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CWFL 221 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Adrenaline Rush. Richard Imer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Imer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timma slaps away a takedown attempt from Imer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Imer.
Timma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timma.
Imer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Imer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timma.
Imer throws a hook but Timma blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Timma.
A jab from Imer misses.
Timma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Imer scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timma has time to react.
Timma throws a body punch but Imer moves out of range.
Timma throws a leg kick but Imer checks it.
Imer misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer is looking to clinch but Timma is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Timma lands a nice hook to Imer's body. Imer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Timma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Timma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imer looking to score a takedown here. Timma is defending well but Imer drives through and ends up in Timma's guard.
Timma wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timma's guard.
Imer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timma sees it coming and defends easily.
Timma is looking to control Imer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Timma avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma is refusing to be controlled, as Imer sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imer.
Imer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timma defends it well.
Imer wants to take a breather but Timma is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer wants to work for an arm triangle but Timma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Timma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Imer slows the pace down in half guard.
Timma trying to hold on to Imer's head to control him but Imer postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Imer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma tries to get to full guard but Imer has control of the leg.
Imer content to control rather than advance.
Imer is trying to work for a kimura but Timma is defending well.
Timma pushes Imer off looking to stand but Imer dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imer tries to pass to full mount but Timma defends it.
Timma wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Imer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Timma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Timma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timma misses the jab.
Timma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imer avoids the body shot from Timma.
Timma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imer.
A head kick by Imer misses
and Timma counters with a nice leg kick.
Imer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Imer throws a body punch but Timma moves out of range.
Timma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imer manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Imer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Imer scores with a four punch combination!
Imer connects with the punch.
Timma connects with a body shot that sends Imer's belly button to the back.
Imer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Imer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timma swivels and escapes.
Timma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imer.
Timma just misses with a punch to the body.
Imer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imer throws a body punch but Timma moves out of range.
Timma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Timma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard Imer is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Imer blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma punishes Imer's body with a nice straight punch.
Imer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Timma wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timma keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Imer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Timma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Timma is trying to control the position but Imer postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Imer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Timma looks to score with a jab to the body but Imer is just out of range.
Timma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imer.
Timma stuns Imer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Imer throws a jab but it's blocked by Timma.
Timma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Imer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timma scrambles back to his feet.
Imer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imer misses with a double jab
and Timma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timma tests Imer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timma manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma misses with a wild body shot.
Imer throws the left hand but Timma avoids the punch easily.
Imer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timma misses with a hook. Imer ducked under it nicely.
Imer throws a body punch but Timma moves out of range.
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timma scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Timma throws a leg kick but Imer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Timma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Timma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imer. Imer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Imer ducks under a wild hook from Timma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Imer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Imer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Timma to the ground. Imer is now in Timma's guard.
Timma can't keep his opponent in guard - Imer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Imer seems content to control.
Imer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Timma is not content to let Imer control the position.
Timma has his hands clasped together around Imer's back. He's all about the action.
Imer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Timma!
Richard Imer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Imer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Timma trying to control from the bottom.
Kaspars Timma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Imer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma wants to get back to full guard.
Timma tries to kick Imer off but Imer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Timma is staying active underneath Imer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Timma won't allow Imer to pass to mount.
Timma actively working from the bottom here.
Imer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Richard Imer just wasn't active enough.
Imer lands a nice shot that snaps Timma's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma avoids the body shot from Imer.
Timma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Imer rather than just go for the knockout.
Timma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Imer misses with a takedown attempt - Timma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Timma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timma swinging wildly here.
Imer scores with a nice body kick.
Timma swings for the body but Imer moves out of range.
Imer walks into a stiff left hand from Timma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Imer.
Imer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imer.
Timma misses with a double jab.
Imer tries to land a front kick but Timma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Imer wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Imer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Imer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Imer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgernstern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgernstern has chosen Gasellit - Kiittämätön nilkki as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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25
219 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Morgernstern!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgernstern throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Castro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgernstern's hands.
Castro scores with a one two! Morgernstern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgernstern. That did some damage!
Castro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgernsterns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgernstern lands the left hand.
Castro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgernstern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgernstern looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgernstern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morgernstern trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro 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.
Castro being controlled here, momentarily.
Morgernstern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Castro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgernstern controls the pace.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Morgernstern wasn't active enough on the ground.
