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Ascension: Fell on Black Days PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maddox comes to the cage accompanied by Frontines by Diabolic ft. Immortal Technique. 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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Good wrestling
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domenic Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aerts can pounce on him.
Peter Aerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maddox tries a head kick but it misses.
Aerts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aerts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox.
Aerts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Aerts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aerts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aerts looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Aerts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maddox scores with a jab. Aerts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Aerts throws the kick towards the body but Maddox avoids it.
Aerts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Aerts
and Aerts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aerts avoids the body shot from Maddox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox moves out of range of the body kick from Aerts.
Aerts throws the kick towards the body but Maddox avoids it.
Aerts throws a body kick that misses
and Maddox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maddox slips under a jab from Aerts.
Nice defenses there by Aerts.
Maddox connects with a body shot that sends Aerts's belly button to the back.
Maddox throws a big shot that misses.
Maddox misses with an uppercut.
Aerts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maddox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Aerts misses.
Aerts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Aerts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maddox doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox blocks the body kick.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox throws a shot from downtown. Aerts moves away and avoids it.
Maddox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aerts scores with a leg kick.
Aerts misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Aerts.
Aerts throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aerts. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aerts.
Aerts throws the kick towards the body but Maddox avoids it.
Maddox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox throws a wild body kick that Aerts sees coming a mile off.
Maddox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts lands with a nice body kick.
Maddox looks to land a left hand but Aerts moved out of range nicely.
Maddox slips a jab and a cross from Aerts.
Aerts throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aerts throws out the jab.
Aerts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aerts tries to land a front kick but Maddox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maddox throws a front kick aimed at Aerts's knee but Aerts avoids it well.
Aerts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aerts misses the shot to the body.
Aerts misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Aerts misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox.
Aerts misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts lands with an overhand left.
Aerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Maddox lands a big head kick that sends Aerts tumbling to the mat! Maddox takes a step backwards and waves Aerts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Peter Aerts has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aerts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Aerts ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Aerts misses with an uppercut. Maddox saw that one coming.
Maddox avoids a kick to the body.
Maddox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aerts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aerts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aerts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Aerts. Those never looked like landing.
Aerts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Maddox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Aerts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maddox looks to land a left hand but Aerts moved out of range nicely.
Aerts throws a hook but Maddox blocks it.
Aerts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maddox lands a big head kick that sends Aerts tumbling to the mat! Maddox takes a step backwards and waves Aerts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aerts is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Maddox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aerts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Domenic Maddox is winning the standup battle so far.
Aerts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maddox's hands.
Maddox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aerts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aerts. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox looks to throw the jab but Aerts is out of range.
Aerts scores with a shot to the body.
Aerts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maddox throws a looping overhand right but Aerts ducks down to avoid it.
Aerts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maddox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Aerts.
A jab from Aerts does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Aerts.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Aerts sizes up Maddox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maddox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aerts avoids a kick to the body.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maddox cracks Aerts with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aerts.
Maddox misses with an uppercut
and Aerts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Aerts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aerts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aerts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maddox moves out of range of the leg kick from Aerts.
Aerts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aerts scores with a nice head shot.
Aerts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aerts misses the target.
Maddox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aerts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aerts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Aerts.
Maddox blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox drops Aerts with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aerts looks back up at him and smiles so Maddox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Aerts is still on wobbly legs! Can Maddox finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox lands an uppercut, right on the button! Aerts tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenic Maddox!
Domenic Maddox took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bin JinJu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by 暗殺者. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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183 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bin JinJu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from JinJu enables Takahashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. JinJu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
JinJu is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
JinJu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
JinJu is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takahashi won't allow JinJu to sweep him here.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichiro Takahashi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Takahashi lands with a hook. JinJu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
JinJu misses with a knee strike.
Takahashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics JinJu uses from the top position.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takahashi has JinJu pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takahashi wants to control the pace but JinJu is squirming around nicely.
Takahashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
JinJu wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi tries to control but JinJu wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JinJu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
JinJu tries to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
JinJu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takahashi stalling away here and it's allowed JinJu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takahashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi pushing down on JinJu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JinJu is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JinJu wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
JinJu is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
JinJu wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ichiro Takahashi just wasn't active enough.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but JinJu manages to avoid it.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by JinJu.
JinJu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
JinJu ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takahashi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
JinJu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JinJu has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by JinJu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
JinJu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahashi is defending well for now.
JinJu goes for a takedown attempt but Takahashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
JinJu throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
JinJu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract JinJu.
JinJu looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
JinJu tries to clinch there but Takahashi circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takahashi 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 JinJu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from JinJu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
JinJu moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
JinJu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged JinJu in a clinch.
Takahashi blocks an elbow strike from JinJu.
Takahashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
JinJu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
JinJu misses with a body punch.
Takahashi gets control of JinJu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takahashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
JinJu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JinJu won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
JinJu with a flurry of punches that miss.
JinJu is working Takahashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takahashi working for a triangle but JinJu defends it easily.
Takahashi has his hands on JinJu's head, controlling the position.
JinJu with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
JinJu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
JinJu is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
JinJu wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JinJu throwing strikes but missing.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
JinJu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi is trying to keep JinJu in close.
JinJu chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi is trying to keep JinJu in close.
