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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Killah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Bee Killah will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bee Killah!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pitbull tries to clinch but Killah moves out of range.
The Pitbull thows a body shot but no joy.
The Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Killah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Pitbull circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Pitbull counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killah won't be happy with that.
Killah tries to escape back to his feet but The Pitbull has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Killah's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Killah is tapping! The Pitbull saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John The Pitbull!
An out of breath and clearly excited John The Pitbull thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasta Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Damnation A.D. - Turn Into Ghosts. Bernard Blake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rasta Madafaka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madafaka misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madafaka tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madafaka.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Blake lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Rasta Madafaka has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake tries for a takedown but Madafaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blake staying out of range there.
Madafaka throws a right hand that Blake ducks under and follows up with a left that Blake also avoids with ease.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Madafaka.
Rasta Madafaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madafaka throws a series of punches but Blake moves out of range.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madafaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madafaka throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Madafaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Madafaka ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madafaka takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madafaka missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Madafaka misses its intended target.
Madafaka misses with an uppercut
and Blake counters with a nice kick to the body.
Madafaka looks winded!
Madafaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Madafaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasta Madafaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madafaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madafaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Madafaka.
Blake lands a jab to the nose.
Madafaka misses with a combination
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madafaka throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madafaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Madafaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Good standup being displayed there by Madafaka as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Madafaka misses.
Madafaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madafaka.
Blake slips a jab from Madafaka.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madafaka throws out the jab.
Madafaka lands with a nice body punch.
Madafaka throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Madafaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madafaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Madafaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
The fighters circling - Madafaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madafaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madafaka lands a slapping body shot.
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madafaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head.
Madafaka throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake swings for the body but Madafaka moves out of range.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Madafaka's shoulder, as Madafaka tries to avoid the shot.
Madafaka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madafaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka misses with a wild combination.
Madafaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madafaka circles away.
Blake lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Madafaka sprawling to the canvas. Blake follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Madafaka hang on?
Madafaka is rocked!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Madafaka tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madafaka's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasta Madafaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blake looks to throw the jab but Madafaka is out of range.
A combination from Madafaka does no damage.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madafaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
Madafaka moves out of range as Blake strikes.
A big left from Blake misses.
Madafaka takes one on the button.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Madafaka.
Madafaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madafaka scores with a hook.
Blake dodges the punch combination from Madafaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madafaka misses the jab.
Madafaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madafaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Madafaka lands with a shot to the body.
Madafaka loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake slips under a jab from Madafaka.
Madafaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madafaka scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madafaka throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Madafaka blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Madafaka moved away.
Blake gets the takedown into side control.
Blake controlling the position.
Madafaka dodges the ground and pound from Blake.
Blake throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Madafaka prevents Blake from improving position.
Blake scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is putting a hurting on Madafaka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Madafaka is avoiding damage well.
Blake is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Madafaka is trying to escape and Blake transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Madafaka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Blake! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernard Blake!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernard Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Soldier, I'm a Fighter. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azevedo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ivanov.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo lands a right hook to the body.
Azevedo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo manages to avoid it.
Azevedo throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.
Azevedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Azevedo is predictable there
and Ivanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a straight left.
Azevedo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Ivanov.
Azevedo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugo Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov throws a head kick but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azevedo stalls.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Azevedo.
Azevedo can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Azevedo has double underhooks.
Azevedo is stalling here.
Azevedo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Azevedo has had enough of the clinch but Ivanov keeps him there for the moment.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Azevedo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azevedo stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azevedo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Azevedo.
Azevedo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivanov has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Azevedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivanov has hold of one of Azevedo's legs. Azevedo is fighting the takedown attempt but Ivanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Azevedo is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Azevedo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Azevedo working a defensive guard here.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Azevedo has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Azevedo lands an elbow.
Ivanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevedo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Azevedo looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azevedo dominating with strikes here.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
Ivanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Hugo Azevedo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanov checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
Azevedo throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azevedo throws a head kick but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Azevedo.
Ivanov staying out of range there.
Azevedo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azevedo in particular looking to stall.
Ivanov wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azevedo trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
Azevedo moves into full mount! Ivanov won't be happy about that!
Ivanov is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo controlling from mount.
Azevedo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ivanov hang on?
Ivanov wants to control but Azevedo is having none of it.
Azevedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azevedo tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ivanov hang on?
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
Ivanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azevedo prevents Ivanov from getting the reversal.
Azevedo trying to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
The referee warns Ivanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azevedo working Ivanov over with strikes here.
