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Ascension: All Nightmare Long PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MixMaster Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Me is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Digital Animal. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MixMaster Me!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Me pulls his leg out and moves away.
Me ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki clobbers Me with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Me takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Me tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Me staying out of range there.
Me lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Me as he checks the leg kick.
Aoki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Me tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Me to the ground. Me escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Me tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Me gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Me has Aoki pressed against the cage, preventing Aoki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Me stalls.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Me lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Me.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Me throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Me takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aoki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Me fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Me moves out of range easily.
Me scores with a jab to the body.
Me pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Me goes for a takedown attempt but Aoki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Me tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Me moved away.
Me is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me wants to clinch.
Aoki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Me blocks a low kick nicely.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Me blocks a jab.
Aoki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
Me gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Me has Aoki pressed against the cage.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Me cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Aoki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Me is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Me pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Me tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Me takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki looks to land a body kick but Me moved away.
Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Me.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Me tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Me tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Me tries to clinch up.
Aoki misses with a hook. Me ducked under it nicely.
Aoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Me tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aoki is in Me's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. MixMaster Me was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Me moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Me closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Me is stalling here.
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Me blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MixMaster Me dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Me throws a head kick that misses.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Me.
Me checks the leg kick.
Me takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Me avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Me is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Me checks a leg kick.
Me misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Me is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Me sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Me is out of range.
Aoki lands with a hook. Me tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Me has taken the fight into the clinch.
Me wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Me.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
Me slows down the pace here.
Me cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Me.
Me pushes Aoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Me escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Me was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki darts in looking for a takedown but Me gets double underhooks and turns Aoki into the cage.
Me's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki tried to score with a low kick but Me checks it.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Me will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Me moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with a body kick.
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Me tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MixMaster Me seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Me moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoki is trying to drag Me to the mat but Me just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aoki is trying to drag Me to the mat but Me just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Me's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MixMaster Me is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Me moves into the clinch.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Me controls his hands.
Me lands a body punch.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki pulls guard successfully.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Me advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Me takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Me tries to stand and escape but Aoki is controlling the position.
Me controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Me has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Me seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MixMaster Me showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Me tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Me connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Me has managed to clinch.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki stops a takedown attempt from Me.
Me blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Me uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Me gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Me pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Me manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aoki advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aoki working away.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Me rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Me!
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Me from controlling successfully.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MixMaster Me is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me stands up from Aoki's guard - Me perhaps looking for a knockout.
Me tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MixMaster Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Me is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Me sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Me sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki thuds his shin into the meat of Me's side.
Me tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki feints and as Me raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Me is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Me defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Me must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Me is one step ahead there.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Me gets to his feet. Aoki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Me. Me maintains the clinch.
Me will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoki up against the cage.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Me blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but Me has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Me takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me blocks an uppercut.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Shinya Aoki.
Well Me has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MixMaster Me!
A relieved looking MixMaster Me 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is Kid rock - Cowboy. A fine choice. Laudrup has chosen U2- Zoo Station as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laudrup uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Ron James has been cut.
James throws a solid leg kick but Laudrup takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James with a hook.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James throws out a loose jab but Laudrup uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a body kick.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laudrup checks a low kick from James.
James misses with a low kick.
James throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laudrup moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laudrup scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laudrup moves out of range of the body kick from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laudrup counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laudrup looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Laudrup finds it's target.
James is rocked!
Laudrup throws a quick head kick that knocks James silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Laudrup is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Laudrup!
In his post fight interview, Hans Laudrup gave a big smile as he said 'wtf, who changed my nickname to Pillow Hans?!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Rauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Frederik - Harva Meistä On Rautaa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pertti Rauta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Stone's chin.
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275 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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264 lbs
35 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a leg kick but Rauta moved away.
Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone slips a jab from Rauta.
Rauta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sean Stone has been cut.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Rauta had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Rauta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Rauta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rauta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rauta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rauta duly obliges.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone throws a jab when Rauta was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a push kick but Rauta slaps the foot to one side.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and Stone settles back down.
Stone throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Rauta counters with a head kick that drops Stone to the mat! Stone scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Stone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stone! Rauta dives in looking to finish! Stone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Rauta!