Castro lands a nice hook to Morgernstern's body. Morgernstern takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgernstern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgernstern staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro misses with a hook. Morgernstern ducked under it nicely.
Castro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Morgernstern counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Castro!
Castro dodges the ground and pound from Morgernstern.
Morgernstern is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castro is trying to control Morgernstern's posture but Morgernstern avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Morgernstern.
Castro being controlled for a moment.
Morgernstern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgernstern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern lands a nice forearm strike.
Morgernstern is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morgernstern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Boss Castro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgernstern misses with a wild body shot.
Morgernstern avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morgernstern in his tracks.
Morgernstern throws out a powerful jab.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgernstern.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgernstern.
Nice jab there from Castro.
Castro clobbers Morgernstern with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Morgernstern.
Morgernstern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Morgernstern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgernstern blocks the body kick.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Morgernstern.
Castro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morgernstern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boss Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Morgernstern uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morgernstern - that will leave a mark!
Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Matt Morgernstern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgernstern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern misses with a two punch combination.
Castro scores with a punch to the head.
Morgernstern slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgernstern throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Castro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Castro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgernstern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castro throws a low kick but Morgernstern avoids it.
Morgernstern shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Morgernstern.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Morgernstern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro tried to score with a low kick but Morgernstern checks it.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro slips under a jab.
Castro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Morgernstern. Those never looked like landing.
Castro throws a one two combo.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgernstern takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morgernstern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgernstern gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgernstern throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
and Morgernstern counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgernstern not doing much here.
Morgernstern stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Morgernstern postures up in Castro's guard and throws a big left but Castro blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgernstern has gone for a leg lock! Castro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morgernstern's guard.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgernstern on the ground.
Castro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Castro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castro lunges at Morgernstern with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgernstern's hand.
Castro looks to land a combination but Morgernstern avoids it well.
Castro wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castro.
Morgernstern fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castro 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 Morgernstern has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgernstern and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Morgernstern does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castro. Morgernstern shrugs it off though.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Morgernstern looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boss Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boss Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgernstern lands with a nice body punch.
Morgernstern shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castro defends it nicely.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgernstern checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morgernstern fails to land the takedown.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Morgernstern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgernstern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgernstern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morgernstern takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgernstern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro lands a front kick.
Morgernstern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgernstern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro misses with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Castro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morgernstern avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro misses with a left hand
so Morgernstern counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morgernstern prevents Castro from getting back to his feet.
Morgernstern preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgernstern trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgernstern trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Matt Morgernstern has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morgernstern on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castro catches Morgernstern with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matt Morgernstern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgernstern.
Morgernstern steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castro. That one must have hurt.
Castro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, 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 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Castro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaster's entrance music is The Number of The Beast - Iron Maiden. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre lands a head kick. Blaster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McIntyre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McIntyre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blaster momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Blaster down.
McIntyre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McIntyre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McIntyre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blaster scrambles back to his feet.
McIntyre throws a nice looking combination but Blaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaster moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre is looking to slow Blaster down with leg kicks.
Blaster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre clinches with his opponent.
McIntyre lands with a left to the head.
Blaster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blaster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McIntyre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McIntyre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is looking for a takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McIntyre lands a shot to the body.
Blaster tries to score a body lock takedown but McIntyre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blaster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blaster wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by McIntyre.
A short right from McIntyre on the inside.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Blaster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McIntyre is defending well.
McIntyre misses with the head strike.
McIntyre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blaster.
Blaster takes a shot to the head.
Blaster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McIntyre is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blaster wants a takedown but no success here.
Blaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but McIntyre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
McIntyre moves into the clinch.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from McIntyre on the inside.
McIntyre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McIntyre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
McIntyre works on Blaster's body with a couple of short punches.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McIntyre is defending well.
McIntyre cracks Blaster with a nice body shot.
McIntyre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaster is trying to drag McIntyre to the mat but McIntyre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaster is working for takedown but McIntyre is calmly controlling the position for now.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
Blaster is looking to take this one to the mat.
McIntyre lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McIntyre misses with a hook.
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
Blaster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for McIntyre.
Chuck McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McIntyre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McIntyre throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily.
McIntyre clinches up against the cage.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blaster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McIntyre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McIntyre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McIntyre prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McIntyre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre stops a takedown attempt from Blaster.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McIntyre is defending well.