Azevedo avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
Hugo Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
Azevedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azevedo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo uses his free foot to push down on Ivanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ivanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo content just to control the position here.
Ivanov is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action.
Azevedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Azevedo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Azevedo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Azevedo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo.
Azevedo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azevedo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Azevedo digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo gets back to full guard.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard.
Azevedo trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Azevedo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but instead Azevedo has moved into half guard.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but Ivanov defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.
Ivanov is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Azevedo is controlling well.
Ivanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yuri Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Azevedo is controlling him.
Azevedo lands a couple of digs.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov looking to control.
Azevedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
Ivanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Azevedo lands a couple of digs.
Azevedo is pushing down on Ivanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Azevedo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard but Azevedo has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov is trying to escape the position but Azevedo is controlling the position.
Hugo Azevedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Azevedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azevedo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Azevedo!
Our winner, Hugo Azevedo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmick comes to the cage accompanied by Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. Hardly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem- Not Afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Hardly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Gimmick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Gimmick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardly!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimmick misses with a body punch
and Hardly counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardly has double underhooks.
Gimmick stalling against the cage.
A short right from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardly blocks a body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick is trying to break the clinch but Hardly is controlling him.
Gimmick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gimmick breaks from the clinch.
Gimmick misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick tries to score with a low kick but Hardly moves his leg out of the way.
Gimmick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gimmick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Gimmick.
Gimmick misses with a hook.
Justin Gimmick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimmick misses with a body shot.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gimmick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gimmick looks to throw the jab but Hardly is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick digs a good hook to Hardly's body.
Hardly checks a low kick from Gimmick.
Hardly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gimmick throws a leg kick
and Hardly counters with a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Hardly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gimmick 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 Hardly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gimmick throws a right hand that misses
and Hardly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Gimmick.
Gimmick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gimmick cracks Hardly with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardly has double underhooks.
Hardly is looking to control Gimmick's arms but Gimmick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardly has his back to the cage.
Gimmick tries to break the clinch but Hardly is controlling the position.
Gimmick slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardly prevents a body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardly backwards.
Hardly is looking to control Gimmick's arms but Gimmick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardly has his back to the cage.
Hardly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardly needs to keep his hands up - Gimmick had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick misses the shot to the body.
Gimmick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gimmick misses with a jab to the body
and Hardly counters with a three punch combo that has Gimmick backing up. Gimmick nods at Hardly to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gimmick moves into range and clinches up with Hardly.
Gimmick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardly.
Gimmick leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gimmick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gimmick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardly has him pressed against the cage.
Hardly prevents a body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick wants to break free but Hardly has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gimmick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gimmick looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardly is just out of range.
Gimmick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gimmick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardly was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimmick.
Gimmick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gimmick misses with a left hand
and Hardly moves into the clinch.
Hardly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gimmick's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gimmick manages to break the clinch.
Gimmick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gimmick 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.
Hardly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly blocks a head kick by Gimmick.
Gimmick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardly was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimmick.
Gimmick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Gimmick is predictable there
and Hardly counters with a series of strikes. Gimmick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gimmick tries to clinch but Hardly moves out of range.
Gimmick throws a hook to the side of Hardly's head but Hardly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justin Gimmick is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gimmick throws a head kick but Hardly moves out of range.
Gimmick throws a leg kick but Hardly checks it.
Gimmick thows a leg kick but Hardly checks it
and Hardly counters with a series of strikes. Gimmick will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardly. Hardly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gimmick throws a leg kick
and Hardly counters by clinching up.
Gimmick lands a right hand.
Gimmick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gimmick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Gimmick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gimmick throws a leg kick
and Hardly counters with a series of strikes. Gimmick will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Gimmick does it's job there.
Hardly is rocked!
Gimmick lands a leg kick that knocks Hardly off balance momentarily.
Hardly is still on wobbly legs! Can Gimmick finish him?
Gimmick digs a good body shot into Hardly's ribs.
Hardly is breathing heavily.
Gimmick throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hardly crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Gimmick!
A very excited looking Justin Gimmick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek's entrance music is Imagine. A fine choice. Killian McDougle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killian McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drabek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDougle.
Drabek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDougle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drabek manages to get to full guard.
McDougle won't allow Drabek to sweep him here.
McDougle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drabek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drabek is trying to keep McDougle in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeff Drabek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drabek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDougle gets a double leg takedown into Drabek's guard.
McDougle trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDougle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drabek is keeping the position for now.