JinJu is looking to advance position but Takahashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
JinJu is in a horrible position here. Takahashi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
JinJu tries to lock up and control but Takahashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JinJu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takahashi looking to control but JinJu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
JinJu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
JinJu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ichiro Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi is trying to control here but JinJu has managed to regain half guard.
JinJu is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi passes into side control, despite JinJu's attempt to control the position.
Takahashi grinds an elbow into JinJu's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JinJu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bin JinJu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
JinJu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook but JinJu blocks it.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
JinJu moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
JinJu walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
JinJu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
JinJu has Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
JinJu struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by JinJu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JinJu.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
JinJu scores with a knee to the head.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takahashi lands a good knee to the midsection. JinJu won't want to take too many of those.
JinJu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
JinJu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
JinJu tries to land knees in the clinch but Takahashi avoids the damage to the body.
JinJu jumps guard but Takahashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takahashi lands a good knee to the midsection. JinJu won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
JinJu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath JinJu's ribcage. JinJu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
JinJu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
JinJu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi connects with a nasty looking knee right to JinJu's face.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of JinJu's head.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
JinJu looking to slow down the pace here.
Takahashi tries to land a knee to the head but JinJu blocks with his arms.
JinJu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
JinJu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JinJu backwards.
JinJu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takahashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ichiro Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bin JinJu.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
JinJu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
JinJu working Takahashi over with knees to the body.
JinJu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
JinJu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takahashi tries to work over JinJu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi tries a knee to the head but JinJu blocks it.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
JinJu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
JinJu fails to pull guard.
JinJu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
JinJu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi managing to block the knees to the body from JinJu.
JinJu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JinJu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of JinJu backwards.
JinJu has clasped his hands together around Takahashi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JinJu in the domination position with Takahashi hanging on.
JinJu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
JinJu tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi is not content to let JinJu control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takahashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichiro Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ichiro Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner comes to the cage accompanied by Main Event. Clint Lomax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Titus Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garner tries to clinch but Lomax is having none of it.
Lomax lands a high kick!
Clint Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garner throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Garner is looking to clinch.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Garner's leg but Garner calmly moves out of range.
Lomax moves out of range as Garner strikes.
Lomax scores with a nice body kick.
Lomax throws a leg kick which misses Garner's front leg but catches the back leg as Garner tries to avoid it.
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garner was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garner.
Lomax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
Garner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Garner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner lands a nice uppercut.
Lomax misses with some punches.
Garner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Garner.
Garner can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Lomax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Garner as the two fighters clinch.
Lomax is looking to control Garner's arms but Garner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lomax has his back to the cage.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garner throws a head punch that misses.
Garner lands a right hand.
Lomax stalling in the clinch.
Garner tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garner tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Garner back against the cage.
Garner misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner working aggressively here.
Garner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garner tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Garner back against the cage.
Garner misses with the head strike.
Garner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garner keeps control of Lomax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garners head.
Garner gets through Lomax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lomax on the inside.
Garner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomax after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Lomax - that landed with a thud.
Garner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garner misses with some punches.
Lomax wants to stall.
Lomax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lomax tries to circle away but Garner has him pinned against the cage.
Garner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomax tries to break the clinch but Garner is controlling the position.
Garner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garner prevents Lomax from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Garner.
A right handed body shot lands from Garner.
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garner scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garner misses with the head strike.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Garner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garner.
Garner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner tightens his grip and picks Lomax up, before dumping him to the ground. Lomax manages to land in guard.
Lomax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lomax is pulling down on Garner's head to control his posture.
Garner stands up over Lomax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garner is fighting to break Lomax's control of his arms but Lomax is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garner postures up in Lomax's guard and throws a big left but Lomax blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garner stopping the sweep attempt from Lomax.
Garner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lomax misses with a body shot
and Garner counters by clinching up.
Lomax is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garner is keeping busy.
Lomax lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Garner - that landed with a thud.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garner's elbow.
Lomax is trying to push Garner away but Garner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lomax trying to stall but Garner improves his position.
Lomax struggles to land a body shot inside as Garner controls his hands.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garner throws a head punch that misses.
Garner tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Titus Garner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garner has Lomax pushed against the cage.
Garner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garner struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Garner misses with the head strike.
Lomax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Lomax does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lomax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garner.
Garner throws a jab when Lomax was well out of range.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Garner cracks Lomax with a good jab.
Garner lunges at Lomax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lomax's hand.
Lomax moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lomax wants to slow Garner down by chopping away at his legs.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down.
Lomax lands with a nice body punch.
Garner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lomax defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Lomax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garner.
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garner shoots in looking for a takedown. Lomax tries to sprawl out of it but Garner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lomax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lomax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garner throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
Lomax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garner blocks a head kick by Lomax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Garner's belly button to the back.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Garner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garner moves into the clinch.
Lomax misses with a body punch.
Garner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lomax.
Lomax can't find room to land a body shot as Garner controls the action.
Garner is working Lomax over against the cage.
Lomax tries to work over Garner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Garner.
Lomax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lomax lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lomax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garner blocks a body shot from Lomax.
Garner misses with a punch to the body.
Garner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lomax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garner.
Garner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner is looking to stall here but Lomax recovers full guard.
Lomax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garner postures up in Lomax's guard and throws a big left but Lomax blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lomax thumps Garner with a low kick.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garner moves away.
Garner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garner throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Garner moves out of range of the body kick.
Garner lands the left hand.
Garner takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Lomax has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown by Garner or perhaps it was just good defense by Lomax which made him look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Lomax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax is looking to score with low kicks.