McIntyre pushes Blaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaster goes for a takedown attempt but McIntyre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McIntyre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from McIntyre tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from McIntyre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McIntyre. McIntyre obviously looking to wear him down.
McIntyre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McIntyre misses with a wild combination.
McIntyre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McIntyre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McIntyre.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Blaster down.
Blaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blaster is rocked!
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from McIntyre.
Oh Blaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow Blaster down.
Blaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McIntyre can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from McIntyre.
Blaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! McIntyre ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Blaster clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck McIntyre!
Our winner, Chuck McIntyre, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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31
275 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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192 cm
25
263 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Halder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halder.
Halder throws a leg kick but Semiazas moved away.
Halder wants to slow Semiazas down by chopping away at his legs.
Halder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halder clinches with his opponent.
Semiazas lands with a left to the head.
Halder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halder trying to land knees to the body.
Halder goes for a takedown attempt but Semiazas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halder checks a leg kick.
Semiazas tries to sprawl but Halder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Semiazas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halder 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.
Halder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Semiazas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Semiazas pulls Halder in to control the position.
Semiazas wants to hit a switch here but Halder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Semiazas there!
Halder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Semiazas turns into him and now he's in Halder's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halder wants to hit a switch here but Semiazas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halder there!
Semiazas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Halder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Semiazas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas working the ground and pound effectively.
Halder wants to hold on but Semiazas pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semiazas landing strikes from the mount and Halder is in trouble!
Halder can't escape the position.
Semiazas is landing with some decent strikes but Halder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Semiazas lands a big shot there that rocks Halder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Semiazas lands a big shot there that rocks Halder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halder sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halder is pressing down on Semiazas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halder is looking for a triangle here but Semiazas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Semiazas 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halder wants to control but Semiazas postures up.
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 Ouriel Semiazas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Semiazas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halder circles away quickly and effectively.
Halder checks a leg kick nicely.
Semiazas throws a big shot that misses.
Semiazas avoids the body shot from Halder.
Halder misses with a low kick.
Blake Halder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semiazas lands with a straight right. Halder didn't see that one coming.
Halder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Semiazas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halder scrambles back to his feet.
Halder's corner calls for a 1-2. Halder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas scores with a nice body kick.
Semiazas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semiazas throws a leg kick
and Halder counters with a good, hard body kick but Semiazas shrugs it off.
Semiazas takes a swing at Halder's ribcage but misses.
Halder blocks a low kick nicely.
Halder misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halder scores with a punch to the head.
A solid body kick from Semiazas.
Halder ducks under a wild hook from Semiazas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halder.
Semiazas misses with a body kick.
Semiazas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Semiazas. Halder shrugs it off though.
Halder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Semiazas counters with an inside leg kick.
Halder blocks a jab.
Semiazas shoots in for a double leg but Halder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semiazas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semiazas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semiazas misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Semiazas keeps Halder at a distance using the push kick.
Halder scores with a hook to the body. Semiazas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halder moves away from the strike by Semiazas.
Semiazas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semiazas tries to score with a low kick but Halder moves his leg out of the way.
Halder checks a leg kick.
Halder pushes Semiazas up against the cage in a clinch.
Halder blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Halder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Halder throws a punch but it's blocked by Semiazas.
Semiazas struggles to land a body shot inside as Halder controls his hands.
Semiazas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halder.
Semiazas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halder.
Ouriel Semiazas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Halder.
Semiazas breaks from the clinch.
Halder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Halder. That snapped Semiazas's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halder misses with a hook. Semiazas ducked under it nicely.
Semiazas checks the leg kick.
Semiazas misses with a body kick.
Halder tries for a takedown but Semiazas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semiazas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Halder as he checks the leg kick.
Semiazas looks for the body kick but Halder saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas lands an overhand right.
Halder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semiazas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halder somewhat.
Semiazas cracks Halder with a good jab.
Halder is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouriel Semiazas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Halder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semiazas pinned against the cage. Semiazas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halder leaves Semiazas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Semiazas does it's job there.
Halder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semiazas was well out of range. Poor timing from Halder.
Halder takes a swing at Semiazas's ribcage but misses.
Halder misses with an uppercut.
Halder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semiazas keeps Halder at a distance using the push kick.
Halder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semiazas misses with a body kick.
Semiazas looks to land a body kick but Halder moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Halder there.
Semiazas thumps Halder with a low kick.
Semiazas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halder throws a shot from downtown. Semiazas moves away and avoids it.