McDougle won't allow Drabek to sweep him here.
McDougle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but McDougle is proving a slippery customer.
Drabek looking for a sweep. Not yet Drabek, not yet.
McDougle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drabek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDougle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDougle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek pulls McDougle in close to prevent any damage.
Drabek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDougle controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Killian McDougle.
McDougle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drabek's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDougle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drabek wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDougle trying to pass the guard but Drabek defending well.
McDougle is thwarting Drabek's attempts to control the position.
McDougle wants to control but Drabek is keeping him busy.
McDougle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drabek sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drabek is doing well to control the position and prevent McDougle from advancing to side control.
Drabek is not content to let McDougle control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian McDougle 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drabek.
Drabek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDougle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Drabek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDougle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drabek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDougle throws an elbow but Drabek slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek is trying to improve his position.
Drabek can't do much from the bottom here.
McDougle throws a strike aimed at the side of Drabek's head but Drabek avoids it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDougle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Drabek is trying to control McDougle's posture but McDougle avoids it.
McDougle controls the position.
Drabek manages to get back to half guard.
McDougle is working for a submission of some sort.
McDougle prevents Drabek from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drabek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drabek is on top in guard.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDougle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drabek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDougle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drabek is working McDougle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drabek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drabek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drabek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drabek throwing strikes from guard but McDougle blocks nicely.
Drabek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDougle's head.
Drabek wants to pass the guard but McDougle is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drabek throwing strikes but missing.
McDougle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drabek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDougle is trying to control the position but Drabek postures up.
Drabek stands up over McDougle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDougle 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.
Drabek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drabek scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDougle wants to improve his position but instead Drabek has moved into half guard.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDougle's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Drabek dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDougle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDougle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDougle lands in his opponent's guard.
McDougle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDougle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drabek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drabek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drabek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Drabek there.
Drabek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drabek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDougle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drabek is working away from the top position though.
Drabek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDougle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drabek is working away from the top position though.
Drabek wants to advance to full mount but McDougle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Drabek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drabek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drabek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drabek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeff Drabek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDougle trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drabek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drabek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drabek postures up and lands a big shot to McDougle's brow.
Drabek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drabek stands up over McDougle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drabek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDougle is rocked!
Drabek postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McDougle covers up, he's hurt! Drabek keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Drabek and the ref steps in to end the fight! Drabek can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Drabek!
An out of breath Jeff Drabek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken Beef (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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30
200 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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30
200 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicken Beef!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharghai throws a leg kick but Beef moved away.
Kharghai connects with an inside leg kick.
Beef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kharghai misses with a few strikes there.
Beef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kharghai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beef counters with a nice kick to the body.
Beef looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Kharghai misses.
Kharghai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beef!
Beef manages to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kharghai.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but Beef keeps moving.
Kharghai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kharghai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai won't allow Beef to get back to his feet.
Beef is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kharghai throwing strikes but missing.
Beef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharghai.
Kharghai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kharghai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kharghai is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharghai is looking to work some ground and pound but Beef has wrist control.
Kharghai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai landing with the ground and pound.
Kharghai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kharghai looking to sit in guard and control but Beef gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beef tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharghai is retaining full guard.
Beef stopping the sweep attempt from Kharghai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharghai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharghai, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharghai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beef pushes down on Kharghai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beef is looking to take a break and control but Kharghai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharghai is not content to let Beef control the position.
Kharghai actively working from the bottom here.
Kharghai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beef trying to pass the guard but Kharghai defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai is looking to improve his position.
Beef drops an elbow to the side of Kharghai's head.
Kharghai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kharghai.
Kharghai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kharghai wants to sweep here but Beef controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beef working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kharghai's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kharghai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Beef as Kharghai shoots in.
Beef cracks Kharghai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kharghai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beef scores with a shot to the body.
Kharghai blocks a low kick nicely.
Kharghai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kharghai somewhat.
Kharghai fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharghai shoots in for a takedown but Beef shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharghai manages to avoid it.
Beef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kharghai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Beef.
Kharghai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kharghai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beef circles away quickly and effectively.
Beef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharghai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chicken Beef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharghai throws out a loose jab but Beef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharghai misses the shot to the body.
Beef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kharghai lands with a cross.
Kharghai throws a leg kick but Beef sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beef throws a series of punches but Kharghai avoids them all with ease.
Beef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kharghai.
Kharghai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beef's waist but Beef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kharghai off to one side.
Beef throws a leg kick
and Kharghai counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Beef.
