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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beau Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Song For The Dumped by Ben Folds Five. Beau Buffet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Fuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beau Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffet throws a head kick that half lands.
Buffet dips to his left and cracks Fuko with an uppercut!
Fuko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fuko moves into range and clinches up with Buffet.
Fuko is trying to break free.
Buffet can't find room to land a body shot as Fuko controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Fuko.
Fuko decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fuko seems keen to control Buffet's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buffet preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fuko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fuko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fuko!
Buffet is looking to reverse the position.
Fuko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buffet, who protects the arm well.
Fuko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buffet, who protects the arm well.
Buffet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fuko tries to roll over but Buffet keeps him under control.
Fuko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuko is controlling Buffet's trapped leg to prevent Buffet from advancing to side control.
Fuko wants to control but Buffet passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet trying to control the position but Fuko is working away.
Fuko is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Fuko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuko manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buffet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuko wants to improve his position but Buffet is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffet moves into full mount! Fuko won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuko 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.
Fuko is staying active underneath Buffet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buffet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fuko sees it coming and defends easily.
Buffet passes to full mount!
Fuko has given up his back. Will we see Buffet going for some submissions?
Fuko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Buffet's guard. Nice work there by Fuko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuko wants to control from the top but Buffet keeps moving.
Buffet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuko defends well.
Fuko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buffet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Buffet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Michael Fuko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fuko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buffet prevents Fuko from improving position.
Buffet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fuko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buffet wants to sweep but Fuko has passed to side control!
Fuko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buffet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fuko working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffet wants to control but Fuko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet looks to move to half guard but instead Fuko has passed into mount! Damn!
Buffet is trying to escape the mount.
Fuko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buffet's face.
Buffet is bucking up trying to escape but Fuko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fuko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Buffet is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuko landing strikes from the mount.
Buffet is still in real trouble! Can Fuko finish him?
Fuko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fuko lands with some strikes.
Fuko unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Buffet wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fuko celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Fuko!
An out of breath Michael Fuko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Wait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wayne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Remember the Name - Fort Minor. Wait is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Say Hello. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnnie Wait!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne tries to clinch up but Wait circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne throws a shot to the body.
Wait steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wait stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wayne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Chris Wayne has been cut.
Wait is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wait takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wait slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wait loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne shoots and misses
and Wait counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wayne wants to clinch but Wait slips to the side
and Wait counters with a stiff right hand.
Wait lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wait throws a big shot that misses.
Wait listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wait gets a clinch.
Wait gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wayne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Wait.
Wayne pulls Wait into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wayne working for a triangle but Wait defends it easily.
Wait is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wait wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wait can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wait wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wait sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wayne looking to control.
Wait stands up over Wayne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chris Wayne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wait scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jeez, Chris Wayne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnnie Wait!
Johnnie Wait took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saboh Soth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Halloween Theme. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saboh Soth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soth fails with a takedown attempt.
Meyers drops Soth with a left and a right! Oh, Soth is hurt - Meyers dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Saboh Soth has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Soth is rocked!
Meyers lands a strong strike to the head of Soth. That's dazed him! Meyers looking to finish here. Soth is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Meyers lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Meyers!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metal Militia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Мы расправи. Maksim Zotov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metal Militia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Militia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zotov to score with a decent uppercut.
Zotov cracks the inside of Militia's front leg.
A head kick misses from Militia.
Zotov blocks a head kick by Militia.
Militia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown but Militia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zotov misses with a leg kick
and Militia counters with a head kick.
Zotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zotov misses with a wild body shot.
Militia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zotov.
Zotov tries to clinch but Militia moves away
and Militia counters with a head kick. That will keep Zotov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Militia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Zotov looks to land a left hand but Militia moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Zotov misses
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zotov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Zotov is predictable there
and Militia counters with a head kick. That will keep Zotov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
Militia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Militia avoids the head kick by Zotov.
