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UPGV 180 Yoshimune vs Esqueda PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos comes into the arena with Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pehmytkudos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendrix as he jumps to the side.
Pehmytkudos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pehmytkudos is keen to just control but Hendrix is a slippery customer.
Pehmytkudos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pehmytkudos trying to control but Hendrix is having none of it.
Pehmytkudos looking to ground and pound but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos throws a wild left hand from mount and Hendrix manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Pehmytkudos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pehmytkudos is looking to advance position but Hendrix won't allow it.
Hendrix is trying to stand.
Pehmytkudos is looking to pass Hendrix's guard but actually Hendrix recovers to full guard.
Pehmytkudos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendrix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendrix wants to stand up but Pehmytkudos is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pehmytkudos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pehmytkudos is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pehmytkudos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pehmytkudos swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
Hendrix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendrix takes one on the button.
Hendrix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Pehmytkudos moves out of range.
Pehmytkudos lands a jab to Hendrix's midsection.
Pehmytkudos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pehmytkudos stuns Hendrix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix tries to clinch up but Pehmytkudos circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos throws an overhand right that lands on Hendrix's shoulder, as Hendrix tries to avoid the shot.
Pehmytkudos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrix throws a lazy head kick
and Pehmytkudos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut.
Hendrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Pehmytkudos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos 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.
Hendrix darts in trying to clinch
and Pehmytkudos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pehmytkudos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hendrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Pehmytkudos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pehmytkudos looks to land a right hand but Hendrix moved out of range.
Hendrix swings for the body but Pehmytkudos moves out of range.
Pehmytkudos throws a hook but Hendrix blocks it.
Pehmytkudos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hendrix thows a body shot but no joy.
Pehmytkudos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendrix lands a head kick. Pehmytkudos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hendrix blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos avoids the head kick by Hendrix.
Hendrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Pehmytkudos with that takedown attempt.
Hendrix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pehmytkudos counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pehmytkudos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pehmytkudos slips a straight right by Hendrix.
Pehmytkudos looks to land a left hand but Hendrix moved out of range nicely.
Hendrix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hendrix is looking to clinch but Pehmytkudos is avoiding it.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Pehmytkudos is having none of it.
Pehmytkudos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Hendrix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hendrix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hendrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pehmytkudos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pehmytkudos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pehmytkudos scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendrix should have avoided that one.
Pehmytkudos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pehmytkudos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pehmytkudos moves out of range of the leg kick from Hendrix.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix works the jab nicely.
Hendrix punishes Pehmytkudos's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Hendrix lands but Pehmytkudos takes it in his stride.
Hendrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hendrix.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hendrix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Pehmytkudos avoids them all with ease.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pehmytkudos blocks a head kick by Hendrix.
Jimi Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pehmytkudos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyffe Pehmytkudos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pehmytkudos works Hendrix's body with a nice hook.
Hendrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pehmytkudos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendrix.
Pehmytkudos blocks the body kick.
Pehmytkudos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Pehmytkudos avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendrix circles away.
Pehmytkudos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pehmytkudos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Pehmytkudos.
Hendrix tries to bum rush Pehmytkudos with a series of wild strikes but Pehmytkudos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendrix misses with a hook. Pehmytkudos ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hendrix jabs Pehmytkudos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendrix is looking to clinch.
Hendrix throws a front kick aimed at Pehmytkudos's knee but Pehmytkudos avoids it well.
Hendrix throws a lazy uppercut
and Pehmytkudos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendrix misses with an uppercut. Pehmytkudos saw that one coming.
Hendrix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendrix tries to clinch there but Pehmytkudos circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimi Hendrix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pehmytkudos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pehmytkudos slips under a jab.
Pehmytkudos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pehmytkudos shoots in but no luck this time.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Pehmytkudos as he connects with a hook.
Pehmytkudos takes a swing at Hendrix's ribcage but misses.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Pehmytkudos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Pehmytkudos is out of range.
Pehmytkudos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendrix moves away.
Hendrix misses with a kick to the body.
Pehmytkudos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
Pehmytkudos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hendrix can pounce on him.
Hendrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hendrix lands with an overhand left.
Hendrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pehmytkudos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendrix ducks right into an uppercut from Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimi Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendrix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pehmytkudos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pehmytkudos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Pehmytkudos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pehmytkudos's calf.
Hendrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pehmytkudos.
Hendrix throws an overhand right that lands on Pehmytkudos's shoulder, as Pehmytkudos tries to avoid the shot.
Pehmytkudos misses the shot to the body.
Hendrix slips a jab from Pehmytkudos.
No joy there for Pehmytkudos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendrix moves into the clinch.
Hendrix missing with knees to the body.
Hendrix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pehmytkudos wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendrix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyffe Pehmytkudos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pehmytkudos misses with some punches.
Hendrix stops a takedown attempt from Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pehmytkudos avoids it.
Pehmytkudos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendrix is defending well.
Pehmytkudos avoiding damage as Hendrix throws knees to the body.
Pehmytkudos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hendrix smiles and moves away.
Hendrix is looking to clinch.
Hendrix with a jab.
Pehmytkudos is rocked!
Hendrix throws a head kick but Pehmytkudos moves out of range.
Oh Pehmytkudos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Pehmytkudos misses
and Hendrix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pehmytkudos's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pehmytkudos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendrix feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Pehmytkudos collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimi Hendrix!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jimi Hendrix thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghee Buttersnaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes to the cage accompanied by Octopus's garden. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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142 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghee Buttersnaps!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttersnaps tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Star has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buttersnaps finds it's way round the side to connect with Star's head.