Beef takes one on the button.
Kharghai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kharghai wants to control but Beef is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef trying to control here.
Beef scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kharghai manages to mount him!
Vadim Kharghai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kharghai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kharghai looking to ground and pound but Beef is blocking nicely.
Kharghai with the ground and pound from mount.
Beef is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kharghai breaks from Beef's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beef holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kharghai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kharghai tries to control but Beef wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai won't let Beef get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kharghai landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beef can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kharghai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kharghai scoring with strikes but Beef is staying in there.
It looks like Chicken Beef has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharghai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kharghai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kharghai throwing strikes but Beef bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kharghai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chicken Beef's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kharghai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beef circles away.
Beef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharghai.
Beef throws a low kick but Kharghai avoids it.
Kharghai moves in looking to clinch but Beef pushes him off.
Beef stuns Kharghai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kharghai looks for a takedown but Beef sprawls well.
Beef misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kharghai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beef fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kharghai scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef lands a right hook to the body.
Kharghai tries for a takedown but Beef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chicken Beef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Beef as Kharghai shoots in.
Vadim Kharghai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beef.
Beef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kharghai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beef instigates a clinch.
Kharghai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beef has him pressed against the cage.
Beef throws a head punch that misses.
Beef misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kharghai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kharghai manages to pull guard.
Beef is pushing down on Kharghai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kharghai is fighting to maintain full guard but Beef has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kharghai!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beef trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kharghai is working to get back to half guard.
Beef lands a big elbow.
Beef wants to control the pace but Kharghai is squirming around nicely.
Beef is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kharghai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kharghai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beef can't control as he wanted to and Kharghai manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Beef wants to work for an arm triangle but Kharghai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai wants to control but Beef is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beef prevents Kharghai from improving his position.
Beef is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kharghai!
Beef lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kharghai hang on?
Kharghai is squirming around, avoiding Beef's attempts to control the action.
Kharghai is working to get back to half guard.
Vadim Kharghai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharghai doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Beef takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kharghai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beef wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kharghai uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kharghai looking to control.
Kharghai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beef is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beef stopping the sweep attempt from Kharghai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharghai has a closed guard, preventing Beef from standing up.
Kharghai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chicken Beef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beef is looking to stand up but Kharghai won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chicken Beef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kharghai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kharghai!
A relieved looking Vadim Kharghai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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29
270 lbs
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30
275 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Semiazas 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 Rosenthal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rosenthal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rosenthal missing with a left hand there. Semiazas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosenthal looks to land a right hand but Semiazas moved out of range.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Rosenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semiazas.
Rosenthal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semiazas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semiazas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semiazas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rosenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Semiazas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rosenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Semiazas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rosenthal checks a leg kick.
Rosenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semiazas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Semiazas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Semiazas showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rosenthal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Semiazas is looking to stall here but Rosenthal recovers full guard.
Rosenthal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semiazas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Semiazas from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas wants to control from the top but Rosenthal keeps moving.
Semiazas stays in close to Rosenthal 's body and controls the position.
Ouriel Semiazas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Semiazas has a takedown stuffed.
Semiazas throws out a leg kick but Rosenthal moves out of range and Semiazas only half commits.
Rosenthal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas misses with a low kick as Rosenthal jumps back.
Semiazas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal swings for the body but Semiazas moves out of range.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but Rosenthal moved away.
Rosenthal thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rosenthal swings for the body but Semiazas moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semiazas.
Semiazas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semiazas shoots in looking for a takedown but Rosenthal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Semiazas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Semiazas misses with a low kick.
Rosenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosenthal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas misses with a low kick.
Rosenthal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Semiazas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Rosenthal blocks the low kick.
Semiazas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rosenthal is out of range and Semiazas settles back down.
Semiazas avoids the body shot from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal blocks a head kick by Semiazas.
Semiazas slips under a jab from Rosenthal .
Semiazas slips under a jab from Rosenthal .
Frank Rosenthal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosenthal throws out a loose jab but Semiazas uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenthal ducks under a wild hook from Semiazas.
Rosenthal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rosenthal .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal works Semiazas's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ouriel Semiazas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semiazas.
Rosenthal moves out of range of the body kick.
Semiazas misses with a head kick.
Semiazas scores with a nice body kick.
Rosenthal thows a body shot but no joy.
Semiazas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rosenthal 's calf.
Semiazas lands the left hand.
Rosenthal wants to clinch.
That kick from Semiazas tenderised Rosenthal 's leg. Rosenthal 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!
Semiazas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semiazas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas misses with a kick to the body.