Garner catches Lomax with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clint Lomax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomax jabs Garner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lomax.
Lomax throws a series of punches but Garner moves out of range.
Garner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lomax.
Garner avoids the head kick by Lomax.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick and Garner moves out of range easily.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lomax, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Garner.
Garner clinches up with Lomax and pushes him back against the cage.
Garner scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Garner trying to stall but Lomax improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax lands with a short shot to the head.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Garner tries to work over Lomax's front leg with a kick but Lomax checks it.
Lomax throws a leg kick which misses Garner's front leg but catches the back leg as Garner tries to avoid it.
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Garner seems unphased.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garner throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lomax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lomax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomax throws a sloppy body shot
and Garner counters with a stiff right hand.
Garner connects with a crisp jab.
Lomax lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garner misses the shot to the body.
Lomax lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
Garner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lomax lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a series of punches but Garner avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Lomax tenderised Garner's leg. Garner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Garner instigates a clinch.
Lomax tries to work over Garner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garner lands a left hand.
Garner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garner lands with a left to the head.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Garner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garner has picked Lomax up - he's going for a ride! Garner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lomax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garner.
Garner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Lomax.
I think Lomax 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clint Lomax!
Clint Lomax tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kupke De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vries's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Decibel Ending!. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kupke De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Caine.
A head kick misses from Caine.
Caine misses with a straight right.
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vries.
A head kick misses from De Vries.
Caine misses with a body shot.
De Vries shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caine throws a lazy uppercut
and De Vries finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
De Vries feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caine's calf.
De Vries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vries misses with a kick to the body
and Caine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kupke De Vries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine lands a nice looking body shot.
Caine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caine throws a leg kick but De Vries sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vries manages to avoid it.
Caine shoots for a takedown but De Vries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caine misses the shot to the body.
Caine throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Vries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Vries connects with a jab.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Caine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Vries rather than just go for the knockout.
Caine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Vries gets caught napping as Caine dives in and scores a takedown. De Vries manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caine is looking to work some ground and pound but De Vries has wrist control.
Caine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Vries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Vries pulls Caine in close to his closed guard and prevents Caine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Caine working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caine trying to control but De Vries is working from the bottom.
Caine looking to pass the guard.
De Vries wants to get back to his feet but Caine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caine wants to pass the guard but De Vries is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine trying to control but De Vries is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caiaphas Caine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Caine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Vriess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Caine lands with an uppercut that bounces De Vries off the cage and back into range.
Caiaphas Caine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries lets loose with a powerful body kick. Caine will feel that in the morning.
Caine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Vries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Vries throws a low kick but Caine moves out of range easily.
Caine throws a head kick but De Vries moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Caine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Vries moves out of range of the body kick from Caine.
Caine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Caine trying to control the position but De Vries is working away.
De Vries defending against the ground and pound.
Caine trying to control the position but De Vries is working away.
Caine in side control lands a decent elbow.
Caine tries for a kimura but De Vries is defending well.
Caine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caine taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Caine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Caine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Vries, who protects the arm well.
De Vries is not content to let Caine control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
De Vries is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caine is looking to take a break and control but De Vries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Vries wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caine laying and praying for a moment but De Vries takes advantage and regains half guard.
De Vries is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Vries regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caine throws a big right hand that misses.
Caine throwing strikes from guard but De Vries blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
De Vries tries to bum rush Caine with a series of wild strikes but Caine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caine wants to clinch.
De Vries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Vries throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caine is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Vries sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Vries blocks a head kick by Caine.
Caiaphas Caine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caine misses with a wild body shot.
Caine throws a hook to the side of De Vries's head but De Vries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine tries to work over De Vries's front leg with a kick but De Vries checks it.
Caine's corner calls for a 1-2. Caine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Vries tries to land a leg kick but Caine saw it coming and moves away.
De Vries has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Caine.
Caine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Vries as he avoids it easily.
Caine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Vries.
De Vries throws a head kick but Caine moves out of range.
De Vries misses with a head kick.
Caine swings for the body but De Vries moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine moves away from the strike by De Vries.
De Vries throws a leg kick
and Caine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries lets loose with a powerful body kick. Caine will feel that in the morning.
Caine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kupke De Vries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine.
Caine misses with a body shot.
Caine throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Vries counters with a nice uppercut.
Caine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Vries's calf.
De Vries punishes Caine's body with a nice straight punch.
Caine misses with a head kick.
Caine throws a jab when De Vries was well out of range.
Kupke De Vries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Vries throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Vries moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kupke De Vries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for De Vries.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caine shoots for a double leg takedown but De Vries sprawls well. He's pushed Caine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Vries drops Caine with a right and a left! De Vries comes rushing in but Caine regains his composure and manages to keep De Vries in guard.
De Vries postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caine looking for a guillotine here but De Vries defends easily.
De Vries drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Vries jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Vries defends well.
Caine is trying to keep De Vries in close.
Caine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Vries.
Caine trying to keep a closed guard but De Vries is proving a slippery customer.
Caine is looking for a triangle but De Vries pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caine being controlled here, momentarily.
Caiaphas Caine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caine trying to keep a closed guard but De Vries is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kupke De Vries showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiaphas Caine!