A very excited looking Pertti Rauta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua comes to the cage accompanied by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Toshihiro Kai 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toshihiro Kai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Plegua slips a straight right by Kai.
Kai checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kai.
La Plegua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
We've been told by La Plegua's head coaches at Men of Mayhem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Plegua blocks a jab.
No joy there for La Plegua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Plegua tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai slips under a jab.
Kai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kai's coach down at Average Joes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Plegua.
Kai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Plegua lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
La Plegua trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed La Plegua into the cage.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
La Plegua has Kai pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as La Plegua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
La Plegua has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Plegua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kai digs a right hand into La Plegua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on La Plegua's gas tank.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Plegua has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai lands a shot to the body.
La Plegua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kai.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Kai.
La Plegua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Plegua scores with a shoulder strike.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
La Plegua misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Kai.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua blocks a body shot from Kai.
La Plegua throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as La Plegua tries to tie him up.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Plegua or not.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, La Plegua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Plegua or not.
La Plegua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Kai prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Kai is working La Plegua over against the cage.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it.
Kai tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kai.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kai.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
Kai tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
Nice body punch from La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
La Plegua lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from La Plegua as the two fighters clinch.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshihiro Kai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
La Plegua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Plegua looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and La Plegua moves out of range easily.
Kai misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by La Plegua. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by La Plegua there.
A shot to the body from La Plegua misses
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Plegua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
La Plegua looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
La Plegua throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
Kai throws a series of strikes that have La Plegua backpedaling.
La Plegua has closed the distance and engaged Kai in a clinch.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Pleguas head.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
La Plegua has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from La Plegua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua blocking some punches.
La Plegua lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
La Plegua scores with a hook to the body.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by La Plegua.
Kai prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
La Plegua throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
Kai takes a shot to the head.
Toshihiro Kai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
La Plegua tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Plegua.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
La Plegua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Plegua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Kai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kai's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Kai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kai's gas tank.
La Plegua lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for La Plegua.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
La Plegua lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Kai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Plegua is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
La Plegua scores with a shot to the side of Kai's head.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai moves into the clinch.
La Plegua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by La Plegua.
La Plegua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Plegua.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
Kai presses La Plegua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai blocking some punches.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
La Plegua tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by La Plegua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Plegua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Plegua looking to slow down the pace here.
La Plegua leaning against his opponent.
La Plegua blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai digs a right hand underneath La Plegua's ribcage. La Plegua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Plegua working aggressively here.
La Plegua tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
La Plegua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Plegua trying to stall but Kai improves his position.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua pushes Kai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
La Plegua lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua gets through Kai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Kai.
La Plegua gets through Kai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with some punches.
La Plegua works on Kai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kai lands a body shot.
La Plegua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai takes a shot to the head.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Plegua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as La Plegua controls the action.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
Kai prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from La Plegua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from La Plegua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Plegua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai misses with a body punch.
La Plegua digs a right hand underneath Kai's ribcage. Kai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from La Plegua as the two fighters clinch.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with some punches.
A short right from La Plegua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as La Plegua tries to tie him up.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
La Plegua lands with a light punch inside.
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 Andy La Plegua.
Well La Plegua 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy La Plegua!
Our winner, Andy La Plegua, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Pimp C. Skrypture, C$krilla ft. Bun B & The Isleys - One Day. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
25 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dover really felt that one!
Jones tries to land a front kick but Dover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dover doesn't seem phased though.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body kick from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dover looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like James Jones has been cut.
Jones lands a jab to Dover's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Dover looks winded!
Dover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Dover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dover on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dover covering up! Jones comes in with a big uppercut and Dover goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Jones!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Jones thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On To The Next One kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.
We've been informed that Monk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong walks into a straight right hand from Monk.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Monk throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monk avoids the head kick by Hong.
Hong misses with a right hand
and Monk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hong won't be happy with that.
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!
Monk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hong has closed the distance and engaged Monk in a clinch.
Monk gets control of Hong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Monk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong won't allow Monk to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monk pulls Hong in close to prevent any damage.
Monk trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong stopping the sweep attempt from Monk.
Hong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Antonio Hong just wasn't active enough.