Semiazas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Semiazas looks for the body kick but Rosenthal saw that one coming.
Semiazas misses with a hook.
Rosenthal misses the shot to the body.
Semiazas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rosenthal is out of range and Semiazas settles back down.
A shot to the body from Semiazas misses
and Rosenthal counters with a left to the body.
Rosenthal scores with a hook to the body. Semiazas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Semiazas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Semiazas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semiazas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semiazas ducks under a wild hook from Rosenthal .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas slips under a jab from Rosenthal .
Semiazas misses with a head kick.
A big left from Semiazas misses.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but Rosenthal moved away.
Semiazas tries to land a front kick but Rosenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semiazas throws out a loose jab but Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semiazas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal misses with a body shot.
Rosenthal throws a body punch but Semiazas moves out of range.
Semiazas scores with a push kick.
Rosenthal misses with an uppercut.
Rosenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semiazas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosenthal . Semiazas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semiazas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semiazas misses with a shot to the body
and Rosenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Semiazas backing up. Semiazas nods at Rosenthal to acknowledge the strikes.
Rosenthal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semiazas can pounce on him.
Semiazas lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosenthal looks to clinch
and Semiazas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rosenthal really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semiazas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Semiazas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semiazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semiazas. Rosenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas misses with a kick to the body.
Ouriel Semiazas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Semiazas.
Semiazas is looking to land body kicks.
Semiazas scores with a leg kick.
Semiazas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Semiazas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rosenthal scores with a decent looking hook.
Rosenthal misses the jab.
Semiazas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas scores with a leg kick.
Semiazas lands a nice shot that snaps Rosenthal 's head back.
Semiazas fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouriel Semiazas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Semiazas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Semiazas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Semiazas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semiazas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semiazas throws a push kick but Rosenthal slaps the foot to one side.
Semiazas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Semiazas motions for Rosenthal to come forward. Semiazas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semiazas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rosenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semiazas moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semiazas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal blocks a jab.
Rosenthal throws a body punch but Semiazas moves out of range.
Semiazas misses with a head kick.
Semiazas misses with a low kick.
Rosenthal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semiazas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Semiazas throws a head kick that misses.
Semiazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semiazas fakes the leg kick and cracks Rosenthal in the body.
Semiazas misses with a body shot.
Semiazas throws a low kick but Rosenthal moves out of range easily.
Rosenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semiazas.
Ouriel Semiazas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas connects with a leg kick. Rosenthal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Semiazas.
Rosenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Semiazas counters with a good low kick that Rosenthal was not able to check.
Semiazas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rosenthal is out of range and Semiazas settles back down.
Rosenthal lands a jab to the head.
Rosenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Semiazas throws a head kick that misses.
Semiazas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rosenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Semiazas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosenthal wants to clinch
and Semiazas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frank Rosenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosenthal fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semiazas.
Rosenthal moves into the clinch.
Rosenthal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal .
Semiazas trying to stall but Rosenthal improves his position.
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Semiazas avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.
Rosenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosenthal lands an uppercut.
Rosenthal has a couple of punches blocked by Semiazas.
Rosenthal misses with the head strike.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semiazas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ouriel Semiazas.
I've got Semiazas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ouriel Semiazas!
Ouriel Semiazas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mang comes to the cage accompanied by Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lobsta. Moon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heartbeats. 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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270 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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245 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lobsta Mang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Moon!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang forces Moon back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Moon on the inside.
Moon prevents a body shot from Mang.
Mang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Mang - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mang is leaning against Moon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moon looks winded!
Mang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moon pushes Mang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moon takes a shot to the head.
Mang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moon is trying to keep an underhook but Mang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moon for as long as he can get away with.
Mang is working for a submission of some sort.
Mang is nestled in close to Moon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mang is pressing down on Moon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moon is holding on for now.
Mang lands strikes from half guard.
Mang thows a huge punch but Moon dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Mang seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Mang.
Moon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mang scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moon is trying to control but can't.
Mang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moon defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang slows the pace down in half guard.
Mang is looking to pass Moon's guard but actually Moon recovers to full guard.
Mang throws a strike but Moon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mang is controlling Moon's posture.
Moon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mang controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mang lands with a straight right. Moon didn't see that one coming.
Moon blocks a head kick by Mang.
Mang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mang instigates a clinch.
Mang manages to break the clinch.
Moon scoring well with a low kick there.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on Mang's shoulder, as Mang tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mang avoids the head kick by Moon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
Moon ducks under a wild hook from Mang.
Howard Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mang blocks the body kick.