A very excited looking Caiaphas Caine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hickok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enemy comes to the cage accompanied by Harder then you think. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hickok's choice of entrance music: Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Bill Hickok told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
205 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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185 cm
37
215 lbs
31 - 12 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Hickok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickok throws a head kick that misses.
Enemy looks to land a body kick but Hickok moved away.
Hickok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hickok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Enemy stuns Hickok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Enemy.
A big left from Enemy misses.
Hickok dodges the punch combination from Enemy.
Enemy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hickok's head backwards.
Enemy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hickok.
Enemy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hickok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Hickok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enemy.
Hickok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enemy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Enemy tenderised Hickok's leg. Hickok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enemy clinches up with Hickok and pushes him back against the cage.
Hickok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enemy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Enemy fails to land.
Enemy lands with a right to the head.
Hickok can't find room to land a body shot as Enemy controls the action.
Hickok tries a body shot but Enemy blocks it.
Enemy lands a right hand.
Enemy can't find room to land a body shot as Hickok controls the action.
Enemy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Enemy fails to land.
Enemy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hickok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Enemy.
Hickok has a couple of punches blocked by Enemy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enemy scores with a shoulder strike.
Enemy lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickok working aggressively here.
Hickok tries a body shot but Enemy blocks it.
Enemy cracks Hickok with a nice body shot.
Hickok misses with the head strike.
Hickok can't find room to land a body shot as Enemy controls the action.
Hickok blocks an uppercut.
Hickok tries to work over Enemy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enemy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickok tries a body shot but Enemy blocks it.
Enemy prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enemy.
Hickok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hickok tries to throw a body punch but Enemy avoids it by throwing Hickok back against the cage.
Hickok struggles to land a body shot inside as Enemy controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok is trying to break the clinch but Enemy is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Hickok fails to land.
Hickok swings wildly with an uppercut but Enemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enemy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Enemy blocks an uppercut.
Enemy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Enemy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hickok fails to land.
Enemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enemy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hickok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enemy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enemy blocks a body shot from Hickok.
Hickok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enemy backwards.
Hickok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Enemy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickok.
Enemy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hickok on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enemy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hickok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hickok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enemy tests Hickok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hickok misses with a head kick.
Enemy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Enemy throws a chopping leg kick but Hickok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch lands to the side of Hickok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hickok throws a head kick but Enemy moves out of range.
Hickok throws a head kick that misses
and Enemy counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Enemy.
Hickok throws a head kick but Enemy moves out of range.
Hickok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Enemy tries to clinch there but Hickok circles away.
Hickok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Enemy digs a good hook to Hickok's body.
Enemy throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hickok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hickok keeps the fight on the outside.
Hickok throws an overhand right that lands on Enemy's shoulder, as Enemy tries to avoid the shot.
Hickok throws a sloppy head kick and Enemy moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Enemy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hickok misses with a body shot.
Hickok throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hickok throws a sloppy head kick and Enemy moves out of range easily.
Enemy tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Enemy.
Hickok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enemy manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Enemy.
Public Enemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Enemy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hickok in his tracks.
Hickok misses the jab.
Enemy is looking to clinch but Hickok is avoiding it.
Hickok walks into a stiff left hand from Enemy.
Enemy lands a jab to the head.
Enemy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hickok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enemy doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enemy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hickok blocks a jab.
Enemy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hickok lands a head kick. Enemy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hickok checks the leg kick.
Enemy lands the left hand.
Hickok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enemy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Hickok misses.
Enemy cracks Hickok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hickok throws a sloppy head kick and Enemy moves out of range easily.
Hickok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Enemy throws a looping overhand right but Hickok ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enemy.
Enemy misses with an uppercut. Hickok saw that one coming.
Hickok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enemy manages to avoid it.
Enemy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hickoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Hickok misses its intended target.
Enemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickok was well out of range. Poor timing from Enemy.
Enemy connects with a crisp jab.
Hickok slips under a jab from Enemy.
Enemy lunges at Hickok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hickok's hand.
Enemy looks to throw the jab but Hickok is out of range.
Hickok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Hickok misses.
Enemy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy lands an overhand right.
Donk. Enemy catches Hickok right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickok takes a swing at Enemy's ribcage but misses.
Enemy tries to clinch there but Hickok circles away.
Enemy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickok punishes Enemy's body with a nice straight punch.
Enemy avoids the head kick by Hickok.
Hickok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hickok.
A good leg kick by Enemy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enemy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hickok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hickok moves in looking to clinch but Enemy pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Public Enemy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Enemy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Enemy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Enemy.
That kick from Enemy tenderised Hickok's leg. Hickok is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enemy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hickok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hickok thows a body shot but no joy.
Enemy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enemy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hickok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enemy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy lands the left hand.
Enemy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enemy connects with a jab.
Hickok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hickok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enemy. Enemy obviously looking to wear him down.
Enemy throws a good cross that connects.
Hickok lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Enemy.
Enemy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickok moves into the clinch.
Hickok tries a body shot but Enemy blocks it.
Enemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enemy taking a breather.
Hickok misses with a punch on the inside.
Bill Hickok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Public Enemy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Enemy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hickok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hickok misses with a body punch.
Enemy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hickok swings wildly with an uppercut but Enemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enemy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hickok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hickok stalling in the clinch but Enemy improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok tries to work over Enemy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hickok blocks an uppercut.
Enemy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickoks head.
Enemy blocks an uppercut.
Hickok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hickok fails to land.
Hickok presses Enemy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hickok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hickok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hickok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickok.