Zotov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Militia checks the leg kick.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Zotov misses with an uppercut.
Zotov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zotov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Militia. Militia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zotov blocks a head kick by Militia.
Zotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zotov dives in and grabs Militia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Militia pushes down on Zotov's head and hops out.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Zotov moves out of range easily.
Militia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov tries to land a leg kick but Militia saw it coming and moves away.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
Zotov avoids the head kick by Militia.
Zotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Militia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zotov tries to clinch but Militia moves away
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotov misses with a body kick.
Zotov tries to clinch up.
Zotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Militia manages to avoid it.
Zotov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Zotov.
Militia misses with a head kick.
Zotov is looking to land body kicks.
Militia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zotov sizes up Militia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Zotov misses
and Militia counters with a head kick.
Zotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotov tries to land a body kick
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Maksim Zotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Zotov moves out of range easily.
Militia misses with a head kick.
Zotov tries to clinch
and Militia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zotov's knee momentarily.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
Zotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Militia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Zotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zotov throws a leg kick
and Militia counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Zotov moves out of range easily.
Zotov avoids the head kick by Militia.
A low kick from Zotov misses
and Militia counters with a head kick. That will keep Zotov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Metal Militia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zotov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Militia if he has to take too many more of those.
Zotov throws a head kick that Militia semi-blocks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zotov 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 Militia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Militia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zotov throws a body kick that misses.
Zotov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Zotov.
Zotov throws a push kick but Militia slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Metal Militia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A leg kick checked by Militia.
Zotov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Zotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Militia manages to avoid it.
Zotov is looking to slow Militia down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Militia.
Militia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zotov blocks a head kick by Militia.
Militia moves out of range of the strikes.
Metal Militia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Militia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zotov.
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and Militia moves out of range easily.
Zotov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Militia is out of range.
A low kick from Zotov is predictable there
and Militia counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Zotov is predictable there
and Militia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Militia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zotov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Militia's sensitive parts.
Zotov avoids the head kick by Militia.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Zotov.
Zotov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Militia misses
and Zotov counters with a thumping low kick.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Zotov throws a body kick that misses
and Militia counters with a solid body kick.
Zotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Militia keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov cracks the inside of Militia's front leg.
Zotov closes the distance and clinches up with Militia, looking for a takedown. Zotov pushes Militia against the cage but Militia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Militia tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotov lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zotov. That's going to slow Militia down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Zotov tries to clinch but Militia moves out of range.
Zotov tries to land a body kick
and Militia counters with an inside leg kick.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Militia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zotov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Militia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zotov misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov looks for the body kick but Militia saw that one coming.
Militia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zotov moves out of range of the body kick.
Militia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Militia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zotov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zotov throws a leg kick
and Militia counters with a head kick. That will keep Zotov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zotov wants to clinch but Militia slips to the side
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Militia is breathing heavily.
Zotov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zotov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zotov is looking to clinch but Militia is avoiding it.
Militia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throws out a leg kick but Militia moves out of range and Zotov only half commits.
Zotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zotov throws a body kick that misses
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zotov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Zotov is looking to clinch but Militia is avoiding it.
Zotov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Zotov misses
and Militia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zotov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zotov misses with a kick to the body
and Militia counters with a nice leg kick.
Zotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Militia counters with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotov avoids the head kick by Militia.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zotov.
Some wild striking there from Zotov.
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 Maksim Zotov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Militia.
A low kick from Zotov is predictable there
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Zotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Militia moves away.
Zotov jabs at Militia's body.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Zotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Militia pinned against the cage. Militia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zotov thows a leg kick but Militia checks it
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Zotov misses.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
Zotov tries to land a body kick
and Militia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zotov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Militia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Militia blocks a leg kick.
Militia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zotov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zotov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zotov throws a leg kick
and Militia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Militia throws a head kick but Zotov moves out of range.
Militia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Militia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Militia slips under a jab.