Buttersnaps takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Star scores with the left hand. Buttersnaps knows he should have avoided that one.
Buttersnaps throws a right and a left that Star avoids nicely.
Buttersnaps 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.
Buttersnaps swings for the body but Star moves out of range.
Star motions for Buttersnaps to come forward. Star throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Star misses with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Buttersnaps.
Star throws the left hand but Buttersnaps avoids the punch easily.
Buttersnaps is looking to land body kicks.
Buttersnaps misses with a looping left.
Buttersnaps scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab lands there for Buttersnaps.
Star misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttersnaps throws the left hand but Star avoids the punch easily.
Star looks to score with a jab to the body but Buttersnaps is just out of range.
Star uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps throws a big shot that misses.
Star throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Star tries to score with a low kick but Buttersnaps moves his leg out of the way.
Star fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Star, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buttersnaps thows a body shot but no joy.
Star moves out of range as Buttersnaps strikes.
Buttersnaps bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Star's head.
Star wants to clinch up but Buttersnaps keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Star.
Star takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps works the jab nicely.
Star throws a hook to the side of Buttersnaps's head but Buttersnaps sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buttersnaps fails to land with a series of punches.
Buttersnaps ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buttersnaps lands a slapping body shot.
Buttersnaps slips a jab and a cross from Star.
Nice body punch from Buttersnaps.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buttersnaps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghee Buttersnaps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttersnaps misses with a looping left.
Buttersnaps misses with a wild body shot.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Buttersnaps takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Star does no damage.
Buttersnaps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Star moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buttersnaps scores with the left hand. Star knows he should have avoided that one.
Buttersnaps tries to bum rush Star with a series of wild strikes but Star uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buttersnaps is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Star had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Star bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Star digs a good body shot into Buttersnaps's ribs.
Buttersnaps slips under a jab.
Star moves out of range of the strikes.
Buttersnaps misses with a double jab.
Star lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buttersnaps at a distance.
Buttersnaps misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Buttersnaps. Star shrugs it off though.
Buttersnaps throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buttersnaps moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps ducks under a wild hook from Star.
Buttersnaps looks to land a left hand but Star moved out of range nicely.
Buttersnaps scores with a nice right hand.
Star fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buttersnaps has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Star is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Buttersnaps's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
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!
Star takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buttersnaps misses with an uppercut
and Star counters with a low kick, right behind Buttersnaps 's knee.
Buttersnaps takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Star.
Buttersnaps feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Star's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buttersnaps scores with a nice right hand.
Buttersnaps thows a body shot but no joy.
Buttersnaps misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghee Buttersnaps dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buttersnaps just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Star.
Buttersnaps moves forwards but Star connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buttersnaps ducks under a wild hook from Star.
Buttersnaps lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
Buttersnaps scores with a body shot.
Star takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Star loads up on a big right hand but Buttersnaps slips the punch.
Star shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buttersnaps fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Star looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Star drives through and clinches with Buttersnaps against the cage.
Buttersnaps wants to stall.
Buttersnaps taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buttersnaps taking a breather.
Buttersnaps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buttersnaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Star's efforts to push away.
Buttersnaps looking to slow down the pace here.
Star scores a nice knee to the body.
Star throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps is trying to maintain a safe position but Star gets an underhook and turns Buttersnaps into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ghee Buttersnaps.
Star is looking to clinch but Buttersnaps is avoiding it.
Buttersnaps defending well as Star loads up on a big left hand.
Star throws a head kick but Buttersnaps moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Star thuds a left hand into Buttersnaps's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buttersnaps scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buttersnaps lands a nice hook to Star's body. Star takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghee Buttersnaps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Star, right into the meat.
Star tries to work over Buttersnaps's front leg with a kick but Buttersnaps checks it.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buttersnaps swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bingo Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttersnaps lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buttersnaps misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Star misses.
Buttersnaps misses with a body punch
and Star counters with a straight right hand.
Star looks for the body kick but Buttersnaps saw that one coming.
Star tries to clinch but Buttersnaps is having none of it.
Buttersnaps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Star was well out of range. Poor timing from Buttersnaps.
Star misses with a few strikes there.
Star moves out of range as Buttersnaps strikes.
Buttersnaps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Star takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buttersnaps ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buttersnaps fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Star swings for the body but Buttersnaps moves out of range.
Buttersnaps throws an overhand right that lands on Star's shoulder, as Star tries to avoid the shot.
Star goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Star dips to his left and cracks Buttersnaps with an uppercut!
Buttersnaps throws a leg kick that misses.
Star has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buttersnaps ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star staying out of range there.
Buttersnaps jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buttersnaps connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghee Buttersnaps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Star throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buttersnaps darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buttersnaps lands a jab to the head.
Buttersnaps cracks a nice hook into Star's ribs.
Star misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buttersnaps scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Star changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Star blocks a jab.
Star pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Buttersnaps misses.
Star works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Star looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Star ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buttersnaps moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Star throws a big shot that misses.
Star closes the distance and pushes Buttersnaps back into the cage.
Star pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Star.
No joy there for Star, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Star swinging wildly here.
Buttersnaps misses with a looping right.
Buttersnaps throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Star.
Buttersnaps lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buttersnaps is looking to slow Star down with leg kicks.
Buttersnaps misses with a straight left.
