids it well.
Timma tries a low kick but Burrell avoids it.
Timma misses with a hook. Burrell ducked under it nicely.
Burrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burrell slips a jab from Timma.
Burrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timma misses with a hook. Burrell ducked under it nicely.
Kaspars Timma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burrell !
Timma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrell moves away from the strike by Timma.
Burrell lands with a hook. Timma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burrell dodges the punch combination from Timma.
Timma looks to throw the jab but Burrell is out of range.
Timma throws a lazy right hand but Burrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timma moves out of range as Burrell strikes.
Burrell tries to score with a low kick but Timma moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma just misses with a punch to the body.
Timma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Timma throws a jab when Burrell was well out of range.
Timma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burrell 's hands.
Crunch! Burrell slams his shin into Timma's torso.
The fighters circling - Timma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Timma misses.
Nice shot by Timma.
Timma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma wants to land a leg kick but Burrell is out of range.
Timma connects with a jab.
Burrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Burrell .
Timma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Burrell tenderised Timma's leg. Timma is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timma misses with a body shot.
Burrell checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burrell slips a straight right by Timma.
Timma throws a lazy right hand but Burrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaspars Timma.
Well Burrell 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stanley Burrell !
A very excited looking Stanley Burrell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everything in it's right place. Yip Man has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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26
288 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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28
214 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a wild body kick that Yip Man sees coming a mile off.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boss Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro throws a lazy uppercut
and Yip Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Yip Man avoids the head kick by Castro.
Castro misses with the combination.
Castro moves into the clinch.
Yip Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Yip Man's head.
Yip Man goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yip Man is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Yip Man is predictable there
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
Castro connects with a leg kick. Yip Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yip Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yip Man throws out the jab.
Yip Man blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Castro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Castro has knocked Yip Man down with a huge combo! Castro steps away and waves a wobbly Yip Man back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yip Man is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro throws a leg kick which misses Yip Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Yip Man tries to avoid it.
Oh Yip Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Yip Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yip Man leaves his chin hanging out and Castro seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Yip Man crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boss Castro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diabolic "Frontlines" . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
147 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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31
143 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Downs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs misses the shot to the body.
Hainer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Downs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hainer counters with a body kick that stops Downs in his tracks momentarily.
Downs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hainer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hainer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Downs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hainer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downs somewhat.
Zach Hainer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Downs.
Hainer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Downs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hainer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hainer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs fails with the takedown
letting Hainer counter with a right hand.
Downs gets a double leg takedown into Hainer's guard.
Downs preventing the sweep.
Hainer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Downs pushes down on Hainer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hainer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Downs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Downs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hainer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs is working for a kimura but Hainer is defending it quite comfortably.
Hainer actively working from the bottom here.
Hainer is looking for a sweep. Downs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hainer keeping control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downs wants to take a breather but Hainer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Downs swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hainer is now in Downs's guard. A big mistake from Downs there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Downs is looking for a triangle but Hainer pushes his legs off easily.
Hainer trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
Downs has his foot on Hainer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hainer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hainer frees his head nicely. Oh but Downs has switched to an armbar! Hainer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guy Downs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Guy Downs thanked Fighters First Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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179 lbs
33 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caparas scores with a decent looking hook.
Takanen misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caparas. Takanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takanen throws a head kick but Caparas moves out of range.
Takanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Caparas thows a leg kick but Takanen checks it
and Takanen counters with a nice body kick.
Caparas misses with a looping right.
Caparas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takanen checks a low kick from Caparas.
Caparas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takanen throws out the jab.
Takanen misses with a leg kick
and Caparas counters with a good, hard body kick but Takanen shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caparas thows a body shot but no joy.
Takanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Caparas throws a lazy head kick
and Takanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas slips a jab and a cross from Takanen.
Takanen moves away from the strike by Caparas.
Takanen blocks a head kick by Caparas.
Takanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takanen misses with a head kick.
Caparas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caparas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Caparas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Caparas's head.
Caparas throws a hook but Takanen avoids it easily.
Caparas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caparas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caparas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caparas feints and then cracks Takanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takanen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Takanen misses.
A jab from Caparas misses.
Caparas misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Takanen.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick and Caparas moves out of range easily.
Caparas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caparas.
Takanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takanen misses with a low kick.
Caparas misses with a looping right.
That kick from Takanen tenderised Caparas's leg. Caparas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caparas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takanen throws out the jab.
Takanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Caparas moves away from the strike by Takanen.