Militia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Militia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Militia can pounce on him.
Zotov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zotov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zotov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zotov thows a leg kick but Militia checks it
and Militia counters with a good, hard body kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Zotov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zotov avoids the head kick by Militia.
Zotov looks for the body kick but Militia saw that one coming.
Zotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Militia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zotov loads up on a big right hand but Militia slips the punch.
Militia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Militia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zotov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
Zotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Militia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Militia.
Militia throws a lazy head kick
and Zotov counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Zotov tenderised Militia's leg. Militia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zotov lands a head shot.
Zotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Militia throws a head kick that half lands.
Zotov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zotov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zotov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Militia keeping moving, preventing Zotov from controlling successfully.
Zotov won't allow Militia to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotov looking to sit in guard and control but Militia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zotov is looking for a triangle but Militia pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Militia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zotov is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Zotov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Militia tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotov tries a low kick but Militia avoids it.
Zotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zotov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Zotov is predictable there
and Militia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Militia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Militia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Zotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Militia.
Zotov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Militia avoids it really well and circles away.
Zotov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Militia moves out of range of the body kick.
Militia checks a low kick from Zotov.
Zotov throws a lazy body kick
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Militia tries a head kick but it misses.
Militia tries a head kick but it misses.
Militia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zotov.
Zotov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Militia tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Zotov lands but Militia takes it in his stride.
Zotov throws a chopping leg kick but Militia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zotov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zotov tried to score with a low kick but Militia checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Militia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zotov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Militia is trying to push Zotov away but Zotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zotov misses with some punches.
Zotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Militia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Militia blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov is trying to pull guard but Militia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Militia manages to break the clinch.
Zotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zotov throws a hook but Militia avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov shoots in but no luck this time.
Zotov is looking to chop away at Militia's legs.
Zotov scores with a leg kick.
Zotov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Militia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zotov somewhat.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Zotov moves out of range easily.
Zotov blocks a head kick by Militia.
Militia blocks a jab.
Militia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Militia counters with a leg kick.
Zotov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov swings widly with a right hand
and Militia counters with a head kick. That will keep Zotov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zotov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Militia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotov connects with a leg kick. Militia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Militia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Militia blocks the body kick.
Militia lands with a kick to the temple. Zotov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Militia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotov avoids the head kick by Militia.
Zotov motions for Militia to come forward. Zotov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Metal Militia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Militia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Zotov moves out of range easily.
Zotov avoids the head kick by Militia.
Some bone on bone action there as Militia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Militia throws a head kick but Zotov moves out of range.
Militia throws a head kick but Zotov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Militia.
A head kick misses from Militia.
Zotov blocks a head kick by Militia.
Zotov tries to clinch there but Militia circles away.
Zotov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Militia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Militia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Militia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zotov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zotov misses with a kick to the body.
Zotov wants to clinch
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Zotov throws a body kick that misses.
Zotov blocks a head kick by Militia.
Militia misses with a head kick.
Zotov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Militia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zotov closes the distance but Militia moves to the side
and Militia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zotov's knee momentarily.
Zotov lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Militia throws the kick towards the body but Zotov avoids it.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Militia sprawls well. Militia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zotov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zotov tries to land a front kick but Militia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Militia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zotov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Militia takes a step back to recover.
Zotov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Militia's calf.
Zotov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zotov closes the distance but Militia moves to the side
and Militia counters with a good low kick that Zotov was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throws a leg kick
and Militia counters with a good, hard body kick but Zotov shrugs it off.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Zotov throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zotov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zotov thows a leg kick but Militia checks it
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zotov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zotov is looking to slow Militia down with leg kicks.
Zotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Militia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zotov throws a leg kick
and Militia counters with a head kick. That will keep Zotov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zotov tries to clinch there but Militia circles away.
Militia throws a head kick that misses
and Zotov counters with a body kick that stops Militia in his tracks momentarily.