Star pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Star's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buttersnaps connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Star scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buttersnaps throws a head kick but Star moves out of range.
Buttersnaps has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Star takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Star keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buttersnaps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Star takes one to the side of the head.
Buttersnaps swings for the body but Star moves out of range.
Buttersnaps scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buttersnaps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Star.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star throws a looping overhand right but Buttersnaps ducks down to avoid it.
Buttersnaps misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Buttersnaps misses.
Buttersnaps throws a jab but it's blocked by Star.
Buttersnaps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Star tries to clinch but Buttersnaps is having none of it.
Buttersnaps shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Star eats them both and turns towards Buttersnaps to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Star.
Buttersnaps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buttersnaps has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Star.
Star is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps throws a lazy right hand but Star sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buttersnaps ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to clinch there but Buttersnaps circles away.
Buttersnaps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Star misses.
Buttersnaps tries to score with a low kick but Star moves his leg out of the way.
Buttersnaps avoids the head kick by Star.
Bingo Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buttersnaps works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Star throws a good cross that connects.
Star lands a right hook to the body.
Star ducks under a wild hook from Buttersnaps.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star scores with a shot to the side of Buttersnaps's head.
Star tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bingo Star.
I think Buttersnaps 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghee Buttersnaps!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mic Krilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hatebreed - Live for this. Krilla has chosen A Tribe Called Quest - Buggin' Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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156 lbs
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158 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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Furio Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mic Krilla!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krilla tries to land a front kick but Falcone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcone throws a push kick but Krilla slaps the foot to one side.
Falcone 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.
Falcone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krilla. Krilla obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcone feints and then cracks Krilla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krilla down.
Mic Krilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Falcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krilla tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Krilla back against the cage.
Falcone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krilla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falcone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krilla is working Falcone over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone looking to stall.
Krilla managing to block the knees to the body from Falcone.
Krilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krilla avoiding damage as Falcone throws knees to the body.
Krilla lands an uppercut.
A short right from Krilla.
Krilla misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krilla gets through Falcone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Krilla.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krilla.
Falcone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krilla cracks Falcone with a nice body shot.
Falcone can't find room to land a body shot as Krilla controls the action.
Falcone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falcone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike.
Krilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krilla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krilla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krilla takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcone tries to land knees in the clinch but Krilla avoids the damage to the body.
Krilla crunches a lovely knee into Falcone's ribcage.
Falcone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krilla misses with a knee strike.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krilla dodges an elbow strike from Falcone.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone lands an elbow that stopped Krilla in his tracks for a moment.
Krilla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcone trying to land knees to the body.
Krilla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcone scores with a hook to the body.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone landing knees to the body.
Falcone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krilla.
Falcone is leaning against Krilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krilla lands a body punch.
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
Krilla missing with knees to the body.
Falcone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Krilla.
Krilla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Krilla scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krilla's defenses.
Falcone tries to work over Krilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krilla avoids it.
Krilla prevents a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krilla's elbow.
Krilla swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Krilla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krilla misses with a knee strike.
Krilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krilla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krilla unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone tries to work over Krilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcone trying to land knees to the body.
Falcone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone avoiding damage as Krilla throws knees to the body.
Krilla lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
Krilla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krilla managing to block the knees to the body from Falcone.
Krilla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krilla landing knees to the head.
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falcone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krilla is defending well for now.
Krilla avoiding damage as Falcone throws knees to the body.
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krilla tries to land a knee to the head but Falcone blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcone as Krilla tries to tie him up.
Falcone lands a nice knee to the body.
Krilla looks winded!
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Furio Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krilla throws a lazy head kick
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krilla throws a head kick that misses
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Falcone lands with a hook. Krilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krilla's sensitive parts.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Krilla misses
and Falcone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Krilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Falcone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Krilla pushes him off.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Falcone scores with a sloppy right hand. Krilla should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krilla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krilla misses with a head kick.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Krilla.
Falcone lands a leg kick that knocks Krilla off balance momentarily.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krilla connects with a leg kick. Falcone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcone has managed to clinch.
Falcone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krilla is breathing heavily.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krilla's elbow.
Falcone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krilla.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Falcone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krilla's brow.
Krilla takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falcone tries to throw a body punch but Krilla avoids it by throwing Falcone back against the cage.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krilla lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Falcone.
Krilla blocks a body shot from Falcone.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falcone managing to block the knees to the body from Krilla.
Krilla landing knees to the head.
Krilla throws a head punch that misses.
Krilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but Krilla blocks it.
Falcone works on Krilla's body with a couple of short punches.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krilla scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krilla blocking some punches.
Krilla landing knees to the head.
Furio Falcone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krilla prevents a body shot from Falcone.
Krilla landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Krilla.
Falcone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcone scores with a shoulder strike.
Falcone tries to work over Krilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krilla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krilla has a couple of punches blocked by Falcone.
Krilla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krilla misses with a knee strike.
Krilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falcone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Krilla misses with some punches.
Falcone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone scores with a hook to the body.
Falcone digs a right hand into Krilla's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krilla's gas tank.
Falcone lands with a short shot to the head.
Krilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falcone is defending well for now.
Falcone works on Krilla's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone tries to stall but Krilla uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Falcone crunches a lovely knee into Krilla's ribcage.
Falcone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falcone lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Falcone.
A right handed body shot lands from Falcone.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falcone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Krilla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Krilla lands a knee to the head.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falcone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krilla is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone jerks Krilla's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Krilla drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Falcone goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Falcone because Krilla was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Furio Falcone!