Takanen misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caparas scrambles back to his feet.
Takanen misses with a body kick.
Caparas looks to land a body kick but Takanen moved away.
Good leg kick by Caparas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caparas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caparas misses with a body kick.
Takanen works the jab nicely.
A jab from Takanen finds it's way through Caparas's defenses.
Caparas moves out of range of the body kick.
Takanen misses with a head kick.
Caparas slips a jab from Takanen.
Caparas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takanen. That did some damage!
Caparas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caparas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caparas's knee momentarily.
Takanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takanen throws a jab when Caparas was well out of range.
Caparas throws a leg kick which misses Takanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Takanen tries to avoid it.
Takanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caparas counters with a good low kick that Takanen was not able to check.
Caparas cracks Takanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takanen throws a head kick that misses
and Caparas counters with a nice leg kick.
Takanen looks winded!
Takanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caparas lands a glancing blow to the side of Takanen's head.
Caparas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Caparas.
Caparas throws a head kick that misses.
Takanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caparas can pounce on him.
Caparas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takanen in his tracks.
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 Danilo Caparas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caparas.
Caparas tries a low kick but Takanen avoids it.
Caparas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takanen.
Takanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Takanen misses.
Caparas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takanen avoids the body shot from Caparas.
Caparas lands with a cross.
Caparas throws a lazy head kick
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Takanen throws a solid leg kick but Caparas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takanen.
Nice uppercut there from Takanen.
Takanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danilo Caparas is winning the standup battle so far.
Takanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caparas was well out of range. Poor timing from Takanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caparas throws a body kick that misses.
Takanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Caparas as he connects with a hook.
Caparas swings for the body but Takanen moves out of range.
Caparas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takanen missing with a left hand there. Caparas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caparas throws a jab but it's blocked by Takanen.
Donk. Takanen catches Caparas right on the button with a cross.
Caparas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Caparas cracks the inside of Takanen's front leg.
Takanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caparas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caparas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caparas moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caparas tried to score with a low kick but Takanen checks it.
Takanen throws a leg kick but Caparas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Caparas does it's job there.
Takanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Caparas counters with a left to the body.
Takanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Takanen misses with a shot to the body
and Caparas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Caparas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caparas is looking to slow Takanen down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takanen.
Takanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takanen avoids the head kick by Caparas.
Caparas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takanen throws out the jab.
Takanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caparas.
Takanen tries to bum rush Caparas with a series of wild strikes but Caparas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takanen.
Caparas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caparas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Caparas is out of range and Takanen settles back down.
Takanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takanen throws a leg kick but Caparas moved away.
Caparas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takanen misses with a few strikes there.
Takanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caparas is looking to chop away at Takanen's legs.
Takanen looks to land a right hand but Caparas moved out of range.
A slow jab from Takanen misses its intended target.
Caparas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Caparas connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takanen checks a leg kick.
Takanen checks a leg kick.
Takanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caparas throws a half hearted mid 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!
Takanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takanen wants to slow Caparas down by chopping away at his legs.
Caparas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takanen throws a shot from downtown. Caparas moves away and avoids it.
Caparas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caparas throws a shot to the body.
Caparas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takanen tries to score with a low kick but Caparas moves his leg out of the way.
Caparas just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Caparas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Caparas swings widly with a right hand
and Takanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takanen tries a low kick but Caparas avoids it.
Takanen throws a wild body kick that Caparas sees coming a mile off.
Caparas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Caparas connects with a leg kick. Takanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Caparas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caparas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takanen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Caparas's head.
Takanen tries to score with a low kick but Caparas moves his leg out of the way.
Caparas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caparas. Caparas obviously looking to wear him down.
Caparas throws a series of punches but Takanen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas throws a jab when Takanen was well out of range.
Caparas checks a leg kick nicely.
Caparas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Caparas connects with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Caparas slams his shin into Takanen's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takanen.
Caparas looks to land a body kick but Takanen moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takanen.
Takanen tries to work over Caparas's front leg with a kick but Caparas checks it.
Caparas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takanen throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Takanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caparas 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 Takanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caparas.
That's two 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!
Caparas throws a looping overhand right but Takanen ducks down to avoid it.
Takanen tries to land a front kick but Caparas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caparas misses with a body kick.
Caparas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caparas scrambles back to his feet.
Caparas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takanen's hands.
Takanen throws a body kick that misses
and Caparas counters with a nice body kick.