Hong rushes Monk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Hong misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Monk has Hong pushed against the cage.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong tries to work over Monk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monk's elbow.
Monk jumps into guard, dragging Hong to the mat.
Monk being controlled here, momentarily.
Monk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Monk working a defensive guard but Hong passes into half guard.
Monk manages to get to full guard.
Hong preventing the sweep.
Monk has control of Hong's left arm, preventing Hong from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong preventing the sweep.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Monk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Monk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antonio Hong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monk. That's going to slow Hong down.
Hong takes a swing at Monk's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk avoids the head kick by Hong.
Monk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Monk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hong defending well as Monk loads up on a big left hand.
Monk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monk misses with a low kick.
Hong blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Monk misses.
Monk lands with a hook. Hong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monk throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Monk looks to land a combination. Hong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Antonio Hong has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hong misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monk connects with a crisp jab.
Monk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Monk ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Monk's ribs.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monk's calf.
Hong misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hong misses the target.
Monk ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Monk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk misses with a head kick.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hong.
Hong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hong lands with a cross.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Monk slips the punch.
Monk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong lands a big head kick that sends Monk tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves Monk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monk throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily.
Antonio Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong throws a low kick but Monk moves out of range easily.
Monk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Monk throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monk checks a leg kick.
A jab from Monk does it's job there.
Hong thows a body shot but no joy.
Monk looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Antonio Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk moves out of range of the body kick.
Monk checks a leg kick.
Monk looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Monk - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Hong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monk misses with a leg kick
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hong.
A big left from Hong misses.
Monk slips a straight right by Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Hong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Hong's cut.
That's time! Hong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong avoids the head kick by Monk.
Monk slips a jab from Hong.
Monk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong checks a leg kick.
Monk misses with a kick to the body.
Hong feints a jab promting Monk to slip. Hong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Monk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Hong does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Monk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monk tries to break the clinch but Hong is controlling the position.
Monk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monk stalling in the clinch.
Monk blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Monk.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Monk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monk is trying to maintain a safe position but Hong gets an underhook and turns Monk into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Monk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Monk circles away.
Monk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hong avoids the head kick by Monk.
Monk blocks a head kick by Hong.
Monk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Monk keeps the fight on the outside.
Monk throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Monk slips a jab from Hong.
Monk fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hong.
Monk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hong under the eye.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hong tries to clinch but Monk is having none of it.
Hong wants to land a leg kick but Monk is out of range.
Monk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hong. Hong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monk throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Monk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monk takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monk moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Monk misses.
Monk looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Monk lands with a cross.
Monk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monk's sensitive parts.
Hong connects with a crisp jab.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Monk moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Monk walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Hong!
Antonio Hong really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle has chosen I Like to Move It as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
28 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Kyle misses its intended target.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyle scores with a hook.
Kyle throws a low kick but Sato moves out of range easily.
Kyle gets a double leg takedown into Sato's guard.
Sato looking to control.
Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sato is on top in 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!
Sato wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
Kyle has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sato pushes down on Kyle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sato trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Sato passes Kyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyle looking for submissions off his back.
Sato wants to take a breather but Kyle is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sato scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Sato wants to control but Kyle is keeping him busy.
Kyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato advances to half guard.
Kyle lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Kyle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kyle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kyle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sato thows a huge punch but Kyle dodges it nicely.
Sato is trying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle wants to get back to full guard.
Kyle is still trying to improve position.
Kyle gets back to full guard.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
Kyle wants to sweep but Sato has passed to side control!
Sato cracks Kyle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sato working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kyle is looking to regain half guard here but Sato keeps moving and retains side control.
Sato trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Sato lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato throws a strike aimed at the side of Kyle's head but Kyle avoids it well.
Sato lands some shots froms side control.
Sato scores with punches from side control.
Sato cracks Kyle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sato landing strikes.
Sato remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kyle is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kyle moves into the clinch.
Sato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyle prevents it.
Kyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Sato blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Sato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuro Sato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kyle after a bit of a struggle.
Sato tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato can't break the clinch.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato pulls guard.
Sato can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sato wants to improve his position but Kyle is controlling well.
Kyle is looking to advance position but Sato won't allow it.
Kyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sato is defending against the submission attempts here by Kyle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to get back to full guard.
Kyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyle throws a strike but Sato avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyle postures up and lands a big shot to Sato's brow.
Sato wants to control the position but Kyle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kyle prevents Sato from improving his position.
Kyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyle misses with a head shot. Sato uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kyle wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Kyle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sato wants to control but Kyle passes easily into half guard.
Kyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kyle connects with a nice short shot to Sato's temple.
Kyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sato's head.
Sato is pressing down on Kyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sato 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sato is trying to control the position but Kyle postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyle is looking to advance position but Sato has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kyle is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sato gets caught flat footed, as Kyle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kyle stopping the sweep attempt from Sato.
Kyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sato working a defensive guard here.
Kyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sato is keeping the position for now.
Kyle throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
Kyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throwing strikes but missing.
Kyle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Sato has wrist control.
Kyle works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
Kyle works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
Sato looking for subs off his back but Kyle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyle is nestled in close to Sato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato manages to get to full guard.
Sato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyle.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
Kyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyle.
Sato trying to keep a closed guard but Kyle is proving a slippery customer.
Sato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle throws an elbow that misses. Sato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kyle's guard. Nice move by Sato!
Sato advances to half guard.
Sato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyle's head.
Kyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sato blocks the strikes from Kyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyle is looking to improve his position.
Sato is looking to advance position but Kyle won't allow it.
Kyle tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.
Sato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyle tries to get to full guard but Sato has control of the leg.
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!
Sato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyle is just riding it out for now. Sato eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kyle!
Takeru Kyle gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Old Spice Guy Intro. 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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32
181 lbs
30 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batson was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Batson moved out of range.
Guy avoids the body shot from Batson.
Batson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guy lands a nice hook to Batson's body. Batson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy.
Batson misses with a looping left.
Batson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
Batson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy misses with the combination.
Batson moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Batson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guy swings for the body but Batson moves out of range.
Guy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guy duly obliges.
Batson throws a front kick aimed at Guy's knee but Guy avoids it well.
We've been informed that Batson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Batson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy lands a nice shot that snaps Batson's head back.
A slow jab from Batson misses its intended target.
Batson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
Batson misses with an uppercut. Guy saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Batson.
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!
Guy throws a right and a left that Batson avoids nicely.
Guy misses the jab.
Batson ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Guy checks the leg kick.
Batson walks into a stiff left hand from Guy.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guy.
Batson misses with a wild body shot.
Batson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guy takes a swing at Batson's ribcage but misses.
Batson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson avoids the body shot from Guy.
A big left from Batson misses.
Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guy misses with a wild combination.
Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Guy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Batson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batson cracks Guy with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Guy prevents a body shot from Batson.
Batson tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Batson back against the cage.
Batson pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy prevents a body shot from Batson.
Guy lands a right hand.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
Batson managing to block the knees to the body from Guy.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batson.
Batson blocks an uppercut.
Batson has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Batson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guy is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Batson.
Batson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batson.
Batson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Batson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batson takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batson.
Batson lands with a short shot to the head.
Batson throws a head punch that misses.
Guy lands a right hand.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batson can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Batson lands with a right to the head.
Batson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batson managing to block the knees to the body from Guy.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Batson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Guy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Batson's head but Batson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Batson misses.
Batson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Batson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batson loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Guy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guy blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batson.
Batson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Batson catches Guy right on the button with a cross.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Batson moved out of range nicely.
Guy scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Batson. That one must have hurt.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Batson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Batson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson scores with a hook.
Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
Batson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batson loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Guy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batson misses with a body shot.
Guy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Batson scores with a shot to the body.
Guy walks into a stiff left hand from Batson.
Guy misses with a looping right.
Batson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batson.
Batson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Batson.
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy staying out of range there.
Batson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guy walks into a stiff left hand from Batson.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batson clobbers Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batson. Batson obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batson scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Guy misses.
Bill Batson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batson scores with a body shot.
Batson lands with a nice body punch.
Guy lands a body shot.
Guy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batson momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Batson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guy is able to avoid easily.
Batson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guy.
Batson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batson connects with a looping right hand.
Batson throws a wild body kick that Guy sees coming a mile off.