Zotov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Militia counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zotov with that takedown attempt.
Zotov throws an off balance right hand
and Militia counters with a thumping low kick.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Zotov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Zotov finds it's way through Militia's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Militia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zotov.
Zotov tries to land a leg kick but Militia saw it coming and moves away.
Zotov lands a head kick!
Militia throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotov tries to land a leg kick but Militia saw it coming and moves away.
Zotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maksim Zotov.
Well Zotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Zotov!
Maksim Zotov retains his bantamweight title!
Maksim Zotov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kota Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamiya comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Supremacy. Fuujin has chosen 変化を通過 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kota Kamiya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinichi Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuujin lands with a cross.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Kamiya misses with a looping right.
Kamiya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamiya ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Jab by Kamiya.
Kamiya misses with a takedown attempt - Fuujin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamiya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin.
Kamiya misses with a few strikes there.
Kamiya slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Fuujin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Kamiya blocks a head kick by Fuujin.
Kamiya lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Fuujin thuds his shin into the meat of Kamiya's side.
Fuujin throws a head kick but Kamiya moves out of range.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Kamiya saw that one coming.
Fuujin throws a chopping leg kick but Kamiya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuujin moves out of range as Kamiya strikes.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Kamiya saw that one coming.
Kamiya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuujin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamiya.
Fuujin cracks the inside of Kamiya's front leg.
A lazy body kick from Kamiya
and Kamiya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamiya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin wants to slow Kamiya down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Kamiya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamiya cracks Fuujin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fuujin tests Kamiya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamiya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamiya scores with a punch to the head.
Fuujin looks to land a right hand but Kamiya moved out of range.
Kamiya throws a right and a left that Fuujin avoids nicely.
Kamiya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamiya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamiya blocks a head kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin cracks Kamiya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin throws a push kick but Kamiya slaps the foot to one side.
Fuujin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuujin misses with a straight left.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamiya is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamiya.
Kamiya moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamiya throws a right and a left that Fuujin avoids nicely.
Fuujin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamiya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuujin's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuujin is pulling down on Kamiya's head to control his posture.
Kamiya is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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!
Fuujin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamiya is aware though and is defending well.
Kamiya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fuujin tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Kamiya's shoulder, as Kamiya tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Fuujin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fuujin cracks the inside of Kamiya's front leg.
Kamiya lands a right hook to the body.
Fuujin throws a nice looking combination but Kamiya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Kamiya misses with a low kick.
Fuujin thuds his right hand into Kamiya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuujin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuujin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Fuujin misses with a right hand
and Kamiya counters with a single leg into guard. Fuujin didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamiya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamiya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya forces his way into half guard.
Kamiya wants to take a breather but Fuujin is having none of it.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but Kamiya has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamiya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamiya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamiya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fuujin trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuujin wants to control but Kamiya is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kamiya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinichi Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamiya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamiya. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamiya tries to land a leg kick but Fuujin saw it coming and moves away.
Kamiya lunges at Fuujin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuujin's hand.
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!
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamiya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuujin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamiya counters with a two punch combo.
Kamiya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamiya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuujin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamiya counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamiya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuujin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamiya cracks the inside of Fuujin's front leg.
Kamiya scores with a head kick. Fuujin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Shinichi Fuujin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuujin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamiya manages to avoid it.
Fuujin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin thows a leg kick but Kamiya checks it
and Kamiya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin lands with a right hand.
Kamiya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamiya counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamiya tries to land a leg kick but Fuujin saw it coming and moves away.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamiya throws a nice looking combination but Fuujin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuujin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamiya throws a nice looking combination but Fuujin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinichi Fuujin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Good work by Fuujin as he checks the leg kick.
Kamiya needs to keep his hands up - Fuujin had a free shot at his head there.
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 Kota Kamiya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuujin.
Kamiya lands a leg kick that knocks Fuujin off balance momentarily.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamiya manages to avoid it.