Takanen looks for the body kick but Caparas saw that one coming.
Takanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caparas looks to land a body kick but Takanen moved away.
Takanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Danilo Caparas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takanen misses with a wild body shot.
Caparas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caparas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Caparas.
Caparas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takanen throws the left hand but Caparas avoids the punch easily.
Takanen drops his hands momentarily and Caparas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caparas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takanen staying out of range there.
Takanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Takanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Caparas slips a straight right by Takanen.
A swing and a miss from Caparas.
Takanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Caparas counters with a leg kick.
Esko Takanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caparas throws a front kick aimed at Takanen's knee but Takanen avoids it well.
Takanen defending well as Caparas loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas scores with a nice body kick.
Caparas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caparas. That's going to slow Takanen down.
Takanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caparas.
Takanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takanen throws a hook but Caparas avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Caparas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caparas. Takanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Caparas.
Takanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caparas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takanen.
Takanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Danilo Caparas.
Well Caparas 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danilo Caparas!
Danilo Caparas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron comes to the cage accompanied by Breathe - Prodigy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Veron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifsud throws a body kick that misses.
Mifsud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veron throws a wild body kick that Mifsud sees coming a mile off.
Mifsud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mifsud walks into a straight right hand from Veron.
Veron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mifsud misses the target.
Mifsud misses with a body kick.
Veron misses with a straight left.
Mifsud blocks a head kick by Veron.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veron.
Mifsud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mifsud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mifsud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Veron looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mifsud throws a body kick that misses.
Mifsud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veron on the side of the head.
Mifsud throws a jab but it's blocked by Veron.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veron. Mifsud does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Mifsud.
Mifsud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mifsud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mifsud needs to keep his hands up - Veron had a free shot at his head there.
Veron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mifsud.
Veron feints and then cracks Mifsud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mifsud down.
Nice jab there from Veron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mifsud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud misses with a wild body shot.
Veron misses with the body kick
and Mifsud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Veron is rocked!
Veron glances at the clock... BAM! Mifsud nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Veron crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Veron is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Mifsud!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rampage (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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221 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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rampage. No joy for Butcher on that attempt.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rampage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rampage.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Percival Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rampage connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Butcher throws a looping overhand right but Rampage ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Rampage.
Rampage slips a straight right by Butcher.
Butcher dips to his left and cracks Rampage with an uppercut!
Rampage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rampage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butcher lands a head shot.
Rampage misses with a looping right.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rampage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage misses with a body kick.
Butcher is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butcher 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 Rampage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rampage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rampage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rampage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rampage digs a good body shot into Butcher's ribs.
Rampage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rampage lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Percival Butcher has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampage lands with a shot to the body.
Rampage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rampage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rampage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butcher.
Butcher throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher misses with a hook. Rampage ducked under it nicely.
Butcher lands a jab to the head.
Butcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rampage can pounce on him.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
Butcher feints and then cracks Rampage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rampage down.
Butcher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Butcher lands but Rampage takes it in his stride.
Rampage cracks the inside of Butcher's front leg.
Rampage ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Rampage moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Rampage throws a wild body kick that Butcher sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rampage.
Butcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rampage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is looking to clinch.
Butcher looks to throw the jab but Rampage is out of range.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Butcher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rampage.
Butcher tries to land a front kick but Rampage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rampage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rampage connects with a body shot.
Rampage lands with a good body shot.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Butcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Rampage throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Rampage lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher wants to clinch up but Rampage keeps it at a distance.
Rampage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rampage, right into the meat.
Butcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rampage darts in and clinches Butcher up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Rampage.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rampage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rampage.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rampage throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Rampage.
Rampage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Rampage cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
Rampage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher tries to work over Rampage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher misses with some punches.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rampage misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rampage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percival Butcher'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.
Rampage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butcher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rampage moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Butcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Rampage.
Rampage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rampage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rampage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butcher momentarily.
Kyle Rampage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butcher is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rampage can pounce on him.
Rampage wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Butcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butcher dips to his left and cracks Rampage with an uppercut!
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Rampage's head but Rampage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher scores with a kick to the body.
Rampage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Butcher checks it well.
Rampage is looking to clinch.
Butcher tries to keep at a distance but Rampage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Rampage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butcher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Rampage, against the cage.
Rampage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rampage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Rampage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Butcher dodges an elbow strike from Rampage.
Rampage blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Rampage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher misses with a punch to the body.