Guy throws a leg kick which misses Batson's front leg but catches the back leg as Batson tries to avoid it.
Guy misses with a hook.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batson was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Guy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batson punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Batson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy tries to move into range but Batson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batson pushes Guy away with a front kick.
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
Batson misses with a looping right.
Guy tries to work over Batson's front leg with a kick but Batson checks it.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Batson slips the punch.
Batson throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Guy digs a good hook to Batson's body.
Guy misses with the combination.
Guy misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batson back to the cage. Guy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Batson slips the punch.
Guy throws a body punch but Batson moves out of range.
Batson tried to score with a low kick but Guy checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Batson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Guy blocks the leg kick.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Batson.
Guy blocks the body kick.
Batson misses with a low kick.
Batson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Batson tries a low kick but Guy avoids it.
Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batson throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Guy lands.
Guy checks a leg kick nicely.
Batson slips a straight right by Guy.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Batson misses with a kick to the body.
Guy delivers a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Batson - the referee stops the clock and Guy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Batson. Guy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guy momentarily.
Batson looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Guy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Guy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batson digs a good body shot into Guy's ribs.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batson takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Batson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Batson.
Batson connects with an inside leg kick.
Batson feints and then cracks Guy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guy down.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batson lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batson.
Guy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batson's hands.
A low kick from Batson misses
and Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Batson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batson pushes Guy away with a front kick.
Batson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guy misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Batson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batson lands a slapping body shot.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Batson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guy staying out of range there.
Batson throws a leg kick but Guy checks it.
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy throws a leg kick that misses.
Batson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy takes one to the chin there.
Batson throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Batson lands a leg kick that knocks Guy off balance momentarily.
Batson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses with a wild body shot.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batson throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batson looks for the body kick but Guy saw that one coming.
Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batson walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Batson misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batson throws out the jab.
Batson looks to land a body kick but Guy moved away.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Batson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Batson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Batson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
David checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
David blocks a jab.
Kuzuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
David looking to score a takedown here. Kuzuri is defending well but David drives through and ends up in Kuzuri's guard.
Kuzuri wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzuri is keeping the position for now.
Kuzuri looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
Kuzuri trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuzuri is retaining full guard.
David controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Melekh David wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzuri jabs David to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri thows a leg kick but David checks it
and David counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuzuri won't be happy with that.
Kuzuri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuzuri wants to get back to full guard.
David works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuzuri is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
David looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
David lands a couple of good shots and Kuzuri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
Kuzuri covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
David looking for the choke from the back.
David working for the choke.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
Kuzuri tries to escape but David has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri covering up well under a series of strikes from David.
David somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
David thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kuzuri trying to control the hands but David won't let him.
Will David go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri trying to control the position but David manages to sink in the hooks.
David 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kuzuri has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
David trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuzuri tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuzuri misses with a straight left.
Kuzuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by David.
Kuzuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. David checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David lands a high kick!
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
David checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
Kuzuri throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Kuzuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Kuzuri coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
David blocks a jab.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
Nice shot by David.
David misses with a jab to the body
and Kuzuri counters with a three punch combo that has David backing up. David nods at Kuzuri to acknowledge the strikes.
David is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuzuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
David on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuzuri thumps David with a low kick.
David finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
David lands with a cross.
Kuzuri looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kuzuri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzuri.
David throws a series of punches but Kuzuri moves out of range.
David misses with a wild body shot.
David gets a takedown into half guard.
David is pressing down on Kuzuri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuzuri is holding on for now.
David wants to take a breather but Kuzuri is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri manages to get to full guard.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuzuri has David pulled in close to control his posture.
Kuzuri controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
David engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuzuri controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuzuri can pounce on him.
Kuzuri lands a jab to the head.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzuri.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.
David sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzuri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten David somewhat.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuzuri connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Melekh David has been cut.
Kuzuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
David is looking to wear down Kuzuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuzuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuzuri thumps David with a low kick.
Kuzuri lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by David.
David lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuzuri off the cage and back into range.
David lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuzuri off the cage and back into range.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri lands a nice hook to David's body. David takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuzuri is concentrating on defense, preventing David from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuzuri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuzuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuzuri trying to control here.
David seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzuri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
David sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
David passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri parries the strikes from David easily there. David is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kuzuri to escape.
Kuzuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on David's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuzuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
Kuzuri works his way to full guard. Good work.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuzuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David looking to pass the guard.
David postures up in Kuzuri's guard and throws a big left but Kuzuri blocks it.
We've been hearing that David has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzuri can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuzuri wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David content to control rather than advance.
Kuzuri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
David seems to be working for a kimura but Kuzuri defends the submission attempt.
Kuzuri won't allow David to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throwing shots but Kuzuri is blocking nicely.
David tries to pass to full mount but Kuzuri defends it.
Kuzuri wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
David throwing shots but Kuzuri is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David trying to control from half guard but Kuzuri is working away.
Kuzuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Melekh David did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuzuri swings widly with a right hand
and David counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuzuri!
Kuzuri is not content to let David control the position.
David is really struggling to control Kuzuri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuzuri wants to control but David postures up.
Kuzuri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuzuri has hold of David's hands but David slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
David tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuzuri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with David in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri trying to control from the bottom.
David is keen to just control but Kuzuri is a slippery customer.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuzuri manages to get to full guard.
Kuzuri keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzuri is trying to keep David in close.
Melekh David has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
David tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but David checks it.
Kuzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuzuri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. David is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzuri lands with a shot to the body.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and David is able to avoid easily.
Kuzuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
David lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a left and a right that both miss
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
David is pressing down on Kuzuri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuzuri is holding on for now.
Kuzuri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuzuri has his foot on David's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. David works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuzuri is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David had his way with Waru Kuzuri in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuzuri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and David counters with a takedown into side control.
David trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
David thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuzuri wants to control but David postures up.
Kuzuri is being controlled here.
Sloppy strikes there by David.
David tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuzuri's legs.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuzuri keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuzuri's legs.
Kuzuri tries to improve position but can't.
Kuzuri is trying to control David's posture but David avoids it.
David advances nicely into full mount.
David avoids the attempt from Kuzuri to control.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David landing punches.
David trying to control but Kuzuri is having none of it.
David misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
David thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kuzuri tries to lock up and control but David gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
David is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuzuri can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David tries to control but Kuzuri wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
David throwing strikes here but Kuzuri is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kuzuri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
David tries to control but Kuzuri wriggling away.
Kuzuri regains half guard.
Still in half guard, David seems content to control.
David is keen to just control but Kuzuri is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David working the head and body with strikes.
David wants to pass to mount but Kuzuri is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kuzuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuzuri sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melekh David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think David 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melekh David!
Melekh David retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Melekh David thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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31 - 7 - 0 |
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193 cm
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252 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creel manages to avoid it.
Creel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creel avoids a kick to the body.
Karev throws the kick towards the body but Creel avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karev.
Creel lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Creel - the referee stops the clock and Karev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Creel. Karev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Creel misses with a hook. Karev ducked under it nicely.
Creel doesn't manage to clinch there - Karev circles away.
Karev throws a wild body kick that Creel sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Creel misses.
Creel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karev. Karev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Oleg Karev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karev.
Good exchange - Creel coming out on top.
Creel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karev thows a body shot but no joy.
Creel connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Karev.
Creel avoids a kick to the body.
Karev just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karev. That's going to slow Creel down.
Karev throws a body punch but Creel moves out of range.
Karev needs to keep his hands up - Creel had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creel tries to clinch but Karev moves out of range.
Creel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Creel tries to work over Karev's front leg with a kick but Karev checks it.
Karev lands a glancing blow to the side of Creel's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karev checks the leg kick.
Karev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Creel is out of range and Karev settles back down.
Creel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Creel finds it's target.
Creel misses with a wild body shot.
Creel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Creel lands with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Creel - the referee stops the clock and Karev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Creel. Karev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Creel.
Karev looks winded!
Creel tries to land a front kick but Karev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Creel misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creel checks a leg kick.
Karev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Creel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karev! Creel lets Karev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Karev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Karev looks to clinch but Creel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Karev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carl Creel!
Carl Creel retains his heavyweight title!
Carl Creel took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There is a little bitch up there in Helsinki ducking my boy Creed. Untuck your dick and stop with the excuses or ill come up there and end you.'.
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FIGHT
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