After the fight, Furio Falcone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny comes to the cage accompanied by Bunny stuff. . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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289 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by The Easter Bunny as he checks the leg kick.
Overeem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Easter Bunny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Easter Bunny was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Overeem 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.
Overeem throws a lazy right hand but The Easter Bunny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Easter Bunny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Easter Bunny is working for takedown but Overeem is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Easter Bunny working aggressively here.
The Easter Bunny is trying to trip Overeem. He has hold of a leg but Overeem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Easter Bunny persists though and gets the takedown into 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!
The Easter Bunny trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem trying to keep a closed guard but The Easter Bunny is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Titus Overeem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The Easter Bunny tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Overeem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - The Easter Bunny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Easter Bunny throws out a loose jab but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Easter Bunny if he has to take too many more of those.
The Easter Bunny is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Easter Bunny circles away quickly and effectively.
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but The Easter Bunny avoids it.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
Overeem stuns The Easter Bunny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Easter Bunny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overeem but Overeem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Titus Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem looks to land a body kick but The Easter Bunny moved away.
The Easter Bunny attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Overeem looks to land a body kick but The Easter Bunny moved away.
Overeem instigates a clinch.
Overeem works on The Easter Bunny's body with a couple of short punches.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Overeem blocks a body shot from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Overeem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Overeem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Easter Bunny prevents a body shot from Overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Overeem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Easter Bunny prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
Overeem has a couple of punches blocked by The Easter Bunny.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Overeem.
The Easter Bunny with a hook.
Overeem misses with an uppercut.
The Easter Bunny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Overeem. Overeem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Easter Bunny tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Overeem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Easter Bunny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Easter Bunny at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem wants to land a leg kick but The Easter Bunny is out of range.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
The Easter Bunny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overeem throws a right hand that misses
and The Easter Bunny counters with a nice body kick.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
Overeem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Easter Bunny's head backwards.
Overeem's corner calls for a 1-2. Overeem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but The Easter Bunny avoids it.
The Easter Bunny moves out of range of the body kick from Overeem.
Overeem connects with a body shot that sends The Easter Bunny's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem throws a body kick that misses
and The Easter Bunny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titus Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Easter Bunny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny blocks a leg kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Overeem connects with a right hand. The Easter Bunny shakes it off.
The Easter Bunny is rocked!
Overeem lands an uppercut, right on the button! The Easter Bunny 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 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Overeem!
A relieved looking Titus Overeem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Clark has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Calogero Anello's chin.
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30
168 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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144 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Clark!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark cracks Anello with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Anello lands a nice looking body shot.
Anello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Anello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Anello throws a one two combo.
Anello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anello.
Anello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark defending well as Anello loads up on a big left hand.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anello avoids the head kick by Clark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anello misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark works Anello's body with a nice hook.
Clark slips a jab from Anello.
Anello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clark throws a hook but Anello blocks it.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Anello moves away and avoids it.
Anello misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Calogero Anello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anello misses with a left hand
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anello lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Clark wants to clinch.
Anello misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anello misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anello lands a body shot.
Anello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anello.
Clark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anello is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Anello.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Anello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Anello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
Calogero Anello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Anello. Beautiful body shot.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark 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.
Anello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Anello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
Clark moves away from the strike by Anello.
Anello throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Anello keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anello.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Anello.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Anello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Anello saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anello is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Anello circles away.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark slips under a jab from Anello.
Anello misses with a two punch combination.
Clark takes one on the button.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Clark.
Anello looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Anello looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Anello moved out of range nicely.
Clark wants to slow Anello down by chopping away at his legs.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Anello's shoulder, as Anello tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Anello saw that one coming.
Anello with a nice cross.
Anello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anello.
Anello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anello cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clark tries to clinch but Anello moves out of range.
Clark lands with a hook. Anello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Anello.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.
Anello throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anello throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anello looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anello sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Clark.
A big right from Anello misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Clark misses
and Anello counters with an inside leg kick.
Anello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anello thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark connects with a right hand. Anello shakes it off.
Anello lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
Anello throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Anello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Anello.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anello is defending well for now.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark landing knees to the body.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anello blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Anello managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anello's efforts to push away.
Clark keeps control of Anello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anello avoids it.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Anello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cameron Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anello misses with a looping left.
Anello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Anello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark blocks a jab.
Anello throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Calogero Anello is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anello.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Anello misses.
Anello throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Anello which made him look bad.
Anello throws a low kick but Clark moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anello swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Anello does it's job there.
Anello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anello misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.
Anello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
A clash of legs there as Clark blocks the low kick.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Anello.
Anello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Anello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anello in his tracks.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Anello counters with a one-two to the body.
Anello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anello misses the shot to the body.
Anello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Anello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anello scores with a body shot.
Anello misses with a body kick.
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Anello.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Anello avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Anello avoids the damage to the body.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anello's efforts to push away.
Anello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Anello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Anello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark avoids the body shot from Anello.
Anello misses with a body shot.
Anello lands a nice looking body kick.
Anello throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello blocks the body kick.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Anello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Anello.
Anello misses with a wild body shot.
Anello looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clark staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calogero Anello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calogero Anello!
Our winner, Calogero Anello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss My Irish Ass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
McGillicutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
McGillicutty wants to clinch.
Escobar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGillicutty misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGillicutty has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
McGillicutty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGillicutty utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGillicutty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty is controlling him.