Rampage lands an elbow just above Butcher 's eye.
Butcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rampage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Rampage blocking some punches.
Rampage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Rampage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Rampage lands an elbow inside.
Rampage trying to land knees to the body.
Rampage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Rampage.
Rampage avoiding damage.
Butcher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rampage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Rampage avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rampage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch but Butcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butcher throws a lazy head kick
and Rampage counters by clinching up.
Rampage lands an elbow inside that Butcher shrugs off.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Rampage.
Butcher blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Rampage controls his hands.
Rampage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Rampage lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Rampage.
Butcher misses with a punch to the body.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Rampage.
Rampage blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Rampage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rampage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyle Rampage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Butcher as the two fighters clinch.
Butcher works on Rampage's body with a couple of short punches.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rampage lands a damaging elbow.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rampage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Percival Butcher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Butcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher cracks Rampage with a good jab.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rampage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Butcher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Butcher coming out on top.
Butcher moves out of range as Rampage throws a body kick.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Rampage blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Rampage moved out of range.
Butcher throws a body kick that misses
and Rampage counters with a thumping low kick.
Butcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butcher looks for the body kick but Rampage saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Rampage misses.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher wants to land a leg kick but Rampage is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rampage.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Rampage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rampage clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Butcher.
Rampage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rampage throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike from Rampage.
Rampage prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Rampage controls his hands.
Rampage lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rampage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butcher up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Rampage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rampage digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rampage blocking some punches.
Rampage digs a right hand into Butcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butcher's gas tank.
Rampage prevents a body shot from Butcher.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rampage throws an elbow but misses.
Rampage lands a nice uppercut.
Rampage blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rampage lands with a short shot to the head.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rampage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rampage.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Rampage controls the action.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Rampage looking to slow down the pace here.
Rampage lands an uppercut.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Rampage throws an elbow that misses.
Rampage is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kyle Rampage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Butcher tries a body shot but Rampage blocks it.
Rampage lands a damaging elbow.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher takes a shot to the head.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Percival Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Rampage.
Rampage tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Rampage avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Rampage misses with an elbow strike.
Butcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher gets through Rampage'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!
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rampage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butcher.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rampage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rampage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rampage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between José Nabijos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabijos's entrance music is IF I DIE TONIGHT. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, José Nabijos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit avoids the head kick by Nabijos.
Benoit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nabijos at a distance.
Benoit 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.
Benoit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nabijos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benoit lands some shots froms side control.
Nabijos sneaks back into half guard.
Nabijos wants to get back to full guard.
Nabijos is not content to let Benoit control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit drops an elbow to the side of Nabijos's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit wants to advance to full mount but Nabijos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nabijos keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
Nabijos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benoit.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benoit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benoit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Nabijos is defending well.
Benoit works his way into full mount!
Nabijos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Benoit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nabijos because Benoit loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looking to ground and pound but Nabijos is blocking nicely.
Benoit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Benoit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benoit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nabijos is on top in guard.
Nabijos looking to pass the guard.
Nabijos trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos is stalling in the full guard.
Nabijos pushes down on Benoit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benoit trying to control but Nabijos postures up.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nabijos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit tries to roll over but Nabijos keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benoit blocks the body kick.
Benoit catches Nabijos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benoit blocks a leg kick.
Benoit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Matthieu Benoit has been cut.
Matthieu Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Nabijos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nabijos tries a low kick but Benoit avoids it.
Benoit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Benoit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nabijos throws a lazy body kick
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit throws a wild body kick that Nabijos sees coming a mile off.
Benoit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nabijos.
Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Nabijos has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Nabijos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nabijos.
A left hand lands to the body for Benoit.
Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nabijos has him pressed against the cage.
Nabijos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nabijos swings wildly with an uppercut but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benoit works on Nabijos's body with a couple of short punches.
Nabijos misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit is looking to control Nabijos's arms but Nabijos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benoit has his back to the cage.
Nabijos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nabijos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nabijos pushes off an throws an elbow but Benoit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benoit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nabijos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit has Nabijos pushed against the cage.
Nabijos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Nabijos misses with a punch to the body.
Nabijos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nabijos tries to land a knee to the head but Benoit blocks with his arms.
Nabijos throws a head punch that misses.
Nabijos wants to stall.
Nabijos can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
Nabijos throws a punch but it's blocked by Benoit.
Nabijos throws a punch but it's blocked by Benoit.
Nabijos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nabijos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benoit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nabijos after a bit of a struggle.