BOOM! Semiazas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Halder. Halder tries to recover but Semiazas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Halder lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ouriel Semiazas!
A very excited looking Ouriel Semiazas 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Petrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting. Kiyoshi Matsumoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Petrova!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrova throws the left hand but Matsumoto avoids the punch easily.
Petrova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsumoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrova's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrova. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrova is just out of range.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Petrova moves away from the strike by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto ducks right into an uppercut from Petrova.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsumoto moves away.
Petrova does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrova takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumoto.
Petrova wants to slow Matsumoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsumoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrova scores with a punch to the head.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Petrova moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Petrova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrova.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrova.
Petrova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsumoto digs a good body shot into Petrova's ribs.
Petrova looks to throw the jab but Matsumoto is out of range.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrova.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
Matsumoto lunges at Petrova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrova's hand.
Petrova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsumoto tries to score with a low kick but Petrova moves his leg out of the way.
Petrova misses with a low kick as Matsumoto jumps back.
Good shot there by Matsumoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrova lands with a straight right. Matsumoto didn't see that one coming.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrova.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrova napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrova is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matsumoto 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.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but Petrova manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrova decides to stand back up. Petrova steps back and let's Matsumoto get back to his feet.
Matsumoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsumoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrova was covering up waiting for the punch and Matsumoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsumoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsumoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control but Petrova is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto is working Petrova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrova is still in real trouble! Can Matsumoto finish him?
Matsumoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matsumoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsumoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsumoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matsumoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matsumoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matsumoto lands a few punches from side control.
Matsumoto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrova some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big shot lands for Matsumoto! That's hurt Petrova! Will he recover? Matsumoto fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
Our winner, Kiyoshi Matsumoto, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sounds of Silence. Fortunado has chosen Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door as his entrance music. Donzel Fortunado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Fortunado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Fortunado loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortunados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Fortunado's leg but Fortunado calmly moves out of range.
McDonald swings for the body but Fortunado moves out of range.
Fortunado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Fortunado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortunado.
Jab by Fortunado.
It looks like Mitch McDonald has been cut.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald scores with a jab.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Fortunado avoids them all with ease.
Fortunado throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortunado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fortunado with a hook.
Fortunado closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
Fortunado looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
Fortunado can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Fortunado tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald digs a right hand into Fortunado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortunado's gas tank.
Fortunado connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald wants to stall.
Fortunado throws an elbow that misses.
Fortunado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortunado lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Fortunado can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortunado has McDonald pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. McDonald is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Fortunado - that's hurt McDonald badly! Oh, another knee lands and McDonald is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but McDonald doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Donzel Fortunado!
Donzel Fortunado bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. Olbrzymi Vlad 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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masoe misses the shot to the body.
Masoe thuds a left hand into Vlad's body.
Vlad is looking to land body kicks.
Vlad is looking to clinch but Masoe is avoiding it.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - Masoe circles away.
Vlad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vlad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from Masoe.
Vlad slips under a jab from Masoe.
Masoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Vlad.
Vlad tries to clinch but Masoe moves away
and Masoe counters with a left to the body.
Masoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad gets a clinch.
Vlad can't find room to land a body shot as Masoe controls the action.
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!
Vlad wants a takedown.
Vlad can't get the takedown.
Gaisafa Masoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Masoe tries to stall but Vlad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vlad wants to take the fight to the mat but Masoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Masoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Masoe.
Vlad looks winded!
Masoe lands a good knee to the midsection. Vlad won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masoe has Vlad pressed against the cage.
Masoe lands a body shot.
Masoe gets through Vlad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Masoe.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masoe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vlad's brow.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Masoe.
Masoe presses Vlad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Masoe trying to stall but Vlad improves his position.
Masoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vlad avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masoe.
Stalling in the clinch from Masoe.
Masoe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Masoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlad.
Masoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlad or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe slowing the pace effectively.
Masoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masoe.
Masoe works on Vlad's body with a couple of short punches.
Masoe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vlad.
Masoe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vlad is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vlad.
A right handed body shot lands from Masoe.
Masoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masoe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vlad dodges an elbow strike from Masoe.
Vlad throws a punch but it's blocked by Masoe.
Masoe is working Vlad over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Masoe.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masoe lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Masoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Masoe as the two fighters clinch.
Masoe lands with a light punch inside.
Masoe stalling the fight.
Masoe lands with a left to the head.