Mang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moon on the side of the head.
A jab from Mang misses.
Mang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moon. Moon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mang slips under a jab.
Mang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mang throws a left that rocks Moon and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mang dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Moon regain composure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobsta Mang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mang connects with a right hand. Moon shakes it off.
Mang lands a front kick.
Mang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mang works the jab nicely.
Moon avoids the head kick by Mang.
Mang throws a wild body kick that Moon sees coming a mile off.
Mang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moon can do to turn this around?
Mang scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mang postures up in Moon's guard and throws a big left but Moon blocks it.
Mang slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mang is working for a kimura but Moon is defending it quite comfortably.
Moon keeping control of the position.
Mang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moon's thigh. Moon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mang stands and throws Moon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mang throws an elbow but Moon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mang happy to just control the position for now.
Mang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Moon stops Mang from passing to mount.
Moon wants to control but Mang postures up.
Mang trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Mang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moon looks to move to half guard but instead Mang has passed into mount! Damn!
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Mang has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Howard Moon has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mang is landing with some decent strikes but Moon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moon is rocked!
Mang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mang postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Moon is out cold - huge knockout for Mang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lobsta Mang!
A very excited looking Lobsta Mang 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TIAMAT - Gaia. Kane Yamada will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaia Ky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ky.
Yamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamada misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ky has Yamada up against the cage in a clinch.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Yamada lands with a left to the head.
Yamada blocks a body shot from Ky.
Ky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Yamada.
Ky lands a right hand.
Ky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Yamada breaks the clinch.
Ky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ky slips under a jab.
Yamada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada lands a nice hook to Ky's body. Ky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ky tries to clinch there but Yamada circles away.
Yamada keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamada scores with a decent looking hook.
Ky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamada misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ky connects with an inside leg kick.
Ky swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Ky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ky finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamada's head.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaia Ky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a solid leg kick but Ky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ky is looking to clinch.
Yamada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamada.
Ky misses with a double jab.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Sloppy strikes from Yamada. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Ky.
Yamada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Ky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ky slips a jab and a cross from Yamada.
Ky has managed to clinch.
Yamada breaks the clinch.
Ky loads up on a big right hand but Yamada slips the punch.
Yamada moves out of range of the body kick from Ky.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Ky slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ky.
Ky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yamada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ky misses.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Ky moves in looking to clinch but Yamada pushes him off.
Ky wants to clinch up but Yamada keeps it at a distance.
Ky throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Ky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ky.
Ky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ky manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamada misses with a hook. Ky ducked under it nicely.
Ky throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Gaia Ky will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ky lands with an overhand left.
Yamada throws out a leg kick but Ky moves out of range and Yamada only half commits.
Yamada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ky. That did some damage!
Yamada connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Yamada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamada keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamada misses with a straight right.
Ky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Ky throws a leg kick
and Yamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Ky.
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!
Ky wants to clinch.
Ky ducks right into an uppercut from Yamada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Kane Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamada misses with a few strikes there.
Ky misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada missing with a left hand there. Ky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Ky misses.
Ky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamada. Yamada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamada thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yamada!
Yamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky scores with a nice head shot.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky misses with a head kick.
Yamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamada is looking to chop away at Ky's legs.
Yamada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamada slips under a jab.
Ky thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Ky throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Ky lands a lovely overhand right.
Ky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamada dodges the punch combination from Ky.
Ky throws an overhand right that lands on Yamada's shoulder, as Yamada tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamada takes one to the side of the head.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Ky moves out of range of the body kick from Yamada.
Decent striking displayed by Yamada there.
Ky scores with a shot to the body.
Ky has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ky fails to land.
Ky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamada blocking some punches.
Yamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky controls his hands.
Yamada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamada taking a breather.
Ky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada tries to circle away but Ky has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada scores with a shot to the side of Ky's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada misses with a body punch.
Yamada tries to work over Ky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamada prevents a body shot from Ky.
Yamada tries to stall but Ky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yamada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamada looking to slow down the pace here.
Ky tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamada pushes Ky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ky tries a body shot but Yamada blocks it.
Ky is working Yamada over against the cage.
Ky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada pushes Ky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ky fails to land.
Ky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Ky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kane Yamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Ky.
Yamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ky scores with a one two! Yamada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ky jabs Yamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky instigates a clinch.
Yamada taking a breather.
Ky throws a head punch that misses.
Yamada working hard to break the clinch.
Ky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaia Ky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yamada presses Ky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada scores with a shot to the side of Ky's head.