Nabijos scores with a shot to the side of Benoit's head.
Nabijos tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Nabijos back against the cage.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nabijos struggles to land a body shot inside as Benoit controls his hands.
Benoit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benoit blocking some punches.
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Nabijos shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benoit.
José Nabijos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthieu Benoit.
Nabijos throws a head kick that misses.
Benoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
José Nabijos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Nabijos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nabijos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Nabijos misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabijos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benoit misses with a straight left.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick from Nabijos.
Benoit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benoit shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabijos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
José Nabijos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nabijos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benoit takes a swing at Nabijos's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nabijos tries a head kick but it misses.
Nabijos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benoit lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nabijos blocks the low kick.
Nabijos throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Benoit checks a low kick from Nabijos.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benoit throws the left hand but Nabijos avoids the punch easily.
Nabijos stuffs the takedown attempt from Benoit. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.
Nabijos misses with a lunging right hand
and Benoit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nabijos's guard.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Nabijos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to work some ground and pound but Nabijos has wrist control.
Benoit postures up in Nabijos's guard and throws a big left but Nabijos blocks it.
Benoit throwing strikes from guard but Nabijos blocks nicely.
Nabijos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Nabijos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit distracts Nabijos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benoit throwing strikes from guard but Nabijos blocks nicely.
Benoit trying to control but Nabijos is working from the bottom.
Benoit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nabijos works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos connects with a high kick.
Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Nabijos tries to land a leg kick but Benoit saw it coming and moves away.
Nabijos tries to clinch
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Nabijos looks for the body kick but Benoit saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Benoit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nabijos tries to bum rush Benoit with a series of wild strikes but Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nabijos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benoit showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit trying to control the action but Nabijos is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nabijos as he works his way to full guard.
Nabijos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nabijos is pulling down on Benoit's head. It's preventing any offense from Benoit, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nabijos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Nabijos misses.
Nabijos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benoit backs up against the cage.
Nabijos blocks the body kick.
Nabijos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benoit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nabijos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Nabijos.
Nabijos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benoit is out of range and Nabijos settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Nabijos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nabijos.
Nabijos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nabijos, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Matthieu Benoit's cut even more.
Benoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Nabijos in the body.
Benoit connects with a nice looking jab.
Nabijos cracks Benoit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benoit cracks Nabijos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nabijos as Benoit shoots in.
Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown but Nabijos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benoit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
José Nabijos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthieu Benoit.
Benoit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Benoit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nabijos throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
A lazy body kick from Nabijos
and Benoit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos misses with a kick to the body.
Benoit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Nabijos shows good takedown defense.
Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nabijos.
Nabijos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nabijos.
Nabijos throws the kick towards the body but Benoit avoids it.
Nabijos keeps Benoit at a distance using the push kick.
Nabijos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nabijos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benoit eats them both and turns towards Nabijos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nabijos takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Nabijos scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nabijos.
Nabijos's corner calls for a 1-2. Nabijos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nabijos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nabijos is looking to land body kicks.
Nabijos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nabijos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nabijos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos delivers a nice body kick.
Nabijos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benoit's calf.
Nabijos lands with a shot to the body.
Benoit misses with a leg kick
and Nabijos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nabijos.
Benoit dives in and grabs Nabijos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nabijos pushes down on Benoit's head and hops out.
Nabijos throws a series of punches but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nabijos. Nabijos obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabijos pushes Benoit away with a front kick.
Benoit shoots in but Nabijos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nabijos stuns Benoit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos had his way with Matthieu Benoit in that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nabijos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benoit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nabijos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nabijos regains half guard, as Benoit was trying to land strikes.
Benoit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benoit is trying to control. Nabijos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nabijos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benoit.
Benoit working over Nabijos with some ground and pound. Nabijos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nabijos defending well though.
Benoit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benoit wants to free his trapped foot but Nabijos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benoit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a head shot. Nabijos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Benoit being controlled here momentarily.
Benoit trying to control but Nabijos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nabijos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nabijos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nabijos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benoit throws an off balance right hand
and Nabijos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit takes a swing at Nabijos's ribcage but misses.
Nabijos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nabijos.
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Nabijos's shoulder, as Nabijos tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nabijos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benoit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benoit is looking to work some ground and pound but Nabijos has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nabijos is keeping the position for now.
Benoit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthieu Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benoit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthieu Benoit!
Matthieu Benoit is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Matthieu Benoit 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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