Fuujin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamiya.
Fuujin cracks Kamiya with an open hand slap.
Kamiya shoots in for a takedown but Fuujin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Fuujin is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fuujin misses with a hook.
Fuujin keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuujin misses with a two punch combination.
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Kamiya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamiya drives through with a takedown into Fuujin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fuujin controlling Kamiya's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuujin is keeping the position for now.
Fuujin has his hands on Kamiya's head, controlling the position.
Kamiya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamiya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamiya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuujin pulls Kamiya in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kamiya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamiya being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Fuujin is trying to control the position but Kamiya postures up.
Shinichi Fuujin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fuujin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuujin.
Kamiya throws a body punch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Kamiya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamiya tries to bum rush Fuujin with a series of wild strikes but Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamiya throws a head kick but Fuujin moves out of range.
Kamiya lands a jab to Fuujin's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya scores with a jab.
Kamiya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Kamiya moves out of range of the body kick from Fuujin.
Kamiya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Kamiya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamiya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fuujin throws a push kick but Kamiya slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Fuujin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamiya moves away.
Kamiya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fuujin circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kota Kamiya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamiya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamiya lands a jab-cross combination.
Fuujin misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Kamiya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin thows a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamiya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamiya misses with an uppercut
and Fuujin counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin looks to land a body kick but Kamiya moved away.
Fuujin misses with a kick to the body.
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shinichi Fuujin just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kamiya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fuujin loads up on a big right hand but Kamiya slips the punch.
Fuujin pushes Kamiya away with a front kick.
Fuujin looks to land a body kick but Kamiya moved away.
Fuujin throws a lazy body kick
and Kamiya counters with a good low kick that Fuujin was not able to check.
Kamiya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamiya lands with a nice combination. Fuujin backs away looking to recover.
Fuujin lands a nice looking body kick.
Fuujin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kamiya's head.
Fuujin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamiya throws a right and a left that Fuujin avoids nicely.
Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamiya.
Fuujin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamiya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fuujin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kamiya is in Fuujin's guard.
Fuujin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kota Kamiya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
Kamiya throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.
Fuujin looking for a guillotine here but Kamiya defends easily.
Fuujin has control of Kamiya's left arm, preventing Kamiya from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamiya lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamiya landing some decent shots from guard.
Fuujin has Kamiya pulled in close to control his posture.
Fuujin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin working a defensive guard here.
Kamiya working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamiya trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Fuujin pulls Kamiya in close to prevent any damage.
Kamiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamiya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuujin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin pulls Kamiya in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamiya from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Fuujin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fuujin tries to sprawl but Kamiya drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to improve his position but Kamiya is controlling well.
Kamiya is pressing down on Fuujin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuujin is holding on for now.
Fuujin is looking to control Kamiya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuujin avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamiya seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kota Kamiya will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Fuujin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kamiya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuujin.
Kamiya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamiya checks a leg kick.
Fuujin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamiya takes a step back to recover.
Fuujin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin leaves Kamiya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamiya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuujin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuujin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuujin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamiya to score with a decent uppercut.
Kamiya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamiya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuujin but Fuujin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamiya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuujin circles away quickly and effectively.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fuujin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamiya checks a leg kick.
Fuujin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamiya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuujin's head.
Fuujin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fuujin punishes Kamiya's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuujin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Fuujin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fuujin scores with a head kick.
Kamiya shoots in for a takedown but Fuujin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kota Kamiya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Fuujin misses.
The fighters circle, before Fuujin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kamiya's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fuujin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shinichi Fuujin!
Shinichi Fuujin is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Shinichi Fuujin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Langer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beg Waves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Langer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Wufie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langer misses with a wild combination.
Langer throws a looping overhand right but Wufie ducks down to avoid it.
Langer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wufie sprawls well. He's pushed Langer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Langer misses with a right hand
and Wufie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Langer's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wufie preventing the sweep.