Enemy prevents a body shot from Hickok.
Hickok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enemy's elbow.
Enemy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hickok.
Hickok presses Enemy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enemy lands a body punch.
Hickok struggles to land a body shot inside as Enemy controls his hands.
Hickok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Public Enemy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enemy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Public Enemy!
An out of breath Public Enemy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunts comes to the cage accompanied by Meek Mill - Polo & Shell Tops. Wilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N.S. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! J Blunts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
33 - 14 - 2 |
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198 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blunts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Wilson.
Blunts misses the shot to the body.
Blunts closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Blunts pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Blunts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson with a hook.
Wilson tries to clinch but Blunts moves out of range.
Blunts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blunts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilson on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilson's guard now, I'm sure.
Blunts postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Blunts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wade Wilson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blunts swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch but Blunts is having none of it.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blunts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Blunts is avoiding it.
Blunts throws a leg kick
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
Blunts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson cracks Blunts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to clinch up
and Blunts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blunts.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blunts counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson tests Blunts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blunts on the side of the head.
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blunts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blunts throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blunts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Blunts pushes him off.
Wilson scores with a hook.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Blunts circles away.
Blunts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson tries to clinch
letting Blunts counter with a right hand.
Blunts swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Blunts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Blunts gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blunts breaks from the clinch.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blunts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Blunts.
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!
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blunts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blunts has hold of one of Wilson's legs. Wilson is fighting the takedown attempt but Blunts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blunts's guard.
Wilson 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.
Blunts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wade Wilson 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.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Blunts is avoiding it.
Blunts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Blunts settles back down.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blunts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blunts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson forces Blunts back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blunts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Blunts scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson misses with some punches.
A short right from Blunts.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunts tries to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling the position.
Blunts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blunts blocking some punches.
Blunts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Blunts is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blunts is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blunts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blunts trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
J Blunts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Blunts has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Blunts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Blunts's ribcage. Blunts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blunts tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blunts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunts tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Blunts back against the cage.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blunts is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Blunts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blunts is just out of range.
Wilson rushes Blunts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blunts can't break the clinch.
Wilson lands a right hand.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blunts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Blunts blocking some punches.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Blunts's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Blunts around his waist. Blunts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Wilson.
Blunts tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blunts wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Blunts blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wade Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Blunts's head.
Blunts takes a shot to the head.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Blunts.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Blunts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson tries a body shot but Blunts blocks 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!
Blunts is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Blunts backwards.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blunts lands a left hand.
Blunts scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is leaning against Blunts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Wilson has Blunts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blunts tumbling to the mat - Wilson dives into Blunts's guard.
Wilson 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blunts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Wilson - just one landing.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blunts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Blunts.
Wilson tries to clinch up
enabling Blunts to counter with a crisp jab.
Blunts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blunts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Blunts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Blunts tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blunts's efforts to push away.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blunts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Wilson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Blunts blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blunts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a body punch.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Blunts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blunts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
J Blunts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blunts is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Blunts holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilson drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Blunts.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Blunts's ribcage. Blunts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blunts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Blunts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Blunts presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson wants a takedown.
J Blunts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
Blunts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blunts stalling the fight.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Blunts.
Blunts slows down the pace here.
Wilson is leaning against Blunts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Blunts.
Blunts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blunts has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wilson is trying to keep an underhook but Blunts manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blunts's guard.
Wilson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blunts, up you get!
Wilson tries to clinch there but Blunts circles away.
Blunts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Blunts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Blunts taking a breather.
Blunts throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson has Blunts pressed against the cage, preventing Blunts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Blunts.
Blunts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blunts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
An intense looking Wade Wilson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If I invented a religion with all the same shitty rules as islam right now, it would be banned by tomorrow and I would be sectioned..... N.S.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Sanford and Son. Loaf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eat My Loaf kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Red Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meat Loaf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loaf tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fox.
Loaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Loaf looks to land a right hand but Fox moved out of range.
Fox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loaf moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Fox tests Loaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox misses with a combination
and Loaf counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Loaf as he checks the leg kick.
Loaf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fox misses with a lunging right hand
and Loaf counters with an inside leg kick.
Fox misses with the combination.
Loaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries to clinch up.
Loaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loaf scores with a leg kick.
Loaf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loaf showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loaf wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loaf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loaf lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loaf.
Loaf postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fox to stand up.
Loaf lands with a right hand.
Red Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loaf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loaf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Loaf backing up. Loaf nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.
Loaf fakes the leg kick and cracks Fox in the body.
Loaf misses with an uppercut
and Fox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loaf thinking.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loaf.
Fox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loaf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loaf punishes Fox's body with a nice straight punch.
Loaf lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fox. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Fox.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loaf lands the left hand.
Loaf misses with a low kick.
Fox swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Loaf counter with a right hand.
Loaf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loaf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loaf swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loaf.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loaf.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Loaf.
Fox pushes Loaf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loaf is looking to break free of the clinch but Fox has double underhooks.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Loaf.
Loaf avoiding damage.
Loaf has Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Loaf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Loaf.
Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Loaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meat Loaf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loaf connects with a right hand. Fox shakes it off.
Loaf throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loaf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loaf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Loaf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Loaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox with a jab.
It looks like Meat Loaf has been cut.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loaf has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Loaf slips a jab from Fox.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick.
Loaf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loaf. Loaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loaf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loaf blocking some punches.