Masoe pushes Vlad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masoe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Olbrzymi Vlad has been cut.
Masoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vlad avoids the damage to the body.
Masoe is working Vlad over against the cage.
Masoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlad.
Masoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Masoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masoe lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Masoe.
Masoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vlads head.
Vlad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masoe presses Vlad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vlad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masoe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vlad up against the cage.
Masoe is working Vlad over against the cage.
Masoe pushes Vlad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masoe working Vlad over with knees to the body.
Masoe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vlad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masoe's brow.
Masoe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vlad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Masoe as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masoe obliges.
Masoe looking to slow down the pace here.
Masoe stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olbrzymi Vlad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vlad tries to clinch but Masoe moves out of range.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vlad if he has to take too many more of those.
Vlad misses with a takedown attempt - Masoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vlad. That did some damage!
Masoe clinches up with Vlad and pushes him back against the cage.
Masoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vlad avoids it.
Vlad tries a body shot but Masoe blocks it.
Masoe is working Vlad over against the cage.
Masoe misses with an elbow strike.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Masoe just leaning against Vlad, taking a breather.
Vlad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masoe.
Masoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masoe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vlad dodges an elbow strike from Masoe.
Masoe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masoe is trying to maintain a safe position but Vlad gets an underhook and turns Masoe into the cage.
Masoe works on Vlad's body with a couple of short punches.
Masoe lands an uppercut.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Masoe cracks Vlad with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Masoe.
Masoe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Masoe.
Masoe scores with a shot to the side of Vlad's head.
Vlad misses with a body punch.
Masoe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaisafa Masoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vlad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe digs a right hand into Vlad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vlad's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Masoe as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Masoe.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masoe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masoe lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Masoe.
Masoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Masoe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Masoe works on Vlad's body with a couple of short punches.
Masoe lands a damaging elbow.
Masoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Masoe.
Masoe digs a right hand into Vlad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vlad's gas tank.
Masoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vlad avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Masoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Masoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe pushes Vlad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vlad is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Masoe.
Vlad is still on wobbly legs! Can Masoe finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masoe obliges.
Vlad seems to have recovered his senses.
Masoe looking to stall.
Masoe trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Masoe as the two fighters clinch.
Masoe avoiding damage.
Masoe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Masoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vlad avoids the damage to the body.
Masoe blocks a body shot from Vlad.
Masoe looking to throw knees to the head but Vlad is blocking nicely.
Masoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Masoe is struggling to control the position.
Vlad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masoe.
Masoe gets underhooks to prevent Vlad's takedown attempt.
Vlad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masoe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masoe taking a breather.
Masoe throws an elbow but it misses.
Masoe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vlad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaisafa Masoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Masoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Masoe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vlad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masoe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masoe.
Masoe pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Masoe trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olbrzymi Vlad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masoe throws a one two combo.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masoe but Masoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Vlad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masoe looks for the body kick but Vlad saw that one coming.
Masoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vlad.
Masoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masoe throws a push kick but Vlad slaps the foot to one side.
Vlad forces Masoe back against the cage and clinches.
Vlad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vlad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vlad swings wildly with an uppercut but Masoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masoe wants to stall.
Vlad tries a knee to the head but Masoe blocks it.
Vlad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Masoe.
Masoe lands a nice uppercut.
Vlad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaisafa Masoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Masoe stalling in the clinch but Vlad improves position.
Masoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masoe missing with knees to the body.
Masoe blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masoe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vlad's brow.
Masoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masoe is trying to maintain a safe position but Vlad gets an underhook and turns Masoe into the cage.
Masoe scores with a shot to the side of Vlad's head.
Masoe lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Masoe as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Masoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Masoe.
Masoe is leaning against Vlad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Vlad managing to block the knees to the body from Masoe.
Masoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Masoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Masoe lands a shot to the body.
Masoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vlad avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Masoe on the inside.
Vlad avoiding damage as Masoe throws knees to the body.
Masoe missing with knees to the body.
Masoe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vlad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Vlad avoids the damage to the body.
Masoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Masoe is leaning against Vlad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masoe gets through Vlad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masoe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlad or not.
Masoe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masoe lands an uppercut.
Masoe scores with a shot to the side of Vlad's head.
Masoe lands with a left to the head.
Vlad can't find room to land a body shot as Masoe controls the action.
Masoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Masoe wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masoe cracks Vlad with a nice body shot.
Masoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Vlad tries a body shot but Masoe blocks it.
Masoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vlad managing to block the knees to the body from Masoe.
Masoe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Masoe.
Masoe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vlad is defending well for now.
Masoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masoe is working Vlad over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Masoe.
Masoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad being controlled against the cage.
Vlad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Olbrzymi Vlad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vlad has a takedown stuffed.
Masoe closes the distance and pushes Vlad back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Masoe.
Masoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vlad avoids it.
Masoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Vlad has Masoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vlad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vlad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vlad tries to throw a body punch but Masoe avoids it by throwing Vlad back against the cage.
Vlad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masoe scores with a shot to the side of Vlad's head.
Masoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vlad is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Masoe lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masoe lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vlad to his knees! Masoe keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaisafa Masoe!
Gaisafa Masoe retains his super heavyweight title!
Gaisafa Masoe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between S. Keletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Waul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keletor and Paul Waul. Keletor comes to the cage accompanied by Spineshank - New Disease. Paul Waul has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with S. Keletor's chin.
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, S. Keletor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Waul!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keletor was well out of range. Poor timing from Waul.
Keletor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keletor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Waul misses with a hook.
Keletor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keletor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Waul. That did some damage!
Keletor lands the left hand.
Waul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waul looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keletor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Waul needs to keep his hands up - Keletor had a free shot at his head there.
Keletor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keletor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keletor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keletor drops Waul with a big left hand and mounts him. Waul is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Keletor looking to ground and pound but Waul is blocking nicely.
Keletor controlling from mount.
Keletor looking to control but Waul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keletor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Waul's face.
Keletor lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keletor looking to secure an arm triangle but Waul defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keletor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Waul because Keletor loaded up on that one.
Keletor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Keletor throwing strikes but Waul bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keletor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Keletor is tightening it up a little... Waul has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Waul reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Waul taps out! Nice BJJ there by Keletor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). S. Keletor!
After winning the bout, S. Keletor 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrams's entrance music is Kreator - Violent Revolution . A fine choice. Mang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lobsta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lobsta Mang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang with a nice cross.
Abrams doesn't manage to clinch there - Mang circles away.
Abrams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abrams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrams misses with an uppercut.
Mang pushes Abrams away with a front kick.
Abrams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mang.
Mang shoots in but Abrams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abrams tries to bench press Mang off him but Mang keeps the position.
Mang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mang moves into full mount!
Abrams wants to hold on but Mang pushes him away.
Mang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abrams is looking to escape.
Abrams tries to lock up and control but Mang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Mang! Abrams is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lobsta Mang!
A relieved looking Lobsta Mang 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott comes to the cage accompanied by Killer Cuts - . On his way into the cage it seems that David Abbott has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Abbott seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traianus throws a body kick that misses.
Traianus thuds his shin into the meat of Abbott's side.
Abbott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Traianus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like David Abbott has been cut.
Abbott lands a jab to Traianus's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traianus looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbott is just out of range.
Abbott throws a lazy right hand but Traianus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traianus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abbott. That one must have hurt.
Abbott throws an overhand right that lands on Traianus's shoulder, as Traianus tries to avoid the shot.
Traianus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abbott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abbott takes the fight into the clinch.
Traianus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Traianus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traianus tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Traianus back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traianus lands a nice uppercut.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Traianus.
Good body shot from Abbott.
Abbott tries to work over Traianus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traianus slowing the pace effectively.
Traianus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Traianus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traianus working aggressively here.
Traianus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Traianus throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Abbott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Traianus tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traianus tries to work over Abbott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traianus tries to work over Abbott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Abbott fails to land.
Traianus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traianus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Abbott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traianus swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Abbott.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abbott.
Traianus misses with some punches.
Traianus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Traianus fails to land.
Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbott tries a body shot but Traianus blocks it.
Traianus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Traianus blocks a body shot from Abbott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbott lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abbott.
Abbott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traianus backwards.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traianus scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Traianus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Traianus can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traianus misses with some punches.
Traianus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
Traianus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Traianus.
Traianus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traianus swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traianus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traianus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
David Abbott's cut is getting worse.
Traianus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traianus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traianus's elbow.
Traianus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traianus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abbott or not.
Traianus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Traianus lands a right hand.
Traianus lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Traianus.
Traianus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abbott is rocked!
David Abbott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short left from Traianus.
Oh Abbott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traianus creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Abbott's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Abbott drops to his knees and Traianus pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
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