Yamada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ky backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada prevents a body shot from Ky.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky controls his hands.
Yamada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada lands with a light punch inside.
Ky throws a head punch that misses.
Ky misses with a punch to the body.
Ky lands with a light punch inside.
Yamada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ky backwards.
Ky tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ky misses with a punch to the body.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ky backwards.
Yamada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kys head.
Yamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamada.
Ky tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
Ky is looking to clinch.
Ky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada misses with a hook. Ky ducked under it nicely.
Ky scores with a nice right hand.
Yamada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamada jabs at Ky's body.
Ky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yamada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ky wants to clinch
and Yamada counters with a nice body shot.
Ky connects with a looping right hand.
Ky tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada tries to score with a low kick but Ky moves his leg out of the way.
Ky tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamada tries to move into range but Ky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ky is looking to clinch.
Yamada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ky misses with a left hand
and Yamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamada tries to bum rush Ky with a series of wild strikes but Ky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky throws a right and a left that Yamada avoids nicely.
Ky has Yamada up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamada taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Ky.
Ky has a couple of punches blocked by Yamada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamada blocking some punches.
Ky blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Ky pushes Yamada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamada controls his hands.
Ky misses with a punch on the inside.
Ky lands a left hand.
Yamada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ky duly obliges.
Ky slips under a jab from Yamada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gaia Ky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ky slips a straight right by Yamada.
Ky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ky misses the jab.
Ky drives through and clinches with Yamada against the cage.
Ky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamada.
Ky working aggressively here.
Ky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamada scores with a hook to the body.
Ky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ky misses with a hook to the ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yamada blocks an uppercut.
Yamada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamada lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ky.
Yamada blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Yamada.
Ky tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ky swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ky backwards.
Yamada misses with the head strike.
Yamada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Yamada.
Ky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ky tries to work over Yamada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada breaks the clinch.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ky wants to clinch.
Ky tries to clinch up but Yamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamada keeps the fight on the outside.
Ky dives in and grabs Yamada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes down on Ky's head and hops out.
Yamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada misses with a straight right.
Ky doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamada circles away.
Ky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Ky shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamada sprawls well. He's pushed Ky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamada circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Ky throws a solid leg kick but Yamada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ky.
Ky tries to bum rush Yamada with a series of wild strikes but Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamada lands a head shot.
Ky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ky closes the distance but Yamada moves to the side
and Yamada counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamada thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ky.
Yamada misses with an uppercut. Ky saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky moves in looking to clinch but Yamada pushes him off.
Yamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ky throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Ky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamada blocks a head kick by Ky.
Ky tries to move into range but Yamada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamada tries to land a front kick but Ky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ky cracks Yamada with a good jab.
Ky misses with a hook
and Yamada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ky thinking.
Ky closes the distance but Yamada moves to the side
and Yamada counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ky doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ky tries to clinch there but Yamada circles away.
Nice body kick from Ky.
Ky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ky feints and then cracks Yamada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamada down.
Ky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ky. That did some damage!
Ky tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
Ky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ky.
Yamada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ky moves to clinch but Yamada breaks away
enabling Yamada to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamada.
Ky moves out of range of the body kick from Yamada.
Yamada lands a nice hook to Ky's body. Ky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Yamada. Those never looked like landing.
Yamada scores with a push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ky.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ky throws a leg kick but Yamada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamada tries to land a body kick
and Ky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky throws a sloppy head kick and Yamada moves out of range easily.
Ky misses with an uppercut. Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ky misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ky connects with a leg kick. Yamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yamada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky pushes Yamada up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ky wants to clinch.
Yamada swats away the attempt to clinch by Ky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Yamada - just one landing.
Ky wants to clinch.
Ky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ky misses with a wild body shot.
Ky connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ky.
Ky misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Ky misses with a hook.
Yamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yamada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ky tries to clinch up but Yamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Yamada tries to land a front kick but Ky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Ky closes the distance and clinches.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Yamada.
Yamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ky blocks a body shot from Yamada.
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 Gaia Ky.
I think Ky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky!
Gaia Ky is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gaia Ky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti III's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti III misses with a looping left.
Lomax works Gatti III's body with a nice hook.
Lomax throws a right hand that Gatti III ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatti III also avoids with ease.
Lomax has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gatti III.
Gatti III throws a sloppy head kick
and Lomax counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatti III moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatti III takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatti III scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gatti III throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Gatti III throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lomax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gatti III's knee momentarily.