Wufie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wufie wants to control from the top but Langer keeps moving.
Langer keeping full guard, as Wufie tries to pass.
Wufie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wufie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langer is keeping the position for now.
Wufie preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie tries to free his leg and advance position but Langer is retaining full guard.
Wufie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wufie looking to sit in guard and control but Langer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Langer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wufie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wufie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wufie!
Wufie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wufie misses with the ground and pound.
Langer is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Langer keeps working.
Langer is looking for a sweep.
Wufie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Langer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wufie but great work by Langer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Langer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wufie, who protects the arm well.
Wufie tries to improve position but can't.
Langer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Langer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wufie wants to control but Langer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Langer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Langer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Langer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wufie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wufie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Langer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wufie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Langer stalling away here and it's allowed Wufie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Langer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wufie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langer has managed to get both his arms back between Wufie's legs - danger averted.
Langer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wufie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Langer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wufie.
Langer wants to control but Wufie is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wufie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langer wants to control for a moment but Wufie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zhang Wufie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Langer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Langer throws a right hand that Wufie ducks under and follows up with a left that Wufie also avoids with ease.
Langer throws a hook but Wufie blocks it.
Wufie gets a clinch.
Wufie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Alan Langer has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wufie obliges.
Langer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wufie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Langer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wufie has picked Langer up - he's going for a ride! Wufie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Langer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wufie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wufie trying to control but Langer is working from the bottom.
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!
Wufie looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie is looking to pass into half guard but Langer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Langer is in guard.
Wufie working a defensive guard here.
Wufie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Langer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wufie looking for a sweep. Not yet Wufie, not yet.
Langer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wufie is keeping the position for now.
Wufie looking for a guillotine here but Langer defends easily.
Langer trying to control but Wufie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer passes into half guard.
Wufie is pressing down on Langer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Langer advances position into side control!
Wufie is not content to let Langer control the position.
Zhang Wufie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wufie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Langer but great work by Wufie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wufie off and has taken his back!
Langer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wufie tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wufie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wufie breaks Langer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wufie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wufie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wufie is one step ahead there.
Wufie postures up.
Langer has Wufie pulled in close to control his posture.
Wufie wants to control from the top but Langer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Langer throws a combination that misses
and Wufie counters with a solid body kick.
Langer has his takedown stuffed
and Wufie counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Langer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langer misses with a series of wild punches.
Langer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Langer misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Wufie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wufie counters with a big head kick but Langer shrugs it off.
Langer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wufie can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zhang Wufie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alan Langer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Langer looks to land a combination but Wufie avoids it well.
Langer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wufie counters with a body kick.
Langer fails to land with a series of punches.
Langer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Langer loads up on a big right hand but Wufie slips the punch.
Langer misses with a combination
so Wufie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wufie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wufie trying to control but Langer is working from the bottom.
Wufie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Langer is on top in guard.
Wufie keeping moving, preventing Langer from controlling successfully.
Langer pushing down on Wufie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wufie actively working from the bottom here.
Wufie trying to control here.
Langer is looking for a kimura but Wufie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Langer to get the leverage.
Langer is working for a submission of some sort.
Wufie works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer pushing down on Wufie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wufie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Langer wants to control but Wufie is keeping him busy.
Wufie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Langer is working away from the top position though.
Wufie looking for submissions off his back.
Langer is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wufie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langer stopping the sweep attempt from Wufie.
Langer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wufie has his foot on Langer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langer works his way back into a safe position though.
Wufie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wufie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Langer passes Wufie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Langer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Langer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Langer is keen to just control but Wufie is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie wants to control but Langer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wufie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Langer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wufie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Langer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wufie is keeping the position for now.
Langer stopping the sweep attempt from Wufie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie looking for a guillotine here but Langer defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zhang Wufie just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alan Langer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Langer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wufie back to the cage. Langer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wufie lands a nice looking body shot.