Fox struggles to land a body shot inside as Loaf controls his hands.
Loaf prevents a body shot from Fox.
Loaf prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loaf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fox tries a body shot but Loaf blocks it.
Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Loaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fox tries to throw a body punch but Loaf avoids it by throwing Fox back against the cage.
Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Loaf blocks a body shot from Fox.
Loaf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Loaf working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Loaf working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf working the ground and pound from side control.
Loaf working the ground and pound but Fox is defending the strikes.
Loaf working the ground and pound from side control.
Fox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loaf.
Fox is trying to control Loaf's posture but Loaf avoids it.
Loaf controlling from side mount.
Loaf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox is trying to control Loaf's posture but Loaf avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Loaf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Loaf creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loaf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Fox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loaf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Loaf throws an elbow but Fox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fox keeping his opponent close.
Fox defending against the ground and pound.
Loaf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Loaf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loaf is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Loaf cracks a nice hook into Fox's ribs.
Fox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loaf's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Loaf slams his shin into Fox's torso.
Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fox connects with a single shot there.
Fox misses with a straight left.
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loaf blocking some punches.
Loaf tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Loaf back against the cage.
Fox tries to throw a body punch but Loaf avoids it by throwing Fox back against the cage.
Loaf can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Loaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loaf tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loaf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf lands a right hand.
Loaf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Loaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fox prevents a body shot from Loaf.
Loaf misses with a punch to the body.
Loaf blocks an uppercut.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loaf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Fox can't find room to land a body shot as Loaf controls the action.
Loaf has a couple of punches blocked by Fox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loaf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loaf tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Meat Loaf 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.
Fox working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Loaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Fox gets through Loaf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loaf has Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fox tries to work over Loaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Fox.
Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
Loaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loaf.
Fox struggles to land a body shot inside as Loaf controls his hands.
Loaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Loaf.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Loaf.
Loaf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loaf tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loaf tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
Fox prevents the takedown attempt.
Red Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meat Loaf.
Fox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loaf.
Loaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loaf takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fox.
Loaf tries a body shot but Fox blocks it.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fox lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaf's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to throw a body punch but Loaf avoids it by throwing Fox back against the cage.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Loaf backwards.
Fox scores with a shot to the side of Loaf's head.
A short right from Fox.
Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Red Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Fox tries to work over Loaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Loaf.
Loaf has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox blocking some punches.
Fox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loaf.
A shot in the inside from Fox.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loaf 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Loaf!
In his post fight interview, Meat Loaf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen comes into the arena with Country Boy Can Survive blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen slips under a jab.
Kuzuri cracks Mullen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzuri scores with a body shot.
Mullen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuzuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mullen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mullen.
Mullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Mullen there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri throws a body punch but Mullen moves out of range.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mullen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chris Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen scoring well with a low kick there.
Mullen throws a body kick that misses.
Mullen throws a hook but Kuzuri avoids it easily.
Kuzuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mullen misses with a looping left.
Mullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuzuri 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.
Mullen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mullen dodges the punch combination from Kuzuri.
Nice defenses there by Mullen.
Kuzuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mullen. Kuzuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Kuzuri finds it's target.
Mullen throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mullen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mullen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mullen.
Kuzuri scores with a hook to the body. Mullen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mullen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mullen misses the target.
Mullen takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuzuri.
Mullen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuzuri lands with a right hand.
Mullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mullen's hands.
Kuzuri lands with a nice body punch.
Mullen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuzuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mullen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuzuri looks to land a combination but Mullen avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mullen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mullen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullen misses the shot to the body.
Mullen fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuzuri in the body.
Kuzuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullen.
Kuzuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mullen's head.
Kuzuri checks a leg kick.
Mullen tries to land a front kick but Kuzuri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzuri.
A leg kick checked by Kuzuri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuzuri.
Good leg kick by Mullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a chopping leg kick but Mullen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mullen misses with a leg kick.
Kuzuri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuzuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuzuri tries to score with a low kick but Mullen moves his leg out of the way.
Mullen cracks a nice hook into Kuzuri's ribs.
Mullen drops his hands momentarily and Kuzuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mullen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuzuri connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mullen.
Kuzuri throws a wild body kick that Mullen sees coming a mile off.
Kuzuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Mullen misses the shot to the body.
Mullen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Mullen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri'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.
Mullen throws the left hand but Kuzuri avoids the punch easily.
Kuzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuzuri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mullen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mullen throws a lazy right hand but Kuzuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mullen tests Kuzuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuzuri is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Mullen does it's job there.
Kuzuri scores with a shot to the body.
Kuzuri throws a chopping leg kick but Mullen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mullen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzuri checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri connects with a jab.
Mullen throws a lazy right hand but Kuzuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuzuri scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Kuzuri does it's job there.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Kuzuri - just one landing.
Kuzuri stuffs the takedown attempt from Mullen. Mullen gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mullen swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mullen's head backwards.
Mullen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Mullen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mullen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mullen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuzuri can pounce on him.
Kuzuri lands with a cross.
Mullen looks to land a body kick but Kuzuri moved away.
Chris Mullen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Mullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Mullen's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mullen misses the jab.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullen.
Mullen tries to land a front kick but Kuzuri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Kuzuri finds it's way through Mullen's defenses.
Kuzuri drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mullen right on the button. Mullen goes down! Kuzuri follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kuzuri gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waru Kuzuri!