Escobar stalling in the clinch but McGillicutty improves position.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGillicutty moves to clinch but Escobar breaks away
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Escobar connects with a right hand. McGillicutty shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGillicutty, right into the meat.
Mickey McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar works McGillicutty's body with a nice hook.
McGillicutty misses with a leg kick.
McGillicutty catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
McGillicutty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGillicutty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGillicutty tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGillicutty can pounce on him.
Escobar gets tackled into the cage by McGillicutty. McGillicutty maintains the clinch.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty clinches with his opponent.
McGillicutty throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGillicutty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escobar avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
McGillicutty has Escobar pressed against the cage, preventing Escobar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but McGillicutty won't allow it.
McGillicutty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
McGillicutty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but McGillicutty ducks down to avoid it.
McGillicutty drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
McGillicutty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGillicutty throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
Escobar trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar lands an elbow inside.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but Escobar blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGillicutty closes the distance but Escobar moves to the side
and Escobar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Escobar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGillicutty's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGillicutty throws an elbow but misses.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGillicutty avoids it.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGillicutty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar clinches.
McGillicutty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGillicutty is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Escobar looks winded!
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicutty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGillicutty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Escobar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGillicutty throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGillicuttys head.
Escobar is trying to push McGillicutty away but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from McGillicutty.
Escobar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar lands an elbow inside.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGillicutty's elbow.
McGillicutty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Escobar misses with a knee strike.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGillicutty avoids the elbow strike from Escobar, against the cage.
Escobar dodges an elbow strike from McGillicutty.
Escobar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escobar is trying to stall.
McGillicutty is struggling to control the position.
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 Mickey McGillicutty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from McGillicutty misses.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGillicutty. McGillicutty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGillicutty tries to clinch up.
McGillicutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
McGillicutty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
McGillicutty tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
McGillicutty unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escobar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGillicutty throws an elbow but it misses.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGillicutty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGillicutty rushes Escobar and presses him up against the cage.
McGillicutty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escobar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escobar blocks an elbow strike.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGillicutty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escobar up against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a nice knee to the body.
McGillicutty crunches a lovely knee into Escobar's ribcage.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGillicutty managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
McGillicutty trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGillicutty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGillicutty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar avoids it.
McGillicutty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGillicutty throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands an elbow inside.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a nice knee to the body.
McGillicutty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty missing with knees to the body.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar dodges an elbow strike from McGillicutty.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGillicutty throws an elbow but it misses.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGillicutty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar moves into the clinch successfully.
McGillicutty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mickey McGillicutty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar digs a good hook to McGillicutty's body.
McGillicutty throws a head kick that misses.
McGillicutty misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a right hand that McGillicutty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGillicutty also avoids with ease.
McGillicutty clinches with his opponent.
Escobar blocks an elbow strike.
McGillicutty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGillicutty is just out of range.
McGillicutty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGillicutty is looking to clinch.
McGillicutty is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
McGillicutty tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Escobar misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a nice hook to McGillicutty's body. McGillicutty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGillicutty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicutty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Escobar misses.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
McGillicutty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGillicutty moves away.
McGillicutty ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGillicutty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGillicutty throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by McGillicutty.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
McGillicutty throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGillicutty fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McGillicutty 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!
McGillicutty is looking to clinch.
McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGillicutty on the side of the head.
Escobar tries to keep at a distance but McGillicutty has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
McGillicutty using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Escobar wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGillicutty has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar wants to break free but McGillicutty has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar working hard to break the clinch.
McGillicutty lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
Escobar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
McGillicutty keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar is trying to break free.
McGillicutty lands an elbow inside.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGillicutty landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGillicutty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escobar's face.
Escobar tries to break the clinch but McGillicutty is controlling the position.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch but McGillicutty keeps him there for the moment.
McGillicutty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
McGillicutty has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGillicutty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar blocks an elbow strike.
Escobar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
Escobar stalling in the clinch but McGillicutty improves position.
McGillicutty landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGillicutty.
Escobar avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
McGillicutty lands an elbow inside.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escobar managing to block the knees to the body from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Escobar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGillicutty misses with a knee strike.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but McGillicutty won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escobar tries to circle away but McGillicutty has him pinned against the cage.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
McGillicutty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
McGillicutty throws an elbow that misses.
Escobar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGillicutty throws an elbow but it misses.
Escobar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGillicutty lands a damaging elbow.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGillicutty missing with knees to the body.
McGillicutty tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Escobar avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
McGillicutty trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Escobar tries to break free but McGillicutty pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from McGillicutty, against the cage.
Escobar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escobar working hard to break the clinch.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGillicutty avoids it.
McGillicutty looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
McGillicutty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGillicutty lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Escobar.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGillicutty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGillicutty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGillicutty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGillicutty throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. McGillicutty moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey McGillicutty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGillicutty, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McGillicutty!
Mickey McGillicutty seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, POWER. Wayne has chosen Something in the Way by Nirvana as his entrance music. 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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199 lbs
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181 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Wayne fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson postures up and lands a big shot to Wayne's brow.
Wayne can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferguson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferguson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferguson stalling away here and it's allowed Wayne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wayne is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Brock Ferguson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferguson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wayne throws a nice head kick!
Wayne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferguson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronnie Wayne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
Wayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferguson's calf.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wayne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wayne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ferguson.