Alan Langer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wufie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langer.
Langer closes the distance and clinches up with Wufie, looking for a takedown. Langer pushes Wufie against the cage but Wufie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Langer closes the distance and clinches up with Wufie, looking for a takedown. Langer pushes Wufie against the cage but Wufie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Langer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Langer swats away the attempt to clinch by Wufie.
Langer throws a combination that misses
and Wufie counters with a stiff right hand.
Langer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wufie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Langer on his heels. He'll look to pass Langer's guard now, I'm sure.
Langer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langer wants to sweep here but Wufie controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Langer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Langer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wufie!
Langer prevents Wufie from getting the reversal.
Langer working for a submission but Wufie is keeping him at bay.
Wufie is controlling an arm, preventing Langer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer wants to finish this one by submission but Wufie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Langer.
Langer controlling his opponent.
Wufie tries to reverse the position but Langer maintains control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langer scoring with strikes but Wufie is staying in there.
Wufie stops Langer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wufie working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Langer takes Wufie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wufie is in trouble.
Langer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Langer has the hooks in. Wufie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wufie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Langer working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wufie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wufie is looking for a sweep. Langer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wufie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Langer prevents Wufie from improving his position.
Wufie is not content to let Langer control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie is looking for a sweep. Langer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langer passes to full mount!
Langer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wufie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wufie and Langer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Langer had his way with Zhang Wufie in that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Langer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wufie clinches with his opponent.
Wufie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Langer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wufie slips under a jab.
Wufie throws a head kick but Langer moves out of range.
Langer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Wufie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wufie drives through and clinches with Langer against the cage.
Langer has Wufie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wufie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wufie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Langer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wufie smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wufie counters with a body kick that stops Langer in his tracks momentarily.
Wufie avoids the body shot from Langer.
Langer throws a poor cross that misses
and Wufie counters with an inside leg kick.
Wufie slips a jab and a cross from Langer.
Wufie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Langer tries to bum rush Wufie with a series of wild strikes but Wufie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wufie throws a body kick that misses.
Langer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Langer misses with a double jab.
Langer throws a leg kick that misses.
Wufie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langer misses with a double jab.
Alan Langer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhang Wufie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wufie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wufie trying to control from half guard but Langer is working away.
Wufie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langer tries to get to full guard but Wufie has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zhang Wufie.
Langer misses with a right hand
and Wufie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wufie looks to land a body kick but Langer moved away.
Langer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wufie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Langer.
Langer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Langer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langer tries for a takedown but Wufie circles away easily
and Wufie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Langer swings widly with a right hand
and Wufie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Langer's knee momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Wufie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wufie.
Langer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Langer is looking to chop away at Wufie's legs.
Langer throws a combination that misses
and Wufie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wufie lands a front kick.
Langer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wufie as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Wufie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wufie has Langer up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wufie avoids a wild elbow strike from Langer.
Wufie has picked Langer up - he's going for a ride! Wufie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wufie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wufie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Wufie!
Zhang Wufie is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Zhang Wufie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen DMX - Who We Be as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earl Simmons!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons moves forwards but Dumas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dumas blocks a head kick by Simmons.
Dumas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Con Dumas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Dumas.
Dumas has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Dumas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dumas lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
Dumas prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas is standing up over Simmons. Simmons looks to escape but Dumas dives into side control.
Dumas tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
Dumas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simmons will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dumas is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas controls the position.
Simmons prevents Dumas from moving into mount.
Dumas happy to just control the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Con Dumas just wasn't active enough.
Dumas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Simmons.
Dumas throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Dumas has double underhooks.
Dumas wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Dumas tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simmons tries to break free but Dumas pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons gets a clinch.
Dumas misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Dumas - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dumas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dumas moves into range and clinches up with Simmons.
Simmons tries to work over Dumas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dumas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dumas.
Dumas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simmons wants to break free but Dumas has control.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Dumas back into the cage.