Waru Kuzuri really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Lamotta has chosen yes as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Näkäräinen looks for a takedown but Lamotta sprawls well.
Lamotta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Lamotta.
Lamotta checks a low kick from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen slips a straight right by Lamotta.
Lamotta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Näkäräinen misses with a few strikes there.
Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Lamotta moves out of range.
Näkäräinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Näkäräinen tried to score with a low kick but Lamotta checks it.
A jab from Lamotta finds it's way through Näkäräinen's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Lamotta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamotta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lamotta with a hook.
Lamotta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamotta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Näkäräinen's hands.
Näkäräinen throws a hook but Lamotta avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamotta finds it's way round the side to connect with Näkäräinen's head.
Lamotta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lamotta slips under a jab from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Näkäräinen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamotta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Lamotta is keeping him busy.
Lamotta manages to get back to half guard.
Lamotta is refusing to be controlled, as Näkäräinen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta tries to roll over but Näkäräinen keeps him under control.
Lamotta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lamotta keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen postures up.
Lamotta wants to sweep here but Näkäräinen controlling him for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamotta keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta can't keep his opponent in guard - Näkäräinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamotta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Näkäräinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lamotta is not content to let Näkäräinen control the position.
Näkäräinen scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamotta keeps working.
Lamotta is trying to get back to half guard.
Näkäräinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Lamotta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamotta's head but Lamotta avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Näkäräinen working the ground and pound from side control.
Näkäräinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamotta, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen working the body and head with strikes.
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 Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Näkäräinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamotta manages to avoid it.
Lamotta cracks Näkäräinen with a good jab.
Lamotta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lamotta connects with a looping right hand.
Lamotta scores with a hook.
Lamotta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Näkäräinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamotta connects with a leg kick. Näkäräinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Näkäräinen walks into a jab.
Lamotta tries a low kick but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Lamotta connects with a body shot.
Näkäräinen throws a front kick aimed at Lamotta's knee but Lamotta avoids it well.
Lamotta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Lamotta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamotta.
Näkäräinen blocks a jab.
Näkäräinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta looks to land a left hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range nicely.
Lamotta ducks under a wild hook from Näkäräinen.
Lamotta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lamotta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Näkäräinen thumps Lamotta with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Näkäräinen.
Nice takedown defense from Näkäräinen. No joy for Lamotta on that attempt.
Lamotta throws the left hand but Näkäräinen avoids the punch easily.
Lamotta just misses with a punch to the body.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick
and Lamotta counters with a takedown into side control.
Lamotta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamotta trying to control the action but Näkäräinen is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta prevents Näkäräinen from improving his position.
Näkäräinen trying to hold on to Lamotta's head to control him but Lamotta postures up.
Näkäräinen is refusing to be controlled, as Lamotta sits in half guard.
Lamotta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Näkäräinen is trying to maintain the position but Lamotta is very close to passing his half guard.
Lamotta trying to mount his opponent but Näkäräinen defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lamotta passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lamotta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lamotta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lamotta working Näkäräinen over with strikes here.
Lamotta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Näkäräinen regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is refusing to be controlled, as Lamotta sits in half guard.
Lamotta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Näkäräinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Näkäräinen is trying to control but can't.
Lamotta is pressing down on Näkäräinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Näkäräinen is holding on for now.
Näkäräinen is looking for a sweep. Lamotta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lamotta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Näkäräinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Näkäräinen trying to control from the bottom.
Näkäräinen tries to get to full guard but Lamotta has control of the leg.
Näkäräinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lamotta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lamotta's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lamotta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Näkäräinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Näkäräinen catches Lamotta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Näkäräinen throws the left hand but Lamotta avoids the punch easily.
Näkäräinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lamotta's half guard.
Näkäräinen tries to pass to full mount but Lamotta defends it.
Lamotta wants to control but Näkäräinen is keeping busy.
Näkäräinen trying to mount his opponent but Lamotta defends it.
Lamotta is looking to control Näkäräinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamotta avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Näkäräinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Näkäräinen wants to take a breather but Lamotta is having none of it.
Lamotta gets back to full guard.
Lamotta being controlled here, momentarily.
Lamotta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lamotta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamotta wants to control the pace but Näkäräinen is squirming around nicely.
Lamotta unloading with bombs!
Lamotta throwing strikes here but Näkäräinen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lamotta prevents Näkäräinen from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is in a horrible position here. Lamotta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lamotta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lamotta has hold of Näkäräinen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Näkäräinen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Näkäräinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Näkäräinen is looking to get to half guard.
Lamotta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lamotta trying to control but Näkäräinen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lamotta unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamotta prevents Näkäräinen from getting the reversal.
Lamotta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Näkäräinen is rocked!
Lamotta looking to finish Näkäräinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Näkäräinen!
Oh Näkäräinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamotta controlling from the full mount.
Lamotta unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Näkäräinen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lamotta celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Lamotta!
After the big win, Jake Lamotta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA. Fortunado has chosen Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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243 lbs
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270 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortunado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fortunado closes the distance and clinches.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but Fortunado has the dominant position.
Fortunado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Fortunado.
Fortunado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fortunado misses with some punches.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortunado moves away.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortunado is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Fortunado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortunado's head backwards.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Fortunado jabs at Machida's body.
Machida throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado closes the distance and clinches.
Fortunado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortunado tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Fortunado misses with the head strike.