Wayne is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Ferguson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wayne stops Ferguson from passing to mount.
Ferguson misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson throws a strike aimed at the side of Wayne's head but Wayne avoids it well.
Ferguson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wayne tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Wayne wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wayne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferguson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wayne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferguson tries to move to mount but Wayne blocks the move with his legs.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
Wayne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ferguson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferguson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wayne's legs.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
Wayne wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson tries to move to mount but Wayne blocks the move with his legs.
Wayne sneaks back into half guard.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Brock Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne is trying to hold Ferguson in close to prevent damage but Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferguson winds up and cracks Wayne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Ferguson'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wayne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
Ferguson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wayne counters with a good low kick that Ferguson was not able to check.
Wayne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wayne catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Wayne lands with a light punch inside.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Wayne lands with a right to the head.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson is trying to trip Wayne. He has hold of a leg but Wayne is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferguson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne has momentary wrist control but Ferguson slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson distracts Wayne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferguson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ferguson trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wayne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brock Ferguson just wasn't active enough.
Wayne scores with a jab.
Ronnie Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wayne is trying to improve his position.
Wayne is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronnie Wayne!
Ronnie Wayne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Murometz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murometz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McWild. McWild obviously looking to wear him down.
McWild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murometz's sensitive parts.
McWild blocks a jab.
Murometz throws an off balance right hand
and McWild counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McWild slips a nice elbow through Murometz's hands, connecting with Murometz's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murometz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWild.
McWild missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McWild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McWild has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murometz is staying active underneath McWild, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murometz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWild.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murometz defending well though.
Murometz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murometz is looking to control McWild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murometz avoid being mounted?
Murometz tries to get to full guard but McWild has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McWild 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.
McWild wants to control but Murometz is keeping him busy.
Murometz is looking for a sweep. McWild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWild trying to control from Murometz's half guard. Murometz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McWild makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McWild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWild accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild lands a couple of digs.
McWild trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWild controls from within his opponent's guard.
McWild trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murometz wants to stand up but McWild is controlling him.
Murometz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild wants to pass the guard but Murometz is keeping the position.
Murometz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWild controls the pace.
McWild wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
Murometz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murometz pulls McWild in close to his closed guard and prevents McWild from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by McWild. That's going to slow Murometz down.
Ilya Murometz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWild.
McWild motions for Murometz to come forward. McWild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McWild clinches with his opponent.
Murometz just leaning against McWild, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild lands with a light punch inside.
McWild stalling against the cage.
McWild tightens his grip and picks Murometz up, before dumping him to the ground. Murometz manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWild content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWild showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McWild stopping the sweep attempt from Murometz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murometz throws a leg kick that misses.
Murometz throws a jab but it's blocked by McWild.
Murometz misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murometz. McWild does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWild throws a head kick but Murometz moves out of range.
McWild throws a leg kick but Murometz moved away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McWild here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McWild feints and as Murometz raises his hands in defense, McWild changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McWild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWild postures up.
McWild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild throws a big right hand that misses.
McWild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McWild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murometz being controlled here, momentarily.
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Murometz has wrist control.
Murometz is trying to keep McWild in close.
McWild postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McWild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murometz wants to get back to his feet but McWild is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild distracts Murometz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWild throws a strike but Murometz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murometz trying to control but McWild is working from the bottom.
McWild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McWild is on top in guard.
McWild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWild controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild prevents Murometz from getting back to his feet.
McWild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
McWild won't allow Murometz to get back to his feet.
McWild lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWild throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild throwing strikes from guard but Murometz blocks nicely.
McWild throws a big right hand that misses.
McWild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWild trying to control but Murometz is working from the bottom.
McWild is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWild trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWild wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McWild manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murometz on his heels. He'll look to pass Murometz's guard now, I'm sure.
McWild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murometz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWild throwing strikes but missing.
McWild postures up and lands a big shot to Murometz's brow.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
McWild sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murometz's guard.
McWild wants to work for an arm triangle but Murometz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McWild missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McWild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild wants to pass the guard but Murometz is defending well.
McWild prevents Murometz from standing back up.
Murometz wants to stand back up but McWild manages to pass into side control.
Jeffry McWild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWild tries to advance to mount but Murometz denies him.
McWild misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murometz is working to avoid the ground and pound but McWild connects with a decent elbow.
McWild sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murometz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from McWild seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz taking a bit of punishment here - McWild scoring with strikes.
Murometz dodges the ground and pound from McWild.
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!
Murometz manages to get back to half guard.
McWild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murometz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWild.
Murometz is trying to stand up here but McWild is controlling him well.
McWild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murometz can do to turn this around?
McWild slips a nice elbow through Murometz's hands, connecting with Murometz's forehead.
Murometz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murometz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWild got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murometz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWild has managed to get both his arms back between Murometz's legs - danger averted.
McWild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murometz keeping moving, preventing McWild from controlling successfully.
Murometz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McWild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWild passes Murometz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murometz has hold of McWild's hands but McWild slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McWild lands with a punch from half guard.
McWild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McWild thows a huge punch but Murometz dodges it nicely.
McWild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murometz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McWild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murometz defending well though.
Murometz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McWild thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murometz's head.
Jeffry McWild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murometz to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffry McWild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McWild 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry McWild!
After the fight, Jeffry McWild was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Retale might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
154 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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27
159 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Retale. Vesnev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesnev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Retale.