Simmons wants to break free but Dumas has control.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Dumas.
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Dumas can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
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 Con Dumas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dumas misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Dumas shoots in.
Dumas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dumas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Dumas from controlling successfully.
Dumas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dumas trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Con Dumas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simmons forces Dumas back against the cage and clinches.
Dumas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons 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.
Dumas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Con Dumas has been cut.
Con Dumas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dumas closes the distance and clinches up with Simmons, looking for a takedown. Dumas pushes Simmons against the cage but Simmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dumas wants to clinch.
Dumas walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dumas shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Dumas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dumas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons throws a head kick that Dumas semi-blocks.
Dumas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simmons.
Simmons tries to sprawl but Dumas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Dumas is looking to stall here but Simmons recovers full guard.
Dumas trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dumas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dumas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dumas prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Dumas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Con Dumas.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Dumas avoids them all with ease.
Dumas dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Dumas's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Dumas. Those never looked like landing.
Dumas shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Dumas loads up on a big right hand but Simmons slips the punch.
Dumas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Dumas throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Dumas has double underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simmons's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumas struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Dumas is struggling to control the position.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Earl Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Con Dumas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dumas misses with a two punch combination.
Dumas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Dumas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dumas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simmons tries to break free but Dumas pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dumas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dumas. That did some damage!
Dumas cracks Simmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Simmons clinches.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dumas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons darts in and clinches Dumas up against the cage.
Simmons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dumas is looking to control Simmons's arms but Simmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dumas has his back to the cage.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Dumas is controlling him.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Dumas won't allow it.
Earl Simmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Dumas as the two fighters clinch.
Dumas has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dumas scores with a hook to the body.
Dumas struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons tries to break the clinch but Dumas is controlling the position.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons rushes Dumas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dumas avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Dumas shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons tries to circle away but Dumas has him pinned against the cage.
Dumas looking to stall.
Dumas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simmons is defending well for now.
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Dumas blocks a head kick by Simmons.
Dumas darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to break free but Dumas has control.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dumas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dumas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Dumas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dumas works on Simmons's body with a couple of short punches.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dumas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dumas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dumas somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons drives through and clinches with Dumas against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dumas's efforts to push away.
Dumas is trying to maintain a safe position but Simmons gets an underhook and turns Dumas into the cage.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dumas wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumas content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earl Simmons.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Simmons!
Our winner, Earl Simmons, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Bivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bivar has chosen AC/DC Back In Black as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Bivar!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bivar tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bivar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bivar.
Bivar lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black misses with a right hand
and Bivar counters by clinching up.
Bivar keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bivar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Black avoiding damage as Bivar throws knees to the body.
Bivar tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
Bivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bivar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Black gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bivar misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Bivar won't allow it.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Bivar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Bivar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bivar moves away from the strike by Black.
Bivar misses with a head kick.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bivar moves to clinch but Black breaks away
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Luciano Bivar has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bivar moves away.
Bivar wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bivar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bivar.
Bivar lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano Bivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bivar.
Bivar tried to score with a low kick but Black checks it.
Black connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Bivar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bivar tries a head kick but it misses.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bivar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a left hand
and Bivar counters by moving into the clinch.
Bivar tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Bivar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bivar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bivar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bivar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Bivar is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bivar can't get the takedown.
Denard Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Bivar.
Bivar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bivar tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Bivar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bivar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Black misses.
Bivar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bivar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Black moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bivar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black looks to land a right hand but Bivar moved out of range.
Black cracks Bivar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Black misses with an uppercut. Bivar saw that one coming.
Bivar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bivar moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black avoids the head kick by Bivar.
Bivar is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bivar misses with a head kick.
Black moves forwards but Bivar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Black! Bivar is backing up but he can't get away as Black lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Bivar and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Denard Black!
Denard Black retains his light heavyweight title!
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