Gatti III throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Lomax lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Lomax as he connects with a hook.
Gatti III chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lomax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatti III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
Lomax scores with a jab to the head.
Lomax scores with a jab. Gatti III acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lomax throws a low kick but Gatti III moves out of range easily.
Gatti III throws a leg kick
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arturo Gatti III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gatti III takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Gatti III moved out of range nicely.
Gatti III fakes the leg kick and cracks Lomax in the body.
Gatti III fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatti III tries to clinch
and Lomax makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gatti III really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lomax crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gatti III - the referee stops the clock and Lomax gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gatti III. Lomax manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lomax lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lomax is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gatti III rather than just go for the knockout.
Gatti III is breathing heavily.
Gatti III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Gatti III misses
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatti III misses with a kick to the body.
Gatti III throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lomax makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gatti III really felt that one!
Lomax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatti III looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gatti III looks to land a combination but Lomax avoids it well.
Lomax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lomax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatti III pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lomax is out of range and Gatti III settles back down.
Lomax scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Lomax scores with a head kick.
Lomax tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomax avoids a kick to the body.
Lomax shoots in looking for a takedown. Gatti III tries to sprawl out of it but Lomax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gatti III manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Lomax is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gatti III had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Decent striking displayed by Lomax there.
Gatti III on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gatti III doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lomax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatti III's calf.
Lomax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gatti III fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lomax has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatti III walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lomax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III throws a leg kick which misses Lomax's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomax tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lomax, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomax moves out of range as Gatti III throws a body kick.
Lomax is looking to slow Gatti III down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Gatti III throws out a leg kick but Lomax moves out of range and Gatti III only half commits.
Gatti III throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Gatti III closes the distance and pushes Lomax back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatti III has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Lomax is trying to force a seperation but Gatti III has the dominant position.
Lomax tries a body shot but Gatti III blocks it.
Lomax dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lomax misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Gatti III is predictable there
and Lomax counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lomax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gatti III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lomax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti III slips under a jab from Lomax.
Lomax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatti III circles away quickly and effectively.
Lomax throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gatti III throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Gatti III throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax counters with a left to the body.
Lomax bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lomax throws a series of strikes that have Gatti III backpedaling.
Lomax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax avoids the head kick by Gatti III.
A clash of legs there as Lomax blocks the low kick.
Lomax motions for Gatti III to come forward. Lomax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gatti III throws a low kick but Lomax avoids it.
Gatti III throws a low kick but Lomax moves out of range easily.
Lomax blocks the body kick.
Gatti III is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Lomax slips a straight right by Gatti III.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti III slips a jab and a cross from Lomax.
Lomax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti III takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gatti III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gatti III lands a right hook to the body.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomax swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatti III.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatti III pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lomax is out of range and Gatti III settles back down.
Lomax keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lomax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lomax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gatti III.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lomax, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lomax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lomax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lomax cracks the inside of Gatti III's front leg.
Gatti III misses with a low kick.
Lomax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gatti III swinging wildly here.
Lomax misses with a straight left.
Lomax throws a series of punches but Gatti III avoids them all with ease.
Gatti III is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gatti III misses with a lunging right hand
and Lomax counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gatti III thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti III keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lomax throws the left hand but Gatti III avoids the punch easily.
Gatti III misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gatti III thinking.
Lomax fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatti III is looking to clinch but Lomax is avoiding it.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Gatti III.
Gatti III throws a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatti III steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lomax. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax feints and then cracks Gatti III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatti III down.
Gatti III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomax can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatti III's sensitive parts.
Lomax lands with a cross.
Gatti III looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lomax scores with a kick to the body.
Clint Lomax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomax lands a nice looking body shot.
Gatti III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lomax cracks the inside of Gatti III's front leg.
Lomax moves out of range of the body kick from Gatti III.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lomax.
Gatti III throws a lazy body kick
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Gatti III will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Gatti III moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh!!! Lomax has knocked Gatti III down with a huge combo! Lomax steps away and waves a wobbly Gatti III back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gatti III is rocked!
A head kick misses from Lomax.
Lomax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
Lomax throws a nice looking combination but Gatti III bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gatti III throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Gatti III takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gatti III shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gatti III misses with an uppercut
and Lomax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gatti III throws a sloppy body shot
and Lomax counters with a nice body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Lomax.
Oh Gatti III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatti III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatti III thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gatti III! Lomax dives in looking to finish! Gatti III is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Lomax! Clint Lomax retains his featherweight title!
Clint Lomax tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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