Retale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vesnev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Vesnev is predictable there
and Retale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Retale lands a jab to the head.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Retale sprawls well. Retale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vesnev gets slowly back to his feet.
Retale swings for the body but Vesnev moves out of range.
Retale misses with an uppercut
and Vesnev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Retale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vesnev is working away from the top position though.
Vesnev is pressing down on Retale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Retale is holding on for now.
Retale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesnev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vesnev trying to pass the guard but Retale defending well.
Vesnev seems to be working for a kimura but Retale defends the submission attempt.
Retale works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Retale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vesnev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Retale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Retale has escaped and now he's on top!
Vesnev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Retale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Retale postures up.
Vesnev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Retale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Retale stopping the sweep attempt from Vesnev.
Retale postures up.
Vesnev keeping full guard, as Retale tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vesnev keeping moving, preventing Retale from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Retale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesnev.
Retale moves out of range as Vesnev strikes.
Vesnev moves out of range of the strikes.
Retale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vesnev.
Retale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesnev.
Retale looks to throw the jab but Vesnev is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vesnev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retale is fending him off so far but Vesnev persists. Nope, Retale circles away and we're back to standing.
Retale scores with a hook to the body. Vesnev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Vesnev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Vesnev there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vesnev looks for the body kick but Retale saw that one coming.
Retale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesnev moves away.
Reiska Pekka Retale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesnev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Retale.
Retale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vesnev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Retale throws the left hand but Vesnev avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Vesnev.
Vesnev takes one on the button.
Retale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesnev.
Retale throws a leg kick but Vesnev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vesnev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vesnev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Retale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesnev. Retale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Retale thuds his shin into the meat of Vesnev's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Retale does it's job there.
Retale misses with a jab to the body
and Vesnev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yury Vesnev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Retale wants to improve his position but Vesnev is controlling well.
Vesnev seems to be working for a kimura but Retale defends the submission attempt.
Vesnev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vesnev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Retale's head.
Vesnev prevents Retale from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vesnev thows a huge punch but Retale dodges it nicely.
Retale is looking to control Vesnev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Retale avoid being mounted?
Vesnev is working for a kimura but Retale is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Vesnev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale gets full guard.
Retale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vesnev manages to get himself to full guard.
Retale trying to control but Vesnev is working from the bottom.
Vesnev working a defensive guard here.
Retale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Retale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vesnev is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Retale misses the target.
Retale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesnev.
Retale moves out of range as Vesnev strikes.
Retale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vesnev was well out of range. Poor timing from Retale.
Retale misses with a wild body shot.
Vesnev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale misses the shot to the body.
Retale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesnev.
A telegraphed right hand from Retale misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reiska Pekka Retale will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Retale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vesnev doesn't seem bothered though.
Retale digs a good hook to Vesnev's body.
Retale tries to land a body kick
and Vesnev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Retale's guard now.
Vesnev throwing strikes from guard but Retale blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retale is looking to sweep but instead, Vesnev has passed into half guard.
Vesnev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vesnev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vesnev won't allow Retale to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev postures up in Retale's guard and throws a big left but Retale blocks it.
Vesnev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vesnev wants to pass the guard but Retale is keeping the position.
Vesnev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vesnev tries to free his leg and advance position but Retale is retaining full guard.
Vesnev throws an elbow that misses. Retale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vesnev's guard. Nice move by Retale!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesnev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vesnev controls Retale momentarily but Retale frees himself.
Retale scoring with some ground and pound.
Retale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vesnev wants to control the position but Retale says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale thows a huge punch but Vesnev dodges it nicely.
Retale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vesnev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vesnev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retale thows a huge punch but Vesnev dodges it nicely.
Vesnev wants to control but Retale is keeping busy.
Vesnev tries to roll over but Retale keeps him under control.
Vesnev is trying to control but can't.
Vesnev is trying to get back to full guard.
Retale content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Retale throws a lazy uppercut
and Vesnev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesnev thows a huge punch but Retale dodges it nicely.
Retale trying to get back to full guard but Vesnev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Retale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Vesnev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vesnev 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yury Vesnev!
A victorious Yury Vesnev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Esqueda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant del Barça. Yoshimune has chosen The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene as his entrance music. Kawamura Yoshimune has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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27
169 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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30
163 lbs
20 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kawamura Yoshimune!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esqueda throws a hook to the side of Yoshimune's head but Yoshimune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshimune moves out of range as Esqueda throws a body kick.
Yoshimune attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yoshimune connects with a leg kick. Esqueda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshimune gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoshimune has a couple of punches blocked by Esqueda.
Esqueda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Esqueda fails to land.
Esqueda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yoshimune up against the cage.
Yoshimune misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Esqueda.
Esqueda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esqueda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esqueda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune misses with the head strike.
Esqueda scores with a shot to the side of Yoshimune's head.
Yoshimune tries to stall but Esqueda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esqueda misses with a body punch.
Yoshimune misses with the head strike.
Esqueda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esqueda throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshimune lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esqueda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune swings wildly with an uppercut but Esqueda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esqueda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshimune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esqueda backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshimune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esqueda backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshimune.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshimune.
Esqueda lands a nice uppercut.
Esqueda lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshimune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esqueda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esqueda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshimunes head.
Esqueda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawamura Yoshimune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esqueda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshimune slips a straight right by Esqueda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune is looking to land body kicks.
Esqueda misses with a hook. Yoshimune ducked under it nicely.
Yoshimune looks to land a right hand but Esqueda moved out of range.