Machida wants to break free but Fortunado has control.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortunado backwards.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida blocks a body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fortunado tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida pushes Fortunado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Fortunado.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortunado scores a nice knee to the body.
Fortunado throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortunado.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida avoiding damage as Fortunado throws knees to the body.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortunado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortunado tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Fortunado.
It looks like Renzo Machida has been cut.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortunado backwards.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortunado landing knees to the head.
Machida is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortunado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fortunado misses with a knee to the head.
Fortunado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida cracks Fortunado with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Fortunado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Fortunado lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Fortunado moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortunado.
Fortunado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fortunado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortunado misses with a knee strike.
Fortunado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortunado misses with some punches.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fortunado cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fortunado throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Fortunado only half commits.
Fortunado tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortunado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Fortunado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida throws a leg kick but Fortunado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortunado is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida avoids the head kick by Fortunado.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Fortunado's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Fortunado.
Renzo Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Fortunado throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machida works Fortunado's body with a nice hook.
Fortunado throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Fortunado connects with a body shot.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a low kick as Fortunado jumps back.
Fortunado misses with a few strikes there.
Machida scores with a nice strike.
Fortunado wants to land a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida avoids the head kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida blocks a head kick by Fortunado.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Fortunado's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortunado tries to avoid it.
Fortunado closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Fortunado moves away from the strike by Machida.
Danga de danga de dang - Fortunado scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortunado lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortunado lands a head kick!
Fortunado throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida throws a solid leg kick but Fortunado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machida.
Fortunado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Fortunado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
Fortunado is breathing heavily.
Fortunado is looking to clinch.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortunado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fortunado.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fortunado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Machida punishes Fortunado's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Fortunado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fortunado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortunado darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
Fortunado lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortunado scores a nice knee to the body.
Machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortunado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortunado with a hook.
Fortunado throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida misses with a body shot.
Fortunado tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fortunado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortunado thumps Machida with a low kick.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fortunado throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortunado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fortunado checks a leg kick nicely.
Fortunado scores with a push kick.
Fortunado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortunado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fortunado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortunado scoring well with a low kick there.
Fortunado has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Fortunado won't allow it.
Fortunado tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortunado takes a shot to the head.
Machida avoiding damage as Fortunado throws knees to the body.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fortunado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Fortunado.
Fortunado landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado lands with a right to the head.
Fortunado blocks a body shot from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoiding damage as Fortunado throws knees to the body.
Machida is looking to control Fortunado's arms but Fortunado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machida has his back to the cage.
Fortunado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fortunado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machida prevents a body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida avoiding damage as Fortunado throws knees to the body.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida presses Fortunado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortunado lands a nice uppercut.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortunado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortunado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortunado scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Fortunado looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortunado.
Fortunado tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Fortunado scores with a jab.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortunado is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Fortunado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortunado tries to clinch up.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Fortunado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortunado swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Fortunado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortunado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortunado tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
Fortunado connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fortunado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fortunado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortunado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida connects with a leg kick. Fortunado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida throws a leg kick but Fortunado checks it.
Fortunado walks into a jab.
Fortunado swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortunado checks a low kick from Machida.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Machida moves out of range as Fortunado throws a body kick.
Machida with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortunado misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortunado moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida cracks Fortunado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Fortunado throws a body kick that misses.
Fortunado takes one on the button.
Fortunado throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Fortunado avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortunado throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortunado.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a two punch combination.
Fortunado is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fortunado defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortunado checks it well.
Machida tries a low kick but Fortunado avoids it.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortunado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortunado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machida rather than just go for the knockout.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Fortunado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Fortunado tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Fortunado looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Machida connects with a leg kick. Fortunado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machida jabs at Fortunado's body.
Fortunado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Fortunado avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
Machida avoids the head kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortunado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortunado is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Fortunado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Fortunado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fortunado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortunado misses the shot to the body.
Machida avoids the head kick by Fortunado.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida digs a good body shot into Fortunado's ribs.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Fortunado takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Machida had his way with Donzel Fortunado in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fortunado lands a high kick!
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortunado is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a lazy body kick
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortunado thinking.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida throws a hook but Fortunado avoids it easily.
Fortunado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Fortunado saw it coming and moves away.
Fortunado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Fortunado is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fortunado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Fortunado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Machida.
Fortunado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortunado has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Fortunado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Fortunado.
Machida avoiding damage as Fortunado throws knees to the body.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Fortunado lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado breaks from the clinch.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortunado.
Machida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortunado checks it well.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Machida finds it's way through Fortunado's defenses.
Fortunado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortunado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Renzo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida looks to land a right hand but Fortunado moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fortunado 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 Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fortunado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortunado.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Fortunado's head but Fortunado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fortunado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida throws a push kick but Fortunado slaps the foot to one side.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Fortunado throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Fortunado only half commits.
Fortunado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortunado.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortunado can pounce on him.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida lands with a straight right. Fortunado didn't see that one coming.
Fortunado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortunado checks a leg kick.
Fortunado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Fortunado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortunado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fortunado rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Fortunado lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida is trying to break free.
Fortunado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Fortunado throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donzel Fortunado.
I think Fortunado 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donzel Fortunado!
After winning the bout, Donzel Fortunado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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