Esqueda ducks under a wild hook from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esqueda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoshimune's waist but Yoshimune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esqueda off to one side.
Esqueda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esqueda.
Esqueda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esqueda checks it well.
Esqueda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune misses the shot to the body.
Esqueda shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshimune cracks Esqueda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshimune jabs Esqueda right on the nose. Esqueda blinks but takes it well.
Yoshimune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esqueda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshimune throws out a leg kick but Esqueda moves out of range and Yoshimune only half commits.
Yoshimune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esqueda moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Esqueda.
Yoshimune dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Esqueda. That did some damage!
Esqueda catches Yoshimune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kawamura Yoshimune will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yoshimune throws a leg kick
and Esqueda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yoshimune is looking for a sweep. Esqueda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshimune trying to control but Esqueda postures up.
Esqueda thows a huge punch but Yoshimune dodges it nicely.
Esqueda works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda looking to control but instead Yoshimune has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Esqueda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yoshimune is trying to control but can't.
Yoshimune avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Esqueda.
Esqueda seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune tries to kick Esqueda off but Esqueda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Esqueda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Esqueda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Esqueda is looking to take a break and control but Yoshimune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshimune is looking to control Esqueda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshimune avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esqueda.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kawamura Yoshimune.
The fighters circling - Yoshimune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshimune looks to throw the jab but Esqueda is out of range.
Yoshimune misses with a hook. Esqueda ducked under it nicely.
Yoshimune throws a lazy head kick
and Esqueda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yoshimune won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshimune seems a little lost for a moment, as Esqueda dominates the positioning.
Esqueda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda controlling his opponent.
Yoshimune gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshimune gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshimune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esqueda shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshimune sprawls well. He's pushed Esqueda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esqueda tried to score with a low kick but Yoshimune checks it.
Yoshimune tries to clinch but Esqueda moves out of range.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshimune misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune throws out a leg kick but Esqueda moves out of range and Yoshimune only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Esqueda blocks the leg kick.
Yoshimune avoids the body shot from Esqueda.
Esqueda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshimune checks a low kick from Esqueda.
Yoshimune dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshimune. Esqueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a body kick that misses.
Esqueda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshimune can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Yoshimune.
Good work by Esqueda as he checks the leg kick.
Esqueda misses with a body shot
and Esqueda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshimune.
Esqueda blocks a leg kick.
Yoshimune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esqueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshimune.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshimune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick
and Esqueda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yoshimune!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshimune defending against the ground and pound.
Esqueda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Esqueda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Esqueda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yoshimune!
Yoshimune in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Esqueda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Esqueda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yoshimune slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yoshimune is looking for a sweep. Esqueda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esqueda is thwarting Yoshimune's attempts to control the position.
Esqueda thows a huge punch but Yoshimune dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshimune is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esqueda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esqueda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Esqueda with shots to the head and body - Yoshimune looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Esqueda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshimune wants to land a leg kick but Esqueda is out of range.
Yoshimune misses the shot to the body.
Esqueda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yoshimune to score with a decent uppercut.
Yoshimune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshimune throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esqueda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Yoshimune misses
and Esqueda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yoshimune's guard.
Esqueda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshimune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esqueda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune defending against the ground and pound.
Esqueda working away.
Esqueda trying to control the position but Yoshimune is working away.
Yoshimune tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esqueda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esqueda prevents Yoshimune from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune taking punishment in the form of punches.
Esqueda working the ground and pound but Yoshimune is defending the strikes.
Yoshimune manages to get back to half guard.
Esqueda is looking to advance position but Yoshimune won't allow it.
Esqueda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Esqueda raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Esqueda.
Esqueda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esqueda throws some wild stikes that Yoshimune manages to avoid easily.
Esqueda with good strikes from the mount here!
Esqueda tries to control but Yoshimune wriggling away.
Gerard Esqueda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Esqueda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yoshimune is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esqueda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esqueda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yoshimune tries to reverse the position but Esqueda maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda had his way with Kawamura Yoshimune in 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. This is the final round!
Yoshimune ducks under a wild hook from Esqueda.
Esqueda cracks Yoshimune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshimune!
Yoshimune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esqueda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Esqueda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yoshimune staying out of range there.
Esqueda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esqueda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshimune. Esqueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda thuds a left hand into Yoshimune's body.
Yoshimune throws out a leg kick but Esqueda moves out of range and Yoshimune only half commits.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick but Esqueda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esqueda throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshimune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esqueda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoshimune throws a hook to the side of Esqueda's head but Esqueda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esqueda misses with a body shot
and Yoshimune counters with a solid body kick.
Yoshimune lands a nice looking body kick.
Yoshimune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esqueda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawamura Yoshimune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshimune, looking for a takedown. Esqueda pushes Yoshimune against the cage but Yoshimune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshimune's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshimune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshimune throws a solid leg kick but Esqueda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshimune.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esqueda checks a leg kick.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esqueda checks it well.
Yoshimune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esqueda walks into a left hand.
Yoshimune tries to clinch but Esqueda is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshimune's hands.
Gerard Esqueda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshimune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshimune throws a predictable looking body shot
and Esqueda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yoshimune's guard now.
Esqueda advances to half guard.
Esqueda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshimune is trying to maintain the position but Esqueda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is pressing down on Yoshimune's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshimune is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esqueda in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esqueda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Esqueda.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerard Esqueda.
I think Esqueda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Esqueda!
Gerard Esqueda is the new lightweight champion!
Gerard Esqueda made sure to mention his sponsor, $300 in his post fight interview.
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